Acquisition Hour: The HUBZone Program – Certification Benefits and Regulations

The Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) program helps small businesses in designated urban and rural communities gain preferential access to federal procurement opportunities. This presentation is recommended for any business that is interested in becoming an SBA HUBZone certified business. The HUBZone program qualifies your business to compete for the program’s set-aside contracts. HUBZone-certified businesses […]

Acquisition Hour: The SBA 8(a) Certification Program

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 recommended for any small business that may qualify as socially and economically disadvantaged, and wants to take advantage of the benefits of the 8(a) program. While there is no goal […]

Government Contracting Opportunities – Rhinelander, WI

Nicolet College, Fieldside Center Room 102 5364 College Dr, Rhinelander, WI, United States

The Government buys pretty much everything – from military vehicles, tree planting services, office furniture, plumbing services, facility maintenance and IT support. Over the last few fiscal years, every county in Wisconsin has recorded sales to the Federal government. Sales have been to a broad range of agencies from the US Forest Service, USDA, Department […]

Acquisition Hour: The NEW WAWF – The Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE)

In August 2018, the new Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) version was released and renamed Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE).  The PIEE is the DoD one-stop-shop with expanded functions and  capabilities including: single sign on/role-based access based on job series pre-award, award and post-award administration payment property management purchase card The improved Suite includes many new […]

14th Annual Greater Minnesota Government Procurement Fair – Welch, MN

Treasure Island Resort & Casino 5734 Sturgeon Lake Rd, Welch, MN, United States

This free event will provide an opportunity for small businesses and contractors to learn about special programs designed to provide better access to the government marketplace. A trade show will be open throughout the day in addition to a variety of workshops including Selling to the Government, State & Federal Certifications, etc. There will be […]

U.S. Army Geospatial Center (AGC) 2018 Virtual Small Business Forum – Webinar

Get to know the Army Geospatial Center as a potential industry partner, and work to find new and innovative ways to improve/expand geospatial capabilities to provide the U.S. Warfighter relevant geospatial information, capabilities, and domain expertise. Learn about doing business with the Army Geospatial Center and mission area programs that encompass the design, development, fielding, […]

ResourceFULL Black Businesses – Madison, WI

S. Park St. Atrium 2300 S Park St, WI, United States

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. […]

“The Future of Drones in Wisconsin” Lunch ‘n Learn

Fond du Lac Skyport - Main Terminal Building 260 S Rolling Meadows Dr, Fond Du Lac, WI

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”.

20th Annual U.S. Department of Health & Human Services SBIR/STTR Conference – Dallas, TX

Hilton Anatole 2201 North Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, TX, United States

This three-day national HHS SBIR/STTR Conference is designed to educate attendees about the America’s Largest Seed Fund and how to apply for these research and development dollars. With over $1 billion dollars of annual HHS funding, this is one of the largest sources of early-stage capital for technology commercialization in the United States. Conference Highlights: […]

2018 Wisconsin State Procurement Conference

Alliant Energy Center Exhibition Hall 1919 Alliant Energy Center Way, Madison, WI, United States

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 […]