Acquisition Hour: The SBA 8(a) Program and Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) Program

The next Acquisition Hour webinar on "The SBA 8(a) Program and Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) Program" will be held on January 10, 2023 at 11:00 AM. Click here to register. 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 […]

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Acquisition Hour: Overview of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)

To register, please click here. If you are currently or are planning to be a contractor or subcontractor to the Federal government, it is important to know and understand the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR). The FAR is the principal set of rules governing the acquisition process and critical to your success as a contractor. This […]

Sales Opportunities Local Government Agencies – In Person (Madison, WI)

Madison Area Technical College (MATC) Commercial Avenue Campus 2125 Commercial Avenue, Madison, WI, United States

Join Tondra Davis, Director, State of Wisconsin Supplier Diversity Program, and WPI staff to learn more about Wisconsin’s Supplier Diversity Program (SDP) for Minority, Woman and Service-Disabled Veteran owned businesses. She will share with us details about the certification process, how to leverage your certifications, and much more. As this is an in-person event, you […]

Meet and Greet with Construction Managers / General Contractors for upcoming Racine Unified School District (RUSD) Projects

Racine Unified School District | Administrative Services Campus 3109 Mount Pleasant St., Racine, WI, United States

The Construction Manager / General Contractor (CM/GC) Meet and Greet is scheduled for January 19, 2023. The school board has established goals associated with engaging small and diverse construction-related businesses in these projects. Targeted businesses are located in Racine, Kenosha, Walworth, Waukesha and Milwaukee Counties. If this could be a fit for your business, you are […]

Wisconsin Federal Contractor Forum (by invitation)

Oshkosh, WI Oshkosh, WI, United States

The Wisconsin Federal Contractor Forum will be held in Oshkosh, WI on January 24, 2023 and will be hosted by Oshkosh Corporation. The Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) is celebrating 35 years of service to Wisconsin businesses! Check in at 1:30pm – Program and Discussion 2:00pm – 5:00pm Join the WPI Board of Directors, government contractors […]

15th Annual End of Year Federal Contractor Update – (Oshkosh, WI) In-Person

Best Western Premier Waterfront Hotel & Convention Center 1 N Main St, Oshkosh, WI, United States

Join Wisconsin’s Federal contractors and subcontractors for this annual event. Keep up to date with this series of briefings focusing on changes and challenges in DOD/ Federal contracting. CURRENT AGENDA - Click to view This year’s speakers are listed here. CLICK HERE to download the speaker bios. MAJ Thomas Cayia, Site Director, DCMA Oshkosh Jason […]

Acquisition Hour: Preparing a Winning Government Proposal

Your proposals are not generating government contract awards. You think you are submitting the greatest option. Why are they not selecting you? Your proposal may offer wonderful things but is it RESPONSIVE and EFFECTIVE? Writing a proposal takes time, careful planning and a complete understanding of the requirement. A proposal must provide credible evidence that […]

10th Annual FAR Evening Webinar and Study Group Session 1: Introduction and FAR Part 16

The Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) and the National Contract Management Association (NCMA) - Wisconsin Chapter will be presenting the webinar, "10th Annual FAR Evening Webinar and Study Group Session 1: Introduction and FAR Part 16" on February 7 from 6:00 - 7:30 PM. This session is part of the 10th annual FAR Evening Sessions. To […]

Expanding Business Opportunities in Rural Wisconsin – JACKSON COUNTY – Newly Designated HUBZone

Black River Area Chamber of Commerce 120 N Water St, Black River Falls, WI, United States

In November 2022, it was announced that Governor Evers’s application to the U.S. Small Business Administration for HUBZone status for Jackson and Marinette Counties was approved. The HUBZone program (Historically Underutilized Business Zone) supports small business growth with a goal of awarding at least 3% of federal contract dollars as well as 3% of large […]

Expanding Business Opportunities in Rural Wisconsin – MARINETTE COUNTY – Newly Designated HUBZone

Marinette County Courthouse 1926 Hall Ave, Marinette, WI, United States

In November 2022, it was announced that Governor Evers’s application to the U.S. Small Business Administration for HUBZone status for Jackson and Marinette Counties was approved. The HUBZone program (Historically Underutilized Business Zone) supports small business growth with a goal of awarding at least 3% of federal contract dollars as well as 3% of large […]