Wisconsin Procurement Institute

Satellite Office: Green Bay – hosted by the Northeast Wisconsin Technical College Startup Hub
2025-06-24 09:00 - 16:00, 2025-05-27 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Northeast Wisconsin Technical College – Startup Hub, 2701 Larsen Road, Green Bay, WI, 54303, United States
WPI will be holding office hours at our satellite location in the Northeast Wisconsin Technical College Startup Hub in Green Bay, WI. Contact the counselor directly to schedule your meeting.
To view the upcoming schedule for Green Bay at NWTC’s Startup Hub, please click here.
To view the full list of satellite locations and schedules, please click here.

DLA Casting and Forging Program Webinar
2025-06-18 12:00 - 13:00 | AZ
This webinar is a course that teaches vendors the castings and forgings process and method and discuss the common mistakes that cause material issues. This session is free.
For more information, click here.

Satellite Office: Superior – hosted by the Small Business Development Center at UW – Superior
2025-06-18 09:00 - 16:00, 2025-06-17 09:00 - 16:00 | Small Business Development Center at UW – Superior, 1401 Tower Avenue, Superior, WI, 54880, United States
WPI will be holding office hours at our satellite location in the Small Business Development Center at UW – Superior in Superior, WI. Contact the counselor directly to schedule your meeting.
To view the upcoming schedule for Superior, please click here.
To view the full list of satellite locations and schedules, please click here.

19th Annual Government Opportunities Business Conference (GOBC) - Volk Field, Camp Douglas WI
2025-06-18 08:00 - 12:00 | Volk Field Air National Guard Base, 100 Independence Drive, Building 475, Camp Douglas, WI, 54618, United States
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Federal Market Insights [FMI]: Competition for Government Work "Why Aren't You Picking Me?"
2025-06-17 12:30 - 13:00 | AZ
FEDERAL MARKET INSIGHTS is an informal podcast designed to provide valuable information about the government marketplace for businesses interested in government contracting. Each episode is a concise 30-minute session, scheduled at the end of the week. We review noteworthy items published during the week, delve into key topics, and offer background information and perspectives relevant to the government contracting landscape. Stop by, settle in and take-in the conversation.
Presented by Marc Violante, Director, Federal Market Strategies, Wisconsin Procurement Institute and Mark Dennis, Government Contract Specialist, Wisconsin Procurement Institute
For the list of Federal Market Insights webinar, please click here.

Satellite Office: Fond Du Lac – hosted by Envision Greater Fond du Lac
2025-06-12 09:00 - 16:00 | Envision Greater Fond du Lac, 23 S Main St Ste 101, Fond du Lac, WI, 54935, United States
WPI will be holding office hours at our satellite location in Envision in Fond du Lac, WI. Contact the counselor directly to schedule your meeting.
To view the upcoming schedule for Fond du Lac, please click here.
To view the full list of satellite locations and schedules, please click here.

Acquisition Hour: Marketing Your Business to the Military
2025-06-11 12:00 - 13:00 | AZ
Wisconsin businesses who are local to military bases have a unique opportunity to do business with these installations. Join us to explore marketing techniques, including:

Enhancing your online marketing presence
How to leverage useful industry affiliations and certifications
Doing business with Wisconsin’s military bases and DLA
Planning ahead for annual networking events
Making a good impression at in-person meetings: what to bring, what to say

Speakers:

Mark Dennis, Government Contract Specialist – Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) – WI APEX Accelerator

This webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit.
View a schedule of all upcoming Acquisition Hour webinars.

2025 Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Supply Chain Alliance Conference & Exhibition - Richmond, VA
2025-06-11 - 2025-06-12 | Greater Richmond Convention Center, 403 N. 3rd Street, Richmond, VA, 23219
The conference and exhibition promises to be one of the best, with government and industry leaders focusing on future logistics support strategies, challenges, and streamlining efforts to better support the warfighter. Join us as we host dynamic speakers from industry and defense with backgrounds in logistics and acquisition, aviation, and land and maritime. No matter if you are a small business looking to begin a working relationship with DLA or an established large business that wants to strengthen the relationship you have already developed, we look forward to your participation at this event!
For more information, click here.

NDIA BIZ AND BREWS NETWORKING EVENT!
2025-06-10 17:00 - 19:00 | The Explorium Brewpub Third Ward, 143 West Saint Paul Avenue, Milwaukee, 53203, United States
You are cordially invited to an exclusive event to network, enjoy your favorite beer and complimentary appetizers.
Paul Rogers, President of The Milwaukee Air and Water show, will be sharing his highlights of this year’s performance.
Featured Speaker:
Paul Rogers, President of the Milwaukee Air and Water Show
Click here to learn more and register.

Satellite Office: Oshkosh – hosted by the Greater Oshkosh Economic Development Corporation
2025-06-10 09:00 - 16:00 | Greater Oshkosh Economic Development Corporation, 111 N. Main Street, Ste 204, Oshkosh, WI, 54901, United States
WPI will be holding office hours at our satellite location at the Greater Oshkosh Economic Development Corporation in Oshkosh, WI. Contact the counselor directly to schedule your meeting.
To view the upcoming schedule for Oshkosh, please click here.
To view the full list of satellite locations and schedules, please click here.

Satellite Office: Madison (MATC Goodman South Campus)
2025-06-05 09:00 - 16:00 | Madison Area Technical College (MATC) Goodman South Campus, 2429 Perry Street, Madison, WI, 53713, United States
WPI will be holding office hours at our satellite location in the Madison Area Technical College (MATC) Goodman South Campus in Madison, WI. Contact the counselor directly to schedule your meeting.
To view the upcoming schedule for Madison – MATC Goodman South, please click here.
To view the full list of satellite locations and schedules, please click here.

NEW North Summit 2025 - Green Bay, WI
2025-06-05 | Lambeau Field, 1265 Lombardi Avenue, Green Bay, WI, 54304, United States
About the Summit:
Annually, New North, Inc. hosts a regional summit event to bring together the business, education and community leaders from around the region and state to connect with network contacts, share economic development updates and more. Each year, the New North Summit draws nearly 700 attendees. In a recent poll, over 90% of attendees who attended the New North Summit reported the valuable networking opportunities was a significant reason for attending the summit.
For more information, click here.

16th Annual Government Contracting Symposium
2025-06-03 - 2025-06-04 | Vibrant Arena at The Mark, 1201 River Dr., Moline, 61265
The IA-IL Chapter of the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) is hosting the 16th Annual Midwest Government Contracting Symposium on June 3rd and 4th 2025 at Vibrant Arena in Moline, IL to give Defense Contractors working in our region valuable resources and opportunities in this field.
Recent world events (State sponsored Cyber-attacks, The War in Gaza, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, threats in the Indo-Pacific) have exposed unique challenges to the U.S. Industrial Base and Supply Chain while we are challenged to conduct secure communications and Mission Command even in the Homeland. The U.S. Army is consistently trying to keep pace with an evolving adversary and emerging threats in all domains. This creates additional challenges in the combat environment and our ability to build readiness of our forces and maintain effective mission command. A key to sustaining overmatch and building readiness is to innovate at the speed of need. Come listen to how the Army is innovating and exploiting emerging technologies to sustain the OIB, Supply Chain and Mission Command on the digital battlefield through data-driven decisions and investments that enable us and our allies to sustain an advantage in Multidomain Operations.
NDIA will sponsor a two-day conference at Vibrant Arena in Moline, IL where we will bring in Defense Experts to examine the recent current events throughout our World and how our Defense Department will sustain and grow the U.S. Industry Base, Supply Chain and Mission Command.
By attending, you will be receiving the latest information on hot topics in government contracting and Army Doctrine, as well as taking advantage of the chance to interact with key government and industry experts. You won’t want to miss this vital networking opportunity!
For more information, click here.

DLA Training, Knowledge, and Opportunities (TKO) Seminar
2025-06-03 - 2025-06-04 | AZ
The TKO seminar is a course that teaches vendors how to start doing business with DLA Land and Maritime. 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. There are also many other relevant topics of discussion. This session is free.
For more information, click here.

Satellite Office: Madison – hosted by the Madison Area Technical College (MATC) Commercial Avenue Campus
2025-06-02 09:00 - 16:00 | Madison Area Technical College (MATC) Commercial Avenue Campus, 2125 Commercial Avenue, Madison, WI, 53704, United States
WPI will be holding office hours at our satellite location in Madison Area Technical College (MATC) Commercial Avenue campus in Madison, WI. Contact the counselor directly to schedule your meeting.
To view the upcoming schedule for Madison MATC Commerical Avenue, please click here.
To view the full list of satellite locations and schedules, please click here.

Cyber Friday: Cybersecurity Rules You Need to Know to Work with the Federal Government / Department of Defense
2025-05-30 11:00 - 12:00 | AZ
If you’re interested in doing business with the federal government—or growing your current contracts—understanding your cybersecurity requirements is essential. In this webinar, we’ll break down what your business needs to know about protecting sensitive information, meeting federal requirements, and avoiding common compliance pitfalls. During this session, you’ll gain a clearer understanding of the rules that apply when handling government data, what steps your business must take to prepare, and why cybersecurity is now a key part of being a competitive and eligible contractor. Whether you’re new to federal work or an experienced contractor, this session will help you be better prepared for upcoming requirements.
Speaker: Matt Frost, Government Contract Specialist, Wisconsin Procurement Institute – WI APEX Accelerator
This webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit.
For the full schedule of the Cyber Thursday webinars, please click here.

I&E Club - Government Contracting by WPI
2025-05-29 17:30 - 19:00 | Target Bluff German Haus, 208 US 12, Camp Douglas, WI, 54618
Open to the public.

Attend to learn more about government contracting from speaker Marie Spilmon, Small Business Advisor, Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) – Wisconsin APEX Accelerator.

For more information, click here.

Federal Contracting & Cybersecurity: What Manufacturers Need to Know (Manitowoc, WI)
2025-05-29 10:00 - 12:00 | Progress Lakeshore, 202 N 8th St Ste 101, Manitowoc, WI, 54220, United States
As opportunities in Department of Defense and Federal Government contracting continue to grow, so do the requirements for businesses—especially manufacturers in the supply chain—to meet rigid cybersecurity standards. This session is designed to help you understand foundational elements of federal government and DOD cybersecurity requirements, including NIST SP 800-171 and CMMC. Whether you’re new to the space or seeking to sharpen your compliance strategies, this presentation will provide the practical guidance and essential knowledge you need to take the first steps with confidence.
Presenter: Matt Frost, Government Contract Specialist, Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI)
REGISTER now!

GSA Industry Meeting
2025-05-28 12:00 - 13:45 | AZ
The General Services Administration (GSA) is hosting a webinar to discuss the contract consolidation requirements under Executive Order 14240: Eliminating Waste and Saving Taxpayer Dollars by Consolidating Procurement and GSA’s deviations under the initiative to overhaul the Federal Acquisition Regulation under Executive Order 14275: Restoring Common Sense to Federal Procurement.
For more information, click here.

Acquisition Hour: Certification Programs for Women and Veteran Owned Businesses
2025-05-27 11:00 - 12:00 | AZ
Securing government contracts and subcontracts is not easy. As a Woman Owned Small Business, a Veteran Owned Small Business, or a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, you may gain preference when competing for contracts with the State of Wisconsin and Federal government agencies.
This webinar will focus on the various woman or veteran owned business certifications and the basics of qualifying and applying. In this webinar, businesses will learn about:

the State of Wisconsin Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Enterprise (DVB) certification
the State of Wisconsin Woman Business Enterprise (WBE) certification
the U.S. SBA WOSB, VOSB and SDVOSB certifications for firms working with Federal agencies, and
the SBA and DOD Mentor Protege Programs

Speakers:

Shane Mahaffy, Lead Business Opportunity Specialist, U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
Ben Blanc, Government Contract Specialist, Wisconsin Procurement Institute

This webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit.
View a schedule of all upcoming Acquisition Hour webinars.

Indigenous Business Group Wisconsin Contractor Connection - Networking Event Series - Hayward, WI
2025-05-22 16:00 - 19:00 | Flat Creek Lodge, 10290 Highway 27 South, Hayward, WI, 54843, United States
Wisconsin Contractor Connection is a networking event by the Indigenous Business Group designed to connect contractors and businesses across Wisconsin with public and private sector opportunities. Bringing together professionals from construction, trades, consulting, media, infrastructure, energy, engineering, and environmental industries, this event fosters collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and business growth. Attendees will engage in networking, hear from industry leaders, and explore opportunities in contracting and procurement.
Target Audience:
Contractors & Tradespeople: General contractors, specialty trade contractors (electricians, plumbers, HVAC, etc.), and businesses in construction and infrastructure.
Industry Professionals: Engineering firms, environmental consultants, energy sector professionals, media, and business service providers.
Public & Private Sector Representatives: Government agencies, large corporations, and tribal enterprises seeking subcontractors and partnerships.
For more information, click here.

Marketing to NASA: Strategies for Small Business Success
2025-05-21 12:00 - 13:30 | AZ
As NASA continues to innovate in the space exploration, scientific, and research industries, small businesses will be critical to its success. Small business owners know the ins and outs of their company like the back of their hand. Some who are just starting a business, might feel totally lost. Knowing where to turn for advice in moving your business forward is vitally important to its success.
In the “Marketing to NASA: Strategies for Small Business Success” webinar, small business owners will gain valuable insights into effectively positioning their products and services to capture NASA’s attention. Participants will learn strategic approaches to crafting compelling marketing messages tailored to NASA’s unique needs and priorities. The session will cover key topics such as understanding NASA’s procurement process, identifying decision-makers within NASA, leveraging small business certifications, and aligning marketing efforts with NASA’s mission goals. Small businesses will leave equipped with practical strategies and tools to enhance their visibility, engage effectively with NASA program managers, and ultimately increase their chances of securing contracts with the agency.
Click here to learn more and register.

Satellite Office: Eau Claire - hosted by the Western Dairyland Economic Opportunity Council
2025-05-21 09:00 - 16:00, 2025-05-20 09:00 - 16:00 | Western Dairyland EOC, 418 Wisconsin St, Eau Claire, WI, 54703, United States
WPI will be holding office hours at our satellite location in the Western Dairyland EOC’s offices located in Eau Claire, WI. Contact the counselor directly to schedule your meeting with them.
To view the upcoming schedule for Eau Claire, please click here.
To view the full list of satellite locations and schedules, please click here.

DLA Training, Knowledge, and Opportunities (TKO) Seminar
2025-05-20 | AZ
This TKO webinar is a course that teaches vendors the federal registration process and avoid the common mistakes that hinder CAGE validation. This session is free.
For more information, click here.

Government Certification Workshop - DBE (Madison, WI)
2025-05-15 09:00 - 12:00 | Madison Area Technical College (MATC) Goodman South Campus, 2429 Perry Street, Madison, WI, 53713, United States
Join the Wisconsin Procurement Institute’s Tru Mwololo, the Wisconsin Procurement Institute’s Manager of Small Business Programs, for a Government Certifications Workshop where you will learn about what certifications your business may qualify for and how these certifications could help you gain a competitive edge in the government marketplace.
Agenda:

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM – Overview of Certification Types and Benefits
15 minute break
10:15 AM – 11:15 AM Certification Application Overview
15 minute break
11:30 AM – 12:00 PM – Q&A

Schedule of Topics: click here to view the full schedule and topics for the Government Certification Workshops

11th Annual DOD Contract Management Update [in-person - Milwaukee, WI]
2025-05-15 08:00 - 17:00 | Brookfield Conference Center, 325 S Moorland Rd, Brookfield, WI, 53005, United States
ONSITE REGISTRATION WILL BE AVAILBLE DURING THE EVENT. Pre-registration is now closed.
Doing business with the Department of Defense presents great opportunities but also complex challenges. In order to be successful, the Defense Industrial Base must keep current with ever changing regulatory requirements, industry trends, and DoD priorities. Whether you’re a current or prospective DoD prime or subcontractor, you won’t want to miss the updates and discussions presented by a mix of Government and Industry experts.
Join Wisconsin’s DOD contractors and subcontractors for this annual event. This in-person event will be held in Milwaukee, WI.
Schedule
Registration: 7:30 AM
Continental Breakfast: 8:00-9:30 AM
Program Opens: 8:30 AM
Program Close and Networking: 4:00 PM
Event Close: 4:30 PM
Agenda [click to open]

Confirmed Speakers

Colonel Susan Styer, Director-Land Supplier Operations, Defense Logistics Agency (DLA)
Don Schulze, Deputy Director-Land Supplier Operations, Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) LINKEDIN
Sean Ketter, Vice President, Global Procurement & Supply Chain, Oshkosh Corporation LINKEDIN
Dave Zvenyach, Principal, TandemGov LINKEDIN
Todd Bentley, President, Bentley World Packaging Ltd LINKEDIN
Jim Segelstrom, Chief Executive Officer, McNally Industries LINKEDIN
Michael Ward, Senior Vice President, Business and Community Development, Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) LINKEDIN
David Petry, Director of Purchasing Compliance and Vendor Management, Fincantieri Marinette Marine (LINKEDIN)
Joseph Addison, Program Manager-DOD Mentor Protégé Program, Derco, A Lockheed Martin Company LINKEDIN
James Pitcher, Strategic Contracts Lead (Public Sector), Scale AI LINKEDIN
Daryl Zahn, Sr. Manager, Contracts & Compliance, DRS Naval Power Systems, Inc. LINKEDIN
Samuel W. Jack, Of Counsel, Dempsey Law Firm LLP LINKEDIN
Bryan Erickson, Supervisory Contract Administrator, Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) Great Lakes LINKEDIN
Mark Zeihen Jr., Contract Administrator, Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) Great Lakes LINKEDIN
Shane Mahaffy, Lead Business Opportunity Specialist (Wisconsin), U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) BIO
Tammie Clendenning, Lead Economic Development Specialist (Wisconsin), U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) LINKEDIN
Buckley Brinkman, President-Executive Director, Wisconsin Center for Manufacturing & Productivity LINKEDIN
Aina Vilumsons, President-Executive Director, Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) Wisconsin APEX Accelerator LINKEDIN

Winning Government Business: Navigating Compliance Risks to Drive Strategic Advantage [Milwaukee, WI]
2025-05-14 07:30 - 19:00 | AZ
Winning Government Business: Navigating Compliance Risks to Drive Strategic Advantage
May 14, 2025 // Milwaukee, WI // 7:30am-7:00pm
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION at the NDIA Great Lakes Chapter webpage [link]
REGISTRATION OPEN
In an era of escalating regulatory demands, the path to securing government business is fraught with compliance challenges that can threaten even the most established organizations. Ensuring Your Strategic Advantage offers a unique opportunity to gain critical insights into navigating these complexities. Join industry leaders, compliance experts, and government insiders as they reveal strategies to fortify your business, protect revenue streams, and outpace competitors in an increasingly regulated environment. Whether you’re a C-suite executive, part of a large or small business, in business development, supply chain, contracts, or legal, this event will equip you with the knowledge to stay competitive and safeguard your organization’s future.
Sponsorship and Exhibitor opportunities are available! For more information, please contact info@ndia-greatlakes.org. This national event is hosted by the NDIA Cybersecurity Division in partnership with the NDIA Great Lakes Chapter.
Speakers

Mr. Trey Hodgkins, Chair Cybersecurity Division, NDIA
Brig. Gen. Guy Walsh, USAF (Ret) – Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, NDIA
Brig. Gen. Chad R. Ellsworth, Commander of Defense Logistics Agency Aviation and Defense Supply Center, Richmond, VA (invited)
Ms. Erica Bakies, Government Contracts Senior Counsel, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (invited)
Ms. Stacy Bostjanick, Chief Defense Industrial Base Cybersecurity, Office of the DoD Chief Information Officer (invited)
Ms. ML Mackey, CEO, Beacon Interactive Solutions & Executive Committee, NDIA National Board / Chair, Small Business Division (invited)
Ms. Megan McKinney, Conference Chair, NDIA Great Lakes Chapter
Ms. Christina Reynolds, Managing Director, Industry Spec. Svcs., BDO
Mr. Aric Sherwood, Director of the Acquisition Innovation Directorate (AID) at PEO Enterprise, Army (invited)
Mr. Scott Singer, C3PAO, CyberNINES CEO and Co-Founder
Ms. Jen Stewart, Executive Vice President, Strategy & Policy, NDIA
Ms. Nicole Vele, Of Counsel, Holland & Hart LLP
Ms. Aina Vilumsons, President and Executive Director, WPI an APEX Accelerator
Ms. Susan Warshaw Ebner, Partner, STINSON LLP
Mr. Dave Zvenyach, Principal, TandemGov

Local Hotels with Government Rates

Hilton Garden Inn Milwaukee Brookfield Conference Center

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Sheraton Milwaukee Brookfield Hotel

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Holiday Inn Milwaukee – an IHG Hotel

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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Milwaukee West

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