Wisconsin Procurement Institute

Satellite Office: Superior – hosted by the Small Business Development Center at UW – Superior
2026-04-22 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Small Business Development Center at UW – Superior, 1401 Tower Avenue, Superior, WI, 54880, United States
WPI will be holding office hours at our satellite location in the Small Business Development Center at UW – Superior in Superior, WI. Contact the counselor directly to schedule your meeting.
To view the upcoming schedule for Superior, please click here.
To view the full list of satellite locations and schedules, please click here.
This scheduled office hours has been postponed and will be rescheduled due to weather.

Acquisition Hour: Learning about DOD Critical Technology Areas
2026-04-22 12:00 - 13:00
We are on the precipice of a new and expanded DIB. DoD has identified 6 technologies essential to addressing the United States’ most pressing national security challenges. As a result a new supply chain and new DIB members will be needed. This Acquisition Hour will discuss these technologies and the types of business which should be interested to assist in creating, developing, producing, and deploying weapons and products associated with these Critical Technologies.

Speakers:

Marc Violante, Director, Federal Market Strategies, Wisconsin Procurement Institute

This webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit.
View a schedule of all upcoming Acquisition Hour webinars.

Navigating the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) - TKO Webinar
2026-04-24 12:00 - 14:00
Join us for a comprehensive webinar designed to help defense contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers understand and prepare for the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program. CMMC is a Department of Defense (DoD) program created to protect sensitive unclassified information shared within the defense industrial base (DIB). Compliance is becoming a mandatory condition for new and existing contracts, making it critical for your business’s future.
In this webinar, our experts will cover:
CMMC Fundamentals: An overview of the CMMC 2.0 framework, including its three tiered-levels—Foundational (Level 1), Advanced (Level 2), and Expert (Level 3)—and the types of data (Federal Contract Information and Controlled Unclassified Information) that determine your required level.
The Final Rule and Key Timelines: We will break down the latest updates to the CMMC program, including the final rules published in the Federal Register, and discuss the phased rollout and effective dates for new contract clauses.
Preparing for Certification: Learn how to scope your environment, conduct a gap analysis, and implement the necessary cybersecurity controls based on NIST standards. We will also discuss the different assessment requirements, including self-assessments and third-party certifications.
Mitigating Risks: Gain insights into how CMMC affects cyber insurance and learn strategies to avoid legal risks, such as False Claims Act violations. We’ll provide guidance on how to develop a CMMC compliance roadmap to ensure your business is prepared.
This is a must-attend event for any organization in the DIB that wants to remain competitive and secure its place in the defense supply chain. This session is free.
Registration Link: https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/mgGlUPmBS6C1prFrA99YUA
To learn more, click here.

Satellite Office: Green Bay – hosted by the Greater Green Bay Chamber Startup Hub
2026-04-28 09:00 - 16:00 | Greater Green Bay Chamber Startup Hub, 2701 Larsen Rd, Green Bay, WI, United States
WPI will be holding office hours at our satellite location in the Greater Green Bay Chamber Startup Hub in Green Bay, WI. Contact the counselor directly to schedule your meeting with them.
To view the upcoming schedule for Green Bay, please click here.
To view the full list of satellite locations and schedules, please click here.

Lincoln County Economic Development Corporation: 2026 Economic Summit
2026-04-28 09:00 - 16:30 | Merrill Expo Center, 303 1/2, North Sales Street, Merrill, 54452, United States
Join us for an energizing event designed to ignite collaborations and fuel local business & community success!
Get energized with a full (or half) day spent sparking your small business spirit!
Learn how and why to build the connections that can light up your business and your community.
EVENT SUMMARY
🔆MORNING FOCUS: Energizing Economic Ideas 🔆
Receive economic updates from the region’s local governments and economic partners, then energize your entrepreneurial spirit with keynote speaker Joe Thiel, CEO of Innovate Marquette SmartZone (INFO), as he shares big ideas for sparking innovation in rural communities and beyond!
After that, learn what it takes to start and sustain a successful small business from a panel of local entrepreneurs. Round out the morning with featured presenter Kurt Bauer, President/CEO of Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (INFO), as he shares the results of WMC’s recently-released Wisconsin Competitiveness Report and explains how businesses across northcentral Wisconsin and beyond can use this information to help them chart a proactive path forward.

🚚FOOD TRUCKS LUNCH: Choose your meal from one of Merrill’s local food trucks and enjoy some great food while supporting local small businesses!
STAY TUNED to find out which businesses will be bringing their tasty energy to the Summit!

💡AFTERNOON FOCUS: Igniting the Small Business Spirit💡
Businesses are closely intertwined with the communities they serve, and positive collaborations are crucial to creating healthy local economic ecosystems. The afternoon sessions will explore ideas for working together in ways that spark both business and community success. Topics will include building successful financial partnerships, finding the right business resources, creating collaborative marketing strategies, and understanding the business benefits of supporting community partners.
Bring it all together in the closing presentation with small town entrepreneur Mike Hobbs as he shares his story about igniting community-led small business growth in Pittsville, WI, and inspires attendees to power up their own communities.

🌞BONUS EVENT: Business After Hours! 5 – 7 pm
Stick around after the Summit (or come back!) for a bonus Business After Hours with the Merrill Chamber! Enjoy two extra hours of networking, free food & drinks, raffles, and more! Don’t miss this chance to dive into the topics from the Summit, build new relationships, and energize your small business spirit in a fun new way.
OPEN TO ALL EDC PARTNERS & BUSINESS PROFESSIONALS looking to grow their networks (and have a little fun!). Summit attendance not required (just encouraged).
For more information click here.
Download the 2026 Economic Summit Flier.

Federal Market Insights [FMI]: Broad Agency Announcements - Seeking Innovative Research and Development (R&D) Ideas
2026-04-28 12:30 - 13:00
FEDERAL MARKET INSIGHTS [FMI] 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 during the noon hour on Tuesdays. 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.
BAAs – Broad Agency Announcements may be used by agencies to fulfill requirements for scientific study and experimentation directed toward advancing the state-of-the-art or increasing knowledge or understanding rather than focusing on a specific system or hardware solution. Join us for a discussion on how BAAs are used and where to locate them.
Presented by Marc Violante, Director, Federal Market Strategies, Wisconsin Procurement Institute and Mark Dennis, Government Contract Specialist, Wisconsin Procurement Institute
For the list of Federal Market Insights webinar, please click here.

Central Wisconsin Manufacturing Alliance 2026 Advanced Manufacturing Summit
2026-04-28 18:00 - 2026-04-29 16:00 | Central Wisconsin Convention & Expo Center, 10101 Market Street, Rothschild, 54474, United States
The Central Wisconsin Manufacturing Alliance (CWIMA) invites manufacturers, industry leaders, educators, and community partners to join us for the 2026 Advanced Manufacturing Summit at the Central Wisconsin Convention & Expo Center in Rothschild, WI. The event will begin with a special kick-off reception on the evening of Tuesday, April 28, 2026, followed by a full day of programming, networking, and industry insights on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. This premier summit is designed to foster collaboration, spark innovation, and highlight the future of advanced manufacturing in our region.
For more information, click here.

2026 Wisconsin Federal Contractor Forum WFCF [In-State]
2026-04-29 | Oshkosh, WI, Oshkosh, WI, United States
Presented by the Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) Board of Directors, in partnership with the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) Great Lakes Chapter

Hosted by: Oshkosh Corporation, Oshkosh, WI

Date: April 29, 2026

The Wisconsin Federal Contractor Forum (WFCF) was developed to facilitate communication, collaboration, information sharing and opportunity for the federal contractors in our State. The Forum provides a focused environment to strengthen positioning, identify new pathways into federal supply chains, and accelerate growth in an increasingly competitive marketplace.

Speakers

Sean Ketter, Vice President, Global Supply Chain & Enterprise Logistics, Oshkosh Corporation – LinkedIn

Nathaniel Millsap, Vice President, Security & Compliance, Fincantieri Marinette Marine – LinkedIn

Brian Waagner, Partner, Government Contracts Practice Leader, Husch Blackwell LLP – LinkedIn

John Myer, Senior Counsel, Husch Blackwell LLP – LinkedIn

Jim Segelstrom, CEO, McNally Industries – LinkedIn

Frank Demarest, Wisconsin District Director, U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) – LinkedIn

Contact: Aina Vilumsons, WPI President – Executive Director at AinaV@wispro.org. This is a by invitation event.

WPI Board of Directors:

Sean Ketter, Oshkosh Corporation
V. David Zvenyach, TandemGov
Jean Marie Thiel, Belonger Corporation
Todd Bentley, Bentley World‑Packaging
Aina Vilumsons, Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI)
Nathaniel Millsap, Fincantieri Marinette Marine
Baly Ambegaoker, Breakthrough Technologies for Mission Success (BTMS)
Brian Waagner, Husch Blackwell
William Hughes, Husch Blackwell (member emeritus)
Barb LaMue, Pebble Rock Partners, LLC
James Schutt, Schutt Industries
Sara Redford, WPS Health Solutions
Paul C. Darley, WS Darley & Company
Michael Ward, Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC)
Jim Segelstrom, McNally Industries

Satellite Office: Manitowoc – hosted by Progress Lakeshore
2026-04-29 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.

Modern Day Marine
2026-04-30 | Walter E. Washington Convention Center, 801 Allen Y. Lew Place NW, Washington, DC, 20001, United States
Modern Day Marine is the largest military equipment, systems, services and technology exposition exclusively targeted to Marines and the Corps. The show floor hosts more than 300 exhibitors displaying the latest warfighting innovations and technology, briefings from influential Marines and DoD personnel, the OBJ1 Wargaming Convention, and more.
Modern Day Marine (MDM) is open to Department of War professionals, active duty and reserve service members and their families, members of the Marine Corps League and/or Marine Corps Association (the MDM Co-Host organizations), Defense Industry affiliated personnel, law enforcement, industry/consultant representatives, and invited international guests. Suppliers, manufacturers, consultants and other non-exhibiting entities may also attend the expo for a $300 registration fee. Attendees must have an “identifiable relationship with the United States Marine Corps.”
MDM is not open to the general public. Registration is required for all categories of attendees, and all registrants must provide proof of identity with a government issued photographic ID for badge pick up on show site at the registration desk. Children under the age of 16, except Young Marines and JROTC members, are not allowed at Modern Day Marine. Infants are permitted, but strollers are not allowed in the Expo Hall.
For more information, click here.

Satellite Office: Madison – Local Certifications-Dane County & City of Madison – hosted by the Madison Area Technical College (MATC) Goodman South Campus
2026-04-30 09:00 - 16:00 | Madison Area Technical College (MATC) Goodman South Campus, 2429 Perry Street, 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 with them.
Schedule:
9:00 – 10:00 AM Presentation – register for presentation here.
Presentation on local Certifications-Dane County & City of Madison
Presenters:

Joe Oby, Contract Compliance Specialist, The Tamara D. Grigsby Dane County Civil Rights Department (DCCRD)
Truphosa Mwololo, Manager, Small Business Programs, Wisconsin Procurement Institute – WI APEX Accelerator

Participants will learn:

What are the benefits of certification, and why should you get certified?
Database listing
Goals
How to apply

10:00 AM– 3:30 PM – register for individual sessions here.
To view the upcoming schedule for Madison MATC Goodman South Campus, please click here.
To view the full list of satellite locations and schedules, please click here.

Cyber Thursday: CMMC: Control Set Series: 3.3 Audit and Accountability
2026-04-30 11:00 - 12:00
This session reviews the Audit and Accountability requirements within CMMC practice group 3.3. It explains the purpose of audit logs, logging practices, and the need to track system activity to support security investigations. The webinar describes what types of events should be recorded, how logs support accountability, and the importance of protecting audit information. It also addresses frequent difficulties organizations face in establishing and maintaining reliable audit processes.
Speaker: Matt Frost, Government Contract Specialist, Wisconsin Procurement Institute – WI APEX Accelerator

This webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit.
For the full schedule of the Cyber Thursday webinars, please click here.

THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR’S SMALL BUSINESS ACADEMY (Virtual)
2026-05-05 - 2026-05-07
Start planning for the 2026 Small Business Academy.
Virtual sessions May 5-7, and in-person programming May 8.
More information on the 2026 Small Business Academy full program is available at the WEDC event page.

Great Lakes Fusion Energy Summit 2026
2026-05-05 09:00 - 16:15 | Discovery Building, 330 North Orchard Street, Madison, 53715, United States
The Great Lakes region can realize big opportunities as fusion energy progresses. Learn more at this premier Fusion Energy Week event.

Fusion energy promises to be a reality in the next decade. To leverage the enormous potential this new industry will create, the Great Lakes region needs to begin preparing now. Learn more at this premier Fusion Energy Week event.
During an informative, highly interactive day you’ll enjoy sessions about business opportunities in and adjacent to this emerging industry and excellent networking.
TIME: 9am – 4pm
AGENDA includes: Exciting and informative keynote speakers; tours of fusion labs and experiments; networking lunch with researchers, industry experts and others; discussions about the global fusion industry’s potential and timeline and how to best position Wisconsin in it; selfies with a surprise guest.
This event is being organized by 5 Lakes Institute in partnership with the UW-Madison College of Engineering and fusion energy community.
Click here for more information.

Federal Market Insights [FMI]: SAM Data Bank - Follow the Data to Identify Customers
2026-05-05 12:30 - 13:00
FEDERAL MARKET INSIGHTS [FMI] 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 during the noon hour on Tuesdays. 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.
SAM Data Bank is the perfect tool for researching R&D. First, understand how the government defines R&D, understand where award data is located. The next step is to create a query and finally review SAM R&D award data – It’s simple: follow the money. This week’s session will provide general information to know about and use to identify potential federal customers, commercial customers and partners.
Presented by Marc Violante, Director, Federal Market Strategies, Wisconsin Procurement Institute and Mark Dennis, Government Contract Specialist, Wisconsin Procurement Institute
For the list of Federal Market Insights webinar, please click here.

Great Lakes Fusion Energy Mixer 2026
2026-05-05 17:00 - 19:30 | Findorff, 300 South Bedford Street, Madison, 53703, United States
The Great Lakes region can realize big opportunities as fusion energy progresses. Learn more at this premier Fusion Energy Week event.
Join us for excellent networking and learn about the fusion energy in Wisconsin.
Welcome
Emerging Energy Champion Award presentation
Awardees understand the energy needs of the future, have the courage to take a stand on fusion technology, and see the opportunity to leverage our region’s top-ranked fusion energy research to build a global hub with significant opportunities for our manufacturing base and thousands of good paying jobs.
Click here for more information.

6th Annual Clark County Business to Business Expo & Career Fair
2026-05-06 08:45 - 14:45 | Clark Electric Cooperative Headquarters, 1209 W. Dall-Berg Rd, Greenwood, WI, 54437, United States
Save the Date!
Check out all the great Career/Job opportunities in Clark County!
Over 60 Businesses and Business Assistants
300+ Students
100’s of job and career opportunities
To learn more, click here.

THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR’S SMALL BUSINESS ACADEMY (In Person - Statewide)
2026-05-08

DLA Training, Knowledge, and Opportunities (TKO) Seminar
2026-05-12 - 2026-05-13 | DLA Land and Maritime – Columbus, OH, 3990 East Broad Street, Columbus, OH, 43218-3990, United States
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 and is being held at DLA Land and Maritime in Columbus, Ohio.
For more information, click here.
To view a list of events in this series, click here.

2026 America's Seed Fund Week
2026-05-12 - 2026-05-14
America’s Seed Fund Week is a free, virtual event that connects entrepreneurs with the country’s largest source of early-stage research and development (R&D) funding.
What Is America’s Seed Fund? America’s Seed Fund awards over $5 billion annually in non-dilutive funding through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. Small businesses use this critical funding to develop their technologies and get them to market.
What Happens at America’s Seed Fund Week?

Hear from federal and private sector leaders on the importance of continued technology innovation
Learn how to navigate SBIR/STTR opportunities and apply for funding
Meet with SBIR/STTR federal agency representatives
Connect with Federal and State Technology (FAST) organizations and find other support resources
Build relationships with fellow innovators

Who Should Attend?

Entrepreneurs, Startups, and Small Businesses based in the United States that are building technologies and bringing them to market
Startup Accelerators, Business Incubators, University Entrepreneur Organizations, and other entrepreneur support organizations
Representatives from Federal Agencies, State and Local Government, and other members across innovation networks that support small businesses

To learn more, click here.

Satellite Office: Oshkosh – hosted by the Greater Oshkosh Economic Development Corporation
2026-05-12 09:00 - 16:00 | 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 in 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.
To view the full list of satellite locations and schedules, please click here.

Federal Market Insights [FMI]: Navigating the Federal Laboratory Consortium: A Guide for Small Business Innovators
2026-05-12 12:30 - 13:00
FEDERAL MARKET INSIGHTS [FMI] 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 during the noon hour on Tuesdays. 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.
An overview of the Federal Laboratory Consortium and how it can help your small business succeed. Learn about the FLC’s extensive ecosystem and how you can tap into these valuable resources that can help drive regional economic growth and strengthen the defense industrial base.
Presented by Marc Violante, Director, Federal Market Strategies, Wisconsin Procurement Institute and Mark Dennis, Government Contract Specialist, Wisconsin Procurement Institute
For the list of Federal Market Insights webinar, please click here.

Acquisition Hour: CONTRACTING IN DISASTERS: Doing Business with Emergency Agencies
2026-05-13 12:00 - 13:00
When disasters strike, federal, state, and local agencies must act quickly to provide relief, restore services, and support affected communities. This creates unique contracting opportunities for businesses that can supply goods and services in times of crisis. Understanding how emergency procurement works is essential for small businesses that want to be ready when opportunities arise.
In this session, participants will learn:

How federal, state, and local agencies buy during emergencies and disasters
The role of FEMA, GSA, and other key emergency management agencies
Contracting methods used in disaster response and recovery
How the 2025 FAR Overhaul has changed acquisition regulations for emergency contracting
Registration, certification, and preparedness steps businesses should take now
Best practices for positioning your business to respond quickly and effectively

This training will help small businesses understand the disaster contracting process, prepare in advance, and explore opportunities to support emergency response and recovery efforts.
Speaker:

Mark Dennis, Government Contract Specialist – Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) – WI APEX Accelerator

This webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit.
View a schedule of all upcoming Acquisition Hour webinars.

Entrepreneur & Innovator Resource Fair
2026-05-13 12:00 - 15:00 | Technology Innovation Center, 10437 West Innovation Drive, Wauwatosa, 53226, United States
Are you an entrepreneur or innovator in need of resources? Are you dreaming of starting your own business?
The Entrepreneur and Innovator Resource Fair aims to connect local entrepreneurs with valuable resources, support, and opportunities to foster growth and innovation within our community.
Entrepreneurs, innovators, students, and aspiring business owners are encouraged to attend. Entrepreneurship can be challenging and lonely but also rewarding and empowering. There are countless resources in Southeastern Wisconsin to guide you along your entrepreneurial journey. Join us for the Entrepreneur and Innovator Resource Fair to discover valuable resources, support, and opportunities to start and grow your business.
To learn more, click here.

Satellite Office: Fond Du Lac – hosted by Envision Greater Fond du Lac
2026-05-14 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 the Envision Greater Fond du Lac offices located in Fond du Lac, WI. Contact the counselor directly to schedule your meeting with them.
To view the upcoming schedule for Fond du Lac, please click here.
To view the full list of satellite locations and schedules, please click here.

Satellite Office: Madison – Local Certifications-Milwaukee County (SBE), City of Milwaukee (SBE) and Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) (SBE) – hosted by the Madison Area Technical College (MATC) Goodman South Campus
2026-05-14 09:00 - 16:00 | Madison Area Technical College (MATC) Goodman South Campus, 2429 Perry Street, 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 with them.
Schedule:
9:00 – 10:00 AM Presentation – register for presentation here.
Presentation on local Certifications-Milwaukee County (SBE), City of Milwaukee (SBE) & Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (SBE)
Presenter: Truphosa Mwololo, Manager, Small Business Programs, Wisconsin Procurement Institute – WI APEX Accelerator
Participants will learn:

What are the benefits of certification, and why should you get certified?
Database listing
Goals
How to apply

10:00 AM– 3:30 PM – register for individual sessions here.
To view the upcoming schedule for Madison MATC Goodman South Campus, please click here.
To view the full list of satellite locations and schedules, please click here.

Mission and Installation Contracting Command Advance Planning Briefing for Industry
2026-05-18 - 2026-05-22
The Mission and Installation Contracting Command (MICC) is hosting its sixth Annual command-wide virtual Advance Planning Briefing for Industry (APBI). This event will focus on educating Industry on the MICC and its Mission Partners and will provide a comprehensive overview of projected MICC requirements.
You spoke, and we listened! Based on the overwhelming response from our FY25 APBI survey indicating a desire for one-on-one meetings, we have delivered by redesigning this year’s APBI into a multi-day event with two distinct components:

Virtual Live Event: Join us on Monday, May 18, 2026, for a live broadcast on Microsoft Teams. In addition to our planned briefings, there will be a live Q&A session during the event, and all questions and answers will be posted to SAM.gov.
Virtual One-on-One Sessions: As requested, we are offering virtual one-on-one meetings with our acquisition staff. These sessions will take place from the afternoon of Monday, May 18, through the afternoon of Friday, May 22, 2026.

Registration is required for both events. Please use the links below to secure your spot at the live event and to request your one-on-one session. Please be advised that submitting a request does not guarantee a session invite. All requested one-on-ones are subject to Government review and availability. Furthermore, confirmed sessions may be canceled at any time due to shifting mission requirements or personnel availability, and will be granted on a first-come, first-served basis.
This multi-day virtual event will be broadcasted on the Microsoft Teams platform. There will be an opportunity for questions and answers, which will be posted to SAM.gov after the event.
To learn more, click here.
To read U.S. Army post (updated 2/25 with currently scheduled dates), click here.

Satellite Office: Eau Claire – hosted by the Western Dairyland Economic Opportunity Council
2026-05-19 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-20 09:00 - 16:00 | Western Dairyland EOC, 418 Wisconsin St, Eau Claire, WI, 54703, United States
WPI will be holding office hours at our satellite location in the Western Dairyland EOC’s offices located in Eau Claire, WI. Contact the counselor directly to schedule your meeting with them.
To view the upcoming schedule for Eau Claire, please click here.
To view the full list of satellite locations and schedules, please click here.

Federal Market Insights [FMI]: Federal Innovation Sites Every Inventor Should Know
2026-05-19 12:30 - 13:00
FEDERAL MARKET INSIGHTS [FMI] 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 during the noon hour on Tuesdays. 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.
Are you an inventor, or do you have an invention that you would like to bring to the government’s attention? Join us to discuss interesting federal websites related to innovation you should know about. DoD is seeking new ideas and products. They want products that work, solve real-life problems, are fairly priced and can be delivered in short order. To take advantage of these needs you have to know about these programs. It’s also important to know, that this area is not static. Listen in this week to catch up on some of the more interesting sites.
Presented by Marc Violante, Director, Federal Market Strategies, Wisconsin Procurement Institute and Mark Dennis, Government Contract Specialist, Wisconsin Procurement Institute
For the list of Federal Market Insights webinar, please click here.
