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SUMMARY:Acquisition Hour: Disaster Contracting
DESCRIPTION:Today’s storm – fire\, tornado\, flood\, or hurricane – could be tomorrow’s disaster. Within the role of federal response there are significant differences between the occurrence of an event that causes damage to a large geographic area and that event being declared a disaster. Understanding the process\, historical needs and what is necessary to be ready to respond as a contractor are essential to those companies interested in assisting with federal disaster response efforts. This webinar will review the essential regulations\, information resources and historical data that are involved and can be used by companies interested in providing either products or services. \nSpeaker: Marc Violante\, Director\, Federal Market Strategies\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute \n  \nThis webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit. \nTo view a schedule of all upcoming webinars CLICK HERE. \n\n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/acquisition-hour-disaster-contracting/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Michael Steger":MAILTO:michaels@wispro.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211005T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211005T140000
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SUMMARY:Acquisition Hour: Federal Small Business Certification Programs for Veteran and Woman Owned Small Businesses
DESCRIPTION:In this session we will discuss important FEDERAL SMALL BUSINESS CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS for VETERAN and WOMAN OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES: \nSecuring government contracts and subcontracts is not easy. As a Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSBs) or Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) or as a Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB / EDWOSB) you may gain preference when competing for contracts with Federal government agencies and I some cases\, their primes. \nThis webinar will focus on the Federal Veteran owned and Woman owned business certifications and the basics of qualifying and applying. \nIn this webinar\, businesses will learn more about certifications offered by the: \n\nVets First Verification Program (CVE) – for veteran and service disabled veteran owned firms looking to do business with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (and FAA)\nU.S. SBA Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business Programs (SDVOSB) – for firms working with Federal agencies other than the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs\nU.S. SBA Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB) and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) for firms working with Federal Agencies\n\nPresenters: \n\nShane Mahaffy\, Lead Business Opportunity Specialist\, U.S. Small Business Administration\nBenjamin Blanc\, Government Contract Specialist\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute\n\n  \nThis webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit. \nTo view a schedule of all upcoming webinars CLICK HERE. \n\n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/acquisition-hour-federal-small-business-certification-programs-for-veteran-and-woman-owned-small-businesses/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Michael Steger":MAILTO:michaels@wispro.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211006T120000
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DTSTAMP:20260426T103536
CREATED:20210827T185131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210827T185131Z
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SUMMARY:Acquisition Hour: Federal Small Business Certification Programs for Small Disadvantaged Businesses (SDB) /8(A) - and Businesses Located In Historically Underutilized Areas - HUBZone
DESCRIPTION:1)  The Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) program helps small businesses in designated urban and rural communities gain preferential access to federal procurement opportunities. The HUBZone program qualifies your business to compete for the program’s set-aside contracts. HUBZone-certified businesses also receives a 10% price evaluation preference in full and open contract competitions. A business must be certified by the U.S. SBA to qualify for this program\, and must be registered in SAM prior to submission of the certification documentation.  Currently\, many Federal agencies and Federal Prime contractors are NOT meeting their HUBZone goals. This could be a potential opportunity for your business. \nIn this webinar\, you will learn: \n\nHUBZone certification requirements\nBenefits of and applying for an SBA HUBZone certification\nHUBZone certification costs and terms\nProcess and cost of renewing your HUBZone certification\n\n2)  Businesses that are considered Small Disadvantaged Businesses (SDB) due to social and economic disadvantage may qualify for certification under the 8(a) program. This presentation is recommended for any small business that may qualify as socially and economically disadvantaged\, and wants to take advantage of the benefits of the 8(a) program.  While there is no goal for the 8(a) program\, the SBA supports a goal of 5% set aside for SDB. The 8(a) program is not a minority business program\, but has many benefits that include preference in contracting such as set aside or sole source contracts\, preferential teaming agreements and focused business development training. \nDuring the presentation we will discuss: \n\nWhat is SDB?\nEligibility Criteria\nThe Application Process\nProgram Benefits\nWhat is expected from an 8(a) participant\n\nPresenters: \n\nShane Mahaffy\, Lead Business Opportunity Specialist\, U.S. Small Business Administration\nBenjamin Blanc\, Government Contract Specialist\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute\n\n  \nThis webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit. \nTo view a schedule of all upcoming webinars CLICK HERE. \n\n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/acquisition-hour-federal-small-business-certification-programs-for-small-disadvantaged-businesses-sdb-8a-and-businesses-located-in-historically-underutilized-areas-hubzoneone/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Michael Steger":MAILTO:michaels@wispro.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211013T110000
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SUMMARY:Acquisition Hour: Is a GSA Schedule Right for Your Business?
DESCRIPTION:The GSA Schedule\, also known as Federal Supply Schedule\, and Multiple Award Schedule (MAS)\, is a long-term governmentwide contract with commercial companies that provide access to millions of commercial products and services. Join us as we look at what a GSA Schedule is\, how it works and how it could expand your Federal sales. \nWhat we will cover: \n\nRequirements\, Research\, Assessment\nWhat does it take to obtain a GSA Schedule?\nGSA Schedule Market Research\nHow do I get started\nOverview of GSA Schedules\nTips to market your Schedule\nTips for selling products on Schedule\nHow can I put my products or service on a Schedule without a direct GSA contract\nGSA websites\n\nSpeaker: Steve Makovec\, Government Contract Specialist\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) \n  \nThis webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit. \nTo view a schedule of all upcoming webinars CLICK HERE. \n\n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/acquisition-hour-is-a-gsa-schedule-right-for-your-business/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Michael Steger":MAILTO:michaels@wispro.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211029T110000
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SUMMARY:Cyber Friday: Understanding Zero Trust
DESCRIPTION:Who is logged into your network or using a company resource? You can tell which User IDs and Passwords are being used but who – which person – is using them? Is it the assigned user\, a colleague who borrowed the credentials\, a team member of a shared account\, or did someone obtain the credentials illicitly. There is only one correct answer – “the assigned user.” This webinar will explore the ideas behind a Zero Trust Security paradigm and how these principles can assist companies to better protect their assets by not just providing access to information based upon the entry of a User ID and password\, but by instituting a paradigm that requires validation to ensure that only the authorized user of those credentials is using them. \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/cyber-friday-understanding-zero-trust/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Michael Steger":MAILTO:michaels@wispro.org
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