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SUMMARY:Summer Cyber Reboot: NIST's Cybersecurity Framework and the FAR/DFARS
DESCRIPTION:WPI’s Cyber Friday webinar series is shifting temporarily to Thursdays for the summer months. \nInvestigate NIST’s Cybersecurity Framework and how it applies to FAR & DFARS requirements \nTake the information that you learned in our Fundamentals session\, dig deeper into the framework and see how you can  apply these concepts to your business and protecting both company and customer information. The framework is designed to be robust and applicable to all companies and can be beneficial in providing a proven process to use when tackling both old and evolving cyber-issues. This webinar will explore how this model can be beneficial in complying not only with current cyber requirements but also in preparing for requirements related to CMMC. \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\n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/summer-cyber-reboot-nists-cybersecurity-framework-and-the-far-dfars/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Michael Steger":MAILTO:michaels@wispro.org
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SUMMARY:Acquisition Hour: The Federal Spend to the End
DESCRIPTION:July 1st marks the start of the Federal Government’s buying season as they Spend to the End of the Fiscal year. Now is the time to learn about this unique time of year\, explore the market and start your preparations. Federal procurement will likely continue to be vibrant and will offer opportunities for those who are prepared and who are ready to respond to opportunities and perform when selected. Be prepared. Don’t be left behind as the Federal Government ramps up to Spend to the End of the fiscal year – September 30th. \nSpeaker: Marc Violante\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute \n  \nThis webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit. \nView a schedule of all upcoming Acquisition Hour webinars. \n\n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/acquisition-hour-the-federal-spend-to-the-end/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Michael Steger":MAILTO:michaels@wispro.org
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SUMMARY:A Roadmap to Developing Successful Teams and Partnerships
DESCRIPTION:**REGISTRATION for panel discussion and networking session is at the bottom of this page. The networking session will provide you with the opportunity to ask questions and have discussions with the panel members – a valuable opportunity** \nPartnering With Purpose Series: \nView speaker bios by clicking HERE. \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 offer a roadmap that will help guide you on developing your own teaming and partnership arrangements. We will explore types of contract opportunities\, methods of developing relationships\, performing due diligence\, and various levels of formality. \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 Session\, hosted by Jessie Leonard\, Associate Director\, WBDC \nPanelists and Presenters: \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 Marie Thiel – President – Belonger Corporation Inc.\nPeter Coffaro – Deputy Director\, Community Outreach and Business Engagement – MMSD\nTim Connelly – Government Contract Attorney – Tim Connelly Law PLLC\nYvette N. Stevens\, P.E.\, PMP – Vice President – Gilbane Building Company\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/a-roadmap-to-developing-successful-teams-and-partnerships/
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: Overview of CPARS
DESCRIPTION:Past Performance may impact future contract awards. \nAs a Federal Contractor it is critical for you to understand the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) which collects and maintains Contractor’s Past Performance Information. Past performance is now one of the most important selection criteria in Government contracting. It is critical for the Contractor to review the comments and ratings for timeliness and accuracy. Contractors should be aware that there may be an opportunity to modify results with the assessing official and possibly shape the performance evaluation. \nUnderstanding the process and management of the CPARS process may be critical to you winning the next contract you are bidding. \nThis webinar will provide insights into: \n\nWhat is CPARS\nWhat contracts are reported by CPARS\nThe CPARS process\nHow to maximize your past performance rating\n\nSpeaker: Carol Murphy\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) \n  \nThis webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit. \nView a schedule of all upcoming Acquisition Hour webinars. \n\n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/acquisition-hour-overview-of-cpars-4/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Dennis":MAILTO:markd@wispro.org
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SUMMARY:Summer Cyber Reboot: NIST's Tips and Tactics for Ransomware Protection
DESCRIPTION:WPI’s Cyber Friday webinar series is shifting temporarily to Thursdays for the summer months. \nApplying NIST’s Tips and Tactics for Ransomware protection for both primes and subcontractors \nDiscover the practical steps that can be used to combat Ransomware. Ransomware has become a major threat to all businesses. An unintended mouse click can wreak havoc. There is no outrunning it. In a blink\, it will devastate your network. Both computers and the network become effectively useless. This webinar will review NIST’s Tips and Tactics for protection against Ransomware. \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\n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/summer-cyber-reboot-nists-tips-and-tactics-for-ransomware-protection/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Michael Steger":MAILTO:michaels@wispro.org
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