WPI Partner Events

This workshop will de-mistify the Federal grant space for for-profit companies and present the SBIR (Small Business Innovation Research) program. This program is purpose-made to provide seed money to small business to enable them to break into the market. During the workshop, Inspiralia's SBIR experts will talk with you regarding your company’s R&D goals and […]

Join this session in a three-part series starting October 4, 2018: Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce Supplier & Contractor Briefing. Many government agencies and commercial organizations seek to include veteran-owned businesses as suppliers, contractors and service providers. This series is designed to provide you with the knowledge needed to participate in commercial and government contracting […]

This program will help you be in full compliance with a whole host of US export/import regulations. You will know the proper standards by which to determine origin and begin to label the origin of your items. Most companies are using the incorrect values on their commercial invoices, EEI’s and other documents to “help” a […]

The La Crosse Small Business Academy, now in its third year, is a half-day program focused on providing the region’s entrepreneurs and start-up businesses an opportunity to connect with financial and technical resource providers, learn the tools needed to start and grow a business, and network with business owners. Wisconsin Lieutenant Governor Rebecca Kleefisch (invited) […]

The 2018 Manufacturing Advantage Conference will provide insights from manufacturing pros, cutting edge technology, networking with peers and actionable takeaways you can integrate at your operation. Topics of discussion: Foxconn and what it will take for Wisconsin manufacturers to fit into the supply chain Connections for today's workforce and linking students with organizations  

Join this luncheon on 'Resources for Women in Business'. WBON/WWE are hosting a resource of services that are available to you and that you can benefit from for your business. We will discuss Women Business Owner Certification, funding for your business, selling to the Government, no cost consulting for your business and other topics. Each […]

The ResourceFULL Black Businesses event is where the Madison Alliance for Black Economic Empowerment will make $1,000 - $5,000 grants to Black businesses in attendance, connect businesses to valuable resources and connect them to each other through the HIVE Networking Activity. Come and enjoy good food, good music and good people ready to connect and prosper. […]

Greater Oshkosh Economic Development Corporation (GO-EDC), in partnership with Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI), is hosting the seventh DoD/OEA Lunch n’ Learn Event! This “no cost” luncheon series will present: “The Future of Drones in Wisconsin: How the largest, fastest growing sector of the aviation industry will impact our state”.

The Wisconsin State Procurement Conference is hosted by the State Bureau of Procurement and has been created through a joint effort involving many State agencies and UW System campuses. This conference will provide an opportunity to network with colleagues, learn procurement best practices and innovative solutions to common procurement challenges and receive updates about public […]