This special edition of Cyber Thursday will provide an update on the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program, with a primary focus on the Department of Defense's recently announced suspension of Phase 2 and Phase 3 implementation activities. Attendees will learn what the announcement means for the current CMMC rollout, how it may affect defense […]
WPI will be holding office hours at our satellite location in the Greater Green Bay Chamber Startup Hub in Green Bay, WI. Contact the counselor directly to schedule your meeting with them. To view the upcoming schedule for Green Bay, please click here. To view the full list of satellite locations and schedules, please click here.
We are excited to announce the DIB Accelerator 2026 is scheduled for this summer at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania which will take place from August 25-27, 2026. What to Expect at DIBX 2026: Industrial Base Intelligence: Gain crucial insights from DoW and interagency leaders, specialized breakout sessions, and hands-on industry roundtables—all aimed […]
WPI will be holding office hours at our satellite location in the Progress Lakeshore offices in Manitowoc, WI. Contact the counselor directly to schedule your meeting. To view the upcoming schedule for Manitowoc, please click here. To view the full list of satellite locations and schedules, please click here.
Join us for an exciting online forum designed to educate small business owners and entrepreneurs about the world of government contracting and how to certify your business. Discover what it’s all about and why it should matter to you and your business growth! Our expert panel includes subject matter experts from the Small Business Administration […]
Little Rock Air Force Base (LRAFB) 19th Contracting Squadron (19 CONS), Air Force Installation Contracting Center (AFICC), & APEX Accelerator are hosting a Hybrid Virtual Industry Day on Wednesday, 26 August 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. CDT at the Jacksonville Community Center and via Microsoft Teams to discuss interest from industry capable of […]
WPI will be holding office hours at our satellite location in the Madison Area Technical College (MATC) Goodman South Campus, Room 103 in Madison, WI. Contact the counselor directly to schedule your meeting with them. Schedule: 9:00 – 10:00 AM Presentation - register for presentation here. Presenters: Truphosa Mwololo, Manager, Small Business Programs, Wisconsin Procurement […]
Not every Defense contractor handling federal information needs CMMC Level 2—and not every contractor who believes they are exempt actually is. This Cyber Thursday session helps Defense contractors determine their real CMMC compliance responsibilities by walking through the questions that define scope: what type of information flows through a contract (FCI vs. CUI), which cybersecurity […]
Overview To connect contractors and businesses across Wisconsin with opportunities in both public and private sectors. Wisconsin Contractor Connection is the premier networking event by the Indigenous Business Group designed to connect contractors and businesses across Wisconsin with public and private sector opportunities. Bringing together diverse professionals from construction, trades, consulting, media, infrastructure, energy, engineering, […]
We’re pleased to share the Office of Industrial Base Growth’s Fall 2026 Industry Training Series, a lineup of free virtual training sessions designed to help businesses build their knowledge, strengthen their readiness, and more effectively navigate the defense marketplace. The DoW Office of Industrial Base Growth (IBG) offers live training sessions and on-demand webinars to help businesses and acquisition professionals […]