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SUMMARY:Doing Business with the National Park Service - Webinar
DESCRIPTION:About the Webinar: \nThe National Park Service (NPS) works with private businesses\, non-profit organizations\, and individuals to preserve natural and cultural resources and to create enjoyable experiences for you and millions of park visitors. \nAre you interested in offering services to park visitors? The National Park Service works with over 5\,000 businesses to provide high-quality visitor experiences\, ranging from lodging to recreational tours\, through concession contracts and commercial use authorizations. \nIn FY2020 the NPS spent over $895 million to support their mission. \nPresentations From: \n\nNational Park Service\nU.S. Small Business Administration\nWisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI)\nNorthwest Michigan PTAC\nPonca Economic Development Corporation – PEDCO PTAC\n\n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/doing-business-with-the-national-park-service-webinar/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Steve Makovec":MAILTO:stevem@wispro.org
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SUMMARY:Cyber Friday: Blockchain
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will provide an overview of Blockchain technology\, common terminology and prospective uses of this technology in government contracts and by government contractors. What once was thought to be bogus technology has continued to grow in use and to an extent become an accepted tool in today’s business world. \nSpeaker: Marc Violante\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute \n  \nThis webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit. \nView a schedule of all upcoming Cyber Friday webinars. \n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/cyber-friday-blockchain/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Michael Steger":MAILTO:michaels@wispro.org
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SUMMARY:Fundamentals of Teaming and Partnering
DESCRIPTION:**REGISTRATION for panel discussion and networking session is at the bottom of this page.** \nPartnering With Purpose Series: \nThe Partnering With Purpose Three Part Series (6/15\, 7/20 & 8/17) will focus on partnering and teaming as an intentional business strategy. The purpose of the series is to help bring awareness and elevate teaming approaches and skills to our women-owned businesses. The series is designed to address how a successful partnering strategy can expand capabilities\, capacity\, and add value to your existing and potential customers to meet their sourcing needs. \nThis session will focus on the fundamentals of teaming and partnering\, addressing purpose\, benefits\, types of relationships\, and key terms in defining relationships. \nSchedule of events: \n10:00 – 10:10am Welcome and introduction of moderator\n10:10 – 11:10am Panel discussion\, complete with Q&A\n11:10 – 11:15am Break\n11:15 – 11:45am Panelist and Attendee Networking via Zoom Sessions\, hosted by Karen Goldner\, Managing Director\, Established Business Services\, WBDC and Partners – during this session you will be able to continue the discussion with the speakers and other attendees \nPanelists and Presenters (click HERE for bios): \n\nAnisha Jackson – Supplier Diversity Manager – American Family\nEric Ness – Wisconsin District Director – U.S. SBA\nAdonica Randall – President and Chief Problem Solver – Abaxent LLC\nJean Thiel – President – Belonger Corporation Inc.\nPeter Coffaro – Deputy Director\, Community Outreach and Business Engagement – MMSD\nRobert L. Simpson – Director Business Development – Aon Diversity Solutions\nKaren Goldner – Managing Director\, Established Business Services – Women’s Business Development Center (WBDC)\nJessie Leonard – Associate Director – Women’s Business Development Center (WBDC)\nAina Vilumsons – CEO – Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI)\n\nREGISTRATION (CLICK HERE) – when registering at this link\, complete both the GoToWebinar and Zoom pages. This will ensure access to the entire event including Networking. \nFor more information on the full Partnering With Purpose series\, click here. \n\n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/fundamentals-of-teaming-and-partnering/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jessie Leonard":MAILTO:jleonard@wbdc.org
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SUMMARY:Acquisition Hour: The New SAM.gov
DESCRIPTION:SAM.gov and beta.SAM.gov merge on May 24 2021. \nKnowledge of and familiarity with the new\, merged SAM.gov platform is critical to all Federal contractors – be ready and be aware of how these changes may impact your business. This presentation will walk you through the design and functionality changes of the new SAM.gov. You will have the opportunity to become familiar with capabilities that previously were available at beta.SAM.gov and have now merged with SAM.gov. \nSpeaker: Kim Garber\, Manager-Small Business Programs\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute \nThis webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit. \nView a schedule of all upcoming Acquisition Hour webinars. \n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/acquisition-hour-the-new-sam-gov/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Michael Steger":MAILTO:michaels@wispro.org
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SUMMARY:Cyber Friday: The Role of Standardization in Cybersecurity Plans
DESCRIPTION:As the saying goes\, knowledge is power. This webinar will explore whether a company can develop its cybersecurity plan using only the requirements\, or should the company base its plan on not only the requirements but all factor in software and hardware being used while also taking into consideration its location\, information processed and even the building where the company is located. \nSpeaker: Marc Violante\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute \n  \nThis webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit. \nView a schedule of all upcoming Cyber Friday webinars. \n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/cyber-friday-the-role-of-standardization-in-cybersecurity-plans/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Michael Steger":MAILTO:michaels@wispro.org
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