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SUMMARY:Small Business Administration (SBA) Cyber Summit
DESCRIPTION:The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is hosting a free\, virtual National Cyber Summit on October 26\, 2022 from 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM CDT. To register for this event\, please click here. \nThis cybersecurity forum will help introduce American small businesses to tools\, tips\, and resources to bolster their cybersecurity infrastructure in addition to exploring new trends and challenges entrepreneurs are increasingly facing. The inaugural summit will feature various speakers\, including SBA Administrator Guzman\, SBA Associate Administrator Madrid\, SBA Resource Partners\, Small Business Development Centers\, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)\, FBI\, business chambers\, state government partners\, experts from the public/private sectors\, major technology platforms\, and award-winning business coaches. For more about this event\, click here.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/sba-cyber-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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221027T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221027T140000
DTSTAMP:20260409T082040
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SUMMARY:DoD Supplier Roadmap Series: Locating Opportunities
DESCRIPTION:The next DoD Supplier Roadmap Series webinar on “Locating Opportunities” will be held on October 27 at 1:00 PM. To register\, please click here. \nWelcome to the DoD Supplier Roadmap series. This series is designed to help manufacturers enter and compete in the DoD Marketplace. It is designed to help you understand the DoD market\, the environment\, and most of all the amazing variety of opportunities that are available. The series touches on the key elements of doing business with DoD which range from how to locate opportunities\, identifying customers\, the essential role of past performance and most importantly considerations related to developing a DoD Business Strategy. We hope that you find our DoD Supplier Roadmap series for manufacturers to be informative\, useful and that one resource that can help kick-start your efforts to taking advantage of this market and its opportunities. Anytime you have a question about Federal and/or DoD contracting please call WPI’s main office at 414-270-3600 or email info@wispro.org Our services are always available at no cost and our staff is always ready to provide technical assistance. \nCompanies interested in doing business with DoD will quickly find out that there are many web sites and other resources offering information about DoD opportunities (IFB – RFP – IFB – solicitations). This webinar will provide an overview of how to locate these opportunities\, review the bid requirements and make a bid/no bid decision. During this session\, we will also discuss how to locate potential DOD subcontracting opportunities. \n\nSpeaker: Benjamin Blanc\, Government Contract Specialist\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute \nThis webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit. \nTo view the full schedule of DoD Supplier Roadmap Series webinars\, please click here. \n  \n\n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/dod-supplier-roadmap-series-locating-opportunities/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jack L.":MAILTO:JackL@wispro.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221101T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221101T150000
DTSTAMP:20260409T082040
CREATED:20220916T015729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220916T015729Z
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SUMMARY:(WI SBA) Empowering Small Business Roundtable & Speed Networking Event
DESCRIPTION:The WI Small Business Administration (SBA) and the Guiding Rural Innovation & Development in WI (GRID) are hosting their Empowering Small Business Roundtable & Speed Networking Event on November 1\, 2022 from 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM at Nicolet College in Rhinelander\, WI. Click here to register. \nThe roundtable discussion will consist of the WI SBA and other resource partners highlight benefits their organization provides to entrepreneurs and small businesses. Then\, at 1:00 PM\, the speed networking event will provide attendees with quick three-minute talks with representatives from numerous state resource organizations giving an overview of their organization’s services\, programs\, and funding options to help businesses. \nTo view the flyers for this event\, click on the links below: \nThree Minute Connection Public Invite \nThree Minute Client Exhibitor Invitation \nSave the Date Roundtable Speed Networking Event \n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/wi-sba-empowering-small-business-roundtable-speed-networking-event/
LOCATION:Nicolet College\, Northwoods Center\, Rm 208\, 5364 College Drive\, Rhinelander\, WI\, 54548\, United States
CATEGORIES:In State,WPI Partner Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)":MAILTO:smallbusinessweek@sba.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221101T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221101T120000
DTSTAMP:20260409T082040
CREATED:20220831T223612Z
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SUMMARY:Acquisition Hour: Overview of Government Contract Certifications
DESCRIPTION:The next Acquisition Hour webinar on “Overview of Government Contract Certifications” will be held on November 1 at 11:00 AM. To register\, please click here. \nCould becoming certified with the State of Wisconsin or Federal Government increase your business opportunities? \nLearn about the unique certifications that are available\, what is required for qualification and application\, how applications are reviewed and what benefits and opportunities are associated with each type of certification. Before applying for any certification\, a business should evaluate the investment in applying and the value it will bring the business. \n\nSpeakers: \nShane Mahaffy\, Lead Business Opportunity Specialist\, U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)\nTru Mwololo\, Manager-Small Business Programs\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) \nThis webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit \nView a schedule of all upcoming Acquisition Hour webinars. \n  \n\n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/acquisition-hour-overview-of-government-contract-certifications/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Jack L.":MAILTO:JackL@wispro.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221102
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221105
DTSTAMP:20260409T082040
CREATED:20220901T211945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220901T211945Z
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SUMMARY:2022 Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) Federal Small Business Conference
DESCRIPTION:SAME’s 2022 Federal Small Business Conference (SBC) is headed to Nashville\, TN\, November 2-4\, 2022. Click here to register today! \nThe Small Business Conference for the Federal Architecture\, Engineering\, Construction and Facility Maintenance/Management Industry (SBC) brings together federal agencies and businesses operating in the federal marketplace to: \n\nDeliver the most comprehensive and useful market research experience possible for all attendees\nLearn of and/or share upcoming contracting opportunities for small businesses\nConnect with teaming partners\nSupport the nation’s contracting goals\nEngage in above-board networking between private companies and federal program managers and procurement/contracting officers.\n\nTo read more about this event\, click here.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/2022-same-federal-small-business-conference/
LOCATION:Music City Center\, 201 Rep. John Lewis Way South\, Nashville\, TN\, 37203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Out of State,WPI Partner Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="SAME":MAILTO:registration@same.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221103T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221103T140000
DTSTAMP:20260409T082040
CREATED:20220901T234308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220901T234308Z
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SUMMARY:DoD Supplier Roadmap Series: Non-Traditional Acquisition Methods
DESCRIPTION:The next DoD Supplier Roadmap series webinar on “Non-Traditional Acquisition Methods” will be held on Thursday\, November 3 at 1:00 PM. To register\, please click here. \nWelcome to the DoD Supplier Roadmap series. This series is designed to help manufacturers enter and compete in the DoD Marketplace. It is designed to help you understand the DoD market\, the environment\, and most of all the amazing variety of opportunities that are available. The series touches on the key elements of doing business with DoD which range from how to locate opportunities\, identifying customers\, the essential role of past performance and most importantly considerations related to developing a DoD Business Strategy. We hope that you find our DoD Supplier Roadmap series for manufacturers to be informative\, useful and that one resource that can help kick-start your efforts to taking advantage of this market and its opportunities. Anytime you have a question about Federal and/or DoD contracting please call WPI’s main office at 414-270-3600 or email info@wispro.org Our services are always available at no cost and our staff is always ready to provide technical assistance. \nNon-traditional acquisition methods can encompass a host of acquisition methodologies. One example is Other Transactions (OT) and Teaming arrangements. It is critical that that a company fully understand the nuances of these methods and seek guidance as required. \nOTs are not covered by the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and are a highly flexible business tool\, use of which requires the application of astute business acumen to ensure the smarter\, more efficient acquisition of prototype systems for the DoD. OTs require a minimum of at least one non-traditional Defense Contractor participating to a significant extent in the project or a cost-sharing arrangement requiring that at least one-third of the cost of the OTs come from non-Federal sources (ex. Universities). \nTeaming arrangements can take many forms. Simply put\, a teaming agreement is an agreement to allow a prime contractor to form a DoD-sanctioned partnership with a subcontractor. This allows the subcontractor to enhance the relationship with the prime by utilizing the very best capabilities of the relationship. \n\nSpeaker: Marc Violante\, Director\, Federal Market Strategies\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute \nThis webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit. \nTo view the full schedule of DoD Supplier Roadmap Series webinars\, please click here. \n  \n\n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/dod-supplier-roadmap-series-non-traditional-acquisition-methods/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jack L.":MAILTO:JackL@wispro.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221104T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221104T120000
DTSTAMP:20260409T082040
CREATED:20220822T225311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220822T225311Z
UID:10002777-1667559600-1667563200@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:Cyber Friday: Developing and Implementing Essential Security Policies\, Practices\, and Procedures
DESCRIPTION:The Cyber Friday series will continue with the topic\, “Developing and Implementing Essential Security Policies\, Practices\, and Procedures” on Friday\, November 4\, at 11:00 AM. To register\, please click here. \nCybersecurity does not exist solely by virtue of regulations\, contractual requirement\, or because someone says that it is required. Cybersecurity requires a positive corporate environment\, support\, and effort to achieve the proper blend of knowledge\, actions and both software and hardware. By themselves\, these elements will provide a degree of cybersecurity. However\, to achieve the level of cybersecurity required by DoD\, companies must take time to develop and implement policies\, practices\, and procedures. This webinar will discuss the types of documentation that companies should develop during their planning\, implementation\, and operational phases of creating their cybersecurity programs. \nSpeaker: Marc Violante\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute \nFor the full schedule of the Cyber Friday webinars\, please click here. \nThis webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit. \n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/cyber-friday-developing-and-implementing-essential-security-policies-practices-and-procedures/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Jack L.":MAILTO:JackL@wispro.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221109T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221109T120000
DTSTAMP:20260409T082040
CREATED:20220902T023019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220902T023019Z
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SUMMARY:Sales Opportunities with Dane County – In Person
DESCRIPTION:Significant opportunities exist for small businesses to sell to local government agencies in Dane County. \nPlease join us and learn about how to do business with these agencies. \nPresentations will be followed by the opportunity for networking with the buyers. \n\nAgenda: \n11:00am to 11:15am: Agency presentation\nSpeakers will discuss: \n\n\n\nWhat & how they buy\nHow they announce opportunities\nFirst Steps – registrations\, certifications\, other requirements\n\n\n\n11:15am to 12 noon: Networking \n\n\n\nAttendees should be ready with a capabilities statement and prepared pitch to take advantage of the meeting time.\nAssistance to prepare is available with WPI – contact WPI staff at MichaelS@wispro.org or 414-270-3600.\n\n\n\n  \nCLICK HERE to view other sessions in the series SALES OPPORTUNITIES WITH LOCAL GOVERNMENT. \n\n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/sales-opportunities-with-dane-county-in-person/
LOCATION:Madison Area Technical College (MATC) Goodman South Campus\, 2429 Perry Street\, Madison\, WI\, 53713\, United States
CATEGORIES:WPI Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Michael Steger":MAILTO:michaels@wispro.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221110T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221110T180000
DTSTAMP:20260409T082040
CREATED:20220831T190645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220831T190645Z
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SUMMARY:Wisconsin Veterans Business Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce is hosting their 5th annual Wisconsin Veterans Business Conference on Thursday\, November 10 from 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM at the Marcus Performing Arts Center. To register please click here. \nAttendees have all-day access to: \n\nOver 100 business and resource exhibitors\nInformative breakout sessions\nNumerous networking opportunities\nLunch and awards program\nEvening networking reception\n…and much more!
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/wisconsin-veterans-business-conference/
LOCATION:Marcus Performing Arts Center\, 929 N. Water Street\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53202
CATEGORIES:In State,WPI Partner Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:lstudey@wiveteranschamber.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221110T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221110T140000
DTSTAMP:20260409T082040
CREATED:20220901T235935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220901T235935Z
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SUMMARY:DoD Supplier Roadmap Series: Information Types and Handling Procedures
DESCRIPTION:The next DoD Supplier Roadmap Series webinar on “Information Types & Handling Procedures” will be held on November 10 at 1:00 PM. To register\, please click here. \nWelcome to the DoD Supplier Roadmap series. This series is designed to help manufacturers enter and compete in the DoD Marketplace. It is designed to help you understand the DoD market\, the environment\, and most of all the amazing variety of opportunities that are available. The series touches on the key elements of doing business with DoD which range from how to locate opportunities\, identifying customers\, the essential role of past performance and most importantly considerations related to developing a DoD Business Strategy. We hope that you find our DoD Supplier Roadmap series for manufacturers to be informative\, useful and that one resource that can help kick-start your efforts to taking advantage of this market and its opportunities. Anytime you have a question about Federal and/or DoD contracting please call WPI’s main office at 414-270-3600 or email info@wispro.org Our services are always available at no cost and our staff is always ready to provide technical assistance. \nInformation handling procedures for DoD contractors can encompasses ITAR requirements\, the Joint Certification Program (JCP)\, Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)\, and DIBBS C Folders.  This session will share how to determine if these requirements apply and an overview of the application and compliance process.  During this session\, we will also share advice on how to prepare and implement processes to support continued confidence in your information handling procedures. \n\nSpeaker: Marc Violante\, Director\, Federal Market Strategies\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute \nThis webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit. \nTo view the full schedule of DoD Supplier Roadmap Series webinars\, please click here. \n  \n\n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/27682/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jack L.":MAILTO:JackL@wispro.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221110T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221110T150000
DTSTAMP:20260409T082040
CREATED:20220926T213005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220926T213005Z
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SUMMARY:Sales Opportunities with Local Government Agencies - Green Bay Area (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Registration now open! Click here! \nSignificant opportunities exist for small businesses to sell to local government agencies in and around Green Bay. Please join us and learn about how to do business with government agencies in the area. \nPresentations will be followed by the opportunity for limited one-on-one meetings with Buyers. Meetings between Buyers and Registrants will be coordinated by WPI. Please indicate interest in meetings when registering for this event. \nWPI strongly recommends you have a current capabilities statement ready prior to your meetings. Attendees should be ready with a capabilities statement and prepared pitch to take advantage of the meeting time. Assistance to prepare is available with WPI – contact their staff at MichaelS@wispro.org or 414-270-3600. \nSpeakers will discuss: \n\nWhat & how they buy\nHow they announce opportunities\nFirst Steps – registrations\, certifications\, other requirements\nProvisions for non-performance /Force Majeure\n\nPresenters: \n\nNortheast Wisconsin Technical College – CONFIRMED\nCity of Green Bay – CONFIRMED\nGreen Bay Area Public School District- CONFIRMED\nUW-Green Bay – PENDING\nTru Mwololo\, Manager\, Small Business Programs\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute\nBenjamin Blanc\, Government Contract Specialist\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute\n\n  \nCLICK HERE to view other sessions in the series SALES OPPORTUNITIES WITH LOCAL GOVERNMENT.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/sales-opportunities-with-local-government-agencies-green-bay-area-virtual/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:Workshop,WPI Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Michael Steger":MAILTO:michaels@wispro.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221114
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221119
DTSTAMP:20260409T082040
CREATED:20221005T182407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221005T182407Z
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SUMMARY:Startup Week Wisconsin - Appleton
DESCRIPTION:Save the date! Fox Valley Technical College Venture Center\, UW-Extension Outagamie and Winnebago County are hosting their annual\, weekly\, statewide event\, Startup Week Wisconsin on November 14 – 18\, 2022 at the D.J Bordini Center and multiple other locations within the Fox cities. \nJoin communities throughout the New North region\, and in Appleton\, for panel discussions\, interactive events\, tours\, pitch competitions\, pop-up shops\, and events that celebrate entrepreneurs. For more information\, please click here.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/startup-week-wisconsin-appleton/
LOCATION:Fox Valley Technical College DJ Bordini Center\, 5 N Systems Dr\, Appleton\, WI\, 54914\, United States
CATEGORIES:In State,WPI Partner Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221115T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221115T140000
DTSTAMP:20260409T082040
CREATED:20220114T222121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220114T222121Z
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SUMMARY:DLA TKO: Casting and Forging
DESCRIPTION:A Defense Logistic Agency (DLA) Training\, Knowledge\, and Opportunities (TKO) seminar will be held November 15\, 2022 1-2 PM CST. The topic will be\, “Casting and Forging.” To register\, please click here. From the drop down menu\, please select “DLA Land and Maritime\,” then select the TKO seminar(s) you would like to register for. \nVirtual TKO Seminars and Webinars are collective and/or individual sessions that teach 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 many other topics. These courses are designed for dealers\, distributors\, and manufacturers\, but NOT a company that provides “services.” All sessions are held virtually and free of charge. \n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/tko-casting-and-forging-2/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:WPI Partner Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="DLA Land and Maritime":MAILTO:dla.land.and.maritime.tko.and.webinar.registration@dla.mil
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221115T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221115T160000
DTSTAMP:20260409T082040
CREATED:20221013T024535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221013T024535Z
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SUMMARY:Government Opportunities Business Day in Partnership with Truax Field/ 115th Fighter Wing
DESCRIPTION:Big changes are coming! The 115th Fighter Wing in Madison\, WI will host an information and opportunities session for interested businesses on November 15 from 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM (registration closes Nov. 7). \nOver the last several years\, Truax Field and the 115th Fighter Wing based in Madison\, WI have been in the news. Last year\, the Air Force selected the 115th as one of two units in the country to get the next group of F-35s. The planes will replace the 115th’s aging F-16s. The first F-35s are set to arrive at Truax in 2023.  On October 5\, the last F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft left Truax Field. https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article/3181247/115th-fighter-wing-celebrates-end-of-f-16-era-at-truax-field/ The first contract supporting this transition was awarded in 2021. \nLearn about upcoming contracting opportunities and meet with Buyer representatives from Truax Field and the 115th Fighter Wing during this Nov. 15 event. Opportunities include: \n\nConstruction\nEnvironmental\nJanitorial\nCatering\nLodging\nOther categories supporting the base and base operations\n\nProgram details are below. For questions\, contact Kim Garber with Wisconsin Procurement Institute at KimG@wispro.org. \nAGENDA \n1:30-2:30 – Agency Presentation \nTopics will include: \nWhat & how they buy \nHow they announce opportunities \nFirst Steps – registrations\, certifications\, other requirements \nWisconsin Inspire \n2:30-4:00 – Networking and Meetings \nOne on One with Buyer
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/government-opportunities-business-day-in-partnership-with-truax-field-115th-fighter-wing/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:WPI Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Michael Steger":MAILTO:michaels@wispro.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221116T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221116T120000
DTSTAMP:20260409T082040
CREATED:20220831T223902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220831T223902Z
UID:10002280-1668596400-1668600000@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:Acquisition Hour: Certifications for Veteran Owned Businesses
DESCRIPTION:The next Acquisition Hour webinar on “Certifications for Veteran Owned Businesses” will be held on November 16 at 11:00 AM. To register\, please click here. \nSecuring government contracts and subcontracts is not easy. As a Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSBs) or Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) you may gain preference when competing for contracts with the State of Wisconsin and Federal government agencies. \nThis webinar will focus on the various veteran owned business certifications and the basics of qualifying and applying. It will also provide an update on upcoming changes to the Federal certification programs.\nIn this webinar\, businesses will learn more about certifications offered by the: \n· State of Wisconsin Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Enterprise (DVB) certification\n· Vets First Verification Program (CVE) – for veteran and service disabled veteran owned firms looking to do business with the US Department of Veterans Affairs (and FAA)\n· US SBA Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business Program (SDVOSB) – for firms working with Federal agencies other than the US Department of Veterans Affairs\n· Other certifications \n\nSpeakers:\nShane Mahaffy\, Lead Business Opportunity Specialist\, U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)\nKim Garber\, Director-Small Business Programs\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute \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-certifications-for-veteran-owned-businesses/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Jack L.":MAILTO:JackL@wispro.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221116T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221116T120000
DTSTAMP:20260409T082040
CREATED:20221109T025701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221109T025701Z
UID:10002812-1668596400-1668600000@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:The Basics of Doing Business with the Government
DESCRIPTION:CoLab presents The Basics of Doing Business with the Government on November 16\, 2022 from 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM in person at CoLab in Eau Claire\, WI as well as virtual. Click here to register. \nAre you interested in learning how to sell your product or service to the Federal\, Local\, and State Governments? Join Wisconsin Procurement Institute to learn the basics of how to sell to Local\, State or Federal government agencies. Attendees will be asked to introduce themselves and their businesses at the start of the session. At the end of the presentation – the session will open for questions. \nThe main presenter will be WPI’s own Government Contract Specialist Ben Blanc. To read more click here. \n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/the-basics-of-doing-business-with-the-government/
LOCATION:CoLab\, 131 S Barstow St Suite 202\, Eau Claire\, WI\, 54701\, United States
CATEGORIES:In State,WPI Partner Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221116T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221116T140000
DTSTAMP:20260409T082040
CREATED:20220831T221427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220831T221427Z
UID:10002788-1668603600-1668607200@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:Acquisition Hour: Preparing for One-on-One Buyer Meetings
DESCRIPTION:The next Acquisition Hour on\, “Preparing for One-on-One Buyer Meetings” will be held on Wednesday\, November 16 at 1:00 PM. To register\, please click here. \nOpportunities are coming up for small businesses to meet with Government Agencies and their Prime Contractors. To take full advantage of these opportunities\, you must do your homework and be prepared. In preparation\, a business must have done their market research on the buyers / primes\, determine the value or solution that their business can provide to the buyers / primes\, have a business card\, a well prepared and focused capabilities statement\, and a prepared elevator pitch. \nJoin Kim Garber from WPI for a discussion on how to prepare for one-on-one buyer meetings. If you are planning to attend The Contracting Academy (TCA)\, In-person / Virtual local buyer meetings and/or Marketplace Wisconsin and would like assistance in preparing for your meetings\, contact Kim Garber at kimg@wispro.org. \n\nSpeakers: Kim Garber\, Director-Small Business Programs\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute \nView a schedule of all upcoming Acquisition Hour webinars. \n\n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/acquisition-hour-preparing-for-one-on-one-buyer-meetings/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Jack L.":MAILTO:JackL@wispro.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221117T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221117T140000
DTSTAMP:20260409T082040
CREATED:20220902T000448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220902T000448Z
UID:10002795-1668690000-1668693600@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:DoD Supplier Roadmap Series: Developing a DoD Business Strategy
DESCRIPTION:The next DoD Supplier Roadmap Series webinar on “Developing a DoD Business Strategy” will be held on November 17 at 1:00 PM. To register\, please click here. \nWelcome to the DoD Supplier Roadmap series. This series is designed to help manufacturers enter and compete in the DoD Marketplace. It is designed to help you understand the DoD market\, the environment\, and most of all the amazing variety of opportunities that are available. The series touches on the key elements of doing business with DoD which range from how to locate opportunities\, identifying customers\, the essential role of past performance and most importantly considerations related to developing a DoD Business Strategy. We hope that you find our DoD Supplier Roadmap series for manufacturers to be informative\, useful and that one resource that can help kick-start your efforts to taking advantage of this market and its opportunities. Anytime you have a question about Federal and/or DoD contracting please call WPI’s main office at 414-270-3600 or email info@wispro.org Our services are always available at no cost and our staff is always ready to provide technical assistance. \nThe goal of a business strategy is to help identify customers that have similar and recurring needs as well as determine what actions\, skills\, and resources a company will need to access and effectively compete in the market. Many companies have an interest or a goal of doing business with DoD\, but they have not done adequate research to identify which of the 24 DoD agencies or the more that 1\,000 contracting offices procure their product(s) and or service(s). This webinar will focus on the most common attributes used to identify and characterize procurements and help to answer the all-important questions – who is my customer? How do they buy? What is required to compete AND who are my competitors? \n\nSpeaker: Benjamin Blanc\, Government Contract Specialist\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute \nThis webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit. \nTo view the full schedule of DoD Supplier Roadmap Series webinars\, please click here. \n  \n\n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/dod-supplier-roadmap-series-developing-a-dod-business-strategy/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jack L.":MAILTO:JackL@wispro.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221118T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221118T120000
DTSTAMP:20260409T082040
CREATED:20220822T225950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220822T225950Z
UID:10002260-1668769200-1668772800@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:Cyber Friday: Incident Identification\, Reporting Requirements\, and Recovery
DESCRIPTION:The Cyber Friday series will discuss the topic\, “Incident Identification\, Reporting Requirements\, and Recovery” on Friday\, November 18\, at 11:00 AM. To register\, please click here. \nBoth FAR 52.204-21 and DFARS 252.204-7012 require companies to report cyber incidents. In addition\, DFARS 252.204-7012 requires companies to implement NIST 800-171 r2 and to formally investigate the incident\, preserve forensic evidence\, and be prepared to support additional information requires from DoD. Additionally\, Section 3.6 of NIST 800-171 r2 requires companies to\, “Establish an operational incident-handling capability for organizational systems that includes preparation\, detection\, analysis\, containment\, recovery\, and user response activities.” This webinar will review these requirements\, references\, resources\, and actions that companies can use to develop their plans. \n\nSpeaker: Marc Violante\, Director\, Federal Market Strategies\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute \nFor the full schedule of the Cyber Friday webinars\, please click here. \nThis webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit. \n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/incident-identification-reporting-requirements-and-recovery/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Jack L.":MAILTO:JackL@wispro.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221122T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221122T130000
DTSTAMP:20260409T082040
CREATED:20221110T000309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221110T000309Z
UID:10002813-1669118400-1669122000@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:USDOT Connections MarketPlace: Teaming Talks Roundtable Sessions (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)\, Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) would like to invite you to their Connections MarketPlace webinar on Tuesday\, November 22\, 2022 from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM CDT. To register\, click here. \nDuring this Teaming Talks session you will be hearing about how to work with a large prime contractor\, AECOM\, as a teaming partner on opportunities within the federal government and USDOT. To read more about this event\, please click here.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/usdot-connections-marketplace-teaming-talks-roundtable-sessions-virtual/
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221129T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221129T120000
DTSTAMP:20260409T082040
CREATED:20220831T224305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220831T224305Z
UID:10002281-1669719600-1669723200@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:Acquisition Hour: The HUBZone Program - Certification Benefits and Regulations
DESCRIPTION:The next Acquisition Hour webinar on “The HUBZone Program – Certification Benefits and Regulations” will be held on November 29 at 11:00 AM. To register\, please click here. \nThe Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) program helps small businesses in designated urban and rural communities gain preferential access to federal procurement opportunities. This presentation is recommended for any business that is interested in becoming an SBA HUBZone certified business. \nThe HUBZone program qualifies your business to compete for the program’s set-aside contracts. HUBZone-certified businesses also get a 10% price evaluation preference in full and open contract competitions. A business must be certified by the U.S. SBA to qualify for this program\, and must be registered in SAM prior to submission of the certification documentation. Indian reservations and other Indian Country locations automatically qualify as HUBZones. \nCurrently\, many Federal agencies and Federal Prime contractors are NOT meeting their HUBZone goals. This could be a potential opportunity for your business. \nIn this webinar\, you will learn: \n· HUBZone certification requirements\n· Benefits of and applying for an SBA HUBZone certification\n· Terms and no-cost of HUBZone certification\n· Process and no-cost renewal of your HUBZone certification\n· Locating HUBZone opportunities\n· Marketing your HUBZone certified business\n· Changes to the HUBZone program \n\nSpeakers:\nShane Mahaffy\, Lead Business Opportunity Specialist\, US.Small Business Administration (SBA)\nBen Blanc\, Government Contract Specialist\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute \nThis webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit. \nView a schedule of all upcoming Acquisition Hour webinars. \n  \n\n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/acquisition-hour-the-hubzone-program-certification-benefits-and-regulations-5/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Jack L.":MAILTO:JackL@wispro.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221130T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221130T150000
DTSTAMP:20260409T082040
CREATED:20221119T021209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221119T021209Z
UID:10002814-1669809600-1669820400@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:2022 Veterans Innovation and Entrepreneurship Program
DESCRIPTION:The Office of Innovation Outreach USPTO is presenting the 2022 Veterans Innovation and Entrepreneurship Program on Wednesday\, November 30\, 2022 from 12:00PM – 3:00PM\, CDT as a virtual event. To register\, click here. \nAt this event\, you’ll have the opportunity to hear from innovative veterans about their journeys towards successful entrepreneurship. You’ll also learn about critical resources available to entrepreneurs and inventors including training\, counseling\, and access to capital from representatives of entrepreneurial organizations such as the U.S. Small Business Administration\, Bunker Labs\, and the D’Aniello Institute for Veterans and Military Families at the University of Syracuse. To view a full agenda and the list of speakers at this event\, please click here.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/2022-veterans-innovation-and-entrepreneurship-program/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:WPI Partner Events
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221202T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221202T120000
DTSTAMP:20260409T082040
CREATED:20220824T022524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220824T022524Z
UID:10002261-1669978800-1669982400@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:Cyber Friday: Designing and Using Security Exercises to Test and Improve Security Programs
DESCRIPTION:The fall Cyber Friday series will conclude with the topic\, “Designing and Using Security Exercises to Test and Improve Security Programs” on Friday\, December 2 at 11:00 AM. To register\, please click here. \nCybersecurity plans are developed with the best of intentions\, the utmost care\, and are stored “on the shelf” ready to go. Are they functional and have they been developed in a manner to deal with typical cyber incidents and attacks? Planning and hoping for the best is one strategy – but not a very effective one. There are a variety of other strategies that will support a stronger program such as penetration testing\, external phishing campaigns (ransomware and other)\, and even physical disruption to the network to trigger the incident response plan. These options\, though\, require contracting with specialized firms to perform a limited scope of work. Due to cost and scheduling limitations\, they are often not practical. \nAlternatively\, a company can utilize internally developed and managed exercises to test their cyber incident response capabilities for any number of incidents. Exercises provide two important pieces of feedback. First\, an exercise will provide valuable information on how well the company’s Incident Response plan functions and secondly\, the exercise will test the staff’s knowledge of the plan and their duties within the plan. \nThis webinar will discuss the basic design of an exercise\, available resources and related considerations. \n\nSpeaker: Marc Violante\, Director\, Federal Market Strategies\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute \nFor the full schedule of the Cyber Friday webinars\, please click here. \nThis webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit. \n  \n\n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/cyber-friday-designing-and-using-security-exercises-to-test-and-improve-security-programs/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Jack L.":MAILTO:JackL@wispro.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221205
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221207
DTSTAMP:20260409T082040
CREATED:20220907T181702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220907T181702Z
UID:10002800-1670198400-1670371199@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:(NCMA) Government Contract Management Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Save the date for the NCMA’s Government Contract Management Symposium being held on December 5 – 6\, 2022 in Bethesda\, MD. \nThis event will feature real-life stories from the field to illustrate how to apply key contracting skills; spotlight the effects of new policies\, regs\, and practices; demonstrate applicable techniques for building your career; and reveal ways practitioners are using innovative methods and technology. \nClick here to visit the event page and to sign up to get notified when registration opens.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/ncma-government-contract-management-symposium-2/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:Out of State,WPI Partner Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221206T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221206T190000
DTSTAMP:20260409T082040
CREATED:20220829T222303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220829T222303Z
UID:10002267-1670310000-1670353200@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:Marketplace: Governor's Annual Conference on Diverse Business Development
DESCRIPTION:Online registration is now closed. On-site registration will be available for the Governor’s Annual Conference on Diverse Business Development being held December 6\, 2022. \nThe event will be in person on December 6 at The Wisconsin Center in Milwaukee\, WI. \nCLICK HERE to view the official Marketplace website. \nBuyers confirmed to participate in One-on-One Meetings during Marketplace are listed here. Be sure to review this list again as additional buyers confirm participation in the conference. \nState Government \nState of Wisconsin Department of Administration\nState of Wisconsin Department of Justice\nWisconsin Department of Children and Families\nWisconsin Department of Employee Trust Funds\nWisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR)\nWisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) \nFederal Government \nNational Park Service / Regional Major Acquisitions Buying Office \nLocal Government  \nCity of Milwaukee\nCity of Racine\nCity of Wauwatosa\nKenosha County\nMilwaukee County\nMilwaukee County Office of Equity\nMilwaukee County Zoo\nMilwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD)\nWaukesha County \nCorporate / Government Prime Contractor \nAmerican Family Insurance\nEnbridge Energy\nGE Healthcare\nGilbane Building Company\nHoffman Construction Company\nJP Cullen\nLeonardo DRS Naval Power Systems\nMichels Corporation\nOshkosh Defense\nSnap-on Incorporated\nU.S. Bank\nWPS Health Solutions \nCollege / University \nMarquette University\nMilwaukee Area Technical College (MATC)\nUniversity of Wisconsin – La Crosse\nUniversity of Wisconsin – Madison\nUniversity of Wisconsin – Milwaukee\nUniversity of Wisconsin – System Administration \n\n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/wedc-marketplace-governors-annual-conference-on-diverse-business-development-save-the-date/
LOCATION:The Baird Center\, 400 W. Wisconsin Ave.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53203
CATEGORIES:Conference,WPI Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation":MAILTO:events@wedc.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221207T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221207T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T082040
CREATED:20221108T005148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221108T005148Z
UID:10002811-1670400000-1670443200@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:The Wisconsin Black Chamber of Commerce\, Inc. - Black & Diverse Business Showcase
DESCRIPTION:The Wisconsin Black Chamber of Commerce presents the Black and Diverse Business Showcase on Wednesday\, December 7\, 2022 from 8 AM – 8 PM at The Wisconsin Center in Milwaukee\, Wisconsin. Click here to register and to read more. \nThe Showcase will feature a full day of programing\, workshops\, and networking opportunities. New and growing minority\, woman\, veteran\, and LGBTQ+ owned businesses will learn how to prepare their businesses for the Government markets. The workshops will feature area government representatives and business professionals. In addition\, the workshops will also feature resource providers on topics including accounting\, finance\, locating financing\, certifications\, compliance\, sales/marketing\, business management\, and more. \nFor the full agenda\, please click here.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/wbcc-black-diverse-business-showcase/
LOCATION:The Baird Center\, 400 W. Wisconsin Ave.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53203
CATEGORIES:Conference,WPI Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Wisconsin Black Chamber of Commerce%2C Inc.":MAILTO:admin@twbcc.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221207T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221207T120000
DTSTAMP:20260409T082040
CREATED:20220829T223307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220829T223307Z
UID:10002268-1670403600-1670414400@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:The Contracting Academy (TCA) - Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Click here to register and attend The Contracting Academy. \nTCA Sessions will take place virtually on December 7\, 2022 between 9 AM and 12 NOON Central Time (the day after Marketplace Wisconsin). Sessions will focus on federal and federal prime contractor opportunities for diverse and small businesses. \nThis year’s sessions: \n9:00 AM Central Time – FEDERAL AGENCY PANEL – The Federal Government spends over $600 billion annually on a wide range of goods and services. In the federal market\, small and diverse firms have a competitive advantage – contracting goals are in place for small\, disadvantaged (includes minority)\, woman\, service-disabled veteran and HUBZone certified firms. During this session you will hear from federal agency representatives on what they buy\, what they look for in a contractor\, what opportunities are available and what they expect from their contractors. \nLisa Burns\, USPFO\, Wisconsin National Guard\nSteven Maier\, Small Business Liaison\, Great Lakes Health Care System\, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs\nMichael Chiodi\, MRP Small Business Coordinator – MRP AbilityOne Liaison/Contracting Officer\, U.S. Department of Agriculture\nElizabeth White\, Procurement Analyst\, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Headquarters\, Washington\, D.C.\nModerated by Aina Vilumsons\, President and Executive Director\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) \n10:00 AM Central Time – FEDERAL PRIME CONTRACTOR PANEL – Large federal prime contractors with large federal contracts are obligated to work with small and diverse businesses. These contractors have what is known as a “small business subcontracting plan” which outlines their subcontracting plans and small business goals. During this session\, federal prime contractors will share information about their firms and about their contracts\, and how a small / diverse business could become their subcontractor. \nBill Deringer\, Global Business Development Manager\, Electric Power Generation (EPG) Caterpillar Defense – BIO\nSara Redford\, Vice President of Procurement\, WPS Health Solutions – BIO\nKevin Lovell\, Director and Senior Program Manager\, Xator Corporation – BIO\nMichael Bond\, Supplier Diversity\, Snap-on Incorporated\nModerated by Aina Vilumsons\, President and Executive Director\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) \n11:00 AM Central Time – UNDERSTANDING TEAMING – PARTNERING – MENTORING – JOINT VENTURES – In Federal Government contracting\, your competitor on today’s opportunity may be your partner on the next project. Successful federal contractors understand and leverage the competitive advantage that the various TEAMING methods and programs can bring. During this session you will learn about some of these federal programs\, and how to bring teaming into your Federal Government market development and growth strategy. \nJean Marie Thiel\, President\, Belonger Corporation\, Inc – BIO\nTim Connelly\, Principal\, Tim Connelly Law PLLC – BIO\nDarryl “Shane” Mahaffy\,  Lead Business Opportunity Specialist\, Wisconsin District Office\, US SBA – BIO\nModerated by Aina Vilumsons\, President and Executive Director\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) \n\n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/the-contract-academy-tca-virtual-save-the-date/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:Conference,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:20221213T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221213T140000
DTSTAMP:20260409T082040
CREATED:20220114T222336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220114T222336Z
UID:10002675-1670936400-1670940000@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:DLA TKO: Doing Business with DLA
DESCRIPTION:A Defense Logistic Agency (DLA) Training\, Knowledge\, and Opportunities (TKO) seminar will be held December 13\, 2022 from 1-2 PM CST. The topic will be\, “Doing Business with DLA.” To register\, please click here. From the drop down menu\, please select “DLA Land and Maritime\,” then select the TKO seminar(s) you would like to register for. \nVirtual TKO Seminars and Webinars are collective and/or individual sessions that teach 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 many other topics. These courses are designed for dealers\, distributors\, and manufacturers\, but NOT a company that provides “services.” All sessions are held virtually and free of charge. \n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/tko-doing-business-with-dla-2/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:WPI Partner Events
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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:20221215T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221215T113000
DTSTAMP:20260409T082040
CREATED:20221119T023357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221119T023357Z
UID:10002815-1671091200-1671103800@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:DHS Small Business Vendor Outreach Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Each fiscal year (FY) the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)\, Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU)\, as part of the Small Business Outreach Program\, conducts ten sessions of 15-minute pre-arranged virtual meetings with small businesses. This online session will take place on December 15\, 2022 from 8:00AM – 11:15AM CDT and will focus on their regular vendor outreach session with small business specialists and prime contractors. \nTo register for any of these sessions you must first create a profile in the DHS electronic appointment scheduling system at this website. After creating your profile\, please click here and scroll down to “Requesting a Vendor Outreach Session Meeting” for information on requesting your meeting.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/dhs-small-business-vendor-outreach-sessions/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:WPI Partner Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221215T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221215T163000
DTSTAMP:20260409T082040
CREATED:20221209T013142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221209T013142Z
UID:10002317-1671116400-1671121800@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:Racine Unified School District Small Business Session #1
DESCRIPTION:Please use Building 2\, Entrance A when attending. The Windpoint Conference Room is inside. \nRacine Unified School District is undertaking $595 million in construction projects supported by a referendum passed in 2021. The school board has established goals associated with engaging small and diverse construction-related businesses in these projects. Targeted businesses are located in Racine\, Kenosha\, Walworth\, Waukesha and Milwaukee Counties. \nWhy you should attend this event: \n\nGet an overview of the upcoming RUSD opportunities\nLearn how to participate\nHear from representatives of the Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) how to become certified and access other resources for small and diverse businesses
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/racine-unified-school-district-small-business-session-1/
LOCATION:Racine Unified School District | Administrative Services Campus\, 3109 Mount Pleasant St.\, Racine\, WI\, 53404\, United States
CATEGORIES:WPI Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Michael Steger":MAILTO:michaels@wispro.org
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