Wisconsin Procurement Institute

DLA Land and Maritime Webinar - Pricing
2018-12-04 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago)
Webinar is 2:00 -3:00 pm EST and held using Adobe Connect. For information on webinar and how to register, please CLICK HERE

Acquisition Hour: Preparing for a CPSR Audit - Cancelled
2018-12-04 13:00 - 14:00 UTC
*Please note – This webinar has been cancelled and will be rescheduled*
The objective of a contractor purchasing system review (CPSR) is to evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness with which the contractor spends Government funds and complies with Government policy when subcontracting.
If you sell to the Department of Defense (DoD), your purchasing system could be audited by the government.
This webinar will cover:

Preparing for a government audit
24 criteria your purchasing system must meet to pass a government audit
Types of contracts that require passing a government audit

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

"Protect Your Company from Major Threats" Cyber Security Event - Pewaukee, WI
2018-12-04 07:30 - 10:30 (America/Chicago) | Waukesha County Technical College (WCTC) Building Q Room 361, 800 Main Street, Pewaukee, WI, 53072, United States
According to Allianz Risk Barometer 2018 the largest risk of concern to U.S. companies is Cyber Incidents. Chances are close to 100% that your company has already been probed for vulnerabilities. While technology infrastructure is important, 80% of your vulnerability is through your own people and the security protocols they do or do not follow.
Through this FREE session you will learn what steps you can take to begin developing a risk management plan for mitigating this top threat.
You will learn key steps to help protect your company including:

Identification of potential risks to your business.
Qualification and prioritization of which risks to address immediately.
Potential solutions for risk mitigation and avoidance.
The need for the monitoring of ongoing risks.
Employee training on key policies and procedures.

Who should attend?

Any company that has experienced probes to their information security.
Any company that sells to entities in the Department of Defense supply chain.
Companies selling to the auto or the aeronautics industry.
Companies that don’t currently have a risk management plan.
Companies that use cloud storage technology.
Companies that work with intellectual property.

Key take-a-ways:

Learn about the scope and reach of the potential data breaches, theft and ransomware.
Identify key vulnerabilities in your company.
Recognize key steps you can take immediately to mitigate your risk.
Discover a comprehensive list of available resources.
Compliance requirements for defense contractors.

*Note – This session is also being offered on December 5, 2018 in Appleton, WI and December 6, 2018 in Madison, WI*

37th Annual Government Contract Management Symposium - Arlington, VA
2018-12-03 00:00 - 2018-12-04 00:00 (America/Chicago) | Hyatt Regency Crystal City, 2799 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
This annual event is held in the Washington, DC metro area, providing training for professionals in both government and industry contracting.
This year’s symposium features discussions from senior acquisition leaders, 30 breakout sessions, and many networking opportunities with 1,000+ contract management professionals. Attendees will earn up to 12.25 CPE/CLP credits for their attendance.

Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) Annual Meeting - Milwaukee, WI
2018-11-29 15:30 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Hosted by TAPCO (Traffic & Parking Control, INC.), 5100 W Brown Deer Rd, Brown Deer, WI, 53223, United States
WPI is celebrating 31 years, but it is not about us. It is about the businesses we serve and the services and products they provide to our country.
Join the WPI Board of Directors, government contractors from around the state and business and government influencers for a discussion on the “State of Government Contracting in the State” and how to expand Wisconsin’s contracting power to truly increase businesses sales, profits and jobs. The State of Wisconsin enjoys a significant amount of work supporting U.S. Navy contracts. Mr. Ed West, Director of U.S. Navy Surface Ship Programs for Milwaukee-based DRS Power & Control Technologies, Inc., will provide an update on current and planned Naval programs, technologies and initiatives. While Defense manufacturing has historically been a strong industry in Wisconsin’s federal sales, trends indicate the State’s federal marketplace footprint is expanding. Mr. David Zvenyach, Principal, Zvenyach LLC, previously GSA Federal Acquisition Services Deputy Commissioner and Executive Director, 18F, will address the opportunity for future opportunities and how to grow the federal marketplace footprint. Discussion will center around how best to increase opportunities for Wisconsin businesses in the government marketplace.
As a birthday without cake is just a meeting, join us after the forum for a reception!
This year’s meeting is sponsored by:

TAPCO (Traffic & Parking Control Co., Inc)
Husch Blackwell LLP
Technology Innovation Center
DRS Power & Control Technologies
Belonger Corporation
BMO Harris
Patina Solutions
WS Darley
Michels Corporation
Schutt Industries
Bentley World Packaging
Lakeside Plastics

Agenda:
3:30 pm Registration
4:00 pm In-State Federal Forum
Board, congressional staff, guests and businesses (invited)

Welcome and Opening Remarks, William Hughes, WPI Chairman & President and Partner, Husch Blackwell LLP
The State of Federal Contracting, Aina Vilumsons, CFCM, Secretary and CEO, Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI)
David Zvenyach, Principal Zvenyach LLC, previously GSA Federal Acquisition Services Deputy Commissioner and Executive Director 18F
Current and Planned Naval Programs and Initiatives, Ed West, Director, Surface Ships, DRS Naval Power Systems
Discussion

5:30 pm Reception and Networking
6:00 pm Keynote – A Post- Election Review, Nathan Halbach, Government Affairs Specialist, Husch Blackwell
7:00 pm Program Concludes
WPI Executive Board of Directors:

William Hughes, Chairman & President, Husch Blackwell LLP
Mayor Steve Cummings, Member, City of Oshkosh

Andrew Bergholz, Vice Chairman, TAPCO (Traffic & Parking Control Co., Inc)
Herb Miller, Member, Michels Corporation

Richard Deschauer, Treasurer, DRS Power & Control Technologies
Travis Schmuhl, Member, Oshkosh Corporation

Aina Vilumsons, CFCM, Secretary, Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI)
Jim Schutt, Member, Schutt Industries

Jean Marie Thiel, Member, Belonger Corporation
Rod Copes, Member, Titus Technologies / Heale Manufacturing

Todd Bentley, Member, Bentley World-Packaging
Dr. Robert M. Meyer, Member, University of Wisconsin-Stout

James Kerlin, Member, Beyond Vision
Barb LaMue, Member, Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC)

Baly Ambegaoker, Member, CENTERPOINT Inc.

Maximizing Your Conference Return on Investment (ROI) 101 - Milwaukee, WI
2018-11-28 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Technology Innovation Center, Room 121, 10437 W Innovation Dr. Room 121, Wauwatosa, WI, 53226, United States
Learn how to maximize the time, money and talent that you and your organization invest in attending and participating in a conference! Exhibiting, general networking and meeting with potential customers requires significant preparation and planning. This workshop will discuss the steps you will need to take before, during and after a government or corporate business conference/tradeshow to take advantage of all possible opportunities.
Topics include:

Doing your homework– how to develop your focus, goals and plan of attack
Creating targeted marketing materials including business cards, capabilities statements, websites and elevator pitches
Basics of time management and networking
Attracting people to your exhibit
Post event strategies

CLICK HERE to visit the schedule of upcoming sessions.

Army CECOM Cable & Connector - Industry Day - Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD
2018-11-28 - 2018-11-29 | C4ISR Mallette Training Facility, 600 Jayhawk Road, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD, 20036-1845, United States
The objective of this Industry Day is to ensure the Government clearly understands the marketplace and can award contracts for effective solutions at reasonable prices to obtain timely delivery.
Dialogue between Government and industry is expected to promote innovation and best practices. Specifically, the goals of this Industry Day are to:

Brief Industry on Specific Procurements
Brief Industry on the General Scope of Cable and Connector Spend across Army CECOM (CECOM Managed and DLA Managed Spend)
Gain a better understanding of industry developments
Understand industry challenges
Provide a platform for open discussion and idea exchange
Increase competition by sharing useful information; and provide a forum for vendors (prime and sub vendors) to easily communicate with the Government
To ensure synergy exists between Army CECOM/DLA and Industry representatives
Gain a better understanding of recent Industry developments
Provide updates to Industry on future Army CECOM/DLA developments and acquisitions
Sharing forecasting requirements for Prime/Sub Supply Chain effectiveness
Engage industry to develop acquisition strategy for future procurements
Allow the Government and industry to educate each other on acquisition challenges

Who should attend?
Vendors who sell products that are applicable to cable assemblies; cables and connectors (MIL-connectors).
Please Pre-register via e-mail to Matthew Crouch at matthew.crouch@dla.mil.

WWBIC Annual Luncheon
2018-11-27 10:30 (America/Chicago) | Potawatomi Hotel & Event Center, 1721 W Canal St, Milwaukee, WI, 53233, United States
Each Fall, WWBIC showcases clients and work at the Annual Luncheon. This ‘friend’ fundraiser has grown to become a fan favorite and is a high-energy impactful support vehicle for small businesses in Wisconsin.

Maximizing Your Conference Return on Investment (ROI) 101 - Appleton, WI
2018-11-27 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Fox Valley Technical College – Bordini Center, Room 142, 5 N. Systems Dr., Appleton, WI, 54914, United States

Maximizing Your Conference Return on Investment (ROI) 101 - Webinar
2018-11-15 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago)
Learn how to maximize the time, money and talent that you and your organization invest in attending and participating in a conference! Exhibiting, general networking and meeting with potential customers requires significant preparation and planning. This webinar will discuss the steps you will need to take before, during and after a government or corporate business conference/tradeshow to take advantage of all possible opportunities.
Topics include:

Doing your homework– how to develop your focus, goals and plan of attack
Creating targeted marketing materials including business cards, capabilities statements, websites and elevator pitches
Basics of time management and networking
Attracting people to your exhibit
Post event strategies

CLICK HERE to visit the schedule of upcoming sessions.

DLA Land and Maritime Training, Knowledge and Opportunities Seminar - Columbus, OH
2018-11-15 08:00 - 16:00 UTC
The TKO seminar is a free session that teaches vendors how to start doing business with Defense Logistics Agency. Vendors learn how to find open solicitations, how to submit a quote through the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS), the procedures for viewing/downloading drawings, and how to use Invoicing, Receipt, Acceptance and Property Transfer (iRAPT) to get paid.

Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce Supplier & Contractor Briefing - Waukesha, WI
2018-11-15 08:00 - 11:30 (America/Chicago) | Reinhart’s Waukesha Conference Center, N16 W23250 Stone Ridge Drive, Suite One, Waukesha, WI, 53187, United States
Many government agencies and commercial organizations seek to include veteran-owned businesses as suppliers, contractors and service providers. This session is designed to provide you with the knowledge needed to participate in commercial and government contracting programs.
It will bring together commercial and government purchasers, and will provide veteran-owned businesses with critical information on certification programs, bidding and purchasing processes, and growing their business through supplier and contractor programs.
Veteran business owners will hear from industry experts and suppliers on how they can grow their businesses with commercial and government contracts.
Speakers:

Phil Bail, Owner, Phil Bail & Associates, a veteran-owned small business
Christopher K. Schuele, Attorney, Reinhart’s Labor and Employment Practice
Carol Murphy, Business Development Specialist, Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI)

Capital and Contracts in Rural Sawyer County: Small Business Summit - Winter, WI
2018-11-14 16:30 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Zion Lutheran Church, 5268 N Cemetery Rd, Winter, WI, 54896, United States
The Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) and Winter Area Economic Development Group would like to invite small business owners and others interested in learning more about business opportunities and resources available for Winter area businesses.
The session will focus on four specific areas critical to small business success:

Government Contracting Opportunities
Financial Assistance/Capital Injection Lending
Sales and Marketing
Workforce Challenges

The opportunity to NETWORK with speakers and attendees will follow the program.
What you will learn:

Funding sources for your business
How to improve your marketing efforts
How to locate new sales opportunities – including those with the government and their current contractors
How to meet your workforce requirements

AGENDA:
4:30 pm – Registration
5:00 pm – Introduction – Northwest Regional Planning Commission (NWRPC), Indianhead Community Action Agency (ICAA) and Winter Area Business Development Commission
5:25 pm – Workforce Challenges and Solutions – Northwest Wisconsin Workforce Investment Board (NWWIB)
5:50 pm – SBA Products – Small Business Administration (SBA)
6:20 pm – Government Contracting – Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI)
7:00 pm – Q& A and Networking

Capital and Contracts in the Chequamegon Bay: Small Business Summit - Ashland, WI
2018-11-13 18:00 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | Northern Great Lakes Visitors Center, 29270 Co Hwy G, Ashland, WI, 54806, United States
The Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI), Ashland Area Development Corporation (AADC) and Bayfield County Economic Development Corporation (BCEDC) would like to invite small business owners and others interested in learning more about business opportunities and resources available for Ashland area and Bayfield County businesses.
The session will focus on three specific areas critical to small business success:

Government Contracting Opportunities
Financial Assistance/Capital Injection Lending
Sales and Marketing

The opportunity to NETWORK with speakers and attendees will follow the program.
What you will learn:

Funding sources for your business
How to improve your marketing efforts
How to locate new sales opportunities – including those with the government and their current contractors

DLA Land and Maritime Webinar - Replenishment Parts Purchase or Borrow Program/Reverse Engineering
2018-11-13 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)

Tech Center Open House at Research Park - Milwaukee, WI
2018-11-08 16:00 - 19:00 UTC | Technology Innovation Center – Room 114, 10437 W Innovation Dr., Suite 320, Wauwatosa, WI, 53226, United States
Meet the community of entrepreneurs at the Technology Innovation Center at Research Park, the Milwaukee region’s only full service business incubator.
The Tech Center is where things are really happening.

Since 1993, more than 200 fast-growing businesses have called the Tech Center home.
With a combined valuation in excess of $560 million, these innovative companies have added more than 1,270 jobs to the local economy.
This makes the Tech Center one of the most successful entrepreneurship initiatives in Wisconsin.

Companies exploring innovative industries including biotechnology, software and Internet application development, medical equipment design, robotics and industrial automation will love the Tech Center’s state-of-the art bioscience labs, and general office and prototype manufacturing space.
Enjoy food and drinks as you stroll through our 138,000 square foot building and meet many of our exciting start-ups, which will have their products on display. Free parking is available.

Maximizing Your Conference Return on Investment (ROI) 101- Madison, WI
2018-11-08 09:00 - 12:00 UTC | Latino Chamber of Commerce of Dane County, Suite E, 2881 Commerce Park Dr., Fitchburg, WI, 53719, United States

Understanding the Rock Island Corps of Engineers - Projects, Procurements and Processes - Webinar
2018-11-08 08:30 - 09:30 (America/Chicago)
This webinar provides industry with basic information on the District’s overall mission and historical contracted requirements. Participants will take away information on how to best do business with the District as either a prime contractor or a subcontractor, as well as recommendations and tools for growing their Federal Government business with the Corps of Engineers, and specifically the Rock Island District.
*To register and for log-in information contact Beth White at Elizabeth.M.White@usace.army.mil and reference the webinar RSVP in your subject line.*

Acquisition Hour: Responding to a Sources Sought Announcement and the Interested Vendor List
2018-11-07 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago)
Contracting Officers use the Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) website to look for small businesses to meet their requirements through Sources Sought Announcements.
This webinar will cover:

Responding to a Sources Sought Announcement
What to do after you have responded
Using the FBO Interested Vendor List to your advantage

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

Rescheduled for November 15 - Maximizing Your Conference Return on Investment (ROI) 101 - Webinar
2018-11-06 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago)
*Please Note – This webinar has been canceled and rescheduled for November 15, 2018*
Learn how to maximize the time, money and talent that you and your organization invest in attending and participating in a conference! Exhibiting, general networking and meeting with potential customers requires significant preparation and planning. This webinar will discuss the steps you will need to take before, during and after a government or corporate business conference/tradeshow to take advantage of all possible opportunities.
Topics include:

Doing your homework– how to develop your focus, goals and plan of attack
Creating targeted marketing materials including business cards, capabilities statements, websites and elevator pitches
Basics of time management and networking
Attracting people to your exhibit
Post event strategies

CLICK HERE to visit the schedule of upcoming sessions.

2018 Wisconsin Tribal Transportation Conference (WTTC) - Milwaukee, WI
2018-11-06 09:00 - 2018-11-07 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Potawatomi Hotel & Event Center, 1721 W Canal St, Milwaukee, WI, 53233, United States
This conference is an opportunity for Tribal, state, federal and transportation construction professionals to come together and increase their knowledge of governmental and transportation initiatives of the 11 Tribes of Wisconsin and WisDOT.
Sessions include:

How to do business with WisDOT
Transportation safety
Cultural resources and preservation
Federal Indian law and Tribal transportation projects

Other conference highlights include workshops, government and construction project updates, business networking, a Vendor Expo and the Tribal Excellence awards.

Northeast Wisconsin Supplier Diversity Symposium
2018-11-06 08:00 - 12:15 (America/Chicago) | Thrivent Financial, 4321 North Ballard Road, Appleton, WI, 54919, United States
Minority and Women Business Owners:
Are you an ethnic minority business owner or a women business owner in the Northeast Wisconsin area? Learn how you can become a nationally certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBEs) through the North Central Minority Supplier Development Council (NCMSDC) and a nationally certified Women Business Enterprise (WBE) through the Women’s Business Development Council (WBDC).
As an MBE or WBE, you are in an unique position to promote and market your services to prospective corporate buyers who are looking to build relationships with trusted diverse-owned businesses.
Corporations:
Does your company have a supplier diversity program, and are you looking to enhance it? Or, does your company have an interest in developing a supplier diversity program, and you want to learn more?
Join us to learn how the North Central Minority Supplier Development Council (NCMSDC) and the Women’s Business Development Council (WBDC) can support your supplier diversity program development and be a liaison between your purchasing teams and Minority & Women owned Business Enterprises that provide the goods and services you are looking for in your company’s supply chain.

UAS/DRONE Manufacture Supplier Forum - Oshkosh, WI
2018-11-02 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Best Western Oshkosh, 1 N Main St, Oshkosh, WI, 54901, United States
*Online registration for this event has closed. Please feel free to register on-site.*
Join this free supplier forum with the objective of identifying potential partners in the design, manufacturing, production, support and services of a USA-product-based drone in the state of Wisconsin.

Maximizing Your Conference Return on Investment (ROI) 101 - Menomonie, WI
2018-11-02 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Dunn County Government Center, 800 Wilson Ave, Room 58, Menomonie, 54751, United States

2018 Wisconsin State Procurement Conference
2018-10-31 08:30 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Alliant Energy Center Exhibition Hall, 1919 Alliant Energy Center Way, Madison, WI, 53713, United States
The Wisconsin State Procurement Conference is hosted by the State Bureau of Procurement and has been created through a joint effort involving many State agencies and UW System campuses. This conference will provide an opportunity to network with colleagues, learn procurement best practices and innovative solutions to common procurement challenges and receive updates about public procurement in Wisconsin.

National Veterans Small Business Engagement (NVSBE) Event - New Orleans, LA
2018-10-31 00:00 - 2018-11-02 00:00 UTC | New Orleans Morial Convention Center, 900 Convention Center Blvd, New Orleans, LA, 70130, United States
CONSTRUCTION, ARCHITECTURE, ENGINEERING AND FACILITIES MAINTENANCE ARE THE ONLY FOCUSES FOR THIS YEAR’S CONFERENCE.
National Veterans Small Business Engagement (NVSBE) is the largest procurement event directly connecting Veteran suppliers with federal and commercial buyers. NVSBE 2018 will focus on the Architecture, Engineering, Construction, and Facilities Maintenance (AECFM) industry. The basis for the focused theme of the Engagement is to address VA’s most critical needs and performance gaps that are listed in VA’s Strategic Capital Investment Planning (SCIP) Process Project List.
This year’s event will be co-located with the Society of American Military Engineers’ (SAME) Federal Small Business Conference (SBC). This co-location of two major, but separate, events under the same roof enables NVSBE attendees to participate in both events and provides Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSBs) with maximum access to buyers in AECFM concentrations.
The event will provide the opportunity to attend:

Business Opportunity Sessions (BOS)
Networking Roundtable Sessions (NRT)
One-on-One Sessions
Dining With Decision Makers

SAME Federal Small Business Engagement Event - New Orleans, LA
2018-10-31 00:00 - 2018-11-02 00:00 UTC | New Orleans Morial Convention Center, 900 Convention Center Blvd, New Orleans, LA, 70130, United States
Plan now to attend The Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) 2018 Federal Small Business Engagement!
The SAME Small Business Conference is joining forces with the Department of Veterans Affairs for one comprehensive event aiming to deliver collaboration, partnerships, education, training sessions and the the perfect venue for market research and networking opportunities.

20th Annual U.S. Department of Health & Human Services SBIR/STTR Conference - Dallas, TX
2018-10-30 07:00 - 2018-11-01 00:00 UTC | Hilton Anatole, 2201 North Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, TX, 75207, United States
This three-day national HHS SBIR/STTR Conference is designed to educate attendees about the America’s Largest Seed Fund and how to apply for these research and development dollars. With over $1 billion dollars of annual HHS funding, this is one of the largest sources of early-stage capital for technology commercialization in the United States.
Conference Highlights:

Meet One-on-One with over 100 SBIR/STTR Program Managers and Federal Staff from the NIH, FDA, CDC, DOD, SBA, and more
Learn how to write competitive Phase I & II grant proposal
Network with entrepreneurs, innovators, and investor
Learn about resources for Women-Owned & Socially Disadvantaged Businesses

"The Future of Drones in Wisconsin" Lunch 'n Learn
2018-10-26 11:45 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Fond du Lac Skyport – Main Terminal Building, 260 S Rolling Meadows Dr, Fond Du Lac, WI, 54937
Greater Oshkosh Economic Development Corporation (GO-EDC), in partnership with Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI), is hosting the seventh DoD/OEA Lunch n’ Learn Event!
This “no cost” luncheon series will present: “The Future of Drones in Wisconsin: How the largest, fastest growing sector of the aviation industry will impact our state”.

ResourceFULL Black Businesses - Madison, WI
2018-10-25 17:00 UTC | S. Park St. Atrium, 2300 S Park St, WI, 53713, United States
The ResourceFULL Black Businesses event is where the Madison Alliance for Black Economic Empowerment will make $1,000 – $5,000 grants to Black businesses in attendance, connect businesses to valuable resources and connect them to each other through the HIVE Networking Activity.
Come and enjoy good food, good music and good people ready to connect and prosper. Sign up for a Business Needs Survey at the event to get connected to resources based on your businesses needs and qualify to receive a grant for your business!
