In 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 […]

*Online registration for this event has closed. Please feel free to register on-site.* Join this free supplier forum with the objective of identifying potential partners in the design, manufacturing, production, support and services of a USA-product-based drone in the state of Wisconsin.    

Minority and Women Business Owners: Are you an ethnic minority business owner or a women business owner in the Northeast Wisconsin area? Learn how you can become a nationally certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBEs) through the North Central Minority Supplier Development Council (NCMSDC) and a nationally certified Women Business Enterprise (WBE) through the Women’s Business […]

This conference is an opportunity for Tribal, state, federal and transportation construction professionals to come together and increase their knowledge of governmental and transportation initiatives of the 11 Tribes of Wisconsin and WisDOT. Sessions include: How to do business with WisDOT Transportation safety Cultural resources and preservation Federal Indian law and Tribal transportation projects Other […]

Meet the community of entrepreneurs at the Technology Innovation Center at Research Park, the Milwaukee region’s only full service business incubator. The Tech Center is where things are really happening. Since 1993, more than 200 fast-growing businesses have called the Tech Center home. With a combined valuation in excess of $560 million, these innovative companies […]

Many government agencies and commercial organizations seek to include veteran-owned businesses as suppliers, contractors and service providers. This session is designed to provide you with the knowledge needed to participate in commercial and government contracting programs. It will bring together commercial and government purchasers, and will provide veteran-owned businesses with critical information on certification programs, […]

Each Fall, WWBIC showcases clients and work at the Annual Luncheon. This 'friend' fundraiser has grown to become a fan favorite and is a high-energy impactful support vehicle for small businesses in Wisconsin.

Additive manufacturing is staged to change the way we design, produce  and manufacture goods across a wide range of market sectors. New applications are being discovered daily as this technology continues to evolve into a transformative new tool pushing past the boundaries of prototyping. This session will focus on: A crash course on the history […]

Join this free half-day Business Academy for: Existing Small Businesses Individuals Thinking of Starting a Business Entrepreneurs Looking for Funding and Resources This event includes business owner education workshops, small round-table learning sessions, resource booths staffed by small business lenders and resources and the opportunity to network and make new connections.