Wisconsin Procurement Institute

Overview: U.S. Intellectual Property Rights and the SBIR-STTR Stakeholders Webinar
2018-09-25 13:00 - 15:00 (Europe/Paris)
For small businesses currently participating in the federal government’s Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) or Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs, understanding intellectual property (IP)—including patents, trade secrets, trademarks, and copyrights—is necessary to protect your ideas, products, and product names in today’s knowledge economy.
This webinar has been designed to specifically address the most common IP issues facing small businesses funded by the SBIR and STTR programs, cover all aspects of IP protection and also help you understand your IP data rights under the SBIR/STTR grant or contract.
The module will focus on the “rules of the SBIR/STTR road” and your IP rights so that you may be proactive in protecting what you own.
Space is limited to 200 people, so early registration is advised. Please note this webinar is open only to small businesses currently engaged in either Phase 1 or Phase 2 of the SBIR/STTR programs.Nadine.Herbert@uspto.gov

Acquisition Hour – Introduction to Certifications Available to Woman Owned Businesses
2018-09-25 13:00 - 14:00 UTC
Woman-owned businesses can receive advantage 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.
This webinar will provide an overview of these programs, application process, describe eligibility requirements as well as the benefits and obligations for certifications with:

Federal Government agencies
State Government agencies (including WisDOT and State of Wisconsin)
Local Government agencies (including Milwaukee City and County, Dane County, Madison (City), MMSD)
Corporate (Large business)

Speakers: Shane Mahaffy, Lead Business Opportunity Specialist, US Small Business Administration (SBA) and Kim Garber – Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI)
To view a schedule of all upcoming webinars CLICK HERE.

Green Bay Packers Mentor-Protégé Program Networking Event - Green Bay, WI
2018-09-19 15:00 - 17:30 UTC | Lambeau Field, 1265 Lombardi Avenue, Green Bay, WI, 54304, United States
This two-part networking event offers you the opportunity to:

Meet with potential buyers
Identify funding sources
Connect with business assistance resources
Build your capacity

Part One:
Panel discussion with experienced business leaders who share their hands-on knowledge
Part Two:
Network with real-life small business buyers, resources providers, government agencies, lenders and others

Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Enterprise Industry Day - VA
2018-09-19 00:00 UTC | DLA Headquarters, 8725 John J Kingman Rd, Fort Belvoir, VA, 22060, United States
Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Enterprise Industry Day is an event for suppliers that covers forecasts of DLA’s FY19 business opportunities along with discussions of DLA’s metrics, strategic vision and updates on various reforms.

2018 Small Business DLA Land and Maritime Webinar: Alternate Offers
2018-09-18 14:00 - 15:00 UTC
For information on how to register, please CLICK HERE

WBDC Connect & Celebrate: Chicago
2018-09-14 11:00 - 20:00 UTC | Hyatt Regency O’Hare, ​9300 Bryn Mawr Ave, Rosemont, IL, 60018, United States
The Women’s Business Development Center’s 2018 annual conference, WBDC Connect & Celebrate: Chicago, brings together local and regional women business owners and community, corporate, and government partners for a day of learning, connecting and celebrating award winners!
This year’s conference offers:

Business Opportunities
Business Information
Business Successes

Milwaukee Night in Washington, DC
2018-09-12 17:00 - 19:00 UTC | Rayburn House Office Building, 45 Independence Ave, Washington, DC, DC, 20515, United States
This event highlights the contributions of the Milwaukee Region to the economic strength and vitality of the nation.
Milwaukee Night also provides an opportunity to thank the legislators, staff members and administrators who help us achieve our goal of making the Milwaukee Region a world-class location.

Acquisition Hour: The Future of SAM.gov
2018-09-12 12:00 - 13:00 UTC | Webinar, Milwaukee, WI, United States
Meet the new SAM.gov! beta.SAM.gov will become the official U.S. government website for people who make, receive, and manage federal awards.
It will be the central HUB for the entire federal awards community –assistance, grants and procurement. General Services Administration (GSA) went public with the new site last August.
Once integrated, 10 systems (including fbo.gov, fpds.gov, Wage Determination, CPARS, CFDA and others) will be categorized by their main feature (such as contract opportunities, registration, and wage determinations) into a centralized website called beta.SAM.gov.
This webinar will provide an overview on:

The Integrated Award Environment
Changes with beta.SAM.gov
Searching the data for contract opportunities
Transitioning to the new SAM.gov

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

Wisconsin Federal Contractor Forum - Washington, DC
2018-09-11 - 2018-09-13 | DC, United States
Register NOW! Join WPI in Washington, D.C. September 11-13th for a series of meetings with federal procurement officials, experienced federal contractors and DC based resources. We will be joining MMAC the evening of September 12th for MMAC’s Milwaukee Night in Washington.
Register for the event at the above link, and register for Milwaukee Night in Washington at:
http://web.mmac.org/events/Milwaukee-Night-in-Washington-DC-1827/details
Agenda highlights include:

9/11/2018 Afternoon – Meeting with representatives
9/12/2018 The Program

Morning – Federal agency meetings at the US Capitol Building – moderated by Baly Ambegaoker, President, Centerpoint Inc
Lunch on the Hill
Afternoon – Hosted by Husch Blackwell Washington, DC Office
Early evening – Reception at Rayburn House Office Building with MMAC

9/13/2018 Morning – Small group meetings

There is no cost to attend this event but REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.

2018 Governor's Cybersecurity Summit - Madison, WI
2018-09-10 07:30 - 17:00 UTC | Gordon Dining and Event Center, 770 W Dayton Street, Madison, WI, 53715, United States
This summit will bring together national cyber security experts, government and academic leaders and the business community to share knowledge and experience in finding new ways to protect our digital infrastructure and address the emerging challenges of cybersecurity.
Conference highlights include :

Powerhouse keynoter, futurist, and professor Christina “CK” Kerley will give a glimpse into the future with her presentation on tech megatrends
Hold Security’s Alex Holden will provide insider insight on the current cyber threat landscape
Peter Kofod and Greg Beach will explore the blockchain’s potential as a tool to promote public sector governance, transparency, and trust
Panel discussions on the state’s IT workforce and recent Dark Sky exercise will provide the latest information on state-level cybersecurity initiatives directly from Wisconsin’s government leaders

Third Annual Construction Industry Business to Business Forum - Milwaukee, WI
2018-09-06 08:30 - 15:00 UTC | ManpowerGroup, 100 Manpower Place, Milwaukee, WI, 53212, United States
Join the area’s leading diverse suppliers, general contractors, developers and NCMSDC Corporate Members in one location to impact change, by supporting quality advancement, growth, and diversity in the region’s construction industry.
The event forum will feature panel discussions presented by general contractors, developers and NCMSDC Corporate Members, sharing their upcoming projects, what they are looking for and how to compete for these opportunities.
The forum will also feature one-on-one matchmaker meetings where diverse suppliers will be scheduled to meet with general contractors, developers and NCMSDC Corporate members personally to discuss these opportunities and their company.
