Acquisition Hour: Understanding the US SBA and Department of Defense (DOD) Mentor Protégé Programs (MPP) – What You Need to Know

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the Department of Defense (DoD) both offer Mentor-Protégé Programs (MPP) designed to help small businesses grow, strengthen their capabilities, and compete more effectively in the government marketplace. While both programs aim to foster collaboration between experienced contractors and emerging small businesses, they differ in structure, requirements, benefits, and […]

Office Hours: Madison – Disadvantaged Business Certification (DBE) – hosted by the Madison Area Technical College (MATC) Goodman South Campus

Madison Area Technical College (MATC) Goodman South Campus 2429 Perry Street, Madison, WI, United States

WPI will be holding an in-person session on Disadvantaged Business Certification (DBE) at the Madison Area Technical College (MATC) Goodman South Campus in Madison, WI. Schedule: 9:00 – 10:00 AM Presentation on Disadvantaged Business Certification (DBE) Presenter: Truphosa Mwololo, Manager, Small Business Programs, Wisconsin Procurement Institute – WI APEX Accelerator The Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) […]

Satellite Office: Fond Du Lac – hosted by Envision Greater Fond du Lac

Envision Greater Fond du Lac 23 S Main St Ste 101, Fond du Lac, WI, 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.

Cyber Thursday: CMMC – From Top to Bottom – A Program Review

A comprehensive overview of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program. Attendees will gain insight into the implementation process, including how organizations can prepare for assessment and certification. The session will also outline key requirements and practices across the maturity levels, emphasizing their alignment with NIST SP 800-171. Finally, we’ll review the timeline and milestones […]

Federal Market Insights [FMI]: WPI Resources to Know About and Take Advantage of

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 during the noon hour on Tuesdays. We review noteworthy items published during the week, delve into key topics, and offer background information and perspectives relevant […]

Federal Market Insights [FMI]: Setting Your Goals for the New Year

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 during the noon hour on Tuesdays. We review noteworthy items published during the week, delve into key topics, and offer background information and perspectives relevant […]

Federal Market Insights [FMI]: Defense Production Act

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 during the noon hour on Tuesdays. We review noteworthy items published during the week, delve into key topics, and offer background information and perspectives relevant […]

DLA Training, Knowledge, and Opportunities (TKO) Seminar

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) […]

Federal Market Insights [FMI]: Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence (FOCI)

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 during the noon hour on Tuesdays. We review noteworthy items published during the week, delve into key topics, and offer background information and perspectives relevant […]

Expanding Business Opportunities in Rural Wisconsin WAUSHARA COUNTY – A Newly Designated HUBZone

Waushara County Government Center 380 S Townline Rd, Wautoma, United States

AGENDA:  9:00am Registration 9:30am Welcome and Introductions 9:45am Federal Government 101 – How to Successfully Sell to the Federal Government – presented by WPI 10:15am Break 10:30am US SBA Small Business Certification Update - HUBZONE, WOMAN, DISADVANTAGED and VETERAN Getting and Leveraging Your HUBZone Certification - Presented by US SBA 11:15am US SBA Lending Programs […]