Wisconsin Procurement Institute

Satellite Office: Oshkosh – hosted by the Greater Oshkosh Economic Development Corporation
2024-07-16 09:00 - 16:00, 2024-08-20 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Greater Oshkosh Economic Development Corporation, 111 N. Main Street, Ste 204, Oshkosh, WI, 54901, United States
WPI will be holding office hours at our satellite location at the Greater Oshkosh Economic Development Corporation in Oshkosh, WI. Contact the counselor directly to schedule your meeting.
To view the upcoming schedule for Oshkosh, please click here.
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America's Seed Fund 2024 Great Lakes Road Tour - Madison, WI
2024-07-18 08:00 - 12:30 | Center for Technology Commercialization, 780 Regent St., Madison, WI, 53715
America’s Seed Fund Road Tour is a national outreach effort to connect innovators and entrepreneurs to non-dilutive, technology funding opportunities provided through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs, known as “America’s Seed Fund.” America’s Seed Fund Road Tour encourages participation in innovation and entrepreneurship by members of underrepresented groups while supporting the mission of the SBIR/STTR programs to support scientific excellence and technological innovation to build a strong national economy.
For more information, click here.
Register here.

Cyber Friday: Building a CMMC Program: 3.1.3 Audit and Accountability Policy, Log Review Procedure
2024-07-19 11:00 - 12:00 | WI
To address the pressing need for cybersecurity compliance within the defense industry, the Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) is proud to offer a series of no-cost webinars dedicated to assisting companies in navigating the complexities of the Department of Defense’s Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Model. Recognizing the challenges businesses face in understanding and implementing the requisite standards for CMMC compliance, these webinars are meticulously designed to guide companies through the creation of essential supporting documentation for CMMC-required processes and how to tie it efficiently into the System Security Plan. With a focus on empowering organizations to meet defense contracting requirements efficiently and securely this series is designed for the manufacturer who does not have a compliance specialist on staff and those within the organization who are taking on the challenge of CMMC Compliance.
Speaker: Matt Frost, Government Contract Specialist, Wisconsin Procurement Institute
This webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit.
For the full schedule of the Cyber Friday webinars, please click here.

NCMA World Congress 2024 (Seattle, WA)
2024-07-21 - 2024-07-24 | Seattle Convention Center, 705 Pike St., Seattle, WA, 98101, United States
Location and Address: Seattle Convention Center Arch Building
705 Pike Street
Seattle, WA 98101-2310
National Contract Management Association (NCMA) is hosting the World Congress training event for contract management, procurement, and acquisition professionals. NCMA World Congress 2024 is the place to expand the reach of your key messages, enhance important relationships, and grow.
Additional information will be provided closer to the event date. Visit the NCMA website for the most up-to-date information.

15th NDIA Great Lakes Chapter Annual Meeting - Itasca, IL
2024-07-24 | W.S. Darley & Co., 1051 Palmer St, Chippewa Falls, WI, 54729, United States
Topics will include contracting, small business, Midwest manufacturing, innovation, and more!
Schedule for the Day:
10:00 AM – Golf Outing [limited availability – Sales Close 3PM, Friday July 19]
3:30 PM – Small Business Exhibitors Setup
4:00 PM – Reception and Exhibits (networking and hors d’oeuvres)
Exhibitor Opportunity
∙ All individuals participating in exhibition must register in Eventbrite under General Attendance.
∙ Each business applying as a Small Business Exhibitor must include 1 add-on indicating interest in Small Business Exhibitor status.
∙ Additional details on exhibitor participation to be communicated upon application and registration.
5:00 PM – Program Begins
AGENDA

Guest Speaker: Matthew Travis, CEO, Cyber-AB

Mr. Travis is the first chief executive officer of the Cyber Accreditation Body (the Cyber AB). Previously, Travis served as the first deputy director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the nation’s leading civilian cybersecurity agency. There he oversaw the day-to-day operations of the $2+ billion, 2000+ employee organization across the full range of its mission in cybersecurity, infrastructure protections and emergency communications. Prior to this position, he was the deputy undersecretary for national protection (NPPD) within the Department of Homeland Security.
Before entering government service in 2018, Travis served as vice president of homeland security for Cadmus, a security, energy, and environmental professional services firm. He joined Cadmus when the security consultancy he co-founded, Obsidian Analysis, Inc., was acquired by Cadmus in 2016.
A former naval officer, Travis served as an engineering auxiliaries officer aboard the guided-missile frigate U.S.S. CARR (FFG 52). He then served a tour as White House Liaison to the Secretary of the Navy and was also a White House Military Aide. He is a 1991 graduate of the University of Notre Dame and holds a master’s in national security studies from Georgetown University.

Guest Speaker: Kelly Callahan, Integrated Supply Team Chief
Fire & Emergency Services Equipment, DLA Troop Support
Kelly Callahan is an Integrated Supply Team Chief at the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) – Troop Support within the Construction and Equipment Supply Chain. In her current role, she serves as Program Manager for the Fire and Emergency Services Equipment (FESE) Tailored Logistics Support Program. She also works closely alongside the Special Operations Equipment (SOE) Tailored Logistics Support Program. The FESE and SOE Tailored Logistics Support Programs enable customers worldwide to order commercial, off-the-shelf part numbered items within the scope of the contracts. Sales for these programs exceeded $6 Billion in Fiscal Year 2023 and are on track to surpass that for Fiscal Year 2024.
Kelly has 14 years of Government contract experience with DLA. Prior to supporting the FESE Program, Kelly served as a Program Manager for the Wildland Fire Protection Program, Contracting Officer for Class IV Division and as a Contract Specialist for Heavy Equipment Procurement Program.
Kelly is a proud graduate of Temple University and lives outside of Philadelphia with her husband and three children.

Guest Speaker: Wayne Boline, Director – Strategic Cyber Partnerships, Raytheon Technologies (RTX)

Wayne Boline joined Raytheon at Missile Systems in Tucson, AZ in 2003 as the Network Manager responsible for classified/unclassified networks and voice systems for the 10,000+ member business. Before joining Raytheon, he served nearly 23 years in the US Air Force in both enlisted and officer roles responsible for areas in Electronic Warfare, Telecommunications, Computer Crime Investigations, and Communications-Computer Systems. In 2006 he transferred to the Raytheon Corporate IT Security organization in Texas and has held roles in Cybersecurity Incident Response and Cybersecurity Information Sharing and Collaboration. He was a Senior Manager with Raytheon Global Business Services (GBS) and led the Global Cyber Compliance Services (GCCS) team until April 2020 when he began leading the Enterprise Compliance group of the newly formed Raytheon Technologies (RTX), a merger of Raytheon and United Technologies. In Jan 2021 he took on the new role of leading Strategic Relationships in the Cyber Policy and Compliance group and in June was promoted to Director – Strategic Cyber Partnerships and reports to the RTX CISO.
Wayne served five years (2011-2016) as the Chairman of the Board of the Defense Security Information Exchange (DSIE) and is a current board member of Cyber AB and Chair on the Ethics Committee, a current board member of the National Defense ISAC, the RTX representative to the DOD Defense Industrial Base (DIB) Cybersecurity Program, and Co-Chair of the Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) Cyber Security Committee.
Wayne holds the CISSP, ISSMP, and CCSP certifications, a BS in Information Systems Management from the University of Maryland and an MS in Network Security from Capitol Technology University.

Guest Speaker: Nick Gross, Senior Vice President, Government Programs, AAR

Nicholas Gross is Senior Vice President of Integrated Solutions for AAR, an independent provider of aviation services to commercial and government customers worldwide.
In 2019, Gross was appointed a corporate officer in addition to his current role as Senior Vice President of Integrated Solutions, a business that manages commercial and government fleet management services and programs for customers around the world.
Gross joined AAR in March of 2016 as Vice President of Integrated Solutions – Government to oversee the development of custom solutions for government fleets worldwide, including aviation supply chain and contractor logistics support (CLS).
Before joining AAR, Gross spent over 16 years in international management, strategic development and project execution, including positions with Michael Baker International, KS International and KBR, Inc.
Gross is a U.S. Air Force veteran serving four years in the Civil Engineering Squadron with numerous international deployments. He holds an MBA from Kellogg School of Management – Northwestern University and a BS in Business Administration from Troy University.

Guest Speaker: Paul Darley, Chairman, CEO & President, W.S. Darley & Co.

Paul C. Darley is Chairman, CEO & President of W.S. Darley & Co. In 1997, he became President and COO and was appointed CEO in 2003. He was named Chairman in 2011. Under his leadership, sales have increased over 5000% to over $625 million in 2021. He began in pump sales in 1985 and was named Vice President for the Fire Pump Division of Darley in 1990.
Founded in 1908, W.S. Darley & Co is a fourth-generation family business, led by Paul and an executive team that has transformed this 114-year-old company into a world leader in the firefighting and defense industries.
Paul is a graduate of St. Ignatius College Prep in Chicago and he holds a BS Degree in Marketing and Finance from Marquette University. He earned his MBA from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management. He recently earned a two-year graduate certificate from the University of Illinois in Emotional Intelligence.

In 2010, W.S. Darley & Co was named the Loyola University Illinois Family Business of the Year and was recognized by Marquette University as Alumnus Family Business of Year in 2009. He has numerous family business speaking engagements including “Resolving Sibling Conflict in Family Business” at the annual Family Business Magazine Conference and is a regular speaker at Northwestern on family business. In 2017, Darley was named the Best Midsize Board in America ($250 – $350 M), by Board of Directors Magazine.
Paul has traveled to 80 countries in his 35-year tenor and has made over 500 industry speaking engagements. He is involved with numerous charitable, business and service organizations. He is a former Chairman of the Chicago Windy City Chapter of Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO) and is currently a trustee for Dominican University.
He is the author of the book Sold! The Art of Relationship Sales. The book highlights emotional intelligence and authentic leadership to sell more, work your way up the corporate ladder…and what to do once you get there.
He is a Past President of the Fire Apparatus Manufacturers Association (FAMA) after serving on its board for the past 5 years. He also served on the Board of Directors of Fire & Emergency Manufacturers & Services Association (FEMSA) for seven years. Paul Darley currently serves on the Board of the National Defense Industry Association (NDIA) for the Great Lakes Chapter.
Paul is married to his high school sweetheart for 36 years and together they raised three daughters in Elmhurst, IL.

Guest Speaker: Nick Cucci, NDIA Great Lakes Chapter Board President

Nick Cucci is the managing director of Playmaker, a fractional CXO for accelerated innovation and business growth. Nick works with forward-thinking executives to solve marketing problems, develop products, and drive profits. Nick is an advisor to several companies including Hatch Defense, serves as President of the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) Great Lakes Chapter Board of Directors, and a member of the Innovative Executives League. Nick supports the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, USA Hockey, Special Operations Forces (SOF) community, Frontier Mission Network (FMN), and the Midwest startup ecosystem. Nick holds a Bachelor’s degree and MBA from Roosevelt University with highest honors.

Guest Speaker: Scott Singer, CEO, CyberNINES

CAPT, USN (retired) Scott Singer brings 30 years of military experience in both active duty and reserve rolls along with many years of industry experience. Scott co-founded CyberNINES and serves as the Chief Executive Officer. Most recently Scott was at PaR Systems, where he was Chief Information Officer since 2010. At PaR, Scott had responsibility for information systems, global quality, export control, security, and continuous process improvement. Previously, Scott spent 16 years with Medtronic in various leadership positions including the European Infrastructure Manager, the Vascular division CIO, and the head of global security. Scott has extensive experience with regulatory frameworks and government contracting including Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR/DFARS), HIPAA, medical device (ISO 13485), and cybersecurity (ISO 27001, NIST), aerospace (AS9100) and nuclear (NQA-1).
Scott is the past board chair for the Minnesota Technology Association (MnTech), past President of the University of Wisconsin, Madison NROTC Alumni Association, and current board member of InfraGard. In June 2021, he testified before Congress on the costs to small business to comply with the DoDs Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC). He currently chairs the C3PAO (CMMC Third-Party Assessment Organization) Stakeholder Forum (C3PAOForum.org).
Scott has an MBA in Information Systems from the University of Minnesota, Carlson School of Management, and BS is Meteorology from the University of Wisconsin at Madison. He also has a certification in Joint Professional Military Education from The Naval War College.
For the DoD cybersecurity ecosystem, Scott is a Certified CMMC Assessor (CCA), Certified CMMC Professional (CCP), and CMMC Provisional Instructor (PI). CyberNINES is an Authorized C3PAO.

Guest Speaker: Todd Streicher, President and Co-Founder, CyberNINES

Todd Streicher, Co-founder and President of CyberNINES, also founded the technology company 5NINES in 2001; a successful internet, managed services, colocation, and hosting company providing services to over 250 companies.
He was instrumental in creating 5NINES cybersecurity program in 2017 that offered NIST 800-171 assessments to companies in Wisconsin who are members of the Wisconsin Manufacturer’s Extension Partnership.
Prior to 5NINES, Todd served as a service management expert for the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Compuware Corporation and Telephone & Data Systems, and Philips Electronics in the Netherlands. With more than 30 years of experience in the IT sector, he has worked with businesses of all sizes.
Todd is a founding member of the State of Wisconsin’s Cyber Strategy and Planning Work Group (WCSPWG) that addresses Wisconsin’s critical public and private infrastructure cybersecurity. He is also a board member of WisconsinEye, a non-profit, private public affairs cable network, Wisconsin Aerospace Partners which supports organizations engaged with the aerospace industry, and the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) Great Lakes Chapter.

Satellite Office: Manitowoc – hosted by Progress Lakeshore
2024-07-24 09:00 - 16:00, 2024-08-28 09:00 - 16:00 | Progress Lakeshore, 202 N 8th St Ste 101, Manitowoc, WI, 54220, United States
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.

Emerging Issues: Beyond Contracts: Conducting Business with the Federal Government
2024-07-25 11:00 - 12:00 | WI
This series, WPI’s Emerging Issues Series, is intended as an information tool and resource for contract managers and those with a compliance function. The topics selected for the initial group of Webinars are just some of the important topics. Some have not held the spotlight like others but nevertheless they are important. Others, such as Innovation and AI have recently emerged and have shown that they are not just a passing curiosity but truly topics of importance that will continue to impact DoD policy and provide procurement opportunities. These topics included in our first group, are current topics that need attention and need to be addressed. We expect that over time other issues – topics will emerge and come to the forefront. As these topics are identified we will add them to this series.
Contracts, grants, agreements, and Other Transaction Authority are four different ways to “conduct business” with the government. Understand the similarities and differences between these business methods and why each is used. Further understand that methods and processes used for one method may not be automatically interchangeable with another method.
Presenter: Marc Violante, Director, Federal Market Strategies, Wisconsin Procurement Institute.
This webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit.
For the list of Emerging Issues webinar, please click here.

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Government Certification Workshop - State and Local Certifications - Madison, WI
2024-07-31 09:00 - 12:00 | Madison Area Technical College (MATC) Goodman South Campus, 2429 Perry Street, Room 103, Madison, WI, 53713, United States
Are you a Minority, Disadvantaged, Small, Women, or Veteran owned or HUBZone located business? Join the Wisconsin Procurement Institute’s Tru Mwololo, the Wisconsin Procurement Institute’s Manager of Small Business Programs, for a once a month Government Certifications Workshop where you will learn about what local, state, or federal certifications your business may qualify for and how these certifications could help you gain a competitive edge in the government marketplace.
The topic of this workshop is State of Wisconsin certifications. State certifications include:

Minority Business Enterprise (MBE)
Woman Owned Business Enterprise (WBE)
Disabled Veteran Owned Business (DVB)

Agenda:

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM – Overview of Certification Kinds and Benefits
15 minute break
10:15 AM – 11:15 AM Certification Application Overview
15 minute break
11:30 AM – 12:00 PM – Q&A

Schedule of Topics: click here to view the full schedule and topics for the Government Certification Workshops

Satellite Office: Madison – hosted by the Madison Area Technical College (MATC) Commercial Avenue Campus
2024-08-05 09:00 - 16:00 | Madison Area Technical College (MATC) Commercial Avenue Campus, 2125 Commercial Avenue, Madison, WI, 53704, United States
WPI will be holding office hours at our satellite location in Madison Area Technical College (MATC) Commercial Avenue campus in Madison, WI. Contact the counselor directly to schedule your meeting.
To view the upcoming schedule for Madison MATC Commerical Avenue, please click here.
To view the full list of satellite locations and schedules, please click here.

Satellite Office: Fond Du Lac – hosted by Envision Greater Fond du Lac
2024-08-08 09:00 - 16:00 | Envision Greater Fond du Lac, 23 S Main St Ste 101, Fond du Lac, WI, 54935, United States
WPI will be holding office hours at our satellite location in Envision in Fond du Lac, WI. Contact the counselor directly to schedule your meeting.
To view the upcoming schedule for Fond du Lac, please click here.
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Sherman Phoenix - Certified Success Pt. II: Supplier Diversity Expo (Milwaukee, WI)
2024-08-12 14:00 - 18:00 | Sherman Phoenix, 3536 W. Fond Du Lac Avenue, Milwaukee, WI, 53216
Industry experts will guide on advancing your business through MBE, WBE, & SBE certifications and breakout sessions on proposal and contract preparation. There will be networking and diverse supply chain and procurement representatives.
For more information, click here.

NDIA 16th Annual Ground Vehicle Systems Engineering & Technology Symposium (GVSETS) & Modernization Update - Novi, MI
2024-08-13 - 2024-08-15 | Novi Suburban Collection Showplace, 46100 Grand River Ave., Novi, MI, 48374, United States
Ground Vehicle Systems Engineering & Technology Symposium (GVSETS) & Modernization Update provides the opportunity to personally network and share technical research.
Scientists and engineers from government, academia and industry are invited to submit papers for the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) Michigan Chapter’s 16th Annual GVSETS & Modernization Update, in coordination with The Engineering Society of Detroit (ESD).
NDIA is dedicated to enhancing warfighter capabilities and finding solutions for capability gaps which are growing in scope and complexity for current and future conflicts. The focus of the 2024 GVSETS is partnering with industry, government, and academia to explore technical areas that can support future formations and the digitization of the current and future Army.
For more information, click here.

Satellite Office: Camp Douglas
2024-08-13 09:00 - 16:00 | Juneau County Economic Development Corporation, 122 Main Street, Camp Douglas, WI, 54618, United States
WPI will be holding office hours at our satellite location in the Juneau County Economic Development Corporation (JCEDC) offices in Camp Douglas, WI. Contact the counselor directly to schedule your meeting.
To view the upcoming schedule for Camp Douglas JCEDC, please click here.
To view the full list of satellite locations and schedules, please click here.

DLA Packaging Webinar
2024-08-13 14:00 - 15:00 | WI
A DLA packaging overview webinar includes packaging requirements, military markings, and more.
For more information, click here.

Satellite Office: Madison (MATC Goodman South Campus)
2024-08-14 09:00 - 16:00 | Madison Area Technical College (MATC) Goodman South Campus, 2429 Perry Street, Room 103, Madison, WI, 53713, United States
WPI will be holding office hours at our satellite location in the Madison Area Technical College (MATC) Goodman South Campus in Madison, WI. Contact the counselor directly to schedule your meeting.
To view the upcoming schedule for Madison – MATC Goodman South, please click here.
To view the full list of satellite locations and schedules, please click here.

Satellite Office: La Crosse – hosted by Veterans in Professions
2024-08-14 09:00 - 16:00 | Veterans in Professions, 1501 St. Andrews Street Ste C-100, La Crosse, WI, 54603, United States
WPI will be holding office hours at our satellite location in Veterans in Professions in La Crosse, WI. Contact the counselor directly to schedule your meeting.
To view the upcoming schedule for La Crosse, please click here.
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DLA Deep Dive into the SBIR/STTR Program webinar
2024-08-14 13:30 - 14:30 | WI
The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs are highly competitive programs that encourage domestic small businesses to engage in Federal Research/Research and Development (R/R&D) with the potential for commercialization. Through a competitive awards-based program, SBIR and STTR enable small businesses to explore their technological potential and provide the incentive to profit from its commercialization. Central to the STTR program is the partnership between small businesses and nonprofit research institutions. The STTR program requires small businesses to formally collaborate with a research institution in Phase I and Phase II. STTR’s most important role is to bridge the gap between performance of basic science and commercialization of resulting innovations.
For more information, click here.

USPTO Invention-Con 2024: Expanding Your Intellectual Property Potential - Alexandria, VA
2024-08-16 - 2024-08-17 | Madison Building, Clara Barton Auditorium, 600 Dulany St, Alexandria, VA, 22314
Do you want to grow your intellectual property (IP) knowledge and gain access to resources, business experts, and innovators? Then join the United States Patent and Trademark Office’s (USPTO) free, flagship conference for inventors, makers, and entrepreneurs. Tailored for the independent inventor and entrepreneur community, the event brings inspiration and resources directly to you.

Learn how innovators, inventors, entrepreneurs, and business owners use IP to achieve success
Discover resources available to assist at every stage of your journey
Connect with experts who can help you develop a strategy for your innovation, from idea to market

For more information, click here.

NDIA Department of the Navy Gold Coast Small Business Procurement Event - San Diego, CA
2024-08-19 - 2024-08-21 | San Diego Convention Center, 111 W Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA, 92101, United States
The San Diego Chapter of the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) is hosting the Department of the Navy Gold Coast Small Business Procurement Event. Gold Coast provides a forum to educate, guide, and assist businesses, large and small, in support of the warfighter mission within the Department of the Navy and throughout the Department of Defense (DOD). The event provides topics delivered by government and industry experts. There will be panels, workshops and networking events. There are opportunities to meet government and industry contracting personnel through the one-on-one matchmaking sessions. On the exhibit floor, there are opportunities to visit over 200 government agencies and industry organizations, including the ten Navy Systems Commands.

Manufacturing Tomorrow: Automation and Cybersecurity for the Future (Chippewa Falls)
2024-08-20 10:00 - 12:00 | Chippewa Valley Technical College (CVTC) – Chippewa Falls Campus, 770 Scheidler Road Rm 108, Chippewa Falls, WI, 54729, United States
The Wisconsin Procurement Institute and UW-Stout Manufacturing Outreach Center (MOC) invite you to join us for an informative event on key topics relevant to the manufacturing sector. The presentations will focus on automation and operational technology in manufacturing, providing insights into how these advancements can improve efficiency and productivity. Attendees will gain practical knowledge about integrating new technologies into their operations and explore how these tools can support their business goals in a rapidly evolving industry landscape.
Additionally, the event will offer an introduction to cybersecurity requirements for Federal and Defense contracting. This session aims to equip manufacturers with the essential information needed to comply with cybersecurity regulations, safeguarding their operations and ensuring eligibility for government contracts. Participants will learn about the necessary steps to meet compliance standards and protect sensitive data to win, and meet, potential Federal and Defense business.
Speakers:

Stephen Casselman, IT-Network Specialist Instructor, Chippewa Valley Technical College (CVTC) Center for Cyber Defense
Ron Thomas, Senior Management Engineer, UW-Stout MOC
Matt Frost, Government Contract Specialist, Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI)

About the Event Host:
The CVTC Center for Cyber Defense was developed to showcase the IT – Network Specialist program and to provide cyber security resources to students, faculty, and community members. The Center for Cyber Defense been designated by the NSA as a “Center for Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education.” The goal of the CAE Cyber Defense Education program is to reduce vulnerability in the national information infrastructure by promoting higher education and research in cyber defense and producing professionals with cyber defense expertise. Additionally, the Cyber Range has been established to help industry partners simulate real-life cyber security events, so they are better prepared for a future of cyber uncertainty.

Emerging Issues: Regulation Making – the Process and the Important Role Businesses Play
2024-08-22 11:00 - 12:00 | WI
This series, WPI’s Emerging Issues Series, is intended as an information tool and resource for contract managers and those with a compliance function. The topics selected for the initial group of Webinars are just some of the important topics. Some have not held the spotlight like others but nevertheless they are important. Others, such as Innovation and AI have recently emerged and have shown that they are not just a passing curiosity but truly topics of importance that will continue to impact DoD policy and provide procurement opportunities. These topics included in our first group, are current topics that need attention and need to be addressed. We expect that over time other issues – topics will emerge and come to the forefront. As these topics are identified we will add them to this series.
Government contractors are intimately involved with federal regulations such as the FAR and DFARS. While there is little a company can do about current regulations, that is not true for future ones. Companies and the general public are invited to provide feedback on proposed rules. Comments are entered into the official record and reviewed. Take time to understand the process and help shape the future of federal contracting.
Presenter: Marc Violante, Director, Federal Market Strategies, Wisconsin Procurement Institute.
This webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit.
For the list of Emerging Issues webinar, please click here.

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NGAUS 146th General Conference & Exhibition - Detroit, MI
2024-08-23 - 2024-08-26 | Detroit, MI, Detroit, MI, United States
The NGAUS General Conference is the Association’s annual business meeting. Army and Air National Guard officers from all 50 states, three territories and the District of Columbia gather to network, set their legislative agenda and hear from America’s civilian and military leaders. Family members, industry representatives, and local officials also attend.
Theme: The National Guard: Built to Defend America. The theme makes a statement about who NGAUS is, what they do, and where they will gather to conduct the business of their association.
For more information, click here.

Cyber Friday: Building a CMMC Program: 3.1.4 Configuration Management Policy, Change Request Process, Baseline Configurations
2024-08-23 11:00 - 12:00 | WI

Government Certification Workshop - DBE - Madison, WI
2024-08-28 09:00 - 12:00 | Madison Area Technical College (MATC) Goodman South Campus, 2429 Perry Street, Room 103, Madison, WI, 53713, United States
Are you a Minority, Disadvantaged, Small, Women, or Veteran owned or HUBZone located business? Join the Wisconsin Procurement Institute’s Tru Mwololo, the Wisconsin Procurement Institute’s Manager of Small Business Programs, for a Government Certifications Workshop where you will learn about what certifications your business may qualify for and how these certifications could help you gain a competitive edge in the government marketplace.

DOL Offers Online Seminar on Prevailing Wages for Employers and Workers on Federally Funded Projects
2024-08-29 | WI
The Labor Department will offer a free online session on Aug. 29 to discuss how to comply with newly updated prevailing wage rules. The Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division will offer an online seminar focused on requirements for paying prevailing wages on federally funded construction and service contracts. For contractors that work on federally funded infrastructure projects, it could serve as a refresher. The DOL updated the Davis-Bacon Act in October, in some cases increasing the wages employers need to pay on affected contracts. The day-long seminar will offer sessions on labor standard protections in the Davis-Bacon Act and the Service Contract Act, to include how the department sets and administers prevailing wage rules.
For more information, click here.

I&E Club Expo and Picnic - Camp Douglas, WI
2024-08-29 17:30 - 19:00 | Target Bluff German Haus, 208 US 12, Camp Douglas, WI, 54618
Open to the public. See what Inventors and Entrepreneurs in the area are working on. Cast votes for 2024 I&E Awards. Anyone who has ever attended an I&E meeting is invited to set up a table at the expo. Show off your business, product, invention, or what you are working on (unless it will jeopardize patentability). Space is on a first-come first-served basis.

For more information, click here.

Satellite Office: Madison (FEED Kitchens)
2024-09-04 09:00 - 16:00 | FEED Kitchens, 1219 N. Sherman Avenue, Madison, WI, 53704, United States
WPI will be holding office hours at our satellite location in the FEED Kitchens in Madison, WI. Contact the counselor directly to schedule your meeting.
To view the upcoming schedule for Madison FEED Kitchens, please click here.
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DLA Training, Knowledge, and Opportunities (TKO) Seminar
2024-09-10 - 2024-09-11 | WI
The TKO seminar is a course that teaches vendors how to start doing business with DLA. Vendors will learn how to find open solicitations, how to submit a quote through the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS), the procedures for viewing/downloading drawings, and how to use Invoicing, Receipt, Acceptance and Property Transfer (iRAPT) to get paid. There will also be other relevant topics of discussion. All sessions are free and held virtually.
Training is provided by DLA Land and Maritime in Columbus, Ohio, but benefits all DLA suppliers.
For more information, click here.
