Department of the Navy Gold Coast Small Business Procurement Event – Virtual

The San Diego Chapter of the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) is proud to present the 32nd Annual Department of the Navy Gold Coast Small Business Procurement Event, "Small Business: Providing Innovation for the Navy the Nation Needs", from 31 August - 2 September, 2020. The NDIA Department of the Navy Gold Coast Event is […]

DLA Training, Knowledge, and Opportunities (TKO) Webinar

Thank you for your interest in Doing Business with DLA webinar. Zoom log in information will be sent to you under separate cover. The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Office of Small Business Programs offers monthly webinars to educate small businesses and others about DLA's mission and opportunities to participate in our various supply chains. Hear […]

Cyber Friday: A Deep Dive into DFARS 252.204-7012 – Looking beyond NIST 800-171 r1

While the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) continues to evolve and take form, DFARS 252.204-7012 is still the active cyber security clause/requirement for defense contractors. Those who are loosely involved with defense contracting know about the clause, its relationship to NIST 800-171 r1 and two very well-known requirements - The System Security Plan and The […]

Acquisition Hour: Analyzing and Responding to Federal Government Construction Solicitations

Federal government construction solicitations might initially seem intimidating, complex, and out of reach. However, the Federal Government spends billions of dollars every year on construction, and therefore learning how to read, understand, and respond to these solicitations is worth the effort. Join us in this webinar and learn what types of construction projects the Federal Government […]

Simplified Purchase Agreement (SPA) Training

  The GPO SPA Program offers a streamlined agency procurement option for projects under $10,000 using GPO-approved contractors. Under SPA, agencies solicit bids and issue print orders directly to the chosen contractor. This free 2-hour course provides the mandatory training for agency staff who will sign SPA work orders. The course is also open to […]

2020 Great Lakes Lenders Conference

  The Great Lakes Lenders Conference (GLLC) is offering a virtual alternative to the 2020 conference in partnership between the Michigan Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). The event will provide timely and relevant guidance to lenders directly from SBA leadership on small business lending programs. Event schedule and […]

Green Bay Packers Mentor-Protégé Program Networking Event – Virtual

  SCHEDULE FOR BUYER ROOMS - PDF In collaboration with the Wisconsin Procurement Institute, the Green Bay Packers Mentor-Protégé Program offers a virtual panel discussion & networking event. Experts share their vast knowledge to benefit small business at our two-part event. Part One "Roadmap to doing Business with Private Companies and Public Agency Partners" The […]

50th Anniversary of the Surety Bond Guarantee (SBG) Program – Virtual Conference

  This FREE online event is open to small businesses in the construction, supply and service sectors, along with members of the surety bond industry. The conference will cover topics ranging from the future of the surety bond industry to the SBA's role in the industry and tips for small businesses seeking surety bonds.  

SCORE/SBA Small Business Awards Ceremony

  The SCORE/SBA Wisconsin Small Business Awards Breakfast scheduled for Friday, May 8, 2020 has been cancelled due to COVID-19. However, we will still be honoring our winners via a video that will premiere during Small Business Week (rescheduled for September 21 - 25). The video will appear on this page after it has premiered.  

Cyber Friday: Information Security – An overview of programs, general requirements and resources

Today's companies deal with emails, prints, models, algorithms, computer code and more. Employees meet, discuss and converse about opportunities and projects. For companies in the defense space much of the information that they work with is sensitive or controlled unclassified information. No matter the medium, this type of information needs to be safeguarded and protected […]