The U.S. Small Business Administration’s 8(a) Business Development Program is a powerful resource designed to help socially and economically disadvantaged small businesses gain access to the federal contracting marketplace. This nine-year program offers specialized business training, counseling, and set-aside contracting opportunities to help firms build capacity and compete more effectively for federal contracts. In this […]
Explore best practices in procurement and how to discover local government contracting opportunities. Click on the flyer below to download and to complete registration. This virtual workshop will provide small businesses with information on procurement practices and how to identify contracting opportunities with local government entities. The event will include networking and buyer meeting opportunities […]
WPI will be holding an in-person session on Local Certifications Workshop at the Madison Area Technical College (MATC) Goodman South Campus in Madison, WI. Schedule: 9-10 AM –Presentation on Local Certifications Tru Mwololo will give an hour-long presentation on Local Certifications. Types of State of certifications-MBE/WBE/DVB Why get certified? How to get certified. Benefits & […]
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 session will explore the 48 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) in depth, focusing on its role in establishing the legal and contractual foundation for cybersecurity requirements in federal acquisitions. The 48 CFR's Timeline and particular clauses will be discussed at length so we can understand the future of the CMMC Program. Speaker: Matt Frost, […]
Join us on September 25th and 26th for an exciting event! This will be our first ever 2 day Unsummit with special reception and our first-ever Economic Inclusion Awards Ceremony, honoring leaders advancing equity in both the public and private sectors. Doors will open on the 25th at 4:00 PM and again on the 26th […]
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.
WPI will be holding office hours at our satellite location in the Northeast Wisconsin Technical College Startup Hub in Green Bay, WI. Contact the counselor directly to schedule your meeting. To view the upcoming schedule for Green Bay at NWTC's Startup Hub, please click here. To view the full list of satellite locations and schedules, […]
The Wisconsin Center for Manufacturing & Productivity again commissioned the Wisconsin Manufacturing Report (WMR) for 2025. The WMR is a comprehensive manufacturing report based on over 400 interviews and five focus groups conducted across the state. The report is made possible in part by WMR sponsors First Business Bank, Top Floor, and Chortek. 2025 Manufacturer Focus Groups Wisconsin […]
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.