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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181218T130000
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SUMMARY:Acquisition Hour: Export Controls - ITAR and Associated Requirements
DESCRIPTION:Imagine giving away part of your war fighting equipment to your enemy and then fighting a war against your tanks\, your planes\, enemy combatants using your encryption and even your night vision goggles; essentially fights a war without any technical advantage. \nAlternatively\, imagine competing in business against companies that have access to your intellectual property to our intellectual property. \nCompetitive advantage is very closely linked to scientific discoveries and technological improvements and there are rules and programs in place to help keep U.S. based technology and intellectual capital from being used again the United States as either economic weapons or weapons of war. \nThis webinar will provide an overview of: \n\nThe International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)\nResources to build awareness of requirements\nActions you should take\n\nSpeaker: Marc Violante\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) \nThis webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit. \nTo view a schedule of all upcoming webinars CLICK HERE.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/acquisition-hour-export-controls-itar-requirements/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Benjamin Blanc":MAILTO:benjaminb@wispro.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181205T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181205T130000
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SUMMARY:Maximizing Your Conference Return on Investment (ROI) 101 - Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to maximize the time\, money and talent that you and your organization invest in attending and participating in a conference! Exhibiting\, general networking and meeting with potential customers requires significant preparation and planning. This webinar will discuss the steps you will need to take before\, during and after a government or corporate business conference/tradeshow to take advantage of all possible opportunities. \nTopics include: \n\nDoing your homework– how to develop your focus\, goals and plan of attack\nCreating targeted marketing materials including business cards\, capabilities statements\, websites and elevator pitches\nBasics of time management and networking\nAttracting people to your exhibit\nPost event strategies\n\nCLICK HERE to visit the schedule of upcoming sessions.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/maximizing-conference-roi-101-webinar-2/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Hilary Deblois":MAILTO:hilaryd@wispro.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181204T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181204T140000
DTSTAMP:20260426T003804
CREATED:20180905T162959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180905T162959Z
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SUMMARY:Acquisition Hour: Preparing for a CPSR Audit - Cancelled
DESCRIPTION:*Please note – This webinar has been cancelled and will be rescheduled* \nThe objective of a contractor purchasing system review (CPSR) is to evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness with which the contractor spends Government funds and complies with Government policy when subcontracting.\nIf you sell to the Department of Defense (DoD)\, your purchasing system could be audited by the government. \nThis webinar will cover: \n\nPreparing for a government audit\n24 criteria your purchasing system must meet to pass a government audit\nTypes of contracts that require passing a government audit\n\nThis webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit. \nTo view a schedule of all upcoming webinars CLICK HERE.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/acquisition-hour-preparing-for-a-cpsr-audit-2/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Benjamin Blanc":MAILTO:benjaminb@wispro.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181115T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181115T140000
DTSTAMP:20260426T003804
CREATED:20181106T030059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181106T030059Z
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SUMMARY:Maximizing Your Conference Return on Investment (ROI) 101 - Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to maximize the time\, money and talent that you and your organization invest in attending and participating in a conference! Exhibiting\, general networking and meeting with potential customers requires significant preparation and planning. This webinar will discuss the steps you will need to take before\, during and after a government or corporate business conference/tradeshow to take advantage of all possible opportunities. \nTopics include: \n\nDoing your homework– how to develop your focus\, goals and plan of attack\nCreating targeted marketing materials including business cards\, capabilities statements\, websites and elevator pitches\nBasics of time management and networking\nAttracting people to your exhibit\nPost event strategies\n\nCLICK HERE to visit the schedule of upcoming sessions.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/maximizing-your-conference-return-on-investment-roi-101-webinar-2/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Benjamin Blanc":MAILTO:benjaminb@wispro.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181107T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181107T130000
DTSTAMP:20260426T003804
CREATED:20180905T162958Z
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SUMMARY:Acquisition Hour: Responding to a Sources Sought Announcement and the Interested Vendor List
DESCRIPTION:Contracting Officers use the Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) website to look for small businesses to meet their requirements through Sources Sought Announcements.\nThis webinar will cover: \n\nResponding to a Sources Sought Announcement\nWhat to do after you have responded\nUsing the FBO Interested Vendor List to your advantage\n\nSpeaker: Carol Murphy\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) \nThis webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit. \nTo view a schedule of all upcoming webinars CLICK HERE.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/acquisition-hour-responding-to-a-sources-sought-and-the-interested-vendor-list-2/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Benjamin Blanc":MAILTO:benjaminb@wispro.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181106T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181106T140000
DTSTAMP:20260426T003804
CREATED:20181011T222428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181011T222428Z
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SUMMARY:Rescheduled for November 15 - Maximizing Your Conference Return on Investment (ROI) 101 - Webinar
DESCRIPTION:*Please Note – This webinar has been canceled and rescheduled for November 15\, 2018* \nLearn how to maximize the time\, money and talent that you and your organization invest in attending and participating in a conference! Exhibiting\, general networking and meeting with potential customers requires significant preparation and planning. This webinar will discuss the steps you will need to take before\, during and after a government or corporate business conference/tradeshow to take advantage of all possible opportunities. \nTopics include: \n\nDoing your homework– how to develop your focus\, goals and plan of attack\nCreating targeted marketing materials including business cards\, capabilities statements\, websites and elevator pitches\nBasics of time management and networking\nAttracting people to your exhibit\nPost event strategies\n\nCLICK HERE to visit the schedule of upcoming sessions.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/maximizing-your-conference-return-on-investment-roi-101-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Hilary Deblois":MAILTO:hilaryd@wispro.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181024T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181024T143000
DTSTAMP:20260426T003804
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LAST-MODIFIED:20180922T023108Z
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SUMMARY:Acquisition Hour: The NEW WAWF - The Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE)
DESCRIPTION:In August 2018\, the new Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) version was released and renamed Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE).  The PIEE is the DoD one-stop-shop with expanded functions and  capabilities including: \n\nsingle sign on/role-based access based on job series\npre-award\, award and post-award administration\npayment\nproperty management\npurchase card\n\nThe improved Suite includes many new features that DOD contractors must understand in support of their contract administration process. \nThis webinar will provide an overview on: \n\nThe new PIEE suite\nChanges in WAWF and MyInvoice modules\nThe new GFP module\n\nSpeaker: Benjamin Blanc\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) \nThis webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit. \nTo view a schedule of all upcoming webinars CLICK HERE.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/acquisition-hour-new-wawf-piee/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Benjamin Blanc":MAILTO:benjaminb@wispro.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181024T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181024T130000
DTSTAMP:20260426T003804
CREATED:20180905T162952Z
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UID:10001774-1540382400-1540386000@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:Acquisition Hour: The SBA 8(a) Certification Program
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWhile 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\, preferential teaming agreements and focused business development training. \nBusiness certified under the 8(a) program can also: \n\nReceive sole source contracts\,\nCompete for set-aside contracts\nReceive assistance from a Business Opportunity Specialist to help navigate federal contracting\nForm joint ventures with established businesses through the SBA’s Mentor-Protégé  Program\nReceive management and technical assistance\, including business training\, counseling\, marketing assistance and high-level executive development\n\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\nSpeakers: \n\nShane Mahaffy\, Lead Business Opportunity Specialist\, U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)\nBenjamin Blanc\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI)\n\nThis webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit. \nTo view a schedule of all upcoming webinars CLICK HERE.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/acquisition-hour-the-sba-8a-certification-program-2/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Benjamin Blanc":MAILTO:benjaminb@wispro.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181023T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181023T140000
DTSTAMP:20260426T003804
CREATED:20180905T162952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180905T162952Z
UID:10001773-1540299600-1540303200@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:Acquisition Hour: The HUBZone Program - Certification Benefits and Regulations
DESCRIPTION:The Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) program helps small businesses in designated urban and rural communities gain preferential access to federal procurement opportunities. This presentation is recommended for any business that is interested in becoming an SBA HUBZone certified business. \nThe HUBZone program qualifies your business to compete for the program’s set-aside contracts. HUBZone-certified businesses also get 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. \nCurrently\, 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 cost and terms\nProcess and cost of renewing your HUBZone certification\nLocating HUBZone opportunities\nMarketing your HUBZone certified business\nChanges to the HUBZone program\n\nSpeakers: \n\nShane Mahaffy\, Lead Business Opportunity Specialist\, US.Small Business Administration (SBA)\nBenjamin Blanc\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI)\n\nThis webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit. \nTo view a schedule of all upcoming webinars CLICK HERE.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/acquisition-hour-the-hubzone-program-certification-benefits-and-regulations-2/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Benjamin Blanc":MAILTO:benjaminb@wispro.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181010T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181010T130000
DTSTAMP:20260426T003804
CREATED:20181010T200339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181010T200339Z
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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\nOther Federal Government rating systems\nHow to maximize your past performance rating\n\nSpeaker: Carol Murphy\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) \nThis webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit. \nTo view a schedule of all upcoming webinars CLICK HERE.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/acquisition-hour-overview-of-cpars-2-2/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Benjamin Blanc":MAILTO:benjaminb@wispro.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181009T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181009T140000
DTSTAMP:20260426T003804
CREATED:20180905T162949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180905T162949Z
UID:10001758-1539090000-1539093600@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:Acquisition Hour: Selling to the State of Wisconsin and Local Governments
DESCRIPTION:Every year\, the State and Local governments spend millions of dollars procuring products and services from qualified vendors. This webinar is ideal for businesses interested in learning how to enter the state and local government contracting markets. \nThis webinar will provide insights into: \n\nThe workings of state and local government procurement processes\nIdentifying future contract opportunities through market research\nGetting started and connecting with buyers\n\nSpeaker: Kate Hill\, Heartland Information Research\, Inc \nThis webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit. \nTo view a schedule of all upcoming webinars CLICK HERE.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/acquisition-hour-selling-to-the-state-of-wisconsin-and-local-governments-2/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Benjamin Blanc":MAILTO:benjaminb@wispro.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181003T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181003T130000
DTSTAMP:20260426T003804
CREATED:20180905T162949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180905T162949Z
UID:10001756-1538568000-1538571600@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:Acquisition Hour: eSRS Individual Subcontractor Reporting (ISR) Basics
DESCRIPTION:The eSRS ISR report collects prime contractor and subcontractor subcontract award data for a specific Federal Government agency when a Prime/Subcontractor\n(a) holds one or more contracts over $700\,000 (over $1\,500\,000 for construction of a public facility); and \n(b) is required to report subcontracts awarded to Small Business (SB)\, Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB)\, Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB)\, HUBZone Small Business (HUBZone SB)\, Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB)\, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)\, Alaskan Native Corporations (ANC) and Indian Tribes concerns under a subcontracting plan with the Federal Government. \nThis webinar will provide: \n\nThe basics of submitting an ISR\nThe basics of filing a Summary with the electronic Subcontracting Reporting System (eSRS)\nAssistance to first time Small Business Liaison Officers (SBLO)\nA refresher for newer SBLOs\n\nSpeaker: Kim Garber – Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) \nThis webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit. \nTo view a schedule of all upcoming webinars CLICK HERE.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/acquisition-hour-esrs-individual-subcontractor-reporting-isr-basics-2/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Benjamin Blanc":MAILTO:benjaminb@wispro.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180925T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180925T140000
DTSTAMP:20260426T003804
CREATED:20180905T162949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180905T162949Z
UID:10001754-1537880400-1537884000@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:Acquisition Hour – Introduction to Certifications Available to Woman Owned Businesses
DESCRIPTION:Woman-owned businesses can receive advantage when selling to various Public and Private entities. In most cases\, a certification process must be completed to qualify.\nIt is important for business to understand the certification requirements and the potential benefits to their business prior to investing their time and resources in the certification process. \nThis webinar will provide an overview of these programs\, application process\, describe eligibility requirements as well as the benefits and obligations for certifications with: \n\nFederal Government agencies\nState Government agencies (including WisDOT and State of Wisconsin)\nLocal Government agencies (including Milwaukee City and County\, Dane County\, Madison (City)\, MMSD)\nCorporate (Large business)\n\nSpeakers: Shane Mahaffy\, Lead Business Opportunity Specialist\, US Small Business Administration (SBA) and Kim Garber – Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) \nTo view a schedule of all upcoming webinars CLICK HERE.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/acquisition-hour-introduction-to-certifications-available-to-woman-owned-businesses-2/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Benjamin Blanc":MAILTO:benjaminb@wispro.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180912T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180912T130000
DTSTAMP:20260426T003804
CREATED:20180905T162943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180905T162943Z
UID:10001740-1536753600-1536757200@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:Acquisition Hour: The Future of SAM.gov
DESCRIPTION:Meet the new SAM.gov! beta.SAM.gov will become the official U.S. government website for people who make\, receive\, and manage federal awards.\nIt will be the central HUB for the entire federal awards community –assistance\, grants and procurement. General Services Administration (GSA) went public with the new site last August. \nOnce integrated\, 10 systems (including fbo.gov\, fpds.gov\, Wage Determination\, CPARS\, CFDA and others) will be categorized by their main feature (such as contract opportunities\, registration\, and wage determinations) into a centralized website called beta.SAM.gov. \nThis webinar will provide an overview on: \n\nThe Integrated Award Environment\nChanges with beta.SAM.gov\nSearching the data for contract opportunities\nTransitioning to the new SAM.gov\n\nSpeaker: Kim Garber – Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) \nThis webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit. \nTo view a schedule of all upcoming webinars CLICK HERE.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/acquisition-hour-the-future-of-sam-gov-2/
LOCATION:Webinar\, Milwaukee\, WI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Benjamin Blanc":MAILTO:benjaminb@wispro.org
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