Wisconsin Procurement Institute

DLA Land and Maritime Training, Knowledge and Opportunities Seminar - Columbus, OH
2018-11-15 08:00 - 16:00 UTC | WI
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) | WI
Webinar is 2:00 -3:00 pm EST and held using Adobe Connect. For information on webinar and how to register, please CLICK HERE

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
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.

Understanding the Rock Island Corps of Engineers - Projects, Procurements and Processes - Webinar
2018-11-08 08:30 - 09:30 (America/Chicago) | WI
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) | WI
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) | WI
*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!

U.S. Army Geospatial Center (AGC) 2018 Virtual Small Business Forum - Webinar
2018-10-25 13:30 - 17:00 UTC | WI
Get to know the Army Geospatial Center as a potential industry partner, and work to find new and innovative ways to improve/expand geospatial capabilities to provide the U.S. Warfighter relevant geospatial information, capabilities, and domain expertise.
Learn about doing business with the Army Geospatial Center and mission area programs that encompass the design, development, fielding, and home station support of terrain, hydrological, navigational, imagery, command and control systems, and Geospatial/GEOINT expertise.
The Engineering Research Development Center’s Geospatial Research Laboratory will also participate.
*This event is 1:30 P.M. – 5:00 P.M. Eastern Standard Time*

14th Annual Greater Minnesota Government Procurement Fair - Welch, MN
2018-10-25 09:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Treasure Island Resort & Casino, 5734 Sturgeon Lake Rd, Welch, MN, 55089, United States
This free event will provide an opportunity for small businesses and contractors to learn about special programs designed to provide better access to the government marketplace.
A trade show will be open throughout the day in addition to a variety of workshops including Selling to the Government, State & Federal Certifications, etc. There will be eight workshops in two tracks to choose from, along with the opportunity to visit with 20 representatives from State & Federal Government Agencies, Large Businesses, and Resource Providers on the trade floor.

Acquisition Hour: The NEW WAWF - The Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE)
2018-10-24 13:30 - 14:30 (America/Chicago) | WI
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.

Government Contracting Opportunities - Rhinelander, WI
2018-10-24 12:30 - 16:30 (America/Chicago) | Nicolet College, Fieldside Center Room 102, 5364 College Dr, Rhinelander, WI, 54501, United States
The Government buys pretty much everything – from military vehicles, tree planting services, office furniture, plumbing services, facility maintenance and IT support. Over the last few fiscal years, every county in Wisconsin has recorded sales to the Federal government. Sales have been to a broad range of agencies from the US Forest Service, USDA, Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of Defense and many more.
State of Wisconsin (and other States) as well as Local Governments also purchase a wide range of goods and services. In addition, there are also opportunities to subcontract. This session is designed as an introduction for small businesses who are considering selling to the government market or those just starting to review and look for opportunities.
What you will learn:

Benefits of being a small business

How to find government opportunities

How to sell products and services to the local state, county, municipality and federal government

Where you can get help – at no cost

Agenda:
12:30 pm: Registration
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm: Program

Introductions
Small Business Programs and Funding Opportunities – U.S. SBA
Selling to the Government – An Overview – WPI
Business Opportunities and Resources

4:00 pm: Networking
CLICK HERE for Rhinelander Campus Map

Acquisition Hour: The SBA 8(a) Certification Program
2018-10-24 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | WI
Businesses that are considered Small Disadvantaged Businesses (SDB) due to social and economic disadvantage may qualify for certification under the 8(a) program. This presentation is recommended for any small business that may qualify as socially and economically disadvantaged, and wants to take advantage of the benefits of the 8(a) program.
While there is no goal for the 8(a) program, the SBA supports a goal of 5% set aside for SDB. The 8(a) program is not a minority business program, but has many benefits that include preference in contracting, preferential teaming agreements and focused business development training.
Business certified under the 8(a) program can also:

Receive sole source contracts,
Compete for set-aside contracts
Receive assistance from a Business Opportunity Specialist to help navigate federal contracting
Form joint ventures with established businesses through the SBA’s Mentor-Protégé Program
Receive management and technical assistance, including business training, counseling, marketing assistance and high-level executive development

During the presentation we will discuss:

What is SDB?
Eligibility Criteria
The application process
Program benefits
What is expected from an 8(a) participant

Speakers:

Shane Mahaffy, Lead Business Opportunity Specialist, U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
Benjamin Blanc, Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI)

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

Acquisition Hour: The HUBZone Program - Certification Benefits and Regulations
2018-10-23 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | WI
The Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) program helps small businesses in designated urban and rural communities gain preferential access to federal procurement opportunities. This presentation is recommended for any business that is interested in becoming an SBA HUBZone certified business.
The HUBZone program qualifies your business to compete for the program’s set-aside contracts. HUBZone-certified businesses also get a 10% price evaluation preference in full and open contract competitions. A business must be certified by the U.S. SBA to qualify for this program, and must be registered in SAM prior to submission of the certification documentation.
Currently, many Federal agencies and Federal Prime contractors are NOT meeting their HUBZone goals. This could be a potential opportunity for your business.
In this webinar, you will learn:

HUBZone certification requirements
Benefits of and applying for an SBA HUBZone certification
HUBZone certification cost and terms
Process and cost of renewing your HUBZone certification
Locating HUBZone opportunities
Marketing your HUBZone certified business
Changes to the HUBZone program

Speakers:

Shane Mahaffy, Lead Business Opportunity Specialist, US.Small Business Administration (SBA)
Benjamin Blanc, Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI)

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

SBIR/STTR Fall Innovation Summit - Tampa, FL
2018-10-23 - 2018-10-25 | Tampa Convention Center, 333 S Franklin St, Tampa, FL, 33602, United States
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs are the nation’s largest source of early stage / high risk R&D funding for small businesses. Learn how to participate and compete for funding, engage in Federal Research/Research and Development and commercialize your technological innovations.
Interact with government SBIR/STTR program managers, staff and industry leaders. Opportunities include 1-on-1 meetings, program sessions and workshops.

WIBA Tribal Enterprise Workshop - Lac du Flambeau, WI
2018-10-22 09:00 - 2018-10-24 16:00 UTC | Lake of the Torches Resort Casino, 510 Old Abe Rd, Lac du Flambeau, WI, 54538, United States
This free three-day workshop will offer solutions to meet the needs and challenges of Native American leaders wanting to start and grow their tribal enterprises. It will provide operational and leadership strategies to generate growth, build capacity and ensure sustainability of Native American businesses.
Topics include:

Clearly defining the interactions and decision making between tribal government and business enterprises
Building awareness and understanding of the strategic advantages that stem from the uniqueness of the tribal enterprise and the native community
Finding and assessing business growth opportunities
Clarify the planning activities that will take your tribal enterprise to the next level of success
Aligning the business organizational structure, processes, and decision-making to achieve the mission and strategy of the tribal business enterprise
Innovating and developing new capabilities to stay ahead of competitors

Growing Your Business in Burnett County Wisconsin
2018-10-18 13:00 - 17:00 UTC | Larsen Family Public Library, 7401 Main Street West, Webster, WI, 54893, United States
The Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) and Indianhead Community Action Agency (ICAA) would like to invite small business owners and others interested in learning more about business opportunities and resources available for Burnett County 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

GSA Schedules 23V and 751 Industry Meeting - Webinar
2018-10-18 13:00 UTC | WI
The goal of this Industry Meeting is to provide training on Subcontracting Plans and reporting in the Electronic Subcontracting Reporting System (eSRS).
It is highly recommended that any large businesses required to have a Subcontracting Plan attend this meeting. In addition, there will be time set aside to answer questions regarding the GSA Multiple Award Schedule Program in general and/or Schedules 23V and 751 specifically.
