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SUMMARY:Acquisition Hour: Responding to Sources Sought Request and Preparing a Capabilities Statement
DESCRIPTION:A Sources Sought notice is a market research tool that Contracting Officers use to determine the availability of specific capabilities in the marketplace. Sources Sought are also used to determine if there are enough qualified small businesses (including small business program certified) able to perform to support setting aside the specific requirement for limited competition. These Sources Sought are posted in beta.SAM.gov and provide businesses a significant opportunity to present their qualifications and capabilities to support a specific requirement/ opportunity. \nAlong with Sources Sought\, this session will discuss the development of a targeted Capabilities Statement to support business development and marketing to Government agencies and Prime Contractors. \nWell prepared responses to a Sources Sought and/ or the development of a focused Capabilities Statement are critical to the successful presentation of your capacity and capabilities to Government agencies and their Primes  – especially in our current dynamic contracting environment. \nThis webinar will cover: \n\nWhat are Sources Sought Notices (SSNs) and Requests for Information ((RFIs)\nLocating SSNs and RFIs\nPreparing a focused response to SSNs and RFIs\nHow to develop a targeted and effective Capability Statement\n\nSpeakers \n\nCarol Murphy\, Government Contract Specialist\, WPI\nMark Dennis\, Government Contract Specialist\, WPI\n\nThis webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit. \nView a schedule of all upcoming Acquisition Hour webinars. \n\n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/acquisition-hour-responding-to-sources-sought-request-and-preparing-a-capabilities-statement/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Michael Steger":MAILTO:michaels@wispro.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210928T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210928T140000
DTSTAMP:20260408T092047
CREATED:20201218T035715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201218T035715Z
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SUMMARY:TKO Resolving Issues with Orders - Webinar
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe Training\, Knowledge\, and Opportunities (TKO) seminar will be held on Tuesday\, September 28\, 2021 from 1:00 – 2:00 PM. \nTKO seminar is a 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 Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) to get paid. There will also be many other relevant topics of discussion. This course is designed for dealers\, distributors\, and manufacturers\, but NOT a company that provides services. \nTo register for this event go to https://tko.dla.mil\, select “DLA Land and Maritime\,” fill out the registration form\, and additional information will be provided to you. \n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/tko-resolving-issues-with-orders-webinar/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:WPI Partner Events
ORGANIZER;CN="DLA Land and Maritime":MAILTO:dla.land.and.maritime.tko.and.webinar.registration@dla.mil
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210914T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210914T103000
DTSTAMP:20260408T092047
CREATED:20210804T010822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210804T010822Z
UID:10002587-1631606400-1631615400@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:Great Lakes Dredge and Dock (GLDD) Small Business Webinar - Focus on Cybersecurity Requirements
DESCRIPTION:8:00am-10:30am Central | 9:00am-11:30am Eastern \nNorma Alberts will provide a presentation overviewing Great Lakes Dredge and Dock’s (GLDD) potential needs on projects and SBA informational resources. GLDD’s specific project needs include: \n\nTugboat and towing services\nEndangered species observers\nDiesel fuel (#2 low sulfur-marine diesel)\nSafety products\nRental equipment\nWelding machining\nRental apartments\nMarine hardware and supply\n\nSpecial Guest Speaker\, Marc Violante with the Wisconsin Procurement Institute \n\nMarc’s presentation will be on an overview of Current Cybersecurity requirements and how they related to the CMMC program\nThe program will include a Question and Answer segment\n\nTo register or to request additional Information: \nE-mail Norma J. Alberts\, Small Business Plan Administrator/ SBLO\, at njalberts@gldd.com. \nClick Here to view the event flyer. \nClick Here to view the GLDD supplier registration form. \n\n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/gldd-small-business-webinar-focus-on-cybersecurity-requirements/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:Conference,Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Norma J. Alberts%2C GLDD":MAILTO:njalberts@gldd.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210913T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210915T140000
DTSTAMP:20260408T092047
CREATED:20210803T213007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210803T213007Z
UID:10002580-1631527200-1631714400@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:National Small Business Week Virtual Summit
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe U.S. Small Business Administration will be hosting a Virtual Summit during National Small Business Week on September 13-15. \nThis free online event gives businesses the opportunity to learn new business strategies\, meet other business owners\, and chat with industry experts! There will also be educational webinars\, updates on resources for small businesses\, and a networking chat room for business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs. Click here to view the event website and stay up-to-date with the latest announcements. \nTo register\, click here. \n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/national-small-business-week-virtual-summit/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:WPI Partner Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)":MAILTO:smallbusinessweek@sba.gov
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210909T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210909T160000
DTSTAMP:20260408T092047
CREATED:20210609T221842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210609T221842Z
UID:10002556-1631192400-1631203200@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:The Contracting Academy (TCA) – Winning State of Wisconsin Contracts - Leveraging Your Diverse Business Certifications – Virtual
DESCRIPTION:  \nView the Full Agenda at the conference site \nSessions will cover: \n\n\nState of Wisconsin Certifications for Minority\, Woman and Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses \n\nTondra Davis\, Director\, Supplier Diversity Program\, State of Wisconsin Department of Administration\nAdonica Randall\, President and Chief Problem Solver\, Abaxent\, LLC\n\n\n\nLocating and Evaluating State of Wisconsin Opportunities and Requirements \n\nCheryl Edgington\, Director\, Bureau of Procurement\, State of Wisconsin Department of Administration\n\n\n\nResponding to State of Wisconsin Opportunities \n\nCheryl Edgington\, Director\, Bureau of Procurement\, State of Wisconsin Department of Administration\nAudra Jervey\, Enterprise Contract Officer\, State of Wisconsin Department of Administration\nMatt Klaila\, Program and Policy Analyst\, State of Wisconsin Department of Administration-Division of Facilities Development and Management\n\n\n\nTCA attendees will qualify for CPE credit. \nThis event is presented by the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation and Wisconsin Procurement Institute. \n\n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/the-contracting-academy-tca-winning-state-of-wisconsin-contracts-leveraging-your-diverse-business-certifications-virtual/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:Conference,WPI Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Michael Steger":MAILTO:michaels@wispro.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210908T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210908T133000
DTSTAMP:20260408T092047
CREATED:20210113T221137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210113T221137Z
UID:10002455-1631104200-1631107800@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:Doing Business with DLA – Webinar
DESCRIPTION:The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Office of Small Business Programs offers monthly webinars to educate small businesses and others about DLA’s mission and opportunities to participate in our various supply chains. \nTo register for this event go to https://tko.dla.mil select “HQ DLA Small Business Programs” fill out the registration form and additional information will be provided to you.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/doing-business-with-dla-webinar-17/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:WPI Partner Events
ORGANIZER;CN="DLA HQ Office of Small Business Programs":MAILTO:DLAHQSmallBusiness@DLA.mil
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210907T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210907T143000
DTSTAMP:20260408T092047
CREATED:20201218T041029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201218T041029Z
UID:10002388-1630998000-1631025000@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Training\, Knowledge\, and Opportunities (TKO) Seminar
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe Training\, Knowledge\, and Opportunities (TKO) seminar will be held on Tuesday\, September 7\, 2021 from 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM. \nThe TKO seminar is a 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 Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) to get paid. There will also be many other relevant topics of discussion. This course is designed for dealers\, distributors\, and manufacturers\, but NOT a company that provides services. \nTo register for this event go to https://tko.dla.mil\, select “DLA Land and Maritime\,” fill out the registration form\, and additional information will be provided to you. \n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/virtual-training-knowledge-and-opportunities-tko-seminar-3/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:WPI Partner Events
ORGANIZER;CN="DLA Land and Maritime":MAILTO:dla.land.and.maritime.tko.and.webinar.registration@dla.mil
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210902T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210902T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T092047
CREATED:20210630T014206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210630T014206Z
UID:10002143-1630580400-1630584000@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:Summer Cyber Reboot: Computer Security Incidents
DESCRIPTION:WPI’s Cyber Friday webinar series is shifting temporarily to Thursdays for the summer months. \nPreparing for and responding to Computer Security Incidents with a focus on contract compliance \nYour computer is down – the network is down – now what? Hopefully\, you have paper copies of all needed plans\, policies\, response contracts and phone numbers. If not\, the issue may just have become more involved. Companies might say “it will never happen to me” but unfortunately\, most likely it will. This webinar will help DoD contractors to put requirements of DFARS 252.204-7012 into perspective and identify action items. It will allow participants to take a step back\, observe common issues and understand how to initiate planning for the worst case. This webinar will provide an overview of the common steps – preparation\, detection\, handling an incident and coordination and information sharing used in developing response plans. \nSpeaker: Marc Violante\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute \n  \nThis webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit. \nView a schedule of all upcoming Cyber Friday webinars. \n\n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/summer-cyber-reboot-computer-security-incidents/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Michael Steger":MAILTO:michaels@wispro.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210901
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210903
DTSTAMP:20260408T092047
CREATED:20210407T184158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210407T184158Z
UID:10002511-1630454400-1630627199@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:Department of the Navy Gold Coast - Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Registration Is Open Now \nThe San Diego Chapter of the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) is proud to present the 33rd Annual Department of the Navy Gold Coast Small Business Procurement Event\, “The DON – Capitalizing on Small Business for Innovation and Agility in a Remote Environment”\, from September 1 – September 2\, 2021. The event will be held in an interactive\, immersive\, and entirely virtual platform with built in features for live presentations\, interactive Q&A\, matchmaking\, exhibit booths and direct attendee networking with the hours modified to accommodate participants across the country. \nThe NDIA Department of the Navy Gold Coast Event is the premier Navy procurement conference in the country. Gold Coast provides a forum to educate\, guide\, and assist businesses\, large and small\, in support of the warfighter mission within Department of the Navy and throughout the DOD. \n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/department-of-the-navy-gold-coast-virtual/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:WPI Partner Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210826T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210826T143000
DTSTAMP:20260408T092047
CREATED:20210804T003411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210804T003411Z
UID:10002586-1629981000-1629988200@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:Dept. of Labor Seminar on Prevailing Wage Requirements
DESCRIPTION:  \nTo help employers\, workers and others stakeholders understand federal standards for prevailing wages on federally funded construction and service contracts\, the U.S. Department of Labor is offering virtual compliance seminars for contracting agencies\, contractors\, unions\, workers and other stakeholders. The seminars will be from 12:30 – 2:30 PM on August: \n– August 11 \n– August 12 \n– August 25 \n– August 26 \nAttendance is free\, but registration is required by Aug. 11. Click here to register. \nParticipants will have access to pre-recorded trainings on a variety of Davis-Bacon and SCA compliance topics\, followed by the opportunity to participate in an overview and Q & A on these topics with DOL staff from the Government Contracts Enforcement Division\, the Branch of Construction Wage Determinations\, the Branch of SCA Wage Determinations\, and Regional Enforcement Coordinators. \n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/dept-of-labor-seminar-on-prevailing-wage-requirements-2/2021-08-26/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:WPI Partner Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="U.S. Department of Labor":MAILTO:WHDNOComm@dol.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210826T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210826T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T092047
CREATED:20210630T014127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210630T014127Z
UID:10002141-1629975600-1629979200@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:Summer Cyber Reboot: NIST's Tips and Tactics for Ransomware Protection
DESCRIPTION:WPI’s Cyber Friday webinar series is shifting temporarily to Thursdays for the summer months. \nApplying NIST’s Tips and Tactics for Ransomware protection for both primes and subcontractors \nDiscover the practical steps that can be used to combat Ransomware. Ransomware has become a major threat to all businesses. An unintended mouse click can wreak havoc. There is no outrunning it. In a blink\, it will devastate your network. Both computers and the network become effectively useless. This webinar will review NIST’s Tips and Tactics for protection against Ransomware. \nSpeaker: Marc Violante\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute \n  \nThis webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit. \nView a schedule of all upcoming Cyber Friday webinars. \n\n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/summer-cyber-reboot-nists-tips-and-tactics-for-ransomware-protection/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Michael Steger":MAILTO:michaels@wispro.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210825T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210825T143000
DTSTAMP:20260408T092047
CREATED:20210804T003411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210804T003411Z
UID:10002585-1629894600-1629901800@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:Dept. of Labor Seminar on Prevailing Wage Requirements
DESCRIPTION:  \nTo help employers\, workers and others stakeholders understand federal standards for prevailing wages on federally funded construction and service contracts\, the U.S. Department of Labor is offering virtual compliance seminars for contracting agencies\, contractors\, unions\, workers and other stakeholders. The seminars will be from 12:30 – 2:30 PM on August: \n– August 11 \n– August 12 \n– August 25 \n– August 26 \nAttendance is free\, but registration is required by Aug. 11. Click here to register. \nParticipants will have access to pre-recorded trainings on a variety of Davis-Bacon and SCA compliance topics\, followed by the opportunity to participate in an overview and Q & A on these topics with DOL staff from the Government Contracts Enforcement Division\, the Branch of Construction Wage Determinations\, the Branch of SCA Wage Determinations\, and Regional Enforcement Coordinators. \n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/dept-of-labor-seminar-on-prevailing-wage-requirements-2/2021-08-25/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:WPI Partner Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="U.S. Department of Labor":MAILTO:WHDNOComm@dol.gov
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210818T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210818T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T092047
CREATED:20210813T203222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210813T203222Z
UID:10002594-1629288000-1629291600@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:FAST 2021 Conference Series- Facilities Maintenance and Repair
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe General Services Administration will be hosting the virtual FAST 2021 Conference Series – Facilities Maintenance and Repair on Wednesday\, August 18\, 12:00 PM CDT.  \nThis live webinar will be led by GSA category and acquisition experts\, and explore techniques and tools for sourcing facilities maintenance & repair solutions. The session kicks-off with an overview of the government-wide category followed by a series of scenario-based sessions covering research techniques\, best practices\, and tailored acquisition planning resources. \nTo register\, please click here. \n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/fast-2021-conference-series-facilities-maintenance-and-repair/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:WPI Partner Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210818T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210910T160000
DTSTAMP:20260408T092047
CREATED:20210729T020520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210729T020520Z
UID:10002575-1629284400-1631289600@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:Invention-Con 2021
DESCRIPTION:  \nAre you a young or independent inventor\, an entrepreneur\, or a small business owner whose success depends on guarding your creative work? Then don’t miss your chance to learn how different types of intellectual property (IP)\, such as patents\, trademarks\, and copyrights\, are critical to your business strategy. Presentations and workshops will cover: \n\nPutting your creativity to work\nHow IP applies in various fields\, such as artificial intelligence\, robotics\, agriculture\, fashion\, music\, and literature\nTypes of IP protection: patents\, trademarks\, and copyrights\nMarketing\, manufacturing\, and building a competitive advantage around your ideas\nFun\, free educational resources for kids and teens\nInnovation and the fight against COVID-19\nAnd much more\n\nTo register\, please click here. \n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/invention-con-2021/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:WPI Partner Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="U.S. Patent and Trademark Office":MAILTO:InventionCon@uspto.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210817T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210817T140000
DTSTAMP:20260408T092047
CREATED:20210619T005439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210619T005439Z
UID:10002560-1629205200-1629208800@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:Acquisition Hour: Overview of CPARS
DESCRIPTION:Past Performance may impact future contract awards. \nAs a Federal Contractor it is critical for you to understand the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) which collects and maintains Contractor’s Past Performance Information. Past performance is now one of the most important selection criteria in Government contracting. It is critical for the Contractor to review the comments and ratings for timeliness and accuracy. Contractors should be aware that there may be an opportunity to modify results with the assessing official and possibly shape the performance evaluation. \nUnderstanding the process and management of the CPARS process may be critical to you winning the next contract you are bidding. \nThis webinar will provide insights into: \n\nWhat is CPARS\nWhat contracts are reported by CPARS\nThe CPARS process\nHow to maximize your past performance rating\n\nSpeaker: Carol Murphy\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) \n  \nThis webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit. \nView a schedule of all upcoming Acquisition Hour webinars. \n\n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/acquisition-hour-overview-of-cpars-4/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Dennis":MAILTO:markd@wispro.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210817T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210817T140000
DTSTAMP:20260408T092048
CREATED:20201218T035556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201218T035556Z
UID:10002380-1629205200-1629208800@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:TKO Packaging - Webinar
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe Training\, Knowledge\, and Opportunities (TKO) seminar will be held on Tuesday\, September 17 from 1:00 – 2:00 PM. \nThe TKO seminar is a 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 Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) to get paid. There will also be many other relevant topics of discussion. This course is designed for dealers\, distributors\, and manufacturers\, but NOT a company that provides services. \nTo register for this event go to https://tko.dla.mil\, select “DLA Land and Maritime\,” and fill out the registration form. Additional information will be provided to you. \n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/tko-packaging-webinar/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:WPI Partner Events
ORGANIZER;CN="DLA Land and Maritime":MAILTO:dla.land.and.maritime.tko.and.webinar.registration@dla.mil
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210817T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210817T114500
DTSTAMP:20260408T092048
CREATED:20210427T234543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210427T234543Z
UID:10002521-1629194400-1629200700@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:A Roadmap to Developing Successful Teams and Partnerships
DESCRIPTION:**REGISTRATION for panel discussion and networking session is at the bottom of this page. The networking session will provide you with the opportunity to ask questions and have discussions with the panel members – a valuable opportunity** \nPartnering With Purpose Series: \nView speaker bios by clicking HERE. \nThe Partnering With Purpose Three Part Series (6/15\, 7/20 & 8/17) will focus on partnering and teaming as an intentional business strategy. The purpose of the series is to help bring awareness and elevate teaming approaches and skills to our women-owned businesses. The series is designed to address how a successful partnering strategy can expand capabilities\, capacity\, and add value to your existing and potential customers to meet their sourcing needs. \nThis session will offer a roadmap that will help guide you on developing your own teaming and partnership arrangements. We will explore types of contract opportunities\, methods of developing relationships\, performing due diligence\, and various levels of formality. \nSchedule of events: \n10:00 – 10:10am Welcome and introduction of moderator\n10:10 – 11:10am Panel discussion\, complete with Q&A\n11:10 – 11:15am Break\n11:15 – 11:45am Panelist and Attendee Networking via Zoom Session\, hosted by Jessie Leonard\, Associate Director\, WBDC \nPanelists and Presenters: \nPanelists and Presenters (click HERE for bios): \n\nAnisha Jackson – Supplier Diversity Manager – American Family\nEric Ness – Wisconsin District Director – U.S. SBA\nAdonica Randall – President and Chief Problem Solver – Abaxent LLC\nJean Marie Thiel – President – Belonger Corporation Inc.\nPeter Coffaro – Deputy Director\, Community Outreach and Business Engagement – MMSD\nTim Connelly – Government Contract Attorney – Tim Connelly Law PLLC\nYvette N. Stevens\, P.E.\, PMP – Vice President – Gilbane Building Company\nKaren Goldner – Managing Director\, Established Business Services – Women’s Business Development Center (WBDC)\nJessie Leonard – Associate Director – Women’s Business Development Center (WBDC)\nAina Vilumsons – CEO – Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI)\n\nREGISTRATION (CLICK HERE) – when registering at this link\, complete both the GoToWebinar and Zoom pages. This will ensure access to the entire event including Networking. \nFor more information on the full Partnering With Purpose series\, click here. \n\n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/a-roadmap-to-developing-successful-teams-and-partnerships/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jessie Leonard":MAILTO:jleonard@wbdc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210817T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210817T113000
DTSTAMP:20260408T092048
CREATED:20210729T191940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210729T191940Z
UID:10002576-1629194400-1629199800@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:GSA Great Lakes Region 5 Vendor Industry Day
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe General Services Administration (GSA)\, Public Buildings Service (PBS)\, will be holding a Facilities Maintenance Industry Day for interested vendors seeking information regarding upcoming facilities management-related procurements in Region 5\, which comprises the following states: Illinois\, Indiana\, Michigan\, Minnesota\, Ohio\, and Wisconsin. The event will be held virtually. \nTo register\, please click here. \n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/gsa-great-lakes-region-5-vendor-industry-day/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:WPI Partner Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="General Services Administration%3A Great Lakes Region":MAILTO:anthony.outley@gsa.gov
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210812T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210812T140000
DTSTAMP:20260408T092048
CREATED:20210809T204619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210809T204619Z
UID:10002592-1628773200-1628776800@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:Access to Capital: Be Ready and Stay Ready
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe U.S. Department of Transportation\, Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU)is hosting the webinar\, “Access to Capital: Be Ready and Stay Ready” on Thursday\, August 12\, 1:00 – 2:00 PM CDT. \nOSDBU. in collaboration with the Small Business Administration (SBA) and OSDBU’s Great Lakes Region Small Business Transportation Resource Center (SBTRC)\, are hosting this webinar to provide small businesses the opportunity to increase their knowledge about financial tools\, products\, and services that exist and provide insight on how best to prepare your company to be successful with securing capital. Event participants will hear from experts within the DOT\, SBA\, Great Lakes SBTRC\, and a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) and have an opportunity to ask questions during the Q&A Session. \nTo register\, please click here. \n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/access-to-capital-be-ready-and-stay-ready/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:WPI Partner Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="U.S. DOT Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU)":MAILTO:dot-osdbu@dot.gov
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210812T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210812T143000
DTSTAMP:20260408T092048
CREATED:20210804T003058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210804T003058Z
UID:10002583-1628771400-1628778600@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:Dept. of Labor Seminar on Prevailing Wage Requirements
DESCRIPTION:  \nTo help employers\, workers and others stakeholders understand federal standards for prevailing wages on federally funded construction and service contracts\, the U.S. Department of Labor is offering virtual compliance seminars for contracting agencies\, contractors\, unions\, workers and other stakeholders. The seminars will be from 12:30 – 2:30 PM on August: \n– August 11 \n– August 12 \n– August 25 \n– August 26 \nAttendance is free\, but registration is required by Aug. 11. Click here to register. \nParticipants will have access to pre-recorded trainings on a variety of Davis-Bacon and SCA compliance topics\, followed by the opportunity to participate in an overview and Q & A on these topics with DOL staff from the Government Contracts Enforcement Division\, the Branch of Construction Wage Determinations\, the Branch of SCA Wage Determinations\, and Regional Enforcement Coordinators. \n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/dept-of-labor-seminar-on-prevailing-wage-requirements/2021-08-12/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:WPI Partner Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="U.S. Department of Labor":MAILTO:WHDNOComm@dol.gov
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210812T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210812T150000
DTSTAMP:20260408T092048
CREATED:20210809T203746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210809T203746Z
UID:10002589-1628753400-1628780400@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:B2B Construction Industry Forum
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe 6th annual Construction Industry Business-to-Business Virtual Forum will be held on Thursday\, August 12\, 2021 from 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM central.  \nThe event is an opportunity to network with buying companies like CenterPoint Energy\, CG Schmidt\, Ecolab\, Findorff\, Gilbane\, Hunzinger\, JCP Construction\, JP Cullen\, Kraus Anderson\, KS Energy Services\, Mayo Clinic\, Michels\, Mortenson-WI\, Ryan Companies\, VJS Construction\, WEC Energy Group\, WHEDA\, Xcel Energy\, and others. \nTo register\, please click here. \nA virtual flyer with an agenda can be found by clicking here. \n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/b2b-construction-industry-forum/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:WPI Partner Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="ManpowerGroup":MAILTO:cradtke@northcentralmsdc.net
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210811T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210811T143000
DTSTAMP:20260408T092048
CREATED:20210804T003058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210804T003058Z
UID:10002582-1628685000-1628692200@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:Dept. of Labor Seminar on Prevailing Wage Requirements
DESCRIPTION:  \nTo help employers\, workers and others stakeholders understand federal standards for prevailing wages on federally funded construction and service contracts\, the U.S. Department of Labor is offering virtual compliance seminars for contracting agencies\, contractors\, unions\, workers and other stakeholders. The seminars will be from 12:30 – 2:30 PM on August: \n– August 11 \n– August 12 \n– August 25 \n– August 26 \nAttendance is free\, but registration is required by Aug. 11. Click here to register. \nParticipants will have access to pre-recorded trainings on a variety of Davis-Bacon and SCA compliance topics\, followed by the opportunity to participate in an overview and Q & A on these topics with DOL staff from the Government Contracts Enforcement Division\, the Branch of Construction Wage Determinations\, the Branch of SCA Wage Determinations\, and Regional Enforcement Coordinators. \n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/dept-of-labor-seminar-on-prevailing-wage-requirements/2021-08-11/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:WPI Partner Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="U.S. Department of Labor":MAILTO:WHDNOComm@dol.gov
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210811T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210811T133000
DTSTAMP:20260408T092048
CREATED:20210113T221024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210113T221024Z
UID:10002452-1628685000-1628688600@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:Doing Business with DLA – Webinar
DESCRIPTION:The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Office of Small Business Programs offers monthly webinars to educate small businesses and others about DLA’s mission and opportunities to participate in our various supply chains. \nTo register for this event go to https://tko.dla.mil select “HQ DLA Small Business Programs” fill out the registration form and additional information will be provided to you.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/doing-business-with-dla-webinar-16/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:WPI Partner Events
ORGANIZER;CN="DLA HQ Office of Small Business Programs":MAILTO:DLAHQSmallBusiness@DLA.mil
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210811T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210811T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T092048
CREATED:20210626T004439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210626T004439Z
UID:10002136-1628683200-1628686800@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:Acquisition Hour: The Federal Spend to the End
DESCRIPTION:July 1st marks the start of the Federal Government’s buying season as they Spend to the End of the Fiscal year. Now is the time to learn about this unique time of year\, explore the market and start your preparations. Federal procurement will likely continue to be vibrant and will offer opportunities for those who are prepared and who are ready to respond to opportunities and perform when selected. Be prepared. Don’t be left behind as the Federal Government ramps up to Spend to the End of the fiscal year – September 30th. \nSpeaker: Marc Violante\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute \n  \nThis webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit. \nView a schedule of all upcoming Acquisition Hour webinars. \n\n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/acquisition-hour-the-federal-spend-to-the-end/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Michael Steger":MAILTO:michaels@wispro.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210810T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210810T150000
DTSTAMP:20260408T092048
CREATED:20210504T011332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210504T011332Z
UID:10002111-1628582400-1628607600@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:August 2021 HHS Vendor Outreach Session (VOS) - Teleconference
DESCRIPTION:August 2021 Teleconference Vendor Outreach Session \nRegistration will open Monday\, July 26\, 2021 at 7:00AM \nIn light of the current COVID-19 Health advisory alert\, the Vendor Outreach Session(VOS) will continue as a Teleconference VOS until further notice. You will receive an order confirmation containing the phone number you should call at the time of your meeting. It is your responsibility to call. \nPrior to attending the Vendor Outreach Session\, please be sure your company is registered in our Small Business Customer Experience (SBCX) system. \nYou can register at: osdbu.hhs.gov. \n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/23013/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:WPI Partner Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210810
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210813
DTSTAMP:20260408T092048
CREATED:20210620T041337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210620T041337Z
UID:10002564-1628553600-1628812799@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:NDIA Michigan 13th Annual GVSETS
DESCRIPTION:This year’s Ground Vehicle Systems Engineering and Technology Symposium\, hosted by the Michigan chapter of NDIA\, will be August 10-12th\, 2021 in Novi\, Michigan. Engage and network with Ground System Defense Executives\, Leaders\, Program Managers\, Engineers\, and other key decision-makers to learn about the latest technology transitions\, initiatives\, programs and plans in the ground systems domain for both manned and unmanned systems. \nRegistration is available by clicking here. An early bird discount is available to those who register before June 30th. \n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/ndia-michigan-13th-annual-gvsets/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:Out of State,WPI Partner Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="NDIA Michigan":MAILTO:GVSETS@NDIA-Mich.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210805T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210805T140000
DTSTAMP:20260408T092048
CREATED:20210731T021340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210731T021340Z
UID:10002579-1628168400-1628172000@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:Suspension and Debarment: What Small Businesses Should Know
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe U.S. general Services Administration will be presenting a free webinar to discuss suspension and debarment in federal contracting on Wednesday\, August 5 at 1:00 PM CT. The webinar will explore the impact suspension or debarment can have on small businesses\, and proactive steps your business can take to avoid such mishaps in your organization. \nTo register\, please click here. \n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/suspension-and-debarment-what-small-businesses-should-know/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:WPI Partner Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210805T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210805T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T092048
CREATED:20210630T014050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210630T014050Z
UID:10002139-1628161200-1628164800@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:Summer Cyber Reboot: NIST's Cybersecurity Framework and the FAR/DFARS
DESCRIPTION:WPI’s Cyber Friday webinar series is shifting temporarily to Thursdays for the summer months. \nInvestigate NIST’s Cybersecurity Framework and how it applies to FAR & DFARS requirements \nTake the information that you learned in our Fundamentals session\, dig deeper into the framework and see how you can  apply these concepts to your business and protecting both company and customer information. The framework is designed to be robust and applicable to all companies and can be beneficial in providing a proven process to use when tackling both old and evolving cyber-issues. This webinar will explore how this model can be beneficial in complying not only with current cyber requirements but also in preparing for requirements related to CMMC. \nSpeaker: Marc Violante\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute \n  \nThis webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit. \nView a schedule of all upcoming Cyber Friday webinars. \n\n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/summer-cyber-reboot-nists-cybersecurity-framework-and-the-far-dfars/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Michael Steger":MAILTO:michaels@wispro.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210804T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210804T160000
DTSTAMP:20260408T092048
CREATED:20210721T002151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210721T002151Z
UID:10002574-1628089200-1628092800@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:Wisconsin Center Expansion Information Session
DESCRIPTION:CAA ICON and Gilbane | Smith are hosting two Virtual Information Sessions\, on July 27 and August 4 for the Wisconsin Center Expansion Project. During the briefings\, businesses will learn about the project and the procurement process\, as well as economic inclusion commitments and early sitework packages. Both sessions will include the same content so attendees only need to register for either the July 27 or August 4 event. \n\nClick HERE to register for the July 27th\, 3:00 PM event.\nClick HERE to register for the August 4th\, 3:00 PM event.\nClick HERE to download an informational flyer for the event.\n\nTo contact the organizer with any questions\, please use the “Contact” button on the bottom of the Event Brite webpage. \n\n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/wisconsin-center-expansion-information-session/2021-08-04/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:WPI Partner Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210802
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210805
DTSTAMP:20260408T092048
CREATED:20210609T025247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210609T025247Z
UID:10002554-1627862400-1628121599@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:Sea-Air-Space 2021 Conference and Expo
DESCRIPTION:The Navy League of the United States will be hosting the Sea-Air-Space Conference and Exposition on August 2-4\, 2021 at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor\, Maryland. This multi-day event will be held in-person. \nTo register for the event\, please click here. \nFor a full schedule of the day’s programing\, please click here. \n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/sea-air-space-2021-conference-and-expo/
LOCATION:Gaylord National Hotel & Convention Center\, 201 Waterfront St.\, National Harbor\, MD\, 20745\, United States
CATEGORIES:Out of State,WPI Partner Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Navy League of the United States":MAILTO:registration@navyleague.org
GEO:38.7820552;-77.0167545
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Gaylord National Hotel & Convention Center 201 Waterfront St. National Harbor MD 20745 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=201 Waterfront St.:geo:-77.0167545,38.7820552
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