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SUMMARY:Cyber Friday: CMMC - Are You Ready?
DESCRIPTION:The Cyber Friday series will continue with the topic\, “CMMC – Are You Ready” on Friday\, September 9 at 11:00 AM. To register\, please click here. \nYou have your System Security Plan\, a Plan of Action\, and have uploaded your DoD Basic Assessment score and associated information into SPRS. These are the core requirements which underpin both the current DoD Basic Assessment requirements and form the foundation for future CMCC requirements. \nThe major differences between the Basic Self-assessment and CMCC are the level of formality applied to the management and administration of the program and the level of detail and discernment employed in conducting either an internal self-assessment for Level 1 and some Level 2 programs and for third-party assessments for all other Level 2 assessments. In all cases\, DoD Suppliers should review their programs as an external reviewer would. \nThe key questions that this webinar will address are: \n\nWhat does that really mean?\nHow does a company successfully adopt the appropriate mindset?\nWhat documentation is required and what is satisfactory level of detail\n\n\nSpeaker: Marc Violante\, Director\, Federal Market Strategies\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute \nFor the full schedule of the Cyber Friday webinars\, please click here. \nThis webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit. \n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/cyber-friday-cmmc-are-you-ready/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Jack L.":MAILTO:JackL@wispro.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220912T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220912T133000
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SUMMARY:(FAA) Third Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Webinar
DESCRIPTION:The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Small Business Program Office is hosting a third webinar about areas of opportunities related to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) on Monday\, September 12\, 2022 1:30 PM-2:30 PM Eastern Time. To register\, please click here. \nThis virtual event is targeted for small business and small disadvantaged business firms interested in FAA contracting and subcontracting opportunities in areas of infrastructure supporting air traffic facilities. It will feature speakers from the organizations planning and executing the contract work. For more information\, please click here.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/faa-third-bipartisan-infrastructure-law-webinar/
CATEGORIES:WPI Partner Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220913T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220913T143000
DTSTAMP:20260408T085708
CREATED:20220323T225822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220323T225822Z
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SUMMARY:Davis-Bacon Act Compliance Webinar
DESCRIPTION:The U.S. Department of Labor will be hosting online compliance seminars related to the Davis-Bacon Act. Please click here to register. \nParticipants will have access to pre-recorded trainings on a variety of Davis-Bacon and SCA compliance topics\, followed by the opportunity to participate in an overview and Q & A on these topics with Department of Labor staff from the Government Contracts Enforcement Division\, the Branch of Construction Wage Determinations\, the Branch of SCA Wage Determinations\, and Regional Enforcement Coordinators. \n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/davis-bacon-act-compliance-webinar/2022-09-13/
CATEGORIES:WPI Partner Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="U.S. Department of Labor":MAILTO:WHDNOComm@dol.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220913T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220913T140000
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SUMMARY:Acquisition Hour: The Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) Part 2 - Other Modules
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 its features support their contract administration process. Click here to register. \nPIEE applications include: \n\nWide Area Workflow (WAWF) and MyInvoice\nGovernment Furnished Property (GFP)\nSupplier Performance Risk System (SPRS)\nSolicitation\nContracting Communication Module\n\nPart 1 focused on WAWF and MyInvoice\, part 2 will provide an overview of several other important PIEE applications and explain how using the suite effectively can help you in the DOD contracting process. \nPart 1 in this webinar miniseries on PIEE took place on July 12\, 2022. Registration is available at this link – The Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) Part 1 – Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) (wispro.org). \n\nSpeaker: Benjamin Blanc\, Government Contract Specialist\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute \nThis webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit. \nView a schedule of all upcoming Acquisition Hour webinars. \n  \n\n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/acquisition-hour-the-procurement-integrated-enterprise-environment-piee-part-2-other-modules/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Jack L.":MAILTO:JackL@wispro.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220914
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220917
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SUMMARY:2022 HERE Conference & Summit
DESCRIPTION:The 2022 HERE Conference & Summit will be held on Wednesday\, September 14 at 9:00 AM  – Friday\, September 16\, 1:00 PM at the Pablo Center at the Confluence (128 Graham Avenue\, Eau Claire\, WI 54701). To register\, please click here. \nHosted by the HMong American Leadership and Economic Development\, the HERE Conference will consist of a two-day conference and a one-day summit where speakers\, presenters\, and participants will engage in impactful workshops\, roundtables\, keynotes\, and panels focusing on professional development and cultural competencies for entrepreneurs\, community members\, business professionals\, and policy makers. The conference will address wealth equity for HMong entrepreneurs by examining what systemic barriers currently exist. It will also explore non-traditional models of wealth building.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/2022-here-conference-summit/
LOCATION:Pablo Center at the Confluence\, 128 Graham Avenue\, Eau Claire\, WI\, 54701
CATEGORIES:In State,WPI Partner Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220914T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220914T143000
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CREATED:20220323T230322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220323T230322Z
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SUMMARY:McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Compliance Webinar
DESCRIPTION:The U.S. Department of Labor will be hosting online compliance seminars related to the McNamara-O’Hara Service Contract Compliance Act (SCA). Please click here to register. \nParticipants will have access to pre-recorded trainings on a variety of SCA compliance topics\, followed by the opportunity to participate in an overview and Q & A on these topics with Department of Labor staff from the Government Contracts Enforcement Division\, the Branch of Construction Wage Determinations\, the Branch of SCA Wage Determinations\, and Regional Enforcement Coordinators. \nFor more information\, please click here. \n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/mcnamara-ohara-service-contract-compliance-webinar/2022-09-14/
CATEGORIES:WPI Partner Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="U.S. Department of Labor":MAILTO:WHDNOComm@dol.gov
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220920
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220922
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SUMMARY:WEDC Wisconsin Economic Summit
DESCRIPTION:The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation will be hosting the first ever Wisconsin Economic Summit on September 20-21 at the Fox Cities Exhibition Center\, Appleton. To register\, please click here. \nThe summit brings together leaders throughout Wisconsin. These include: \n\nBusiness and industry leaders\nRepresentatives from industry\, business\, ethnic\, and diverse organizations\nEconomic and community development professionals\, including leaders from regional and local EDOs\, chambers of commerce\, workforce development professionals\, regional planning commissions\, etc.\nAcademics with expertise or an interest in community and economic development\n\nThe agenda for this two-day Summit is designed to be accessible for everyone in the state\, with no more than one night’s hotel stay required. To view the agenda\, please click here.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/wisconsin-economic-summit/
LOCATION:Fox Cities Exhibition Center\, 213 S. Nicolet Road\, Appleton\, WI\, 54914
CATEGORIES:In State,WPI Partner Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation":MAILTO:events@wedc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220921T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220921T140000
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CREATED:20220831T221059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220831T221059Z
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SUMMARY:Acquisition Hour: Government Furnished Property
DESCRIPTION:The next Acquisition Hour on\, “Government Furnished Property” will be held on Wednesday\, September 21 at 1:00 PM. To register\, please click here. \nAs a contractor to the Federal Government or a subcontractor to a prime contractor\, you may receive government property. Government property generally falls into one of several categories: (1) material; (2) special tooling; (3) test equipment; (4) property designed for military operations; and (5) facilities used for production\, maintenance\, research\, development\, or test purposes. \nThe contractor has defined obligations in the use and management of the property.  An unfavorable assessment by the government of a contractor’s Property Management System may result in financial penalties.  Also\, there are costs associated with government property management that must be considered by a prime or a subcontractor. \nThis webinar will cover: \n\nGovernment Property clauses\nHow to apply the clauses\nWhat tools/ processes must be in place before you are able to receive government property\n\n\nSpeaker: Benjamin Blanc\, Government Contract Specialist\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute \nThis webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit. \nView a schedule of all upcoming Acquisition Hour webinars. \n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/acquisition-hour-government-furnished-property/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Jack L.":MAILTO:JackL@wispro.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220921T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220921T170000
DTSTAMP:20260408T085708
CREATED:20220204T024857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220204T024857Z
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SUMMARY:CONNECT! Green Bay Packers Mentor-Protégé Program Networking Event (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:  \nRegister now for the next Green Bay Packers Mentor-Protégé Program networking event. \nConfirmed Participants Include: \nAmerican Family Insurance\nThe Boldt Company\nFoth & Van Dyke LLC\nGreen Bay Packers\nCity of Green Bay\nImmel Construction\nKrueger International\, Inc.\nMichels Corporation\nMiron Construction\nOshkosh Defense\nState of Wisconsin – Supplier Diversity Program\nState of Wisconsin – Department of Transportation (WisDOT)\nU.S. Small Business Administration\nUW-Green Bay \nEvent Schedule \n2:30 PM – Registration Opens \n3:00 PM – Program \n4:00 PM – Networking & Buyer Meetings \n5:00 PM – Close of Program \n\nThe event will be in two parts: \nPart 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. \nPart 2 is reserved for networking. The networking will give businesses an opportunity to network with corporate buyers\, resource providers\, government agencies\, lenders\, and more. We encourage all businesses to bring a CAPABILITIES STATEMENT and BUSINESS CARDS.  If you need assistance preparing for buyer meetings\, please contact Jack Laufenberg at JackL@wispro.org or at 414-270-3600 for assistance. \nFor more information about the Green Bay Packers Mentor-Protégé\, click here. \nView the Green Bay Packers Press Release for this program by clicking here. \n\n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/connect-green-bay-packers-mentor-protege-program-networking-event/
LOCATION:Lambeau Field\, 1265 Lombardi Avenue\, Green Bay\, WI\, 54304\, United States
CATEGORIES:WPI Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Michael Steger":MAILTO:michaels@wispro.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220921T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220921T193000
DTSTAMP:20260408T085708
CREATED:20220831T201808Z
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SUMMARY:32nd Annual Milwaukee Night in Washington D.C.
DESCRIPTION:MMAC President Tim Sheehy\, Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson\, and Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley are hosting the 32nd annual Milwaukee Night in Washington D.C. on Wednesday\, September 21 from 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM EST at Union Station – East Hall. To register click here. \nThis event highlights the contributions of the Milwaukee Region to the economic strength and vitality of the nation. For more information on this event\, please click here.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/32nd-annual-milwaukee-night-in-washington-d-c/
LOCATION:Union Station – East Hall\, Union Station Dr NE\, Washington D.C.\, 20002
CATEGORIES:Out of State,WPI Partner Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce":MAILTO:info@mmac.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220923T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220923T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T085708
CREATED:20220826T001045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220826T001045Z
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SUMMARY:4th Latino Economic Unsummit: Business Resilience
DESCRIPTION:The Latino Chamber of Commerce is hosting their 4th Latino Economic Unsummit on September 23\, 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM\, at the Crowne Plaza Milwaukee Airport. To register\, please click here. \nThe main objective of the Unsummit is to ignite systematic structural changes relevant to the Latin Economic Ecosystem with a focus on business growth and development. Connecting and leading unique conversations with other entrepreneurs and professionals. For more information\, please click here.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/4th-latino-economic-unsummit-business-resilience/
LOCATION:Crowne Plaza Milwaukee South\, 6401 S 13th Street\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53221\, United States
CATEGORIES:In State,WPI Partner Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220923T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220923T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T085708
CREATED:20220822T203533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220822T203533Z
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SUMMARY:Cyber Friday - CMMC: DFARS 252.204-7012; Information Security - Similarities and Differences
DESCRIPTION:The Cyber Friday series will continue with the topic\, “CMMC DRAFS 252.204-7012; Information Security – Similarities and Differences” on Friday\, September 23 at 11:00 AM. To register\, please click here. \nA CMMC L1 or L2 certification does not guarantee compliance with all DFARS 252.204-7012 requirements and does not guarantee that a company will correctly handle other categories of information such as ITAR or JCP. The same is true about ITAR and CMMC. A fully functional ITAR compliance program will not begin to satisfy CMMC requirements. Ultimately\, for each company to correctly handle different categories of information requires that they first know what information they are receiving and handling. Secondly\, each company must have a detailed knowledge and understanding of each of the programs and program requirements. \nThis webinar will provide a top-level overview of the major categories of information and key differences between them. \n\nSpeaker: Marc Violante\, Director\, Federal Market Strategies\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute \nFor the full schedule of the Cyber Friday webinars\, please click here. \nThis webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit. \n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/cyber-friday-cmmc-dfars-252-204-7012-information-security-similarities-and-differences/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Jack L.":MAILTO:JackL@wispro.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220927T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220927T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T085708
CREATED:20220803T023557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220803T023557Z
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SUMMARY:The Contracting Academy (TCA) - Virtual - Selling to the State of Wisconsin
DESCRIPTION:Registration is now OPEN – CLICK to register to TCA! \nVisit the full conference page for detailed updates on agenda\, speakers\, registration\, and more. \nThe Contracting Academy will take place on September 27\, 2022\, from 9:00 AM – 12:00 NOON. \n  \nAGENDA \n9-10 AM – State of Wisconsin Goods & Services \n\n\n\nTondra Davis\, Director\, State of Wisconsin Supplier Diversity Program\nJessica Potter\, Section Chief for Resources & Special Programs\, Wisconsin State Bureau of Procurement\nSaul Arteaga\, Director\, SWITS Ltd.\n\n\n\n10-11 AM – State of Wisconsin Construction\, A/E & Related Services \n\n\n\nAudra Jervey\, Enterprise Contract Officer\, State of Wisconsin Department of Administration\nMatt Klaila\, Program and Policy Analyst (DFDM)\, State of Wisconsin Department of Administration\nClifton Phelps\, Vice President-Business Development\, JCP Construction\n\n\n\n11-12 AM – Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) \n\n\n\nElizabeth Garland\, Section Chief for Purchasing\, Wisconsin Department of Transportation\nJohn Remy\, Purchasing Agent\, Wisconsin Department of Transportation\n\n\n\n  \nClick HERE to view individual speakers’ bios. \n\n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/save-the-date-the-contracting-academy-tca-virtual/
CATEGORIES:Conference,Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Michael Steger":MAILTO:michaels@wispro.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220927T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220927T140000
DTSTAMP:20260408T085708
CREATED:20220114T221209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220114T221209Z
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SUMMARY:DLA TKO: Resolving Issues with Orders
DESCRIPTION:A Defense Logistic Agency (DLA) Training\, Knowledge\, and Opportunities (TKO) seminar will be held September 27\, 2022 from 1-2 PM CST. The topic will be\, “Resolving Issues with Orders.” 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. \nVirtual 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. \n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/tko-resolving-issues-with-orders/
CATEGORIES:WPI Partner Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="DLA Land and Maritime":MAILTO:dla.land.and.maritime.tko.and.webinar.registration@dla.mil
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220927T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220927T170000
DTSTAMP:20260408T085708
CREATED:20220802T225848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220802T225848Z
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SUMMARY:Cyber Matters! FREE Practical Cybersecurity Workshop for Diverse Companies - In-Person & Virtual
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE to visit the full event page\, review the agenda\, and learn about Follow On opportunities for attendees of this NO-COST event. \nYou know that cybercrime is dangerous – it threatens your business and puts your customers at-risk. These criminals mass produce attacks that reach even the smallest companies\, freezing operations and taking your attention away from running your business. \nWe know you’ve been bombarded by information. People sharing extreme examples of companies losing everything\, customers’ private information disappearing\, and victims unable to recover. \nThere are also service providers reaching out to help. Usually\, the solutions seem either very complicated\, too expensive\, or both. The vendors seem more interested in selling you expensive solutions that are too hard to implement\, rather than helping you. \nAll of this makes cybersecurity seem like an issue that big companies can handle with ease\, but smaller organizations don’t have a prayer! \nThat’s about to change! \nOn September 27th\, you can engage with some of the best cybersecurity resources in Wisconsin. These people understand smaller companies and in just a few hours with us\, you will: \n\nUnderstand the true threat\nCome away with several immediate\, practical actions that will make your operations more secure\nAccess professional resources to develop a practical plan\n\n\nREGISTER to the in-person event at this link. \nREGISTER to the live stream of the in-person event at this link. \n\nSchedule: \n1:00 p.m. – Arrival and Registration\n1:30 p.m. – Welcome and Overview\n1:45 p.m. – Cybersecurity’s Impact and Why it’s Important to Act\n2:15 p.m. – Cybersecurity Basics and Implementation\n3:30 p.m. – Networking Break\n3:45 p.m. – Making Cybersecurity Part of Your Business\n4:30 p.m. – What’s Next? Resources Available for Your Journey\n5:00 p.m. – Adjourn \n  \n\n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/save-the-date-cyber-matters-practical-cybersecurity-for-diverse-companies/
LOCATION:Waukesha County Technical College (WCTC) Richard T. Anderson Center\, 800 Main Street\, Pewaukee\, WI
CATEGORIES:WPI Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Buckley Brinkman - WCMP":MAILTO:brinkman@wicmp.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220927T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220927T173000
DTSTAMP:20260408T085708
CREATED:20220909T220450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220909T220450Z
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SUMMARY:Within Reach: Local Government Contracting Opportunities (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) – Affirmative Action Division is hosting a webinar titled\, “Within Reach: Local Government Contracting Opportunities” on September 27\, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM CDT. Please click here to register. \nPlease join this virtual event to learn: \n\nThe City of Madison\, Dane County and State of Wisconsin purchasing processes;\nHow to locate opportunities; and\nSuccessful bidding strategies.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/within-reach-local-government-contracting-opportunities-virtual/
CATEGORIES:WPI Partner Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220929T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220929T150000
DTSTAMP:20260408T085708
CREATED:20220824T224157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220824T224157Z
UID:10002263-1664445600-1664463600@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:WISDOT Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Roundtable 2.0
DESCRIPTION:WisDOT and CBG are teaming up for the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Roundtable 2.0 on September 29\, from 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM\, at Wilderness Resort in the Wisconsin Dells. To register\, click here. \nSpace is limited to the first 75 people. \nThis will be a full day event of networking with DBEs\, prime contractors and WisDOT staff sharing triumphs\, challenges and strategies for success. There will be a DBE contractor panel\, as well as facilitated round tables and prime contractor panel. To view the full day’s agenda\, click here.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/disadvantaged-business-enterprise-roundtable-2-0-2/
LOCATION:Wilderness Resort\, 511 E Adams St.\, Wisconsin Dells\, WI\, 53965\, United States
CATEGORIES:In State,WPI Partner Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221006T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221006T140000
DTSTAMP:20260408T085708
CREATED:20220901T233509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220901T233509Z
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SUMMARY:DoD Supplier Roadmap Series: Overview of the Marketplace
DESCRIPTION:The next DoD Supplier Roadmap series webinar “Overview of the Marketplace” will be held on Thursday\, October 6 at 1:00 PM. To register\, please click here. \nWelcome to the DoD Supplier Roadmap series. This series is designed to help manufactures enter and compete in the DoD Marketplace. It is designed to help you understand the DoD market\, the environment\, and most of all the amazing variety of opportunities that are available. The series touches on the key elements of doing business with DoD which range from how to locate opportunities\, identifying customers\, the essential role of past performance and most importantly considerations related to developing a DoD Business Strategy. We hope that you find our DoD Supplier Roadmap series for manufacturers to be informative\, useful and that one resource that can help kick-start your efforts to taking advantage of this market and its opportunities. Anytime you have a question about Federal and/or DoD contracting please call WPI’s main office at 414-270-3600 or email info@wispro.org Our services are always available at no cost and our staff is always ready to provide technical assistance. \nSelling to DoD sounds simple and straightforward. After all\, how hard can it be to sell to “a single customer that publicly publishes the majority of its business opportunities?” In reality\, DoD is a large and complex Global entity with approximately 982 Contracting Offices each with varying requirements that span from everyday items to those which can only be described as intricate and esoteric. Additionally\, DoD uses a variety of acquisition vehicles to procure both products and services. This webinar will provide an overview of the essential data needed to gain an understanding of this marketplace and associated purchasing trends. It will also help you to identify and qualify prospects. \n\nSpeaker: Marc Violante\, Director\, Federal Market Strategies\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute \nThis webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit. \nTo view the full schedule of DoD Supplier Roadmap Series webinars\, please click here. \n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/dod-supplier-roadmap-series-overview-of-the-marketplace/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jack L.":MAILTO:JackL@wispro.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221007T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221007T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T085708
CREATED:20220822T224053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220822T224053Z
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SUMMARY:Cyber Friday: Four Key Building Blocks to Use in Developing and Implementing a Comprehensive System Security Plan
DESCRIPTION:The Cyber Friday series will continue with the topic\, “Four Key Building Blocks to Use in Developing and Implementing a Comprehensive System Security Plan” on Friday\, October 7\, at 11:00 AM. To register\, please click here. \nSystem Security Plans (SSP) are not solely a requirement created for NIST 800-171 and the DoD Basic Assessment. The system security plan is fundamental to all cyber security efforts. All companies should take time to develop one and manage it. Unfortunately\, many DoD suppliers view the SSP as a byproduct of conduction the DoD Basic Assessment – essentially a checkmark generated document. \nA SSP should be one of the fundamental organizational documents that helps to guide the company in developing its IT infrastructure and establishing a firm foundation for protecting and securing all types of sensitive information by outlining company and customer driven cybersecurity requirements. This webinar will provide an overview of SSPs\, the type of information used to develop SSPs\, and four key considerations that should be incorporated into the plans. \n\nSpeaker: Marc Violante\, Director\, Federal Market Strategies\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute \nFor the full schedule of the Cyber Friday webinars\, please click here. \nThis webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit. \n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/cyber-friday-four-key-building-blocks-to-use-in-developing-and-implementing-a-comprehensive-system-security-plan/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Jack L.":MAILTO:JackL@wispro.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221011T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221011T160000
DTSTAMP:20260408T085708
CREATED:20220908T003529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220908T003529Z
UID:10002801-1665478800-1665504000@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:(NAVSEA) Small Business Industry Day 2022 - Hybrid
DESCRIPTION:The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) is hosting its 2022 Small Business Industry Day (SBID) to be presented as a hybrid event (in-person and virtually)\, October 11\, 2022 from 9:00 a.m. EST to 4:00 p.m. EST\, at the Washington Navy Yard\, DC. Please click here to register. \nThe NAVSEA SBID will provide a targeted forum for interested small businesses to hear from senior Navy leadership\, Program Executive Offices (PEO’s) and Directorates about various NAVSEA programs\, facilitating an enhanced understanding of NAVSEA’s programs and strategic direction and providing for prime and subcontracting opportunities for small businesses. \nPlease click here to read more about this event. Please note that the date has been moved to October 11\, 2022.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/navsea-small-business-industry-day-2022-hybrid/
LOCATION:Washington Navy Yard\, 1333 Isaac Hull Avenue SE\, Bldg 197\, Washington D.C.\, VA\, 20376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Out of State,WPI Partner Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221011T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221011T140000
DTSTAMP:20260408T085708
CREATED:20220114T221627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220114T221627Z
UID:10002671-1665493200-1665496800@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:DLA TKO: Post Award
DESCRIPTION:A Defense Logistic Agency (DLA) Training\, Knowledge\, and Opportunities (TKO) seminar will be held on October 11\, 2022 from 1-2 PM CST. The topic will be\, “Post Award.” 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. \nVirtual 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. \n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/tko-post-award/
CATEGORIES:WPI Partner Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="DLA Land and Maritime":MAILTO:dla.land.and.maritime.tko.and.webinar.registration@dla.mil
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221012
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221013
DTSTAMP:20260408T085708
CREATED:20220830T010455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220830T010455Z
UID:10002269-1665532800-1665619199@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:Wisconsin Women's Business Conference (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:Reserve your spot for the Wisconsin Women’s Business Center hosted by the Western Wisconsin Women’s Business Center on October 12\, 2022! To register\, please click here.  \nDesigned to inspire and connect you with other empowering women\, this event will provide you with the resources you are looking for to start\, improve\, or expand your business. At this full-day conference\, you’ll learn from established members of the business community in Western Wisconsin\, talk to business assistance providers\, and network with other women in business. For more information about this event\, please click here.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/wisconsin-womens-business-conference-in-person/
LOCATION:UW-Eau Claire Davies Center\, 77 Roosevelt Ave\, Eau Claire\, WI\, 54701\, United States
CATEGORIES:In State,WPI Partner Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Western Dairyland Women's Business Center":MAILTO:info@womensbusinessconference.com
GEO:44.7982678;-91.4982497
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221013T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221013T133000
DTSTAMP:20260408T085708
CREATED:20220914T204957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220914T204957Z
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SUMMARY:Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) LMP Technical Series Part 1: Clean Water
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE to preregister. Onsite Registration will also be available. \nJoin us on October 13\, 11:00 AM at the Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest Mettawa as we begin SAME’s LMP Technical Series with Part 1 – Clean Water. \nSpeakers and Topics: \nSpeaker 1: Our first guest speaker will be Bill Soucie\, who will be presenting “Emerging Micropollutants in Water – A Large Public Water Supply Perspective.” Bill is the Executive Director of the Central Lake County Joint Action Water Agency located in Lake Bluff\, IL where he started in 1995 as the Laboratory Supervisor. Bill has a Masters degree in Chemistry from Loyola Chicago and is a licensed Illinois Class A Water Supply Operator.  The Central Lake County Joint Action Water Agency (CLCJAWA) is a modern 50 MGD Lake Michigan water treatment facility in Lake Bluff\, IL using ozone\, biologically active carbon filtration and UV disinfection serving 265\,000 people in 13 Lake County communities. A challenge facing water purveyors are emerging contaminants of concern including PFAs. \nSpeaker 2: Our second guest speaker will be William Dichtel. William is the Robert L. Letsinger Professor of Chemistry at Northwestern University. His presentation will be “Forever Chemicals No More? PFAS Are Destroyed With New Technique.” William’s work was recently published in the journal Science. To read more about his work\, click here. \nThis event will qualify for CEU credit. \nSchedule: \n11:00 AM – Noon: Arrival / Networking \nNoon – 1:15 PM: Lunch and Presentations with Q&A \n1:30 PM: Wrap Up \nLocation: \nHilton Garden Inn Lake Forest Mettawa (26225 Riverwoods Boulevard Lake Forest\, IL 60045)
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/same-lmp-technical-series-part-1-clean-water-emerging-micropollutants-in-water-a-large-public-water-supply-perspective/
LOCATION:Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest Mettawa\, 26225 North Riverwoods Boulevard\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,WPI Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="SAME":MAILTO:registration@same.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221013T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221013T140000
DTSTAMP:20260408T085708
CREATED:20220901T233910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220901T233910Z
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SUMMARY:DoD Supplier Roadmap Series: Pre-Bid Requirements
DESCRIPTION:The next DoD Supplier Roadmap webinar on “Pre-Bid Requirements” will be held on October 13\, 1:00 PM.  To register\, please click here. \nWelcome to the DoD Supplier Roadmap series. This series is designed to help manufacturers enter and compete in the DoD Marketplace. It is designed to help you understand the DoD market\, the environment\, and most of all the amazing variety of opportunities that are available. The series touches on the key elements of doing business with DoD which range from how to locate opportunities\, identifying customers\, the essential role of past performance and most importantly considerations related to developing a DoD Business Strategy. We hope that you find our DoD Supplier Roadmap series for manufacturers to be informative\, useful and that one resource that can help kick-start your efforts to taking advantage of this market and its opportunities. Anytime you have a question about Federal and/or DoD contracting please call WPI’s main office at 414-270-3600 or email info@wispro.org Our services are always available at no cost and our staff is always ready to provide technical assistance. \nPrior to submitting the first quote or proposal\, a company will need to ensure that it has completed all registrations and has developed and put in place all appropriate compliance program requirements unique to DoD customers. Some customers may have relatively straightforward requirements such as active registration in SAM.gov. Others such as DLA\, which is a major potential customer for manufacturing businesses and parts suppliers\, have several requirements that include registrations\, completion of required training\, submission of specified forms as well as significant efforts related to cybersecurity. The average company can complete these requirements\, but it does take time and awareness of what is required. Knowing a resource such as WPI can help to streamline and accelerate the process. \n\nSpeaker: Marc Violante\, Director\, Federal Market Strategies\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute \nThis webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit. \nTo view the full schedule of DoD Supplier Roadmap Series webinars\, please click here. \n  \n\n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/dod-supplier-roadmap-series-pre-bid-requirements/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jack L.":MAILTO:JackL@wispro.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221013T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221013T150000
DTSTAMP:20260408T085708
CREATED:20220926T205715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220926T205715Z
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SUMMARY:Sales Opportunities with Local Government Agencies - SE WI and the Milwaukee Area (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Registration now open! Click here! \nSignificant opportunities exist for small businesses to sell to local government agencies in Milwaukee and in Southeastern Wisconsin. Please join us and learn about how to do business with government agencies in the area. \nPresentations will be followed by the opportunity for limited one-on-one meetings with Buyers. Meetings between Buyers and Registrants will be coordinated by WPI. Please indicate interest in meetings when registering for this event. \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 – contact their staff at MichaelS@wispro.org or 414-270-3600. \nSpeakers will discuss: \n\nWhat & how they buy\nHow they announce opportunities\nFirst Steps – registrations\, certifications\, other requirements\nProvisions for non-performance /Force Majeure\n\nPresenters: \n\nCity of Milwaukee – CONFIRMED\nCity of Racine – CONFIRMED\nWalworth County – CONFIRMED\nTru Mwololo\, Manager\, Small Business Programs\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute\nBenjamin Blanc\, Government Contract Specialist\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute\n\nCLICK HERE to view other sessions in the series SALES OPPORTUNITIES WITH LOCAL GOVERNMENT.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/sales-opportunities-with-local-government-agencies-se-wi-and-the-milwaukee-area-virtual/
CATEGORIES:Workshop,WPI Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Michael Steger":MAILTO:michaels@wispro.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221018T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221018T103000
DTSTAMP:20260408T085708
CREATED:20220831T222240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220831T222240Z
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SUMMARY:Acquisition Hour: Marketing Your Business to the Government
DESCRIPTION:The next Acquisition Hour webinar on “Marketing Your Business to the Government” will be held on October 18 at 9:30 AM. To register\, please click here. \nDeveloping an understanding of the market\, creating a realistic strategy\, implementing that strategy\, and staying the course to win government contracts are all a challenge for many businesses. During this webinar\, hear from WPI’s Kim Garber\, who will share her insights and experiences to help you maximize your business development and sales efforts. \n\nSpeakers: Kim Garber\, Director-Small Business Programs\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute \nView a schedule of all upcoming Acquisition Hour webinars. \n  \n\n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/acquisition-hour-marketing-your-business-to-the-government/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Jack L.":MAILTO:JackL@wispro.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221018T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221018T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T085708
CREATED:20220831T221927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220831T221927Z
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SUMMARY:Acquisition Hour: Certifications for Woman Owned Businesses
DESCRIPTION:The next Acquisition Hour webinar on\, “Certifications for Woman Owned Businesses” will be held on October 18 at 11:00 AM. To register\, please click here. \nWoman-owned businesses can receive advantages when selling to various Public and Private entities. In most cases\, a certification process must be completed to qualify. It is important for business to understand the certification requirements and the potential benefits to their business prior to investing their time and resources in the certification process. \nThis webinar will provide an overview of these programs\, application process\, describe eligibility requirements as well as the benefits and obligations for certifications with: \n· Federal Government agencies\n· State Government agencies (including WisDOT and State of Wisconsin)\n· Local Government agencies (including Milwaukee City and County\, Dane County\, Madison [City]\, MMSD)\n· Corporate (Large business) \n\nSpeakers:\nShane Mahaffy\, Lead Business Opportunity Specialist\, U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)\nTondra Davis\, Director\, Wisconsin Supplier Diversity Program\nTru Mwololo\, Manager\, Small Business Programs\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) \nThis webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit. \nView a schedule of all upcoming Acquisition Hour webinars. \n  \n\n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/acquisition-hour-certifications-for-woman-owned-businesses/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Jack L.":MAILTO:JackL@wispro.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221018T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221018T153000
DTSTAMP:20260408T085708
CREATED:20220922T201517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220922T201517Z
UID:10002805-1666098000-1666107000@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:Department of the Interior Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) Virtual Industry Day
DESCRIPTION:The U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI)\, the Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU)\, and the Office of Grants Management are hosting the U.S. Department of the Interior Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) Virtual Industry Day on October 18th from 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM CDT. To register\, please click here. \nThe BIL Industry Day will include a presentation from nine DOI Bureaus and Offices who will share information on Fiscal Year 2023 BIL related contracting and financial assistance opportunities\, followed by each Bureau/Office hosting a breakout room where participants can join\, ask questions\, and engage directly with DOI Bureaus/Office representatives.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/department-of-the-interior-bipartisan-infrastructure-law-bil-virtual-industry-day/
CATEGORIES:WPI Partner Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="U.S. Department of the Interior OSDBU":MAILTO:Chanelle_Williams@ios.doi.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221018T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221018T190000
DTSTAMP:20260408T085708
CREATED:20220608T012753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240320T141804Z
UID:10002752-1666098000-1666119600@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:NDIA Great Lakes Chapter 13th Annual Meeting (In-Person - Wauwatosa\, WI)
DESCRIPTION:NDIA Great Lakes Chapter invites you to join us at our 13th Annual Meeting to be held in Wauwatosa\, WI (Milwaukee).\n  \nOur Keynote Speaker this year is Brigadier General Geoffrey A. Norman\, Director of Next Generation Combat Vehicle Cross Functional Team – Army Futures Command (AFC)\, Detroit\, MI.\nAttendees will have the opportunity to engage directly with Army Futures Command leadership and likeminded peers from industry-both from large and small businesses. The Army is currently undertaking the largest modernization effort of armored vehicles in the past 40 years. The Next Generation Combat Vehicles (NGCV) Cross Functional Team (CFT) is driving this effort and is actively seeking new ideas from industry\, academia\, and beyond. NGCV CFT is looking for innovative solutions that will support the Army’s NGCV using contracting methods to include SBIRs (Small Business Innovation Research) and OTAs (other transaction authority). \nSpeaker: Koreen Grube\, Director\, U.S. Commercial Service Wisconsin\, U.S. Department of Commerce | International Trade Administration\nSpeaker: Rachel McCaffery\, SVP of Membership & Chapters\, NDIA Headquarters\nIndustry Panel: Supply Chain Risk with WS Darley\, SupplyCore\,  Oshkosh Defense & AAR\n\nAGENDA \n13:00 – Registration\n13:30 – Matchmaking Sessions\n15:00 – Reception: Hors d’oeuvres; Cash Bar\n16:00 – Program Begins\n—– Welcome / NDIA Great Lakes Year in Review\n—– —– —– including STEM Scholarship Awardees and charitable efforts\n—– National Update: Rachel McCaffery\, SVP of Membership & Chapters – NDIA Headquarters\n—– Update on CMMC: Matthew Frost\, Government Contract Specialist\, WPI\n—– Industry Panel Session: Supply Chain Risk with WS Darley\, SupplyCore\, Oshkosh Defense\, & AAR\n—– Speaker: Koreen Grube\, Director\, U.S. Commercial Service Wisconsin\, U.S. Department of Commerce | International Trade Administration\n—– Keynote: BG Geoffrey A. Norman\, Director of NGCV CFT – Army Futures Command (AFC) …bio below.\n18:00 – Close of Program\n19:00 – Close of Event \n\nVisit the NDIA Great Lakes Chapter online at their webpage – CLICK HERE. \n\nBrigadier General Geoffrey A. Norman is a native of Boulder\, Colorado\, and a graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point\, Class of 1994. He is currently assigned as director of the Next Generation Combat Vehicles Cross-Functional Team at the Detroit (Mich.) Arsenal. The NGCV CFT is charged with leading the Army’s #2 modernization priority to develop and field future ground combat platforms.\nHis command assignments include Tank Platoon Leader\, 1st Battalion\, 12th Cavalry Regiment at Fort Hood\, TX; Ground Cavalry Troop Commander\, Apache Troop\, 4th Squadron\, 7th Cavalry at Camp Garryowen\, Republic of Korea; Commander\, 7th Squadron\, 10th U.S. Cavalry\, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team\, 4th Infantry Division at Fort Carson and Kuwait; and Commander\, Task Force Sinai. Most recently\, he served as the Deputy Commanding General – Support\, 1st Infantry Division; and previously served as the Commander\, 1ID (Forward)\, Operation Atlantic Resolve in Poznan\, Poland.\n\nBG Norman’s staff assignments include Battalion S-4\, 1st Battalion\, 12th Cavalry Regiment at Fort Hood\, TX\, and Squadron S-1; 4th Squadron\, 7th Cavalry at Camp Garryowen\, Republic of Korea; Executive Officer to the III Corps G3 at Fort Hood\, TX and MNC-I CJ3 in Baghdad\, Iraq; Executive Officer\, 2nd Battalion\, 5th Cavalry\, 1st Brigade\, 1st Cavalry Division in western Baghdad; Executive Officer\, 1st Brigade\, 1st Cavalry Division in northern Baghdad and Sadr City; Deputy G-3 (Operations)\, 1st Cavalry Division at Fort Hood\, TX; Deputy CJ3 for Regional Command East in Afghanistan; and Chief of Staff of the Multinational Force & Observers in Sinai\, Egypt.\nBG Norman’s assignments outside the operational force include service in Project Warrior as an Observer/Controller on the Cobra Team at the National Training Center Fort Irwin\, CA and Armor Officers’ Advanced Course Small Group Instructor at Fort Knox\, KY; G-3 for the U.S. Army Maneuver Center of Excellence at Fort Benning\, Georgia; Division Chief for Soldier\, Maneuver and Robotics in Headquarters\, Department of the Army G-8\, Force Development at the Pentagon\, Washington D.C.; and ACofS G-3/5/7 and Director of Systems Integration for Army Futures Command in Austin\, TX.\n\nBG Norman is a graduate of the Armor Officer Basic and Advanced Courses\, and the Cavalry Leader’s Course; the United States Army Command and Staff Services School and Command and General Staff College; the Joint Forces Staff College; and the Army War College. He holds Masters of Arts degrees in Management and Leadership and Strategic Studies.\nBG Norman’s awards and decorations include Legions of Merit\, Bronze Star Medals\, Meritorious Service Medals\, the Joint Service Commendation Medal\, Army Commendation Medals\, Army Achievement Medals\, Iraq Campaign and Afghanistan Campaign Medals\, Korea Service Medal\, NATO Medal\, MFO Medals\, Valorous Unit Award\, and Meritorious Unit Citations\, Parachutist and Air Assault Badges\, the Combat Action Badge\, and the Army Staff Identification Badge. He has also been awarded the Polish Army Medal\, MFO Director General’s Award\, and Bundeswehr Parachutist Badge.\n\nHe is married to Dr. Stephanie Norman\, a neonatal nurse practitioner\, and they have two sons – William and Benjamin.\n \n\n  \nColonel Rachel A. McCaffrey is the Vice President of Membership and Chapters for the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) and the Executive Director of Women in Defense (WID).\nBased in Arlington\, Virginia\, NDIA is a non-profit\, educational association representing industry\, government\, and academia. Rachel leads the Membership and Chapters team\, providing networking\, knowledge\, and business development opportunities to 1\,700 corporate and 75\,000 individual members. As the nation’s leading defense industry association\, NDIA promotes collaboration to deliver cutting-edge technology\, weapons\, equipment\, training and support to warfighters and first responders. Through events\, divisions\, regional chapters and three affiliate organizations\, NDIA convenes ethical forums connecting experts from government\, academia and the defense industry to define threats and design solutions to ensure U.S. and partner national security.\nWID strengthens the Defense Industrial Base and workforce by promoting programming that creates and enhances opportunities for women\, increasing diversity within the national security enterprise. WID’s twofold mission focuses on empowering women currently working in defense and encouraging talented young women to pursue careers in National Security. WID’s 22 Chapters include members from defense companies; all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces; government; academia; think tanks; associations; and professional services.\nRachel came to NDIA and WID after more than 28 years in the Air Force. In her last assignment\, she led an Air Staff Division responsible for planning and programming Command and Control and Global Intelligence\, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR). Prior to her Air Staff tour\, Rachel served as the Assistant Chief of Staff\, Intelligence for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization’s Air Command at Ramstein Air Base\, Germany. During her NATO tour\, Rachel led the ISR Division for Operation UNIFIED PROTECTOR where she oversaw more than 70 personnel who planned\, executed\, and evaluated ISR operations. Rachel also commanded the 9th Intelligence Squadron at Beale AFB and is a fully qualified Joint Specialty Officer\, serving on the Joint Staff in the Intelligence Directorate.\nA native New Englander\, Rachel grew up in Central Massachusetts. In 1988\, she graduated from the University of Notre Dame with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English\, and received her commission through the Reserve Officer Training Corps. She earned her Master’s Degree in English Language and Literature from the University of Maryland\, College Park. Rachel also attended the Intelligence Weapons Instructor Course\, Squadron Officer School\, Air Command and Staff College\, and Army War College.\n \n\n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/ndia-great-lakes-chapter-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:Sonesta Milwaukee West\, 10499 W Innovation Dr\, Wauwatosa\, WI\, 53226\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,WPI Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Megan McKinney":MAILTO:info@ndia-greatlakes.org
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SUMMARY:Acquisition Hour: Certifications for Minority Owned Businesses
DESCRIPTION:The next Acquisition Hour webinar on\, “Certifications for Minority Owned Businesses” will be held on October 19 at 11:00 AM. To register\, please click here. \nMinority owned business can receive advantages when selling to various Public and Private entities. In most cases\, a certification process must be completed to qualify. \nIt is important for business to understand the certification requirements and the potential benefits to their business prior to investing their time and resources in the certification process. \nThis presentation will provide an overview of these programs\, application process\, describe eligibility requirements as well as the benefits and obligations for certifications with: \n· Federal Government agencies\n· State Government agencies (including WisDOT and State of Wisconsin)\n· Local Government agencies (including Milwaukee City and County\, Dane County\, Madison (City)\, MMSD)\n· Corporate (Large business) \n\nSpeakers: \nShane Mahaffy\, Lead Business Opportunity Specialist\, U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)\nTondra Davis\, Director\, Wisconsin Supplier Diversity Program\nTru Mwololo\, Manager-Small Business Programs\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI)\nThis webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit. \nView a schedule of all upcoming Acquisition Hour webinars. \n  \n\n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/acquisition-hour-certifications-for-minority-owned-businesses/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Jack L.":MAILTO:JackL@wispro.org
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