Boots to Business Reboot - Milwaukee, WI
2020-05-15 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | WWBIC, 1533 N RiverCenter Drive, Milwaukee, WI, 53212, United States
The curriculum provides assistance to those interested in exploring business ownership or other self-employment opportunities by leading participants through the key steps for evaluating business concepts and providing foundational knowledge required to develop a business plan. Participants are introduced to a broad spectrum of entrepreneurial business concepts and resources available to access start-up capital, technical assistance, contracting opportunities, and more.

B2BR Registration Process

Interested participants must first create an account. Minimum required information is 1) First and Last Name, 2) An active civilian email address, and 3) Service Status.

Participants can choose to provide supplemental information to fill out their Community profile. Once logged in, participants can identify and register in a particular B2BR class/location on the upcoming B2BR course calendar, receive class notifications, and download class curriculum materials.

Acquisition Hour: Introduction to CMMC Level 1
2020-05-15 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | WI
REGISTRATION FOR WEBINARS WILL CLOSE 24 HOURS BEFORE THE START
Whether your goal is to be certified at CMMC Level 3 or higher, in the near future, all DoD contractors will have to show a mastery of 17 basic cyber-security requirements associated with CMMC Level 1. Mastering these 17 principle requirements is the first step. To be eligible for CMMC Level 1 coded DoD awards, a company will, at a minimum, have to undergo formal review of their CMMC Level 1 processes and procedures and these will have to merit being “formally certified.”
This webinar will review key terms, principle requirements and a suggested approach for developing a process with which to move forward in preparation for meeting these new and upcoming requirements.
Speaker: Marc Violante, Wisconsin Procurement Institute
This webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit.
View a schedule of all upcoming webinars.

Selling Architecture, Engineering and Construction to the State of Wisconsin – with a focus on MBE, WBE and DVB - Webinar
2020-05-18 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | WI
The State of Wisconsin purchases billions of dollars of Architecture, Engineering and Construction each year. Join Audra Jervey, DOA Enterprise Contract Officer, and Matt Klaila, Program and Policy Analyst, from DFDM (Division of Facilities Development and Management) and Tondra Davis, Director, Wisconsin Supplier Diversity Program to learn how MINORITY (MBE), WOMEN (WBE) AND DISABLED VETERAN OWNED (DVB) BUSINESS ENTERPRISES can sell to the State of Wisconsin.
The Division of Facilities Development and Management (DFDM) is responsible for the State Building Program for all state agencies and the University of Wisconsin System; and for building management, maintenance, and tenant occupancy services for 30 DOA State office buildings including the State Capitol and Executive Residence.
This session will focus on:

Contractor Certification Process
WisBuild Access and Registration
Locating Architecture, Engineering & Construction Projects
Bid Process
Contract Evaluation and Award process
Managing Contracts

This session will focus on opportunities for MBE, WBE and DVB certified firms but all are welcome to attend. There is no cost to register. If you are unable to attend at this time, the same session will be offered on May 20th.
Hosted by Mark Dennis, Wisconsin Procurement Institute

Acquisition Hour: Federal Government Tools for Contractors during a Disaster Declaration
2020-05-19 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | WI
REGISTRATION FOR WEBINARS WILL CLOSE 24 HOURS BEFORE THE START
This webinar will provide an overview of traditional contracting authorities but will focus on unique contracting authorities and programs that apply to bonified emergent situations and are being used with seemingly greater frequency. It will explore communication channels, information needs, essential actions and preparations that interested businesses should consider taking.
Speaker: Marc Violante, Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI)
This webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit.
To view a schedule of all upcoming webinars CLICK HERE.

Acquisition Hour: Pieces of the Proposal Puzzle
2020-05-19 13:00 - 14:00 UTC | WI
REGISTRATION FOR WEBINARS WILL CLOSE 24 HOURS BEFORE THE START
A proposal must provide credible evidence that your business understands the problem or requirement, has a comprehensive solution or plan, has the skills and experience to do the work, and can provide the solution at a competitive price. Join us and learn how to identify what the proposal pieces are and how to pull them together to produce an award winning document.
Speaker – Helen Henningsen, Wisconsin Procurement Institute
This webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit.
To view a schedule of all upcoming webinars CLICK HERE.

Selling Architecture, Engineering and Construction to the State of Wisconsin – with a focus on MBE, WBE and DVB - a Webinar
2020-05-20 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | WI
The State of Wisconsin purchases billions of dollars of Architecture, Engineering and Construction each year. Join Audra Jervey, DOA Enterprise Contract Officer, and Matt Klaila, Program and Policy Analyst, from DFDM (Division of Facilities Development and Management) and Tondra Davis, Director, Wisconsin Supplier Diversity Program to learn how MINORITY (MBE), WOMEN (WBE) AND DISABLED VETERAN OWNED (DVB) BUSINESS ENTERPRISES can sell to the State of Wisconsin.
The Division of Facilities Development and Management (DFDM) is responsible for the State Building Program for all state agencies and the University of Wisconsin System; and for building management, maintenance, and tenant occupancy services for 30 DOA State office buildings including the State Capitol and Executive Residence.
This session will focus on:

Contractor Certification Process
WisBuild Access and Registration
Locating Architecture, Engineering & Construction Projects
Bid Process
Contract Evaluation and Award process
Managing Contracts

This session will focus on opportunities for MBE, WBE and DVB certified firms but all are welcome to attend. There is no cost to register. If you are unable to attend at this time, the same session will be offered on May 18th.
Hosted by Mark Dennis, Wisconsin Procurement Institute

Acquisition Hour: The Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) and Wide Area Workflow (WAWF)
2020-05-20 12:00 - 13:00 UTC | WI
REGISTRATION FOR WEBINARS WILL CLOSE 24 HOURS BEFORE THE START
In August 2018, the new Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) version was released and renamed Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE). The PIEE is the DOD one-stop-shop with expanded functions and capabilities including:

Single sign on/role-based access based on job series
Pre-award, award and post-award administration
Payment
Property management
Purchase card

The improved suite includes many new features that DOD contractors must understand in support of their contract administration process.
This webinar will provide an overview on:

The new PIEE suite
Changes in WAWF and MyInvoice modules
The new GFP module

Speaker: Benjamin Blanc, Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI)
This webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit.
To view a schedule of all upcoming webinars CLICK HERE.

NDIA Michigan Defense Exposition (MDEX) 2020 - Virtual
2020-05-21 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | Macomb Community College Expo Center, 14500 Twelve Mile Rd, Warren, MI, 48088, United States
For the First time, the entire Detroit Arsenal – Team Warren joins Industry Exhibitors under one roof, to share future needs and opportunities.
Event will include:

Comprehensive Program Briefing
One-on-One meetings with Buyers and OEMs
Matchmaking and Training Opportunities
Industry Exhibits and Demos

Registration Opens January 1, 2020

Cancelled - DOD CONTRACT MANAGEMENT UPDATE: MEETING THE CURRENT CHALLENGES OF THE DOD SUPPLY CHAIN – a webinar
2020-05-21 13:00 - 15:00 UTC | WI
Defense contractors and subcontractors are feeling the impacts of the changing contracting environment. During this two hour webinar representatives from industry and government will discuss the NEW NORMAL. The webinar is presented by NCMA Wisconsin, National Defense Industrial Association Great Lakes Chapter (NDIA), the Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI), Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) and Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA).
This is a NO COST EVENT.
We will be rescheduling the full day 7th Annual DOD Contract Management Update for a later date.

Acquisition Hour: ARE YOU READY - BIG Changes coming to the US SBA Federal Women-Owned Small Business Program
2020-05-26 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | WI
REGISTRATION FOR WEBINARS WILL CLOSE 24 HOURS BEFORE THE START
The US SBA will be ending self-certification of Women Owned Small Business this year. In summer 2020, the WOSB and EDWOSB certification process will change. Self-certification will no longer be an option, and women owned small businesses will have to either certify through SBA’s FREE online certification at certify.sba.gov or an approved third-party entity. This webinar will walk you through the new process and share how a WOSB or EDWOSB can successfully leverage their certification in the Federal marketplace. Many Federal government agencies are not meeting their Women Owned Business goals.
If you are a women owned small business considering entering the Federal market or are a current Federal contractor, you should attend.
Presenters:

Shane Mahaffy, U.S. Small Business Administration
Jessie Leonard, Women’s Business Development Center
Kim Garber, WPI

This webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit.
To view a schedule of all upcoming webinars CLICK HERE.

Virtual- 2020 SAME Joint Engineering Training Conference & Expo (JETC) - Washington, DC
2020-05-27 - 2020-05-29 | Walter E. Washington Convention Center, 801 Allen Y. Lew Place NW, Washington, DC, 20001, United States
Virtual JETC: Adapting for Today, and Tomorrow.
A Virtual Event for the Joint Engineering Community
COVID-19 is impacting almost every aspect of day-to-day life. For many organizations, business as we know it has changed for the time being. But supporting national security never stops. And as the world faces these challenging times, it’s now more important than ever to stay positive, stay connected, and stay focused on the mission ahead.
Virtual JETC is your chance to stay up to speed with all that is happening in the federal A/E/C sector. You will hear from government decision-makers and industry leaders and get a detailed look at how our profession is pivoting to tackle the infrastructure-related national security challenges we are all facing in this unprecedented environment.

Acquisition Hour: How the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Will Impact Your Business
2020-05-29 12:00 - 13:00, 2020-06-26 12:00 - 13:00 UTC | WI
REGISTRATION FOR WEBINARS WILL CLOSE 24 HOURS BEFORE THE START
Companies interested in conducting business with the Department of Defense in late FY-20 and beyond will have to meet a new and stringent set of cybersecurity requirements including review and certification by a DoD identified Third Party. These requirements will apply to all businesses – Primes, and Subcontractors at any level. This webinar will provide additional detail and information related to these new requirements along with practical suggestions for how to manage your company’s efforts toward preparing for and managing these requirements.
Speaker: Marc Violante, Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI)
This webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit.
To view a schedule of all upcoming webinars CLICK HERE.

2020 Commanders' Briefing Webinar
2020-06-10 09:00 - 12:30 (America/Chicago) | WI
USACE District Engineer Briefings are coming via webinar on Tuesday, 10 JUNE 2020 from 0900-1230 CST. The webinar will be provided free to both public and private entities, an optional registration fee of $100 is available to help contribute to the Rock Island Post’s STEM Scholarship fund.

A recording of the event will be provided to all registrants. Take advantage of your time working remotely to learn about upcoming project opportunities with USACE!

This year we will have District Engineers from:
-Rock Island District
-Chicago District
-Omaha District
-Kansas City District
-Saint Paul District
-Saint Louis District
-Louisville District
These Districts will be presenting their FY20, FY21 and out-year programs for the benefit of our members, especially the Architect/Engineer community.

Acquisition Hour: Negotiation Strategies in Federal Contracting
2020-06-10 12:00 - 13:00 UTC | WI
REGISTRATION FOR WEBINARS WILL CLOSE 24 HOURS BEFORE THE START
Negotiating with the federal government can seem challenging and, at times, even frustrating. Negotiators must not only be familiar with the positions and motivations of the Government, they must also know and understand the rules and regulations that govern the negotiation process in federal procurements. Further, the scope of what is negotiable can vary. Negotiations conducted as part of a pre-award competitive procurement for construction or for commercial items may be much more limited than the negotiations conducted for procurement of research and development or conducted in a sole source or post-award environment. Join us and learn about negotiating with the federal government and how the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) could impact your negotiations.
Speaker – Helen Henningsen, Wisconsin Procurement Institute
This webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit.
To view a schedule of all upcoming webinars CLICK HERE.

Doing Business With DLA - Webinar
2020-06-10 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | WI
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Office of Small Business Programs offers monthly webinars to educate small businesses and others about DLA’s mission and opportunities to participate in our various supply chains.
In order to obtain access to the virtual platform send the following information via email to Alandra.Jones@dla.mil.
1. Organization/Company Name
2. Attendees Name
3. Business Size
4. Session date
5. Please list your North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) codes for your company’s core competencies (list up to 5)
6. Please indicate if you are associated with any of the following:
The Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP); SCORE Program; SBDC; or PTAC
7. How did you hear about this webinar?

USACE Rock Island Proposal Tips/Best Practices from Contracting Webinar
2020-06-11 08:30 - 09:30 (America/Chicago) | WI
Want some one on one time with a USACE contracting officer?
Have some dying questions as an industry partner?
Join us next Thursday June 11 when one of our contracting officer will help host an interactive session answering FAQ and giving insight on how to best navigate contracting processes.

This webinar, hosted by the Small Business Programs Office and the Contracting Division, will provide contractors with general proposal tips and best practices/lessons learned to assist potential contractors. Attendees will receive firsthand information from contract specialists and ideally have some takeaways to improve their submittals and better understand the needs of the contracting office overall.

Acquisition Hour: Introduction to CMMC Level 1
2020-06-12 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | WI
REGISTRATION FOR WEBINARS WILL CLOSE 24 HOURS BEFORE THE START
Whether your goal is to be certified at CMMC Level 3 or higher, in the near future, all DoD contractors will have to show a mastery of 17 basic cyber-security requirements associated with CMMC Level 1. Mastering these 17 principle requirements is the first step. To be eligible for CMMC Level 1 coded DoD awards, a company will, at a minimum, have to undergo formal review of their CMMC Level 1 processes and procedures and these will have to merit being “formally certified.”
This webinar will review key terms, principle requirements and a suggested approach for developing a process with which to move forward in preparation for meeting these new and upcoming requirements.
Speaker: Mark Violante, Wisconsin Procurement Institute
This webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit.
View a schedule of all upcoming webinars.

Haven't Signed the MAS Consolidation Mass Mod A812 Yet? - GSA Webinar
2020-06-15 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | WI
Thank you to our industry partners – more than 85 percent of current Schedule contractors have already signed the Jan. 31, 2020 Mass Modification (Mass Mod) updating their present contracts to conform with the terms and conditions of GSA’s new consolidated Multiple Award Schedule (MAS). Remember, failure to accept this Mass Mod by July 31, 2020 will result in your offerings no longer being accessible on GSA eTools.
If you still have questions about the Mass Mod, please join MAS PMO Director Stephanie Shutt and other GSA experts for one of the live training opportunities listed below. The MAS PMO will go through a short presentation and then open it up for questions. The program will be the same for each training, so you only need to attend one.
Monday, June 15th, 2020 (11:00 – 12:00 PM ET): Register here
Wednesday, July 8th, 2020 (1:00 – 2:00 PM ET): Register here
Thursday, July 23rd, 2020 (2:00 – 3:00 PM ET): Register here
Questions? Email us anytime at maspmo@gsa.gov.
Thank you for your continued partnership.

Acquisition Hour: Intellectual property for Government Contractors & Subcontractors & the STTR/SBIR Stakeholder
2020-06-16 13:00 - 14:00 UTC | WI
REGISTRATION FOR WEBINARS WILL CLOSE 24 HOURS BEFORE THE START
When doing business with the Federal Government, you (the contractor) may encounter situations where the government is entitled to receive intellectual property rights. The scope of government rights in a contractor’s intellectual property depends primarily on the type of intellectual property at issue, specifically, whether the intellectual property is a patent or patentable intellectual property, copyrighted material, or rights in technical data or computer software.
Small businesses participating in the SBIR/STTR programs encounter those different types of IP and should have a good understanding of the rights to which the government may be entitled. For small businesses participating in the SBIR/STTR program it is important to understand Intellectual Property (IP) ‐ Patents, Trade Secrets, Trademarks, and Copyrights
Companies should not shy away from business opportunities with the government out of fear they will lose valuable intellectual property rights. However, it is critical that a company seeking to do business with the government, either as a prime or subcontractor, understands its intellectual property rights.
This webinar will help you understand the many differences in property rights and help you ensure that you are only providing the government with what is strictly necessary.
Speaker: Laura Grebe, Partner, Husch Blackwell
This webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit.
To view a schedule of all upcoming webinars CLICK HERE.

Middleton Chamber of Commerce Economic Development Update - Webinar
2020-06-17 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | WI
What It Takes To Compete and Win In The World’s Largest Market
Last year the federal government spent almost $600 billion and the State of Wisconsin about $3 billion on manufacturing, construction, technology, R & D, good and services. This market is not for everyone and the barriers to entry can be a bit steep, but with an understanding of how it works, determining where you fit and how to identify and locate good opportunities, the government can be a very good and long term customer.
Speaker: Aina Vilumons, WPI
Fees/Admission: This event is FREE for members as a member benefit. To receive the member pricing, please log into your Chamber account. If you do not have login information, please email at lisaquam@middletonchamber.com.

Defense Contract Audit Agency Training- Traverse City, MI
2020-06-23 09:00 - 16:00 UTC | Networks Northwest Conference Center, 1209 S. Garfield Ave. Suite C, Traverse City, MI, 49686, United States
Are you currently contracting with the federal government? Are you interested in contracting with the federal government? Do you have questions on Price Proposals, Overhead Cost Rates, Postaward Contract Audits, and/or Accounting System Requirements? Here is your chance to get these and other questions answered from a Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) expert.
The instructor, Mr. Joseph Greger, is the Small Business Program Manager for DCAA and is located at DCAA Headquarters in Fort Belvoir, Virgina. In this capacity, he serves as the program manager and audit expert for the small business program with responsibility to provide assistance, consultation, and internal control with regard to audit requirements and their application to small businesses.
Two opportunities to attend; Hancock in April, Traverse City in June.
This seminar will cover:

DCAA’s Audit Process
Accounting System Requirements
Contract Briefs
Proposal Adequacy
Historical data considerations
FAR Part 31 Unallowable Costs
Common proposal deficiencies
Regulatory resources to assist with proposal development
How PTAC can help

14th Annual Wisconsin Government Business Opportunities Conference (GOBC) - Webinar
2020-06-24 | WI, United States
The 14th Annual Government Opportunities Business Conference (GOBC) is now virtual!
Stay connected at wigobc.org for further details.
Join WPI, Volk Field Air National Guard Base, Fort McCoy, Juneau County Economic Development and partners for a day of informative sessions.
AGENDA
The webinar will cease for breaks at designated times during the day, requiring you to log back into the webinar.

8:00am Briefings from Volk Field ANG, Ft. McCoy, and Wisconsin National Guard
9:00am Break
9:30am Legal Update for Federal Contractors and Subcontractors presented by Husch Blackwell
10:30am Break
11:00am Where is the Money – Federal Priorities, Opportunities and Strategy presented by David Zvenyach
11:40am Update for Federal Contractors presented by Eric Ness, US SBA WI
Noon Lunch Break
12:30pm U.S. Navy Shipbuilding Outlook presented by Leonardo DRS & Fincantieri Marinette Marine
1:30pm Briefing from Fort McCoy, the 88th Readiness Division (29 states), and the 84th Training Division
2:00pm Break
2:30pm DOD Contract Management Update presented by DCMA and DIBCAC
3:30pm Business Development, The New Normal presented by Megan McKinney & Aaron Kapellusch
4:00pm Emergency and Disaster Contracting presented by WPI
4:30pm End of Day
Confirmed Speakers:

Brigadier General David W. May, Deputy Adjutant General, Wisconsin Air National Guard
Lt. Col. Michael J. Western, Interim Commander, Volk Field Air National Guard Base
Tonya Townsell, Public Affairs Officer, Fort McCoy
Jason Rathsack, Group Lead, Business Operations MCWA, DCMA Milwaukee
Ms. Dana C. Mason & Ms. Carley E. Salmon, DCMA Defense Industrial Base Cybersecurity Assessment Center
Megan McKinney, NDIA Member Leadership Council Vice Chair / NDIA Great Lakes Board Member
Aaron Kapellusch, Business Development Executive
Daryl Zahn, Senior Manager of Contracts and Compliance for DRS Naval Power Systems, Inc.
Richard Deschauer, Senior Director of Contracts and Compliance for DRS Naval Power Systems, Inc.
Eric Ness, District Director, Small Business Administration
V. David Zvenyach, Zvenyach LLC.
Brian Waagner, Partner, Husch Blackwell Washington, D.C. Office
Bill Hughes, Husch Blackwell
Terry Whipple, Executive Director, Juneau County Economic Development Corporation
Helen Henningsen, Wisconsin Procurement Institute
Mark Dennis, Wisconsin Procurement Institute
Tony Steinhoff, Director, Mission and Installation Contracting Command
Kevin Van De Ven, Strategic Sourcing Manager, Fincantieri Marinette Marine

Save the Date, Day 2: October 15 2020

In-person at Volk Field in Camp Douglas, Wisconsin.
Our traditional Day 2 program with government agency and prime contractor representatives.
Watch for further details and registration information.

Thank you to our partners:

AICCW – FACC – WIBA
Bentley
Dunn County EDC
Envision Greater Fond du Lac
Fort McCoy
Florence County Economic Development Corporation
Greater Oshkosh Economic Development Corporation
Indianhead Community Action Agency (ICAA)
Juneau County Economic Development Corporation
National Contract Management Association (NCMA) Wisconsin Chapter
NDIA Great Lakes Chapter
Nicolet College
Northwest Regional Planning Commission
Progress Lakeshore
Volk Field Air National Guard Base
UW Stout – Manufacturing Outreach Center
Wisconsin Procurement Institute
Western Dairyland
WEDC

This conference is eligible for up to 6.5 CPE credits.

Sales Opportunities in the City of Milwaukee, MMSD, and UW-Milwaukee Government Markets – Webinar
2020-06-25 14:30 - 15:30 (America/Chicago) | WI
REGISTRATION FOR WEBINARS WILL CLOSE 24 HOURS BEFORE THE START
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 Milwaukee, the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) and University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
Speakers will discuss:

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

Speakers:

Nikki Purvis, City of Milwaukee, Office of Small Business Development, Director
Rhonda Kelsey, Purchasing Director, City of Milwaukee, Purchasing Division, Purchasing Director
Michelle Kaczmarowski, Supplier Diversity Specialist, Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District
Tom Scrivener, UWM, Purchasing Director

Doing Business with the UN - Webinar
2020-06-30 13:00 - 14:30 (America/Chicago) | WI
This seminar will offer an introduction to the UN’s nearly $19 billion procurement market and feature remarks from the U.S. Ambassador to the UN Cherith Norman, U.S. Department of Commerce Deputy Assistant Secretary Ana Guevara, and UN Assistant Secretary General Christian Saunders, as well as presentations on doing business with the UN and the UN Global Marketplace (UNGM)/vendor registration.

Neris Baez, Director of the United Nations Headquarters Procurement Division in New York, will provide an overview of the UN procurement system. Director Baez will outline the UN’s buying needs and inform participants on how to pursue procurement opportunities. Ms. Baez represents the United Nations Procurement Division (UN/PD), which buys over $3billion in goods and services for the UN Secretariat, which includes the UN’s headquarters offices in NY, Geneva, Vienna and Nairobi, as well as the UN’s Department of Peacekeeping Operations and the Office of Information and Communications Technology.

Elias Sukkarieh, Procurement Officer with the UN’s Vendor Registration Team, will also discuss the UN Global Marketplace, the online procurement portal. And Mr. Sukkarieh will share tips on how to register as a UN vendor in the UNGM system – a critical initial step in successfully doing business with the UN. Participants will have the opportunity to engage the speakers and ask questions pertaining UN procurement and the UNGM registration process.
PART TWO – SAVE THE DATE! The next webinar (July 14; 1-230pm) in this series will provide in-depth tips on how to win a UN contract!

Acquisition Hour: Are You Ready - Big Changes Coming to the U.S. SBA Federal Women-Owned Small Business Program
2020-07-01 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | WI
REGISTRATION FOR WEBINARS WILL CLOSE 24 HOURS BEFORE THE START
The US SBA will be ending self-certification of Women Owned Small Business this year. In summer 2020, the WOSB and EDWOSB certification process will change. Self-certification will no longer be an option, and women owned small businesses will have to either certify through SBA’s FREE online certification at certify.sba.gov.
Effective July 15, 2020, women-owned small businesses (WOSB) and economically disadvantaged women-owned small businesses (EDWOSB) will be required to obtain certification of their WOSB/EDWOSB status to compete for certain federal contracts.
This webinar will walk you through the new process and share how a WOSB or EDWOSB can successfully leverage their certification in the Federal marketplace. Many Federal government agencies are not meeting their Women Owned Business goals.
If you are a women owned small business considering entering the Federal market or are a current Federal contractor, you should attend.
Presenters:
Shane Mahaffy, U.S. Small Business Administration
Jessie Leonard, Women’s Business Development Center
Kim Garber, WPI
This webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit.
View a schedule of all upcoming webinars.

Haven’t Signed the MAS Consolidation Mass Mod A812 Yet? - GSA Webinar
2020-07-08 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | WI
Thank you to our industry partners – more than 85 percent of current Schedule contractors have already signed the Jan. 31, 2020 Mass Modification (Mass Mod) updating their present contracts to conform with the terms and conditions of GSA’s new consolidated Multiple Award Schedule (MAS). Remember, failure to accept this Mass Mod by July 31, 2020 will result in your offerings no longer being accessible on GSA eTools.
If you still have questions about the Mass Mod, please join MAS PMO Director Stephanie Shutt and other GSA experts for one of the live training opportunities listed below. The MAS PMO will go through a short presentation and then open it up for questions. The program will be the same for each training, so you only need to attend one.
Wednesday, July 8th, 2020 (1:00 – 2:00 PM ET): Register here
Thursday, July 23rd, 2020 (2:00 – 3:00 PM ET): Register here
Questions? Email us anytime at maspmo@gsa.gov.
Thank you for your continued partnership.

What's Happening in Government Business in Northwest Wisconsin? - Webinar
2020-07-08 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Chicago) | WI
Significant opportunities exist for Northwest Wisconsin businesses to sell to State and Federal governments. Please join us and learn how to do business with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Forest Service, Fort McCoy, The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the State of Wisconsin Department of Transportation, Wisconsin Department of Administration, and other agencies. This webinar workshop is directed toward the northwestern counties of Douglas, Bayfield, Ashland, Iron, Burnett, Washburn, Sawyer, Price, Rusk, Taylor, Barron and Polk, but small businesses from all areas of the state are welcome to attend.
Speakers will discuss:

Actual, currently available State and Federal contract opportunities
Ten Steps to Prepare for Government Contracting

NWRPC Programs as a resource in Northwest Wisconsin
Risks imposed on bidding on a project, without being fully prepared cash-wise or asset-wise

Speakers:
Ken Pearson, Business Development Specialist / Loan Fund Manager, Northwest Regional Planning Commission
Mark Dennis, Government Contract Specialist, Wisconsin Procurement Institute

GSA Region 5 OSDBU HUBZone "Meet the Prime" Subcontracting Event - Virtual
2020-07-09 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | WI
Summary: GSA Region 5 OSDBU is hosting a “Meet the Prime” Subcontracting Event. The prime is interested in sharing their subcontracting process with potential subcontractors in the NAICS Codes 561210 and 541370 categories.
During the Virtual Session attendees will have the opportunity to connect with(www.davey.com). GSA Prime contractor The Davey Resource Group, Inc., GIS & IT Services.
This is a FREE, virtual event.
You need to register @ r5smallbusiness@gsa.gov, copy and paste,”Registering For Find event details in beta.sam.gov (search for OSBU Chicago Event)

Coffee with Karman and Kelly - Interactive Virtual Business Networking Event
2020-07-10 10:30 - 11:30 (America/Chicago) | WI
Coffee with Kim, Karman & Kelly!
A Virtual Business Networking event, Fridays at 10:30am
Changes to the Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) Certification
Starting May 29, join Karman Briggs, Director of the Western Wisconsin Women’s Business Center, and Kelly Berry, owner of ResourceAbility LLC, for weekly online interactive discussions every Friday morning at 10:30am. Each week, we will have a timely business or entrepreneurial topic to discuss and a featured industry expert. Meet and interact with other small business owners, freelancers and independent contractors online, from the comfort and safety of your own home. Meetings will take place via Zoom at 10:30am each Friday morning and are free to attend, but registration is required.
WPI’s Kim Garber will join the conversation to speak about government contracting opportunities and changes to the Women – Owned Small Business certification program.
