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SUMMARY:Government Certification Workshop - Federal Certifications - Madison\, WI
DESCRIPTION:Are you a 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. \nThe topic of this workshop is federal certifications. Federal certifications include: \n\nSmall Disadvantaged Business (SDB)\nWomen Owned Small Business (WOSB)\nVeteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) and Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)\n8(a)\nSBA Mentor-Protege\nHUBZone\n\nAgenda: \n\n9:00 AM – 10:00 AM – Overview of Certification Types and Benefits\n15 minute break\n10:15 AM – 11:15 AM Certification Application Overview\n15 minute break\n11:30 AM – 12:00 PM – Q&A\n\n  \n\nSchedule of Topics: click here to view the full schedule and topics for the Government Certification Workshops
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/government-certification-workshop-federal-certifications-madison-wi-2025-06-26/
LOCATION:Madison Area Technical College (MATC) Goodman South Campus\, 2429 Perry Street\, Madison\, WI\, 53713\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop,WPI Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Truphosa Mwololo":MAILTO:TruphosaM@WisPro.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250626T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250626T120000
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CREATED:20250529T200220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T135314Z
UID:10002707-1750935600-1750939200@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:Cyber Thursday: FAR 52.204-21: The Forgotten Baseline of Federal Cybersecurity
DESCRIPTION:Often overshadowed by more complex frameworks\, FAR 52.204-21 remains the essential foundation for safeguarding federal contract information. We will be breaking down its 15 basic safeguarding requirements and explaining how it connects to broader compliance efforts like NIST SP 800-171 and CMMC. Attendees will gain practical insights into why FAR 52.204-21 matters\, how to assess compliance\, and what steps to take to align their organization with federal expectations. Whether you’re new to federal contracting or refining your cybersecurity posture\, this session provides the clarity needed to strengthen your security baseline. \nSpeaker: Matt Frost\, Government Contract Specialist\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute – WI APEX Accelerator \nThis webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit. \nFor the full schedule of the Cyber Thursday webinars\, please click here.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/cyber-thursday-baseline-of-federal-cybersecurity-2025-06-26/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Dennis":MAILTO:markd@wispro.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250701T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250701T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T054635
CREATED:20250602T195327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T170010Z
UID:10003340-1751373000-1751374800@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:Federal Market Insights [FMI]: DLA's Master Solicitation - Are You Reading It\, and Why Not?
DESCRIPTION:FEDERAL MARKET INSIGHTS is an informal podcast designed to provide valuable information about the government marketplace for businesses interested in government contracting. Each episode is a concise 30-minute session\, scheduled at the end of the week. We review noteworthy items published during the week\, delve into key topics\, and offer background information and perspectives relevant to the government contracting landscape. Stop by\, settle in and take-in the conversation. \nPresented by Marc Violante\, Director\, Federal Market Strategies\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute and Mark Dennis\, Government Contract Specialist\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute \nFor the list of Federal Market Insights webinar\, please click here.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/federal-market-insights-2025-07-01/
CATEGORIES:In State,Podcast,Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Dennis":MAILTO:markd@wispro.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250708
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250710
DTSTAMP:20260408T054635
CREATED:20231221T221900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T205714Z
UID:10003122-1751932800-1752105599@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:DLA Training\, Knowledge\, and Opportunities (TKO) Seminar
DESCRIPTION:The TKO seminar is a course that teaches vendors how to start doing business with DLA Land and Maritime. Vendors 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 are also many other relevant topics of discussion. This session is free. \nFor more information\, click here.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/dla-training-knowledge-and-opportunities-tko-seminar-2-2025-07-08/2025-07-08/
CATEGORIES:WPI Partner Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Defense Logistics Agency":MAILTO:FASupplierOps@dla.mil
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250708T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250708T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T054635
CREATED:20250602T195657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T165846Z
UID:10003341-1751977800-1751979600@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:Federal Market Insights [FMI]: Cracking the Code of the Procurement Instrument Identification (PIID) - How Understanding These Codes Can Help You Identify Customers
DESCRIPTION:FEDERAL MARKET INSIGHTS is an informal podcast designed to provide valuable information about the government marketplace for businesses interested in government contracting. Each episode is a concise 30-minute session\, scheduled at the end of the week. We review noteworthy items published during the week\, delve into key topics\, and offer background information and perspectives relevant to the government contracting landscape. Stop by\, settle in and take-in the conversation. \nPresented by Marc Violante\, Director\, Federal Market Strategies\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute and Mark Dennis\, Government Contract Specialist\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute \nFor the list of Federal Market Insights webinar\, please click here.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/federal-market-insights-2025-07-08/
CATEGORIES:In State,Podcast,Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Dennis":MAILTO:markd@wispro.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250709T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250709T123000
DTSTAMP:20260408T054635
CREATED:20250318T204746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T161319Z
UID:10003316-1752048000-1752064200@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:19th Annual Government Opportunities Business Conference (GOBC) - Truax Field\, Madison WI
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URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/2025-gobc-truax-field/
LOCATION:Truax Field Air National Guard Base\, 3200 Pierstorff St\, Building 500\, Madison\, 53704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,WPI Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Michael Steger":MAILTO:michaels@wispro.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250709T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250709T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T054635
CREATED:20250602T191542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T180040Z
UID:10003335-1752062400-1752066000@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:Acquisition Hour: Writing a Winning Government Proposal
DESCRIPTION:Decided to bid on a solicitation? What should this proposal package include? \nJoin us to look at pieces of the proposal puzzle\, including: \n\nThe proposal writing team at your company\, and who should have input?\nWriting to the solicitation: action plans vs. promises\nThe Cost Estimate: what’s realistic and forward pricing proposals\nCover Letter purpose\, contents and contacts\, and Capabilities Statement\n\nSpeakers: \n\nMark Dennis\, Government Contract Specialist – Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) – WI APEX Accelerator\n\nThis webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit. \nView a schedule of all upcoming Acquisition Hour webinars.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/acquisition-hour-writing-a-winning-government-proposal-2025-07-09/
CATEGORIES:In State,Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Dennis":MAILTO:markd@wispro.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250710T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250710T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T054635
CREATED:20250623T192006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T201222Z
UID:10003394-1752138000-1752148800@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:Office Hours: Madison - Selling to the State of Wisconsin
DESCRIPTION: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. \nPresenter: \n\nTru Mwololo\, Manager Small Business Programs\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute – WI APEX Accelerator\n\nTo view the upcoming schedule for Madison – MATC Goodman South\, please click here. \nTo view the full list of satellite locations and schedules\, please click here.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/satellite-office-madison-matc-goodman-south-campus-2025-07-10/
LOCATION:Madison Area Technical College (MATC) Goodman South Campus\, 2429 Perry Street\, Madison\, WI\, 53713\, United States
CATEGORIES:Madison – MATC Goodman South Campus,Satellite Office Hours
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ORGANIZER;CN="Truphosa Mwololo":MAILTO:TruphosaM@WisPro.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250710T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250710T160000
DTSTAMP:20260408T054635
CREATED:20230815T015554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T195618Z
UID:10003390-1752138000-1752163200@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:Satellite Office: Fond Du Lac – hosted by Envision Greater Fond du Lac
DESCRIPTION: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. \nTo view the upcoming schedule for Fond du Lac\, please click here. \nTo view the full list of satellite locations and schedules\, please click here.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/satellite-office-fond-du-lac/2025-07-10/
LOCATION:Envision Greater Fond du Lac\, 23 S Main St Ste 101\, Fond du Lac\, WI\, 54935\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fond du Lac,Satellite Office Hours
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ben Blanc":MAILTO:benjaminb@wispro.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250713
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250717
DTSTAMP:20260408T054635
CREATED:20250109T174242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T174340Z
UID:10002655-1752364800-1752710399@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:NCMA World Congress 2025 - Grapevine\, TX
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss this opportunity to contribute to the world’s largest gathering of contract management professionals. \nA powerhouse is a source of influence or inspiration from one having great drive\, energy\, and ability. This year’s World Congress theme recognizes the crucial impact our profession has on agencies\, organizations and missions. Are we focused on innovation and what’s next? Yes. Are we continually leveraging the wisdom of the past? Yes. Amid a demanding environment that never seems to slow its pace\, we feel that it is important to pause together to reflect on and celebrate our successes. Learning and networking side by side\, this is our chance to convene as a mighty profession – driving the deals that make our nation run and succeed. \n\n\n\n\n\nFor more information\, click here.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/ncma-world-congress-2025-grapevine-tx/
LOCATION:Grapevine\, TX\, Grapevine\, TX
CATEGORIES:Out of State,WPI Partner Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250714T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250714T160000
DTSTAMP:20260408T054635
CREATED:20230815T012112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T161818Z
UID:10003417-1752483600-1752508800@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:Satellite Office: Madison (FEED Kitchens)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nTo view the upcoming schedule for Madison FEED Kitchens\, please click here. \nTo view the full list of satellite locations and schedules\, please click here.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/satellite-location-madison-feed-kitchens/2025-07-14/
LOCATION:FEED Kitchens\, 1219 N. Sherman Avenue\, Madison\, WI\, 53704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Satellite Office Hours
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ben Blanc":MAILTO:benjaminb@wispro.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250715T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250715T160000
DTSTAMP:20260408T054635
CREATED:20230815T020055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T201614Z
UID:10003403-1752570000-1752595200@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:Satellite Office: Oshkosh – hosted by the Greater Oshkosh Economic Development Corporation
DESCRIPTION: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. \nTo view the upcoming schedule for Oshkosh\, please click here. \nTo view the full list of satellite locations and schedules\, please click here.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/satellite-office-oshkosh/2025-07-15/
LOCATION:Greater Oshkosh Economic Development Corporation\, 111 N. Main Street\, Ste 204\, Oshkosh\, WI\, 54901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Oshkosh,Satellite Office Hours
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ben Blanc":MAILTO:benjaminb@wispro.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250715T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250715T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T054635
CREATED:20250602T195952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T170039Z
UID:10003342-1752582600-1752584400@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:Federal Market Insights [FMI]: Where's the Market Research Data? Proxity\, SAM\, FPDS\, and Other Sources
DESCRIPTION:FEDERAL MARKET INSIGHTS is an informal podcast designed to provide valuable information about the government marketplace for businesses interested in government contracting. Each episode is a concise 30-minute session\, scheduled at the end of the week. We review noteworthy items published during the week\, delve into key topics\, and offer background information and perspectives relevant to the government contracting landscape. Stop by\, settle in and take-in the conversation. \nPresented by Marc Violante\, Director\, Federal Market Strategies\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute and Mark Dennis\, Government Contract Specialist\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute \nFor the list of Federal Market Insights webinar\, please click here.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/federal-market-insights-2025-07-15/
CATEGORIES:In State,Podcast,Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Dennis":MAILTO:markd@wispro.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250716T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250716T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T054635
CREATED:20250619T210107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250714T175640Z
UID:10003388-1752652800-1752667200@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:Navy Week - Doing Business with the Navy and Marine Corps
DESCRIPTION:Register Here \nJoin the Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) – Wisconsin APEX Accelerator for an\ninsightful training session with the Department of the Navy (DON) Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP) in Milwaukee\, WI. This event will provide valuable information for small businesses\, covering DON OSBP achievements and goals\, the Mentor-Protégé Program\, preparation for the DON procurement process\, available resources\, and more. \nRepresentatives from the DON OSBP\, Navy SBIR/STTR\, Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC)\, WPI – Wisconsin APEX Accelerator\, Industries for the Blind and Visually Impaired\, NDIA – Great Lakes Chapter\, and U.S. Small Business\nAdministration (SBA) will participate in a networking session\, providing opportunities to connect and learn about their programs\, services\, and subcontracting opportunities. \nClick here to view the event flyer. \nAgenda \n8:00 – 8:10 AM: Welcome presented by Industries for the Blind & Visually Impaired \n8:10 – 8:25 AM: Partner & Audience Introductions \n8:25 – 8:30 AM: Wisconsin Procurement Institute– Wisconsin APEX Accelerator Overview \n8:30 – 9:00 AM: U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) \n9:00 – 9:15 AM: Break \n9:15 – 9:45 AM: Navy SBIR/STTR Overview \n9:45 – 11:00 AM: How to Do Business with the Navy & Marine Corps \n11:00 – 12:00 PM: Networking Session
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/navy-week-milwaukee-2/
LOCATION:Industries for the Blind and Visually Impaired\, 445 S. Curtis Road\, West Allis\, WI\, 53214
CATEGORIES:Conference,Workshop,WPI Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jack L.":MAILTO:JackL@wispro.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250717T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250717T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T054635
CREATED:20250331T183929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250714T182655Z
UID:10003325-1752750000-1752753600@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:Acquisition Hour: The 8(a) Business Development Program
DESCRIPTION:Sections 7(j)(10) and 8(a) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. §§ 636(j)(10) and 637(a)) authorizes the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to establish a business development program\, which is known as the 8(a) Business Development program. \nBusinesses that participate in the program receive training and technical assistance designed to strengthen their ability to compete effectively in the American economy. Also eligible to participate in the 8(a) program are small businesses owned by Alaska Native corporations\, Community Development Corporations\, Indian tribes\, and Native Hawaiian organizations. Small business development is accomplished by providing various forms of management\, technical\, financial\, and procurement assistance. \nSBA partners with federal agencies to promote maximum utilization of 8(a) program participants to ensure access to contracting opportunities in the federal marketplace. Once certified\, 8(a) program participants are eligible to receive federal contracting and receive training and technical assistance designed to strengthen their ability to compete effectively in the American economy. \nBusinesses certified under the 8(a) program can also: \n\nReceive sole source contracts\nCompete for set-aside contracts\nReceive assistance from a Business Opportunity Specialist to help navigate federal contracting\nForm joint ventures with established businesses through the SBA’s Mentor-Protégé Program\nReceive management and technical assistance\, including business training\, counseling\, marketing assistance and high-level executive development\n\nDuring the presentation we will discuss: \n\nEligibility Criteria\nThe Application Process\nProgram Benefits\nWhat is expected from an 8(a) participant\nLocating 8(a) set aside opportunities\nMarketing your 8(a) certified business\n\nThis session will be presented by: \n\nShane Mahaffy\, Lead Business Opportunity Specialist – U.S Small Business Administration (SBA)\nBen Blanc\, Government Contract Specialist – Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) – WI APEX Accelerator\n\nThis webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit. \nView a schedule of all upcoming Acquisition Hour webinars.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/acquisition-hour-8abd-program-2025-07-17/
CATEGORIES:In State,Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Benjamin Blanc":MAILTO:benjaminb@wispro.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250717T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250717T183000
DTSTAMP:20260408T054635
CREATED:20250123T164342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T134448Z
UID:10003288-1752755400-1752777000@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:16th Annual NDIA Great Lakes Chapter Meeting - in person (Chicago\, IL)
DESCRIPTION:Join the 16th Annual NDIA Great Lakes Chapter Meeting at MxD Chicago! \nClick HERE to view Speaker bios \nThursday\, July 17 \n\n\n16th ANNUAL NDIA GREAT LAKES CHAPTER MEETING\n\n\n\n\nJoin our NDIA Chapter Members\, MxD\, and WPI along with a fantastic speaker line-up for this annual event. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDate and time\n\n\n\n  \n\nThursday\, July 17 · 1 – 6:30pm CDT\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n  \n\nMxD \n1415 North Cherry Avenue Chicago\, IL 60642 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAgenda\n\n\n\n\n\n12:30 PM – Registration Opens \n\n\n\n\n1:00 PM – Program Begins \n\nNDIA Welcome & Year in Review — Nick Cucci\, President & MxD Welcome — Berardino Baratta\, CEO\, MxD\n\n\n\n\n1:35 PM – Keynote \n\nMichael A. Brown\, Partner\, Shield Capital\n\n\n\n\n2:05 PM – Featured Speaker \n\nDr. Arun Seraphin\, Executive Director at Emerging Technologies Institute\n\n\n\n\n2:45 PM – MxD Factor Floor Tour \n\n\n\n\n3:30 PM – Panel Discussion on Quantum & AI Driving the Future of Defense \n\nMODERATOR — David Boulay – President\, IMEC PANELISTS: — Kate Timmerman – CEO\, Chicago Quantum Exchange — Harley Johnson\, Director and CEO\, Illinois Quantum & Microelectronics Park — Mark Sch…\n\n4:10 PM – Featured Speaker\n\n\n\n\n\nJeremy Roehm\, Chief of Technology & Partnerships – US\, Rolls-Royce\n\n\n\n\n4:40 PM – Networking Reception \n\n\n\n\n6:30 PM – End of Program \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\nFree venue parking\n\n\n\n\n\nAll are Welcome! Join our NDIA Chapter Members\, MxD\, and WPI along with a fantastic speaker line-up for this annual event. This in-person event will be held in Chicago\, IL. \n\n\n\n\nNDIA Great Lakes Chapter Annual Meeting – Overview\nJoin us on Thursday\, July 17th for the 16th Annual NDIA Great Lakes Chapter Meeting\, This year’s event – hosted by MxD in Chicago\, IL – will provide opportunities for engagement\, networking\, and knowledge sharing\, as well as an opportunity to tour MxD’s 22\,000 square foot research facility that is used to test and demonstrate new manufacturing and workforce training technologies\, as well as need for cybersecurity in manufacturing. \nThe NDIA Great Lakes Chapter Annual Meeting serves as a connector for the aerospace and defense communities across the Midwest\, championing innovation\, collaboration and regional growth. As part of the National Defense Industrial Association\, the chapter plays a vital role in advancing national security through the integration and acceleration of emerging technologies. \nWe’re excited to announce that Michael A. Brown\, former director\, Defense Innovation Unit (DUI)\, U.S. Dept. of Defense\, will be our keynote speaker at this year’s event. He’ll join other esteemed speakers and presenters associated with the defense industrial base to be announced once confirmed. \nAgenda\nCLICK to view the program agenda. \nCLICK here to view speaker bios. \nWhy Attend? \nConnect with Defense and Industry Leaders\nNetwork with key stakeholders from the Department of Defense\, prime contractors\, suppliers\, and innovators driving national security initiatives across the region. \nGain Insight into Emerging Defense Priorities\nHear directly from experts about evolving defense strategies\, funding priorities\, and how industry can align to support mission-critical needs. \nExplore Cutting-Edge Technologies\nLearn about the latest advancements in digital manufacturing\, cybersecurity\, clean energy\, and more—discover opportunities to apply these innovations within the defense ecosystem. \nGrow Your Business in the Defense Sector\nIdentify potential partnerships\, business development opportunities\, and procurement insights that can help you navigate and thrive in the defense marketplace. \nSupport Regional Innovation and Workforce Development\nBe part of the conversation shaping the future of defense in the Great Lakes region—help strengthen the talent pipeline and technology base that supports our warfighters. \n\n\n\n\nPresented By: \n\nNational Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) Great Lakes Chapter\nMxD – Host\nWisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI)\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Dress Code: Uniform of the day / Business Casual \n\n\n\n\nNotes from event host MxD: \n\nFree parking is available to MxD guests.\nPlease note for this event\, no citizens from US Sanctioned Countries will be allowed.\n\nArea Lodging and Directions via Public Transportation\nCLICK HERE \n\n\n\n\nThank You to our Chapter Sponsors!
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/16th-ndia-great-lakes-chapter-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:MxD Innovation Center\, 1415 North Cherry Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60642
CATEGORIES:In Person Event,Out of State,WPI Events,WPI Partner Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="NDIA Great Lakes":MAILTO:info@ndia-greatlakes.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250721T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250721T183000
DTSTAMP:20260408T054635
CREATED:20250620T211245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250622T232153Z
UID:10003389-1753104600-1753122600@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:FusionX:GreatLakes Roadshow
DESCRIPTION:Held in partnership with the 5 Lakes Institute\, FusionX:GreatLakes Roadshow is designed to introduce institutional investors\, strategic capital providers\, and industry stakeholders to emerging opportunities in fusion energy and its growing supply chain. \nFusion energy is no longer a distant promise. The Great Lakes region is positioning itself at the heart of this transformation\, with the Midwest’s deep pool of capital and strong industrial base paving the way for a thriving fusion energy sector. \nAt FusionXInvest:GreatLakes\, participants will gain insights into: \n\nFusion’s commercialization roadmap—and why now is the perfect time to invest.\nCase-studies with SHINE Technologies and Realta Fusion\, showcasing real-world investment and scaling strategies.\nDirect discussions between fusion leaders\, supply chain innovators\, and investors focused on partnership and capital deployment.\nPractical strategies for structuring and de-risking investments in fusion and advanced manufacturing sectors.\n\nFor more information\, click here.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/fusionxgreatlakes-roadshow/
LOCATION:Chicago Conference Center\, 120 South Riverside Plaza\, Chicago\, IL\, 60606\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person Event,Out of State,WPI Partner Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="FusionX":MAILTO:info@fusionxinvest.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250722T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250722T160000
DTSTAMP:20260408T054635
CREATED:20230815T012908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T135734Z
UID:10003420-1753174800-1753200000@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:Satellite Office: Camp Douglas
DESCRIPTION: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. \nTo view the upcoming schedule for Camp Douglas JCEDC\, please click here. \nTo view the full list of satellite locations and schedules\, please click here.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/satellite-location-camp-douglas/2025-07-22/
LOCATION:Juneau County Economic Development Corporation\, 122 Main Street\, Camp Douglas\, WI\, 54618\, United States
CATEGORIES:Satellite Office Hours
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ben Blanc":MAILTO:benjaminb@wispro.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250722T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250722T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T054635
CREATED:20250602T200246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T171446Z
UID:10003343-1753187400-1753189200@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:Federal Market Insights [FMI]: Joint Certification Program\, U.S. and Canada - An Overview of the Military TDA and Governing Directives
DESCRIPTION:FEDERAL MARKET INSIGHTS is an informal podcast designed to provide valuable information about the government marketplace for businesses interested in government contracting. Each episode is a concise 30-minute session\, scheduled at the end of the week. We review noteworthy items published during the week\, delve into key topics\, and offer background information and perspectives relevant to the government contracting landscape. Stop by\, settle in and take-in the conversation. \nPresented by Marc Violante\, Director\, Federal Market Strategies\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute and Mark Dennis\, Government Contract Specialist\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute \nFor the list of Federal Market Insights webinar\, please click here.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/federal-market-insights-2025-07-22/
CATEGORIES:In State,Podcast,Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Dennis":MAILTO:markd@wispro.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250723T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250723T160000
DTSTAMP:20260408T054635
CREATED:20230815T201449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T151436Z
UID:10003413-1753261200-1753286400@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:Satellite Office: La Crosse – hosted by Veterans in Professions
DESCRIPTION: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. \nTo view the upcoming schedule for La Crosse\, please click here. \nTo view the full list of satellite locations and schedules\, please click here.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/satellite-office-la-crosse/2025-07-23/
LOCATION:Veterans in Professions\, 1501 St. Andrews Street Ste C-100\, La Crosse\, WI\, 54603\, United States
CATEGORIES:Satellite Office Hours
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ben Blanc":MAILTO:benjaminb@wispro.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250723T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250723T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T054635
CREATED:20250602T192340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T180132Z
UID:10003336-1753272000-1753275600@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:Acquisition Hour: Federal Invoicing: PIEE / Wide Area Workflow
DESCRIPTION:The Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) is the primary enterprise procure-to-pay (P2P) application for the Department of Defense and its supporting agencies and is trusted by companies reporting over $7.1 billion in spending. The PIEE suite evolves continually\, and DOD contractors must understand how new features support their contract administration process. \n\n\nThis webinar will focus on Wide Area Workflow (WAWF)\, provide an overview of several important PIEE applications\, and explain how using the suite effectively can help you in the DOD contracting process. \n\nSpeakers: \n\nBen Blanc\, Government Contract Specialist – Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) – WI APEX Accelerator\n\nThis webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit. \nView a schedule of all upcoming Acquisition Hour webinars.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/acquisition-hour-federal-invoicing-piee-wide-area-workflow-2025-07-23/
CATEGORIES:In State,Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ben Blanc":MAILTO:benjaminb@wispro.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250724T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250724T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T054635
CREATED:20250624T130648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T201109Z
UID:10003395-1753347600-1753358400@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:Office Hours: Madison - Selling to the Government
DESCRIPTION: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. \nPresenter: \n\nTru Mwololo\, Manager Small Business Programs\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute – WI APEX Accelerator\n\nTo view the upcoming schedule for Madison – MATC Goodman South\, please click here. \nTo view the full list of satellite locations and schedules\, please click here.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/satellite-office-madison-matc-goodman-south-campus-2025-07-24/
LOCATION:Madison Area Technical College (MATC) Goodman South Campus\, 2429 Perry Street\, Madison\, WI\, 53713\, United States
CATEGORIES:Madison – MATC Goodman South Campus,Satellite Office Hours
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ORGANIZER;CN="Truphosa Mwololo":MAILTO:TruphosaM@WisPro.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250724T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250724T140000
DTSTAMP:20260408T054635
CREATED:20250312T165621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250723T192312Z
UID:10003312-1753362000-1753365600@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:Local Government Sales Opportunities - Racine Unified School District
DESCRIPTION:Buyer Profile \nRacine Unified School District \n\nSignificant opportunities exist for small businesses to sell to local government agencies in Wisconsin. Please join us and learn about how to do business with the Racine Unified School District (RUSD). \nPresentations will be followed by the opportunity for limited one-on-one meetings with a RUSD representative. \nWPI strongly recommends you have a current capabilities statement ready prior to your meetings. Attendees should be ready with a capabilities statement and prepared pitch to take advantage of the meeting time. Assistance to prepare is available with WPI. \n\nBuyer Profile \nRacine Unified School District
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/sales-opportunities-with-local-government-agencies-milwaukee-wi-2/
CATEGORIES:WPI Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jack L.":MAILTO:JackL@wispro.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250724T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250724T190000
DTSTAMP:20260408T054635
CREATED:20250714T162007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250714T162007Z
UID:10003429-1753369200-1753383600@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:WLCC Green Bay Business Showcase 2025
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Green Bay Business Showcase\, a high-energy event where entrepreneurs\, business owners\, and community leaders unite to connect\, share ideas\, and open doors to new opportunities. This gathering celebrates the momentum in Wisconsin’s construction and hospitality (Food\, Cleaning Services and lodging) industries. \nWhat to expect: \n\nLocal resources and agencies that offer services\, guidance\, and opportunities for businesses.\nSupport current business owners in strengthening and expanding their operations.\nNetwork with Industry Leaders Meet influential leaders in local economic development who can open doors to future collaborations.\nEmpower Your Future Gain insights and tools to start\, expand\, or strengthen your business with confidence.\n\nThis event is a valuable opportunity to build connections\, learn from experts\, and discover programs that can help businesses thrive in our community. \nFor more information\, click here.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/wlcc-green-bay-business-showcase-2025/
LOCATION:Northeast Wisconsin Technical College\, 2740 West Mason Street\, Green Bay\, Wisconsin\, 54307
CATEGORIES:In State,WPI Partner Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wisconsin Latino Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:608-712-3522
GEO:44.5273237;-88.1073138
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Northeast Wisconsin Technical College 2740 West Mason Street Green Bay Wisconsin 54307;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2740 West Mason Street:geo:-88.1073138,44.5273237
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250729T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250729T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T054635
CREATED:20250602T200704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T183635Z
UID:10003344-1753792200-1753794000@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:Federal Market Insights [FMI]: Capabilities Statements - Informal Observations On What's Good\, What's Bad\, and How to Use Effectively Special Guest Jack Laufenberg
DESCRIPTION:FEDERAL MARKET INSIGHTS is an informal podcast designed to provide valuable information about the government marketplace for businesses interested in government contracting. Each episode is a concise 30-minute session\, scheduled at the end of the week. We review noteworthy items published during the week\, delve into key topics\, and offer background information and perspectives relevant to the government contracting landscape. Stop by\, settle in and take-in the conversation. \nPresented by Marc Violante\, Director\, Federal Market Strategies\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute and Mark Dennis\, Government Contract Specialist\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute \nFor the list of Federal Market Insights webinar\, please click here.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/federal-market-insights-2025-07-29/
CATEGORIES:In State,Podcast,Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Dennis":MAILTO:markd@wispro.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250730T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250730T123000
DTSTAMP:20260408T054635
CREATED:20250519T211838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250718T174718Z
UID:10002705-1753862400-1753878600@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:19th Annual Government Opportunities Business Conference (GOBC) - Fort McCoy\, WI
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/2025-gobc-fort-mccoy/
LOCATION:Fort McCoy\, 1654 S 11th Ave\, Fort McCoy\, WI\, 54656\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,WPI Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Michael Steger":MAILTO:michaels@wispro.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250730T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250730T160000
DTSTAMP:20260408T054635
CREATED:20230814T212842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T141243Z
UID:10003406-1753866000-1753891200@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:Satellite Office: Manitowoc – hosted by Progress Lakeshore
DESCRIPTION: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. \nTo view the upcoming schedule for Manitowoc\, please click here. \nTo view the full list of satellite locations and schedules\, please click here.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/satellite-office-manitowoc/2025-07-30/
LOCATION:Progress Lakeshore\, 202 N 8th St Ste 101\, Manitowoc\, WI\, 54220\, United States
CATEGORIES:Manitowoc,Satellite Office Hours
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ben Blanc":MAILTO:benjaminb@wispro.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250731T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250731T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T054635
CREATED:20250529T212132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T135447Z
UID:10002709-1753959600-1753963200@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:Cyber Thursday: CMMC 2.0: What Contractors Must Know in 2025
DESCRIPTION:As the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) 2.0 program moves closer to full implementation\, contractors must stay informed and prepared. This webinar provides a clear and current overview of CMMC 2.0\, including key updates\, the projected timeline for rollout\, and what organizations should expect in terms of oversight and assessment. Attendees will gain a solid understanding of each CMMC level\, how the requirements align with NIST SP 800-171\, and where to find official guidance and resources. Whether you’re new to CMMC or seeking to stay ahead of regulatory changes\, this session offers essential information to help navigate the evolving cybersecurity landscape in 2025. \nSpeaker: Matt Frost\, Government Contract Specialist\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute – WI APEX Accelerator \n\n\n\nThis webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit. \nFor the full schedule of the Cyber Thursday webinars\, please click here.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/cyber-cmmc2-0-what-contractors-must-know-2025-07-31/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Dennis":MAILTO:markd@wispro.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250804T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250804T160000
DTSTAMP:20260408T054635
CREATED:20230814T213548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T200325Z
UID:10003419-1754298000-1754323200@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:Satellite Office: Madison – hosted by the Madison Area Technical College (MATC) Commercial Avenue Campus
DESCRIPTION: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. \nTo view the upcoming schedule for Madison MATC Commerical Avenue\, please click here. \nTo view the full list of satellite locations and schedules\, please click here.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/satellite-office-madison/2025-08-04/
LOCATION:Madison Area Technical College (MATC) Commercial Avenue Campus\, 2125 Commercial Avenue\, Madison\, WI\, 53704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Madison – MATC Commercial Avenue,Satellite Office Hours
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ben Blanc":MAILTO:benjaminb@wispro.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250805T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250805T100000
DTSTAMP:20260408T054635
CREATED:20250703T131746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T014003Z
UID:10003423-1754380800-1754388000@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:Session 1: Understanding How the Government Marketplace Works
DESCRIPTION:The Milwaukee Small Business Development Center – Small Business Development Lab and the Wisconsin Procurement Institute will be presenting a 2 session event to prepare established businesses for corporate and government contracting. In this session\, attendees will hear about: \n\nHow to get your internal operations and back end in order (led by SBDC)\nWhat the government marketplace actually looks like and how to approach it (led by WPI)\n\nWhether you’re brand new to the world of government contracts or actively researching bids\, this session will give you the foundational knowledge you need to move forward. \nWho should attend: \n\n\n\n\n\nSmall business owners with 1+ year in business\nEntrepreneurs preparing to scale through contract work\nAnyone curious about entering the government contracting space\n\n\n\n\n\nThis workshop is free to attend\, but space is limited. Save your seat now and take the first step toward contract readiness. \nTo register for session 2\, click here.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/session-1-understanding-how-the-government-marketplace-works/
LOCATION:Technology Innovation Center\, Room 121\, 10437 W Innovation Dr. Room 121\, Wauwatosa\, WI\, 53226\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person Event,In State,WPI Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jack L.":MAILTO:JackL@wispro.org
GEO:43.0434765;-88.0446759
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Technology Innovation Center Room 121 10437 W Innovation Dr. Room 121 Wauwatosa WI 53226 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=10437 W Innovation Dr. Room 121:geo:-88.0446759,43.0434765
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