Wisconsin Procurement Institute

Export Compliance 201 - Green Bay, WI
2018-10-04 08:30 - 16:30 UTC | Northeast Wisconsin Technical College, 2740 West Mason Street, Green Bay, Wisconsin, 54307
This program will help you be in full compliance with a whole host of US export/import regulations. You will know the proper standards by which to determine origin and begin to label the origin of your items. Most companies are using the incorrect values on their commercial invoices, EEI’s and other documents to “help” a foreign customer.
Learn how to properly handle valuations on drop shipments, samples, warranties, repairs and replacements for customs purposes. Come and learn about the FCPA, Successor Liability and how this affects you.
Topics Include:

Understanding the six (6) ways to Export/Import Duty Free
Determining the Country of Origin vs. Marking the Origin
Exporting Samples, Warranties, Repairs & Replacements
Proper Customs Valuation as well as Transfer Pricing with Related Parties
Three (3) Drop Shipment Scenarios with Proper Customs Values & Documents
Learning more about the FCPA- Foreign Corrupt Practices Act
Successor Liability – how this affects you
Best Practices of Successful Companies

Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce Supplier & Contractor Briefing
2018-10-04 08:00 - 11:00 UTC | Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren, N16 W23250 Stone Ridge Drive, Suite One, Waukesha, WI, 53188, United States
Join this session in a three-part series starting October 4, 2018: Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce Supplier & Contractor Briefing.
Many government agencies and commercial organizations seek to include veteran-owned businesses as suppliers, contractors and service providers. This series is designed to provide you with the knowledge needed to participate in commercial and government contracting programs.
These events 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.

Debunking Myths and Misconceptions of the $2.5B SBIR/STTR Seed Fund program - Madison, WI
2018-10-03 13:00 - 16:00 UTC | CTC Workshop at Research Park – Madison, MG&E Innovation Center, Room 50, 510 Charmany Drive, Madison, WI, 53719, United States
This workshop will de-mistify the Federal grant space for for-profit companies and present the SBIR (Small Business Innovation Research) program. This program is purpose-made to provide seed money to small business to enable them to break into the market.
During the workshop, Inspiralia’s SBIR experts will talk with you regarding your company’s R&D goals and assess your fit for SBIR funding. Come in for a free one-on-one technology validation and see if this program could benefit your company.

Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) and Hague Strategies for Filing Abroad for SBIR-STTR Stakeholders Webinar
2018-10-03 13:00 - 15:00 UTC | LA
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.
This module will explore building the international patent portfolio, using the “one-stop shopping” Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) for utility patents, including an overview of the differences between the US (utility) patent system and patents internationally, considerations in developing an international patent filing strategy, filing patents in non-PCT countries, and an overview of initiatives to harmonize patent systems.
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.

FAS Sales Reporting Portal (SRP)-Live Demo Webinar Series: SRP Session 2
2018-10-03 13:00 - 14:30 UTC | LA
GSA Industry Partners are invited to register for this live-demo webinar series (in three parts). Learn how the Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) Sales Reporting Portal (SRP) supports the collection of data required by FAS procurement programs.
The FAS SRP provides a safe, secure and user friendly portal for you to report both transactional and aggregate level data required by your FAS contracts as well as multiple payment options for remitting the fee required pursuant to your contract.
Session 2 “Using the File Upload method to Report TDR applicable Sales” will demonstrate how to report Transactional Sales Data via the ‘File Upload’ method.
We will discuss the scenario where you can report multiple TDR eligible Schedule Contracts on one spreadsheet using the file upload method. Finally, we will adjust sales data using the ‘File Upload’ method and discuss the payment process.

Acquisition Hour: eSRS Individual Subcontractor Reporting (ISR) Basics
2018-10-03 12:00 - 13:00 UTC | LA
The eSRS ISR report collects prime contractor and subcontractor subcontract award data for a specific Federal Government agency when a Prime/Subcontractor
(a) holds one or more contracts over $700,000 (over $1,500,000 for construction of a public facility); and
(b) is required to report subcontracts awarded to Small Business (SB), Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB), Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), HUBZone Small Business (HUBZone SB), Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Alaskan Native Corporations (ANC) and Indian Tribes concerns under a subcontracting plan with the Federal Government.
This webinar will provide:

The basics of submitting an ISR
The basics of filing a Summary with the electronic Subcontracting Reporting System (eSRS)
Assistance to first time Small Business Liaison Officers (SBLO)
A refresher for newer SBLOs

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.

Basic US Patent Practice for the SBIR-STTR Stakeholders Webinar
2018-10-02 13:00 - 15:00 UTC | LA
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.
This module will focus on the basics of U.S. patents: what is a patent, the types of patents in the U.S. (utility, design, plant) and what is protected by each type, what can be patented, the standards of patentability, who can apply for a patent, what it means to have a patent, including the patent term, the time period for filing a patent application and the changes brought about under the America Invents Act (AIA), concluding with how a patent may be used to advance your business interests.
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.

The International Trademark Portfolio for SBIR-STTR Stakeholders Webinar
2018-09-27 13:00 - 15:00 UTC | LA
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.
In this module, you will learn about some of the differences between U.S. trademark law and practice and the law and practice of other countries including, selection of a mark, searching a mark, applying for registration of a mark, including information about the Madrid Protocol, an international filing treaty enabling the applicant to file one application for multiple countries, variations in requirements for obtaining trademark registration and maintaining the registration.
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.

Trademarks in the U.S. for SBIR-STTR Stakeholders Webinar
2018-09-26 13:00 - 15:00 UTC | LA
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.
This module will help you to understand what a trademark or service mark is and how they differ from a domain name or a business name registration.
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.

FAS Sales Reporting Portal (SRP)-Live Demo Webinar Series: SRP Session 1
2018-09-26 13:00 - 14:30 UTC | LA
GSA Industry Partners are invited to register for this live-demo webinar series (in three parts). Learn how the Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) Sales Reporting Portal (SRP) supports the collection of data required by FAS procurement programs.
The FAS SRP provides a safe, secure and user friendly portal for you to report both transactional and aggregate level data required by your FAS contracts as well as multiple payment options for remitting the fee required pursuant to your contract.
Session 1 “Using the Form Entry method to report TDR applicable Sales” will demonstrate how to report Transactional Sales Data via the ‘Form Entry’ method; including the scenario where you are reporting “Zero Sales”. We will also discuss how to adjust sales data and how to make a payment using this application.
In instances where downward sales adjustments occur, we will provide you with a basic understanding of what happens when a credit is issued and how it is applied. Finally, we will discuss how to use the search features and how the landing page can and will be your friend (i.e. shortcuts).

2018 Small Business DLA Land and Maritime Webinar: Qualified Product/Qualified Manufacturer List
2018-09-25 14:00 - 15:00 UTC | LA
For information on webinar and how to register, please CLICK HERE

Overview: U.S. Intellectual Property Rights and the SBIR-STTR Stakeholders Webinar
2018-09-25 13:00 - 15:00 (Europe/Paris) | LA
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 | LA
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 | LA
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.
