WWBIC Annual Luncheon

Potawatomi Hotel & Event Center 1721 W Canal St, Milwaukee, WI, United States

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.

History, Evolution and Future of Additive Manufacturing Lunch & Learn – Oshkosh, WI

EAA Museum 3000 Poberezny Rd, Oshkosh, WI, United States

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 […]

Marketplace Wisconsin 2018 – Milwaukee, WI

Potawatomi Hotel & Event Center 1721 W Canal St, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Each year, Marketplace helps minority, women and veteran-owned company representatives learn about doing business with state, federal and local agencies as well as corporations. These markets represent billions of dollars of annual purchasing with special programs to include minority, women, veteran and disadvantaged business owners. Attend Marketplace 2018 to connect with potential buyers, other businesses, […]

Small Business Academy 2018 – Milwaukee, WI

Potawatomi Hotel & Event Center 1721 W Canal St, Milwaukee, WI, United States

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.  

NIH SBIR/STTR Grant Writing Workshop – Milwaukee, WI

Medical College of Wisconsin, Hub for Collaborative Medicine, Room A5520/A5628, 5th Floor 8701 Watertown Plank Road, Milwaukee, WI, United States

During this workshop, sponsored by the MCW Office of Technology Development, a Technology Consultant from Center for Technology Commercialization (CTC), will cover all aspects of writing NIH SBIR/STTR grants including: Is SBIR/STTR a fit for me? Understanding what SBIR/STTR reviewers are looking for Getting Started with Aims and Significance Step-by-step guidance on preparing key sections […]

33rd Annual Golden Shovel Awards – Pewaukee, WI

Country Springs Conference Center 2810 Golf Road, Pewaukee, WI, United States

This conference is an opportunity for DBE firms to network and connect with Wisconsin's construction industry decision makers. Activities will include: Transportation panel and construction forecast for 2018 Networking with highway construction and building trade professionals Foxconn and highway vehicle technology panel Relationship-building networking reception

Manufacturing Matters! 2019 – Milwaukee, WI

Hyatt Regency Milwaukee 333 West Kilbourn Ave, Milwaukee, WI, United States

"Make it Happen!" is the 2019 Manufacturing Matters! conference theme. Manufacturers’ confidence hasn't been this high in years. The economy is strong, and more things become possible each day. There are, of course, challenges in this dynamic business environment.  Labor is tightening.  Technologies are changing the way work is done. Tariffs are creating uncertainty.  Better, […]

ISO 9001:2015 Internal Auditor Training – Menomonie, WI

University of Wisconsin-Stout Memorial Student Center 302 10th Avenue E, Menomonie, WI, United States

This course will provide a detailed review of the ISO standard requirements and the proof that should be available to the auditor. Attendees will perform practiced audits using an organization’s department documentation to learn how to audit, be audited and record the results, and will leave with true-to-life auditing experience.

Water Industry Workshop and Procurement Seminar with the World Bank – Milwaukee, WI

Badger Meter Inc. 4545 West Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United States

The U.S. Commercial Service, in collaboration with The Water Council and the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC), has organized this unique opportunity to meet with World Bank officials. In addition to learning about water-related procurement opportunities through World Bank-financed projects and recent World Bank procurement reforms, water industry sub-sector roundtables will be offered with World […]

Grasshopper Meeting – How Jerry Jendusa Grew a $100 Million Business

Technology Innovation Center, Room 121 10437 W Innovation Dr. Room 121, Wauwatosa, WI, United States

Jerry Jendusa founded EMTEQ in 1996 with an SBA loan. Starting in the basement of his home, Jerry grew the maker of aircraft interior and exterior lighting systems and management and power systems into an award-winning, global player with more than $100 million of revenue. EMTEQ was acquired by B/E Aerospace in 2014 for a […]