Wisconsin Procurement Institute

WEDC Lieutenant Governor's Small Business Academy
2024-04-30 | WI
The Small Business Academy features workshops on what’s important to you and your small businesses, including financing options, legal concerns, regulatory issues, information technology, small business certifications, and identifying markets and sales opportunities, as well as practical advice from business owners who have successfully made it through the initial stages of starting and growing their companies.
If you are an existing small business, an individual thinking of starting a business, or an entrepreneur looking for funding and resources, take advantage of this event.
In-Person Regional Programing
Regional in-person events will be held throughout the state on Tuesday, April 30th from 8 a.m.-Noon. Attendance will give access to testimonies from established businesses owners, community business development leaders, business topic roundtables, educational sessions, and technical assistance resources. Information including an agenda for the in-person locations will be sent in a follow-up email closer to the event.
Appleton
Fox Valley Technical College, Bordini Center
5 N. Systems Dr. Appleton, WI 54914
Beloit
Beloit Public Library
605 Eclipse Blvd., Beloit WI 53511
Eau Claire
Pablo Center
128 Graham Ave., Eau Claire, WI 54701
Green Bay
US Bank
425 Pine St., Green Bay, WI 54301
Hayward
Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University
13466 W. Trepania Rd., Hayward, WI 54843
La Crosse
Black River Beach Neighborhood Center
1433 Rose St., La Crosse, WI 54603
Madison
The Black Business Hub on the 4th floor
2352 S. Park St., Madison, WI 53713
Milwaukee – North Side
Schlitz Park
1555 N. River Center Dr. Milwaukee, WI 53212
Milwaukee – South Side
Multicultural Entrepreneurial Institute
3419 W. Forest Home Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53215
Racine/Kenosha
Gateway Technical College, iMet Center
2320 Renaissance Blvd., Sturtevant, WI 53177
Rhinelander
Northwoods Center
(First building on the right when entering campus)
5350 College Dr., Rhinelander, WI 54501
For more information, click here.

GSA FAST Virtual Conference Series: Securing Emerging Tech – Safeguarding the Future
2024-04-24 12:00 - 15:30 (America/Chicago) | WI
The 2024 Federal Acquisition Service Training (FAST) Virtual Conference Series continues with their tech event. Learn from IT experts who will share:
• Information about the most-recent executive orders
• Guidance on cybersecurity
• What’s important for agencies and industry to monitor in an ever-changing environment
Through real-world examples, dive into General Services Administration (GSA)’s IT acquisition solutions to:
• Save money and resources
• Speed up acquisition lead times
• Meet compliance and safety requirements
• And more
There’s no charge for this event, and up to three Continuous Learning Points (CLPs) can be earned.
For more information, click here.

Acquisition Hour: Overview of the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS)
2024-04-24 12:00 - 13:00 | WI
Past Performance will impact future contract awards.
As 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 included in the selection criteria in Government contracts. It is essential 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.
Understanding the process and management of your CPARS record will support a stronger past performance evaluation of your next bid or proposal.
Speaker: Carol Murphy, Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI)
This webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit.
To register for this event click here.
View a schedule of all upcoming Acquisition Hour webinars.

FEMA - Do Business with FEMA Zoom Webinar
2024-04-24 10:00 - 17:00 | WI
The target audience for this webinar are businesses located in the following states: Illinois, Minnesota, Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Wisconsin.
• All registration requests must be completed by Wednesday, April 23, 2024.
• Each company may register a maximum of 3 (three) participants (NO EXCEPTIONS)
• Registration will automatically close once maximum capacity has been reached (NO EXCEPTIONS)
• Please submit questions regarding this webinar to FEMA-Industry-Registration@fema.dhs.gov

Satellite Office: Manitowoc – hosted by Progress Lakeshore
2024-04-24 09:00 - 16:00 | Progress Lakeshore, 202 N 8th St Ste 101, Manitowoc, WI, 54220, United States
WPI will be holding office hours at our satellite location in the Progress Lakeshore offices in Manitowoc, WI. Contact the counselor directly to schedule your meeting.
To view the upcoming schedule for Manitowoc, please click here.
To view the full list of satellite locations and schedules, please click here.

Government Certification Workshop - State and Local Certifications - Madison, WI
2024-04-24 09:00 - 12:00 | Madison Area Technical College (MATC) Goodman South Campus, 2429 Perry Street, Madison, WI, 53713, United States
Are you a Minority, Disadvantaged, Small, Women, or Veteran owned or HUBZone located business? Join the Wisconsin Procurement Institute’s Tru Mwololo, the Wisconsin Procurement Institute’s Manager of Small Business Programs, for a once a month Government Certifications Workshop where you will learn about what local, state, or federal certifications your business may qualify for and how these certifications could help you gain a competitive edge in the government marketplace.
The topic of this workshop is State of Wisconsin certifications. State certifications include:

Minority Business Enterprise (MBE)
Woman Owned Business Enterprise (WBE)
Disabled Veteran Owned Business (DVB)

Agenda:

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM – Overview of Certification Kinds 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

Satellite Office: Green Bay – hosted by the Northeast Wisconsin Technical College Startup Hub
2024-04-23 09:00 - 16:00 | 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.

NDIA Michigan Defense Expo
2024-04-23 - 2024-04-25 | Macomb Community College Expo Center, 14500 Twelve Mile Rd, Warren, MI, 48088, United States
The event brings together representatives from TACOM (U.S. Army Tank-automotive and Armaments Command), Program Executive Office for Combat Support and Combat Service Support, Program Executive Office for Ground Combat Systems, Army Contracting Command-Detroit Arsenal, Ground Vehicle Systems Center, Next Generation Combat Vehicle-Cross Functional Team and other organizations, along with key players in the defense industry.
MDEX is an event for anyone interested in the defense industry. The event will have a mix of networking, educational briefings, and support for small businesses and women in defense.
For more information, click here.

DLA Supply Chain Alliance Conference & Exhibition - Columbus, OH
2024-04-23 - 2024-04-24 | Greater Columbus Convention Center, 400 North High Street, Columbus, OH, 43215, United States
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Supply Chain Alliance Conference & Exhibition is hosted by the National Defense Industrial Association in partnership with the Defense Logistics Agency’s Land, Maritime and Aviation Class IX supply chains to provide a forum to discuss logistics support strategies and challenges, and to streamline efforts to better support the Warfighter.
The forum draws together government and industry leaders to discuss sustainment aspects of the National Military Strategy and the Defense Department’s first-ever National Defense Industrial Strategy. Speakers from Industry and Defense with backgrounds in logistics and acquisition, as well as General and Flag Officers from the military services will provide perspectives across elements of the end-to-end DOD supply chain along with breakout sessions that will give insight on doing business with DLA.
2024 theme: Adapting Today’s Sustainment Partnerships to Support Tomorrow’s Integrated Deterrence
For more information, click here.

2024 CWIMA Industry 4.0 Expo (Rothschild, WI)
2024-04-23 - 2024-04-24 | Central Wisconsin Convention + Expo Center, 10101 Market St Ste A20, Rothschild, WI, 54474, United States
The CWIMA Industry 4.0 Expo is an event that draws industry leaders, innovators, and professionals from the manufacturing sector across Wisconsin and beyond. It is a platform for participants to display their latest product, service, and technology innovations, facilitating engagement with potential clients and industry peers.
A key highlight this year is the Digital Transformation Summit. This immersive workshop equips manufacturers with strategic insights and actionable plans for Industry 4.0 adoption.
Over two days, participants develop a digital transformation strategy, gain knowledge of Industry 4.0, and network with technology providers.
For more information, click here.

MICC FY24 ADVANCE PLANNING BRIEFING FOR INDUSTRY (APBI)
2024-04-22 - 2024-04-25 | WI
The Mission and Installation Contracting Command’s (MICC) Advance Planning Briefing for Industry (APBI) is a command-wide virtual event committed to maintaining small business transparency. The APBI event allows small business and large industry representatives to hear forecasted requirements in support of varied Army mission partners from the command’s senior contracting officials.
For more information, click here.

GSA Public Building Service (PBS) Overview and FY2024 Opportunities
2024-04-18 12:00 | WI
The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) is hosting its virtual Monthly OSDBU National Training (MONT) titled “GSA PBS Overview and FY2024 Opportunities.” The GSA Public Building Service (PBS) acquires space through new construction and leasing and maintains federal properties nationwide. PBS owns or leases an inventory of more than 8,800 assets, maintains more than 370 million square feet of workspace for 1.1 million federal employees, and preserves more than 500 historic properties.
Join this FREE virtual training session to learn about the GSA/PBS goals, initiatives, opportunities and working with the government. This 1-hour webinar is open to all small businesses.
Learning Objectives:
• Understand the role of the PBS and its priorities
• Learn about GSA’s Sustainability Goals
• Gain knowledge of FY2024 Capital Investment projects and programs
• Identify where to find PBS opportunities
For more information, click here.

Greater Chamber of Commerce Wausau Business Expo 2024
2024-04-18 | Central Wisconsin Convention + Expo Center, 10101 Market St Ste A20, Rothschild, WI, 54474, United States
Business EXPO is the time to:

Increase brand awareness and business credibility.
Showcase existing and/or new products/services.
Sell products/services – “cash and carry” allowed and encouraged.
Make business contacts and “seal the deal.”
Network with attendees from all over Wisconsin.
Promote employment opportunities and fundraising campaigns.
Please review the EXPO Map and Exhibitor Listing before clicking through to register for your booth.

For more information, click here.

Satellite Office: Superior – hosted by the Small Business Development Center at UW – Superior
2024-04-17 09:00 - 13:00, 2024-04-16 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.

City of Milwaukee Vendor Fair - Milwaukee, WI
2024-04-17 08:00 - 14:00 | Milwaukee City Hall, 200 E. Wells St., Milwaukee, 53202, United States
Join the City of Milwaukee for a chance to connect your business to potential contracting opportunities with local government at the upcoming City of Milwaukee Vendor Fair. Come learn about the City’s Bid Submittal Process, Small Business Certification, and Contracting Opportunities, including for the upcoming Republican National Convention (RNC). Expand your business through workshops, networking, and access to staff about upcoming City and RNC contracting opportunities!
For more information, click here.

Acquisition Hour: SAM.gov - Tools for Contracting
2024-04-16 13:00 - 14:00 | WI
SAM.gov offers data and tools to perform market research and enhance your awareness of opportunities in Federal Government spending. This knowledge is critical to developing a successful Federal Government market strategy.
During this session, we will be learning how to locate opportunities and awards, as well as how to develop tailored ad hoc reports for repeated use.
Presenter: Michael Steger, Small Business Advisor, Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI)
This webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit.
To register for this event click here.
View a schedule of all upcoming Acquisition Hour webinars.

Satellite Office: Oshkosh – hosted by the Greater Oshkosh Economic Development Corporation
2024-04-16 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: Fond Du Lac – hosted by Envision Greater Fond du Lac
2024-04-11 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.

SADBOC - The 25th Annual SADBOC PROCUREMENT FAIR (Brooklyn Center, MN)
2024-04-11 | Earle Brown Heritage Center, 6155 Earle Brown Drive, Brooklyn Center, MN, 55430, United States
Small businesses interested in doing business with government agencies and prime contractors are encouraged to attend.
Coupling education with marketing strategies, this event will:
• Provide businesses an opportunity to meet with representatives on the trade floor from more than 60 federal, state and local government agencies, large prime contractors, and nonprofit organizations
• Learn about various nuances of the government marketplace through 21 workshop options in 4 tracks centered around pathways to becoming a successful government contractor
Matchmaking
Small Businesses will also have the opportunity to get paired with an agency and/or prime contractor representative interested in their particular product/service during the Matchmaking segment (by appointment only). For an opportunity to get matched – watch for Matchmaking signup beginning March 25th.
Matchmaking will close April 5th, 2024.
For more information, click here.

DLA Doing Business with DLA Energy webinar
2024-04-10 13:30 - 14:30 | WI
DLA Energy is responsible for providing the Department of Defense and other government agencies with energy solutions.
DLA Energy procures:

Other Warehousing and Storage
Local and Long-Distance Freight Trucking, and Alongside Aircraft Fuel Delivery
Remediation Services
Engineering Services
Testing Laboratories
Utility Services
Environmental Consulting
Administrative Management, General Management Consulting, and Accounting Services

For more information, click here.

Satellite Office: Madison (MATC Goodman South Campus)
2024-04-10 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.

Wisconsin Federal Contractor Forum (in-state - Milwaukee, WI)
2024-04-10 09:00 - 15:00 | Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE) Dwight and Dian Diercks Computational Science Hall, 1025 N Milwaukee St, Milwaukee, WI, 53202, United States
The Wisconsin Federal Contractor Forum (WFCF) was developed to facilitate communication, collaboration, information sharing and opportunity for the federal contractors in our State. Gain insights and understanding of future spending plans, current priorities, current funding processes and obstacles, network and learn from Federal government officials and experienced federal contractors and resources. Hosted by the Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) Board of Directors Location: Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE) Dwight and Dian Diercks Computational Science Hall, Milwaukee, WI. Contact Aina Vilumsons, WPI President – Executive Director at ainav@wispro.org with questions. – Presented in partnership with the National Defense Industrial Association – Great Lakes Chapter and the Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI).

AGENDA

LOCATION and PARKING
Visit the event’s PARKING page for directions to public lots in the neighborhood of Diercks Hall, and for directions on accessing the Diercks Hall Auditorium.

This year’s speakers include:

Baly Ambegaoker, TIDL Federal
Amrith Kaur Aakre, Chicago District Director, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Buckley Brinkman, Executive Director/CEO, Wisconsin Center for Manufacturing & Productivity
Sean Ketter, Vice President, Global Procurement & Supply Chain, Oshkosh Corporation
Nathaniel T. Millsap, Director, Security & Cyber, Fincantieri Marinette Marine
James Pitcher, Lead Contract Manager Federal Programs, Scale AI
Aaron Powell, Partner – Chief Strategy Officer, Flexion
Angelina Rivera, Supply Chain Group Manager, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), U.S. Department of Commerce
Aretha Spurlock, Team Lead, Services Division – Federal Supply Schedules Service, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Aina Vilumsons, Executive Director – President, Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) – Wisconsin’s APEX Accelerator
V. David Zvenyach, Principal, TandemGov

[CLICK here to view the bios]

For more information, click here.

WMEP Manufacturing Solutions 26TH Annual Manufacturing Matters! Conference - Brookfield, WI
2024-04-10 - 2024-04-11 | Brookfield Conference Center, 325 S Moorland Rd, Brookfield, WI, 53005, United States
Location and Address: Brookfield Conference Center
325 South Moorland Road
Brookfield, WI 53005
This year focusing on:
MM24 Tracks
-Talent & Culture: Harnessing the Power of People
-Business Growth: Becoming More Customer Focused
-Automation & Industry Expertise: Tapping into External Resources
-Cost & Efficiency: Taking it to the Next Level
For more information, click here.

DLA Supplier Performance Risk System
2024-04-09 14:00 - 15:00 | WI
Supplier Performance Risk System – A review of the SPRS system and how a vendor’s SPRS score may influence the potential for award.
For more information, click here.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Chicago District - Chicago, IL
2024-04-04 13:00 - 16:00 | Chicago District Office, 231 S LaSalle St, Chicago, IL, 60604, United States
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Chicago District will be having their Industry Day “2024 Open House” on 4th of April 2024. RSVP are requested by 1st of April 2024 to confirm attendance.
R.S.V.P. here.

Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) and INDUSTRY: Partnering together to enhance the supply chain and mission readiness (Oshkosh)
2024-04-03 08:30 - 11:30 | Oshkosh Waterfront Convention Center, 1 N Main St, Oshkosh, WI, 54901, United States
GUEST SPEAKERS

Susan Depies-Styer, COL U.S. Army, Director, Land Supplier Operations, DLA Land and Maritime, Columbus, Ohio
Don Schulze, Deputy Director, Land Supplier Operations, DLA Land and Maritime, Columbus, Ohio
[virtual] Matt Elliot, DLA Small Business Office Representative

TOPICS

Doing business with DLA Land and Maritime
Urgency related to mission readiness and getting parts to the field
Opportunities for small business
Strategies put in place to enhance the value of Purchase Requests (PRs) and quantities, making business with DLA more attractive

PROGRAM DETAIL (Central Time)

8:30am – Registration
9:00am – Welcome by hosts
9:15am – Brief and comments by Susan Depies-Styer, COL U.S. Army, Director, Land Supplier Operations, DLA Land and Maritime and Don Schulze, Deputy Director, Land Supplier Operations, DLA Land and Maritime
10:00am – Brief by Matt Elliott, DLA Small Business Representative
10:30am – Briefs on how WPI assists manufacturers
10:45am – Discussions with DLA and WPI representatives
11:30am – End of program

PARKING AND VENUE NOTES
Parking is available in the Convention Center Riverside Parking Lot or in the Ceape Lot. The skywalk connecting the hotel and convention center is currently locked and not open to cross from the hotel parking structure to the Convention Center.
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Satellite Office: Madison – hosted by the Madison Area Technical College (MATC) Commercial Avenue Campus
2024-04-02 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.

2024 SAME Rock Island Post Small Business Industry Day (Davenport, IA)
2024-04-02 - 2024-04-03 | River Center/Adler Theatre, 136 East 3rd St., Davenport, IA, 52801, United States
Come join the 2024 Rock Island Small Business Industry Day in the Quad Cities. As in years past, the Post will also offer a social/networking event the night before the conference on Tuesday April 2nd, 2024. There will be one-on-ones available on Tuesday afternoon before the social/networking event. Additional information on the one-on-one opportunities and how to sign-up will come at a later date. Both events will be held at the River Center in Davenport, Iowa.
Register now for this opportunity to showcase your business’ capabilities and hear from speakers representing the private and public sectors discussing best practices and upcoming USACE projects. The event will include briefings from Rock Island District staff and opportunities to meet one-on-one with Government representatives and other businesses. This event is open to all businesses, small and large who are interested in doing business with the federal government.
For more information, click here.

SADBOC - Getting the Most Out of SADBOC (Wayzata, MN)
2024-04-01 09:00 - 12:00 | Cargill, 15407 McGinty Road W, Wayzata, WI, 55391, United States
Location and Address: Cargill Inc.
15407 McGinty Road W
Wayzata MN 55391
This workshop will help prepare small businesses for the Federal Executive Board of Minnesota’s Small Disadvantaged Business Opportunities Council (SADBOC) Fair. Small businesses can be overwhelmed and may not know where to begin at the SADBOC Government Procurement Fair. In this workshop, businesses will learn strategies that will get the maximum return on attending and participating at the SADBOC fair. At this workshop you can develop your capability statement as well as receive tips for SADBOC.
For more information, click here.
