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

Acquisition Hour: Overview of CPARS

Past Performance may impact future contract awards. As a Federal Contractor it is critical for you to understand the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) which collects and maintains Contractor’s Past Performance Information. Past performance is now one of the most important selection criteria in Government contracting. It is critical for the Contractor to review the […]

GSA Acquisition Training – Order Level Materials – Webinar

This course will provide an overview of the authority to acquire Order-Level Materials under certain Federal Supply Schedules, to include implementation at the FSS solicitation, contract, and order levels. This is a two (2) CLP credit course.

WPI and NCMA Wisconsin Chapter CFCM Session 2: FAR Parts 1-9 – Webinar

Speaker: Daryl Zahn, CFCM,  Manager Contracts and Compliance, DRS Power and Control Technologies, Inc. The  second session of the FAR review will cover FAR parts 1-9. You can view the FAR by CLICKING HERE. Part 1: Federal Acquisition Regulations System Part 2: Definitions of Words and Terms Part 3: Improper Business Practices and Personal Conflicts of Interest Part […]

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Chicago District Business Opportunities Open House (BOOH) – Chicago, IL

Chicago District Office 231 S LaSalle St, Chicago, IL, United States

This free event will allow federal, state and local government agencies, nonprofit organizations and others to meet district leadership, program managers and cost, civil, electrical, mechanical and structural engineers, plus representatives in emergency management, real estate, regulatory, safety, navigation, public affairs, contracting and small business to network and discuss construction procurement opportunities.  

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.

Clark/Blinderman Small Business Subcontractor Outreach Event – Gurnee, IL

Holiday Inn Gurnee Convention Center 6161 West Grand Avenue, Gurnee, IL, United States

Learn more about the new Unaccompanied Housing project at the Great Lakes Naval Station. Members of the Clark/Blinderman team, design partner FGM Architects, and key design-build subcontractors will be on hand to answer questions and share details about: Small Business participation - SB, SDB, VOSB, SDVOSB, WOSB, HubZone Project scope and subcontractor trades including Civil/ […]

Acquisition Hour: Understanding Your Obligations When Quoting and Receiving Awards from Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) DIBBS

When your business submits a quote through the Defense Logistics Agency’s DIBBS, you are not just quoting a price.  You are also indicating that you have an understanding of the full requirements and obligations that will come with the award. Businesses bidding on manufactured parts and related items of supply should read and understand the […]

WPI and NCMA Wisconsin Chapter CFCM Session 3: FAR Parts 16-18; 10-12 – Webinar

Speaker: Daryl Zahn, CFCM,  Manager Contracts and Compliance, DRS Power and Control Technologies, Inc. The third session of the FAR review will cover FAR parts 16-18 and 10-12. You can view the FAR by CLICKING HERE. Part 10: Market Research Part 11: Describing Agency Needs Part 12: Acquisition of Commercial Items Part 16: Types of Contracts Part 17: […]