Wisconsin Procurement Institute

Suspension and Debarment: What Small Businesses Should Know
2022-01-20 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | WI
The General Services Administration will be hosting a live webinar entitled, “Suspension and Debarment: What Small Businesses Should Know”, on January 20, 2022 at 1:00 PM CST. Please click here to register.
The webinar seeks to educate business on how to apply and implement best practices to remain compliant with regulations and avoid being suspended or debarred from doing work with the Federal government.

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs 2-Day Industry Day Event
2022-01-20 12:00 - 17:30, 2022-01-19 12:00 - 17:30 | WI
The Office of Construction and Facilities Management and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization will be hosting a 2-Day Virtual “Industry Day” event on January 19-20, 12:00 – 5:30 PM. The invitation is for Women-Owned Small Businesses, Women Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses, and Veteran Owned Small Businesses. Please click here to register.
This CFM and OSDBU hosted virtual engagement is for Women entrepreneurs interested in doing business with the VA and prime contractors in the construction arena. Participation will allow WOSB and WVOSB to ask critical questions and give them opportunities to network with other WOSB, WVOSB, and SDVOSB, as well as Large Companies. All SDVOSB, VOSB and large businesses are welcome and encouraged to attend.
To view an agenda, please click here and scroll to the bottom of the page.

Minority Business Certifications Demystified
2022-01-19 16:00 - 18:00 | WI
A virtual event titled, “Minority Business Certifications Demystified” will be held on Wednesday, January 19, from 4:00 – 6:00 PM CST. To register, please click here.
This event is for minority or women owned businesses looking to expand the reach of their business to include opportunities with the City of Madison, Dane County, Wisconsin Department of Transportation State Highways, and/or the State of Wisconsin. In addition, businesses looking to learn more about DBE, TBE, MBE, and WBE certifications.
For more information, please click here.

TKO: Doing Business with DLA
2022-01-18 13:00 - 14:00 | WI
A Defense Logistic Agency (DLA) Training, Knowledge, and Opportunities (TKO) seminar will be held January 18, 2022 from 1-2 PM CST. The topic will be, “Doing Business with DLA.” To register, please click here. From the drop down menu, please select “DLA Land and Maritime,” then select the TKO seminar(s) you would like to register for.
Virtual TKO Seminars and Webinars are collective and/or individual sessions that teach vendors how to start doing business with Defense Logistics Agency. 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 many other topics. These courses are designed for dealers, distributors, and manufacturers, but NOT a company that provides “services.” All sessions are held virtually and free of charge.

Acquisition Hour: Market Research - Successful Contractors Do Their Homework
2022-01-18 13:00 - 14:00 | WI
Successful contractors do their homework – or their market research. They determine who at the agency is buying, how they are buying, when they will be buying, how much they have procured in the past, what they are currently buying and what they will be buying in the future. They also know who are the current contract holders and who are their competitors.
This workshop will teach you how to do your own government market research using various online tools that are available to you at no cost.
Who should attend: Any business determining if the government market is a good fit for their business, or businesses that want to learn how to better focus their government market efforts.

Speaker: Kim Garber, Director-Small Business Programs, Wisconsin Procurement Institute
This webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit
To view a schedule of all upcoming webinars, CLICK HERE.

12th NDIA Great Lakes Chapter Annual Meeting - In-Person
2022-01-13 16:00 - 19:00 | Sonesta Milwaukee West, 10499 W Innovation Dr, Wauwatosa, WI, 53226, United States
Join us for an evening of networking directly after the 14th Annual End of Year Federal Contractor Update event. We are excited to share how we’ve kept you informed and provided maximum impact within our Chapter Region and at the National Level during this past year.
To register, please click here.
AGENDA

In Person Networking!
Welcome and Chapter EOY Review

Bryan Davis, Chapter President (Vice President, Government Affairs, SupplyCore)

STEM Scholarship Awardees

Ally Veres, Chapter Treasurer (Vice President, Business Development & Capture, AEG Group Inc.)

Charitable Efforts

Bill Hughes, Board Member and Charitable Committee Chair (Partner, Husch Blackwell LLP)

Guest Speakers:

Wes Hallman, Senior Vice President for Strategy & Policy, NDIA
U.S. Senator Ron Johnson – WI
U.S. Representative Darin LaHood – IL (Invited)

For more information about NDIA Great Lakes, please visit www.ndia-greatlakes.org.

14th Annual End of Year Federal Contractor Update – In-Person – Milwaukee
2022-01-13 07:15 - 16:00 | Sonesta Milwaukee West, 10499 W Innovation Dr, Wauwatosa, WI, 53226, United States
REGISTRATION Now Open – Click HERE
Click HERE to view the event agenda.
Join Wisconsin’s Federal contractors and subcontractors for this annual event. Keep up to date with this series of briefings focusing on changes and challenges in DOD/ Federal contracting.
Breakfast: 7:15am Central
Program: 8am – 4pm Central
MASKS WILL BE REQUIRED for those attending this event.
Following the End of Year Federal Contractor Update, please join the 12th NDIA Great Lakes Chapter Annual Meeting at the same location from 4 – 7pm. CLICK HERE to review the agenda and register for this separate event to begin directly following the end of the Update program.
View the speakers’ bios HERE.
Confirmed Speakers include:

Lieutenant Colonel Susan M. Styer, Commander, Defense Contracting Management Agency, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Wesley P. “Wes” Hallman, Senior Vice President for Strategy & Policy, National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA)
William Hughes, Partner, Husch Blackwell LLP (Milwaukee, Wisconsin)
Michael Schrier, Partner, Husch Blackwell LLP (Washington, D.C.)
James Hasik, Senior Research Fellow, Center for Government Contracting, George Mason University
Eric Ness, Wisconsin District Director, U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
Nathaniel Millsap, Director, Security & Cyber, Fincantieri Marinette Marine
Ernie Magnotti, Chief Information Security Officer, Leonardo DRS
Jason Rathsack, Group Lead, Business Operations, DCMA Milwaukee
Daryl Zahn, CFCM, Senior Manager, Contracts and Compliance, DRS Naval Power Systems, Inc.
Aina Vilumsons, CEO, Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI)

Attendance at this event is eligible for 6.5 CPE credits.
Accommodations
Accommodations at a preferred rate of $99 / night are available at the Sonesta Milwaukee West. These rates are available when booking for the nights of January 12 and 13, 2022. Refer to the NCMA event when booking.

Wisconsin Federal Contractor Forum - In-Person by Invitation
2022-01-12 14:00 - 17:00 | Sonesta Milwaukee West, 10499 W Innovation Dr, Wauwatosa, WI, 53226, United States
Join the WPI Board of Directors, government contractors from around the state and government influencers for a sharing of knowledge on the “State of Government Contracting in the State” and a discussion of how to support, protect and grow Wisconsin’s Federal / Defense contractors.
MASKS WILL BE REQUIRED for those attending this event.

Cyber Friday: Design and use of Exercises to test and strengthen your security plans and procedures
2022-01-07 11:00 - 12:00 | WI
Cybersecurity plans and processes will often have limitations and are not absolute in their ability to protect. If a cyber incident occurs, are you ready? Do key players know their roles, their authority and required actions? Are external resources such as your Managed Services provider, IT consultant or legal counsel familiar with the company and all of the relevant processes, policies, staff, and equipment? When the network ceases to function, it is too late! You are behind the proverbial “eight ball” and likely in for a very difficult recovery. This webinar will explore the value of exercises in not only strengthening your cybersecurity plans but also in developing response capabilities to minimize the impact of a cyber incident and ease the efforts needed to return to normal operations.

Speaker: Marc Violante, Wisconsin Procurement Institute

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

Cyber Friday: Ransomware
2021-12-17 11:00 - 12:00 | WI
Discover the practical steps that can be used to combat Ransomware. Ransomware has become a major threat to all businesses not only from an operational perspective but also as the regulatory landscape continues to evolve with respect to payments and reporting of cybersecurity incidents. An unintended mouse click can wreak havoc. There is no outrunning it. In a blink, it will devastate your network. Both computers and the network become effectively useless. This webinar will review NIST’s Tips and Tactics for protection against Ransomware as well as provide an update on current and pending regulations and legislation.

Speaker: Marc Violante, Wisconsin Procurement Institute

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

Wisconsin Center Pre-Bid, Match Making Session
2021-12-15 15:00 - 17:00 | WI
CAA ICON and Gilbane | Smith are hosting a virtual pre-bid and matchmaking session on Wednesday, December 15, 3:00 – 5:00 PM for the Wisconsin Center Expansion project. To register, please click here.
Bid release includes:
› 04A – Masonry, stone, air barrier
and insulation work
› 07A – Metal panels
› 07B – Roofing
› 07C – Applied fireproofing
› 08A – Exterior aluminum
and glass
› 09A – Exterior metal stud
and drywall
For more information, please click here.

Doing Business with DLA - Webinar
2021-12-14 13:00 - 14:00 | WI
The Training, Knowledge, and Opportunities seminar (TKO) will be on Tuesday, December 14, 2021 from 1:00 – 2:00 PM.
TKO seminar is a session that teaches vendors how to START doing business with Defense Logistics Agency. 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 Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) to get paid. There will also be many other relevant topics of discussion. This course is designed for dealers, distributors, and manufacturers, but NOT a company that provides services.
To register for this event go to https://tko.dla.mil, select “DLA Land and Maritime,” fill out the registration form, and additional information will be provided to you.

SAME Lake Michigan Post Luncheon
2021-12-09 11:00 - 13:30 | Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest Mettawa, 26225 North Riverwoods Boulevard, Lake Forest, IL, 60045, United States
Join us for the SAME Lake Michigan Luncheon meeting on December 9, 11:00 AM. Click here to register.
Attendees will hear from special guest speaker Frank Grimaldi. Mr. Grimaldi serves with the Chicago Department of Aviation as the Assistant Commissioner of Design and Construction. Mr. Grimaldi will be sharing a construction project update on the O’Hare and Midway International Airports.
His presentation topics will include:

Worker Safety at CDA
O’Hare 21 Program Delivery
Future TAP Construction Projects
Future CIP Construction Projects
Procurement

Schedule:
11:00 AM Arrival | 11:30 AM Lunch | 12:00 PM Special Guest Speaker

Marketplace 2021 40th Anniversary
2021-12-08 - 2021-12-09 | The Baird Center, 400 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI, 53203
Registration now Open – CLICK HERE to register
December 7 – VIRTUAL Only
December 8-9 – In Person
MARKETPLACE, the Governor’s Conference on Diverse Business Development connects business owners from across Wisconsin seeking to do business with state, federal and local governments as well as the private sector. At the conference, minority, woman, veteran, small and LGBTQ-owned businesses can learn from and connect with resource providers, government representatives, corporate buyers and business professionals to lay the framework to develop new partnerships and new contracts.
Confirmed Buyers:
Federal

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Omaha District

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) St. Paul District

U.S. Department of Agriculture – Forest Service

U.S. Department of the Interior – National Park Service

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

U.S. General Services Administration – Office of Small And Disadvantaged Business Utilization, Region 5

State

State of Wisconsin Department of Administration – IT Enterprise Sourcing

State of Wisconsin Department of Administration – State Bureau of Procurement

State of Wisconsin Department of Children and Families

State of Wisconsin Department of Corrections

State of Wisconsin Department of Employee Trust Funds

State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services

State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services – Lead Safe Homes Program

State of Wisconsin Department of Justice

State of Wisconsin Department of Justice – Milwaukee Crime Lab

State of Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

State of Wisconsin Supplier Diversity Program

Wisconsin State Fair Park

Local

City of Milwaukee – Purchasing Department

Milwaukee County Department of Administrative Services

Milwaukee County Department of Administrative Services – Division of Procurement

Milwaukee County Department of Administrative Services – Facilities Management Division – Architecture, Engineering and Environmental Services

Milwaukee County General Mitchel International Airport

Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District

Milwaukee Public Schools

Government Prime Contractor

Abbott

GE Healthcare

Oshkosh Defense

WPS Health Solutions

Corporate

American Family Insurance

CG Schmidt

Gilbane Building Company

Greenfire Management Services, LLC

Northern Wings Repair, Inc.

U.S. Bank

College / University

Marquette University

Medical College of Wisconsin

Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC)

University of Wisconsin – Madison

University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee

University of Wisconsin – Oshkosh

Conference Agenda:
Tuesday, December 7 – Virtual

8:30-9:30 a.m. – Expanding Wisconsin’s Diverse Supply Chain Panel

Moderator: Heather Olson, North Central Minority Supplier Development Coalition (NCMSDC)
Panelist: Danielle Bly, WEC Energy Group
Panelist : Jenny Alexander, Marquette University
Panelist: Anisha Jackson, American Family Insurance
Panelist: Chris Bilton, Kohler Company

9:45-10:45 a.m. – Current Conversation Topics – Supply Chain Security – Advice from the Experts

Moderator: Aina Vilumsons, Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI)
Panelist: Andy Fiumefreddo, American Family Insurance
Panelist: Tom Lutz, U.S. Bank
Panelist: Sean Ketter, Oshkosh Corporation

11:00-12:00 p.m. – Current Conversation Topics – Small Business Risk Management – Advice from the Experts

Moderator: Aina Vilumsons, Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI)
Panelist: Michelle Weber, U.S. Bank
Panelist: Rashi Khosla, Mars Solutions Group
Panelist: Tim Poehnelt, NuGen Companies, LLC
Panelist: Andy Fiumefreddo, American Family Insurance

1:00-5:00 p.m. – The Contracting Academy (TCA) – Multiple Tracks

Wednesday, December 8 – In-person

1:00 p.m. – Onsite Registration and Networking
2:00 p.m. – Economic Opportunity Session
5:30-8:00 p.m. – Networking Reception

Thursday, December 9 – In-person

7:00 a.m. – Registration
7:30 a.m. – MARKETPLACE Governor’s Awards Breakfast
9:00 a.m. – Expo Hall Opens for Exhibitors and Buyer Meetings
Noon – 40th Anniversary Luncheon
1:30-4:00 p.m. – Expo Hall Reopens for Exhibitors and Buyers Meetings
4:00 p.m. – End of Program

The Contracting Academy - Virtual - Afternoon
2021-12-07 13:00 - 17:00 | WI
The Contracting Academy (TCA) will be held virtually on December 7, 2021 1:00 – 5:00PM in conjunction with Marketplace, the Governor’s Conference on Diverse Business Development, held on December 8-9, 2021 at the Wisconsin Center in Milwaukee, WI.
CLICK HERE to register for the TCA Sessions. Registration is at no cost.
Registration is being done in conjunction with Marketplace. While registering for TCA, please note there are options to register for additional Marketplace 2021 session and events.
TCA is an opportunity for businesses to grow their technical knowledge of contracting with the State of Wisconsin, Federal Government and Government Prime contractors. The series of workshops will benefit established businesses looking to grow and develop their government sales.

AGENDA:
To view the full conference agenda and updated information, visit wicontractingacademy.org.
1:00 PM

Track 1 – Subcontracting Best Practices for Diverse Small Businesses and Federal Contractors
Track 2 – Exporting / International Sales – Readiness and First Steps – TBD

2:00 PM

Track 1 – Update from Wisconsin’s Military Organizations
Track 2 – Working with WisDOT

3:00 PM

Track 1 – Selling to Federal Prime Contractors – A Panel Discussion
Track 2 – Selling to Local Government Agencies

4:00 PM

Track 1 – Selling to the Federal Government – A Discussion with Federal Agency Representatives
Track 2 – Successful Proposals = Winning Contracts

5:00 PM – End of Program

Marketplace 2021 Dec. 7 Virtual Sessions - Morning
2021-12-07 08:30 - 12:00 | Virtual Sessions
December 7 – VIRTUAL Only – CLICK HERE to register
December 8-9 – In Person – CLICK HERE for more information on attending in-person
MARKETPLACE, the Governor’s Conference on Diverse Business Development connects business owners from across Wisconsin seeking to do business with state, federal and local governments as well as the private sector. At the conference, minority, woman, veteran, small and LGBTQ-owned businesses can learn from and connect with resource providers, government representatives, corporate buyers and business professionals to lay the framework to develop new partnerships and new contracts.

Conference Agenda:
Tuesday, December 7 – Virtual

8:30-9:30 a.m. – Expanding Wisconsin’s Diverse Supply Chain Panel

Moderator: Heather Olson, North Central Minority Supplier Development Coalition (NCMSDC)
Panelist: Danielle Bly, WEC Energy Group
Panelist : Jenny Alexander, Marquette University
Panelist: Anisha Jackson, American Family Insurance
Panelist: Chris Bilton, Kohler Company

9:45-10:45 a.m. – Current Conversation Topics – Supply Chain Security – Advice from the Experts

Moderator: Aina Vilumsons, Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI)
Panelist: Andy Fiumefreddo, American Family Insurance
Panelist: Tom Lutz, U.S. Bank
Panelist: Sean Ketter, Oshkosh Corporation

11:00-12:00 p.m. – Current Conversation Topics – Small Business Risk Management – Advice from the Experts

Moderator: Aina Vilumsons, Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI)
Panelist: Michelle Weber, U.S. Bank
Panelist: Rashi Khosla, Mars Solutions Group
Panelist: Tim Poehnelt, NuGen Companies, LLC
Panelist: Andy Fiumefreddo, American Family Insurance

1:00-5:00 p.m. – The Contracting Academy (TCA) – Multiple Tracks

Cyber Friday: Cybersecurity Information - tools, resources and keeping current
2021-12-03 11:00 - 12:00 | WI
The need for a dynamic Cybersecurity program has never been greater. Cyber threats continue to change and evolve to take advantage of unpatched systems, outdated software, lack of staff training, and other weaknesses. Adversaries are highly motivated to evolve and to succeed. As a result, a static cyber program without active involvement and a mechanism for updates is destined to fail at some point – Then What? Without a doubt, the imperative is to stay current, keep abreast of the threats, monitor network activity, and have a process to validate and make needed changes expeditiously and fully. The looming question is, How? This webinar will explore some tips, tricks, tools and resources that will help with this considerable challenge.

Speaker: Marc Violante, Wisconsin Procurement Institute

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

2021 Madison Region Economic Development & Diversity Summit
2021-12-01 08:00 - 13:00, 2021-11-30 08:00 - 13:00 | WI
The 2021 Madison Region Economic Development & Diversity Virtual Summit will be held on November 30 – December 1.
The Summit is a gathering of business and community leaders committed to advancing workforce diversity and economic inclusion. Hosted by the Urban League and MadREP, participants will be able to hear dynamic national, regional, and local speakers along with ample networking opportunities.
Click here for an event schedule.

NCMA Government Contract Management Symposium (GCMS)
2021-12-01 - 2021-12-02 | Washington, D.C., Washington, DC, United States
Join NCMA, December 1-2, 2021 for the 40th Annual Government Contract Management Symposium in Washington, DC. Stay tuned for additional event details!

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Cyber Friday: Understanding the Cloud
2021-11-19 11:00 - 12:00 | WI
The term Cloud has almost become synonymous with the terms computer or internet. On one level, all the term cloud means is storing data on someone else’s computer. When that is done, their security capabilities and weaknesses also become yours. The real question is, why should a company move to the cloud and, if they do, what type of cloud should be used? After all, there are public clouds, private clouds, community clouds, and hybrid clouds to be considered. In addition to these deployment models, there are service models and various characteristics that should also be considered. Lastly, and especially for DOD contractors, understanding the provider’s security capabilities and whether the Cloud Provider’s security offerings satisfy customer security requirements is just one of many questions that need to be asked. This is of paramount importance. Additionally, cloud users will need to determine what security measures will be provided by the cloud service and which measures will be the responsibility of the company and therefore will need to be configured, monitored and managed by the company. This webinar will explore these essential elements of cloud computing as well as considerations that should be analyzed when exploring a move to the cloud.

Speaker: Marc Violante, Wisconsin Procurement Institute

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

GSA Facilities Maintenance Vendor Industry Day
2021-11-17 09:00 - 11:00 | WI
The General Services Administration (GSA) Public Buildings Service (PBS) will be holding a Facilities maintenance Vendor Industry Day virtual event on Wednesday, November 17, 9:00 AM. You must register before November 12 to attend.
The purpose of the event is for interested vendors to learn information regarding upcoming facilities management related procurements in Regions 4, 5, 6, and 7, which include:

Region 4: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky. Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee
Region 5: Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin
Region 6: Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska
Region 7: Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas

Green Bay Packers Mentor-Protégé Networking Event - In-Person
2021-11-16 14:00 - 16:00 | WI
This event will take place in-person at Lambeau Field. To register, please click here.
The event will be in two parts.
Part 1 is the panel, “Roadmap to doing Business with Private Companies and Public Agency Partners.” The panel will have representatives from a government agency, industry representatives, and general contractors who will discuss how to do business with their organizations.
Part 2 is reserved for networking. The networking will give businesses an opportunity to network with corporate buyers, resource providers, government agencies, lenders, and more.
Joining us at the event will be:

Oshkosh Defense
U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD)
Miron Construction
City of Green Bay
Immel Construction

For more information about the Green Bay Packers Mentor-Protégé, click here.
For questions, please contact MichaelS@WisPro.org.

Event Parking Instructions – South Gate Entrance:
Enter the parking lot off Ridge Road at Lot 6 or 7, park at the Mills Fleet Farm Gate, and walk to the southeast to enter the South Gate. There is no access to Terrace Suites from inside the Atrium. A member of Guest Services staff will be present to direct you to the correct floor. There will also be directional signage inside the building.
Use the stadium map at this link for reference when following the above instructions.

2021 Veterans Innovation and Entrepreneurship Program
2021-11-16 13:00 - 15:30 | WI
The United States Patent and Trademark Office will be hosting a free, virtual Veterans Innovation and Entrepreneurship Program on Tuesday, November 16, 1:00 – 3:30 PM.
As an attendee, you will learn how successful veteran innovators use patents and trademarks to protect their valuable inventions and brands, how the USPTO assists independent inventors and entrepreneurs, and what resources are available from agencies such as the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Office of Veterans Business Development of the Small Business Administration.

Acquisition Hour: Preparing to Meet with a Government Buyer – The Elevator Pitch
2021-11-16 13:00 - 14:00 | WI
Opportunities are coming up for small businesses to meet with Government Agencies and their Prime Contractors. To take full advantage of these opportunities, you must do your homework and be prepared. In preparation, a business must have done their market research on the buyer / prime, determine the value or solution that their business can provide to the buyer / prime, have prepared a capabilities statement, and have prepared an ELEVATOR PITCH.
In this session we will focus on the ELEVATOR PITCH. An elevator pitch is a short presentation that explains your business in less than a minute. This type of pitch is designed as a quick introduction to your business explaining who you are, what you do and how your business stands out among other contractors.
Join Kim Garber and Mark Dennis from WPI for a discussion on how to prepare a GREAT PITCH. If you are Marketplace Wisconsin and would like assistance in preparing for meetings at this event, contact Kim Garber at kimg@wispro.org.

Speakers:

Kim Garber, Manager-Small Business Programs, Wisconsin Procurement Institute
Mark Dennis, Government Contract Specialist, Wisconsin Procurement Institute

TKO Casting and Forging - Webinar
2021-11-16 13:00 - 14:00 | WI
The Training, Knowledge, and Opportunities (TKO) seminar will be on Tuesday, November 16, 2021 from 1:00 – 2:00 PM.
The TKO seminar is a session that teaches vendors how to START doing business with Defense Logistics Agency. 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 Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) to get paid. There will also be many other relevant topics of discussion. This course is designed for dealers, distributors, and manufacturers, but NOT a company that provides services.
To register for this event go to https://tko.dla.mil, select “DLA Land and Maritime,” fill out the registration form, and additional information will be provided to you.

SAME Federal Small Business Conference
2021-11-15 - 2021-11-19 | WI
Attend this year’s in-person Federal Small Business Conference (SBC) on November 15-19th! Hosted by the Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, this multi-day event brings together federal agencies and business operating in the federal marketplace. More than a dozen agencies have participated in previous SBC events.
Those interested in attending can register by clicking here. A virtual option will be available.

2021 Wisconsin Veterans Business Conference - Brookfield
2021-11-10 09:30 - 18:00 | WI
4th Annual Wisconsin Veterans Business Conference — brought to you by the Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce

About this event – Click Here for additional information and to register.
Our annual business conference returns in a brand new, high-tech venue with expanded offerings, exhibitions, and programs! Registrants have all-day access to:

Over 100 exhibitors
Informative breakout sessions with elite facilitators
50/50 Raffle, swag bags, and door prizes
Live broadcast of our popular “Office Hours Live” show
Lunch provided, program and keynote TBA
Complimentary invite to our 6th Anniversary Chamber Muster celebration immediately following the conference.
And more!

Sales Opportunities in the City of Madison, Waukesha County and Walworth County Government Markets - Webinar Plus Buyer Meetings
2021-11-09 13:00 - 15:00 | WI
Significant opportunities exist for small businesses to sell to State and Local governments. Please join us and learn about how to do business with the City of Madison, Walworth County and Waukesha County.
Presentations will be followed by the opportunity for limited one-on-one meetings with Buyers. Meetings between Buyers and Registrants will be coordinated by WPI the day prior to the event. Please indicate interest in meetings when registering for this event. WPI can help you prepare for these virtual meetings. For questions or help regarding meetings, please e-mail Michael Steger at Michaels@wispro.org.
Speakers will discuss:

What & how they buy
How they announce opportunities
First Steps – registrations, certifications, other requirements
Provisions for non-performance /Force Majeure
Presenters:

Presenters:

Brittany Garcia, Buyer 2, City of Madison
Vanessa Mann, Senior Buyer, Walworth County
Catherine Martin, Senior Buyer, Waukesha County
Kim Garber, Manager, Small Business Programs, Wisconsin Procurement Institute
Benjamin Blanc, Government Contract Specialist, Wisconsin Procurement Institute
