Marketing to NASA: Strategies for Small Business Success

As NASA continues to innovate in the space exploration, scientific, and research industries, small businesses will be critical to its success. Small business owners know the ins and outs of their company like the back of their hand. Some who are just starting a business, might feel totally lost. Knowing where to turn for advice […]

Acquisition Hour: Certification Programs for Women and Veteran Owned Businesses

Securing government contracts and subcontracts is not easy. As a Woman Owned Small Business, a Veteran Owned Small Business, or a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, you may gain preference when competing for contracts with the State of Wisconsin and Federal government agencies. This webinar will focus on the various woman or veteran owned […]

GSA Industry Meeting

The General Services Administration (GSA) is hosting a webinar to discuss the contract consolidation requirements under Executive Order 14240: Eliminating Waste and Saving Taxpayer Dollars by Consolidating Procurement and GSA’s deviations under the initiative to overhaul the Federal Acquisition Regulation under Executive Order 14275: Restoring Common Sense to Federal Procurement. For more information, click here.

Cyber Friday: Cybersecurity Rules You Need to Know to Work with the Federal Government / Department of Defense

If you're interested in doing business with the federal government—or growing your current contracts—understanding your cybersecurity requirements is essential. In this webinar, we’ll break down what your business needs to know about protecting sensitive information, meeting federal requirements, and avoiding common compliance pitfalls. During this session, you'll gain a clearer understanding of the rules that […]

Acquisition Hour: Marketing Your Business to the Military

Wisconsin businesses who are local to military bases have a unique opportunity to do business with these installations. Join us to explore marketing techniques, including: Enhancing your online marketing presence How to leverage useful industry affiliations and certifications Doing business with Wisconsin’s military bases and DLA Planning ahead for annual networking events Making a good […]

Federal Market Insights [FMI]: Competition for Government Work “Why Aren’t You Picking Me?”

FEDERAL MARKET INSIGHTS is an informal podcast designed to provide valuable information about the government marketplace for businesses interested in government contracting. Each episode is a concise 30-minute session, scheduled at the end of the week. We review noteworthy items published during the week, delve into key topics, and offer background information and perspectives relevant […]

DLA Casting and Forging Program Webinar

This webinar is a course that teaches vendors the castings and forgings process and method and discuss the common mistakes that cause material issues. This session is free. For more information, click here.

Federal Market Insights [FMI]: Manufacturing in Wisconsin: Insights on What’s Good and What’s Concerning Manufacturers in Our State

FEDERAL MARKET INSIGHTS is an informal podcast designed to provide valuable information about the government marketplace for businesses interested in government contracting. Each episode is a concise 30-minute session, scheduled at the end of the week. We review noteworthy items published during the week, delve into key topics, and offer background information and perspectives relevant […]

Acquisition Hour: How to Analyze Federal Solicitations

You’ve found a posted solicitation in SAM.gov that might be a good fit for your business. What should you do next? How should I read through all these documents?  WPI will explore classic analysis techniques such as: Forming a working team within your company to analyze requirements Identifying mandatory requirements to match your capabilities Breaking […]

Finding the Right Resources to Get Your Business Ready for Procurement (virtual)

Registration closes promptly at 2:45 PM, Central Time on the day of the event. This session is part of a series of quarterly events that support Wisconsin businesses in accessing procurement opportunities and the resources needed to succeed. Program collaborators include: City of Madison – Department of Civil Rights City of Madison – Office of […]