Acquisition Hour: Wage and Hour Laws in our ‘New Normal’

For many employers, there is significant confusion as to what federal wage and hours laws mean during these COVID-19 times we live in. The times have changed, but the laws haven’t. So, it’s crucial that employers understand what federal wage and hour laws mean in these ‘non-normal’ times we live in. What are the rules for […]

Sales Opportunities with Local Government Agencies in SE WI/ Milwaukee Area (Virtual)

Significant opportunities exist for small businesses to sell to local government agencies in Milwaukee and in Southeastern Wisconsin. Please join us and learn about how to do business with government agencies in the area. Presentations will be followed by the opportunity for limited one-on-one meetings with Buyers. Meetings between Buyers and Registrants will be coordinated […]

The Contracting Academy (TCA) – Virtual

The Contracting Academy (TCA) will be held virtually on Wednesday April 20, 2022. TCA is an opportunity for businesses to grow their technical knowledge of contracting with Federal Government, State/Local Government, and Government Prime contractors. The series of workshops will benefit established businesses looking to grow and develop their government sales. The April 20, 2022 […]

NDIA Michigan MDEX 2022

Macomb Community College Expo Center 14500 Twelve Mile Rd, Warren, MI, United States

The National Defense Industrial Association will hold the in-person Michigan Defense Exposition (MDEX) and Detroit Arsenal Opportunities Conference on April 20-21, 2022 at Macomb Community College. To register, please click here. MDEX is a premier buyer and supplier event. The program features program briefings from nine Army organizations from the Detroit Arsenal, presentations by Air […]

Federal Acquisition Service Training

The U.S. General Services Administration will be hosting its next virtual Federal Acquisition Service Training (FAST) virtual seminar on Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at 12:00 PM. The topic will be, "Defining Professional Services Requirements." Please click here to register. This year's theme is, "Insights for Impact: Leveraging Category and Acquisition Expert Insights and Data Driven […]

Doing Business with the USDA Forest Service – Webinar

Join us as we hear from the USDA Forest Service Procurement and Property Services Team about what it takes to do business with them. Learn about the agency, what they buy, how they buy, procurement forecasts, and more. The USDA Forest Service manages over 193 million acres of public lands including four national forests in […]

Cyber Friday: Cyber Security Compliance with DFARS 252.204-7012 and 252.204-7020

Calculating a Cyber Summary Score is not sufficient to provide adequate security and providing adequate security will not by itself comply with DFARS 252.204-7020. There are similarities between these clauses but there are also major differences which companies should understand and ensure that they incorporate into their contract compliance efforts. Until CMMC v2.0 is formally […]

Doing Business with the National Park Service – Webinar

Join us as the National Park Service Regional Small Business Lead explains what it takes to do business with the NPS. Learn about the agency, what they buy, how they buy, procurement forecasts, and more. The National Park Service manages nearly 400 sites, covering approximately 84.6 million acres of public lands. Six of these National […]

Don’t be Victimized by Ransomware – Virtual

REGISTRATION is open at this link. Growing small businesses no longer have the luxury of a slow ramp-up to cybersecurity. Ransomware does not discriminate by business size, ownership, location, or industry. Learn about the steps you can take to fortify your company's operations against ransomware. The protection techniques you must incorporate in your business processes are no […]

Manufacturing Matters: Thriving Through Turbulence

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

The 24th annual "Manufacturing Matters: Thriving Through Turbulence" event will be held on April 28-29, 2022 at the Hyatt Regency hotel in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. To register, please click here. April 28 will feature a "Celebration of Manufacturing Networking" reception from 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM. The full conference will be held in person on April […]