Acquisition Hour: Are You Ready – Big Changes Coming to the U.S. SBA Federal Women-Owned Small Business Program

REGISTRATION FOR WEBINARS WILL CLOSE 24 HOURS BEFORE THE START The US SBA will be ending self-certification of Women Owned Small Business this year.  In summer 2020, the WOSB and EDWOSB certification process will change. Self-certification will no longer be an option, and women owned small businesses will have to either certify through SBA’s FREE […]

What’s Happening in Government Business in Northwest Wisconsin? – Webinar

Significant opportunities exist for Northwest Wisconsin businesses to sell to State and Federal governments. Please join us and learn how to do business with the U.S. Department of Agriculture,  U.S. Forest Service, Fort McCoy, The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the State of Wisconsin Department of Transportation, Wisconsin Department of Administration, and other agencies. This […]

Acquisition Hour: The SBA 8(a) Certification Program

REGISTRATION FOR WEBINARS WILL CLOSE 24 HOURS BEFORE THE START 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 […]

Acquisition Hour: Responding to Sources Sought Request and Capabilities Statements

REGISTRATION FOR WEBINARS WILL CLOSE 24 HOURS BEFORE THE START A Sources Sought notice is a market research tool that Contracting Officers use to determine the availability of specific capabilities in the marketplace.  Sources Sought are also used to determine if there are enough qualified small businesses able to perform to potentially set aside the […]

Acquisition Hour: 2020 Technology Trends

REGISTRATION FOR WEBINARS WILL CLOSE 24 HOURS BEFORE THE START Do you know what the top technology trends are in 2020? Whether for commercial or government contracts, part of your job is to be aware of the latest technology to help you support your requirements and compliance. With technology changing so rapidly, how can we […]

Acquisition Hour: OFCCP Compliance 101

REGISTRATION FOR WEBINARS WILL CLOSE 24 HOURS BEFORE THE START Did you know that, as a federal contractor, you committed your company to certain EEO and Affirmative Action obligations when you signed the contract and that you are required to implement an Affirmative Action Plan as a condition of your federal contract? Are you complying […]

Northwoods/Northeast Wisconsin Government Opportunities – Webinar

Significant opportunities exist for Northwoods and Northeast Wisconsin businesses to sell to State and Federal governments. Please join us and learn how to do business with the U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the State of Wisconsin and other agencies. This webinar workshop is directed toward the counties of […]

Acquisition Hour: The HUBZone Program – Certification Benefits and Regulations

REGISTRATION FOR WEBINARS WILL CLOSE 24 HOURS BEFORE THE START 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. The HUBZone program qualifies your […]

Acquisition Hour: Tools and Resources to Use for Gaining a Better Understanding of Your Federal Customers

REGISTRATION FOR WEBINARS WILL CLOSE 24 HOURS BEFORE THE START Determining customer value – Information needed for success. This webinar will explore the basic questions that should be asked and information sources that can be used by companies seeking to better understand their current customers and identify prospects. Customers have varying needs and they often […]

Acquisition Hour: The Spend to the End

REGISTRATION FOR WEBINARS WILL CLOSE 24 HOURS BEFORE THE START The closer we get to the end of the Federal Fiscal Year, the closer we get to the start of the federal buying season. This webinar will explore how federal data can be used to better understand end-of-year opportunities, and also general efforts that will […]