• DHS Small Business Vendor Outreach Sessions

    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 January 26, 2023 from 8:00AM - 11:15AM CDT and will […]

  • U.S. Department of Transportation Connections MarketPlace – Buyer Side Chat Roundtable Session

    The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT), Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU), is hosting their Connections MarketPlace: Buyer Side Chat Roundtable Session where you will be hearing on how to do business with the USDOT Volpe Center (VOLPE). To register, click here. Attendees will be able to: • Find out how to market […]

  • 2023 Wisconsin Economic Development Association (WEDA) Governor’s Conference on Economic Development

    Hyatt Regency Milwaukee 333 West Kilbourn Ave, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    The 2023 WEDA Governor’s Conference on Economic Development will feature industry thought leaders and practitioners who will cover today’s challenges and opportunities as we explore community revitalization, data driven talent attraction, transportation, early childhood care, housing, and entrepreneurship. The Governor’s Conference is WEDA’s largest educational and networking event of the year. The packed agenda has […]

  • Acquisition Hour: Preparing a Winning Government Proposal

    Your proposals are not generating government contract awards. You think you are submitting the greatest option. Why are they not selecting you? Your proposal may offer wonderful things but is it RESPONSIVE and EFFECTIVE? Writing a proposal takes time, careful planning and a complete understanding of the requirement. A proposal must provide credible evidence that […]

  • 10th Annual FAR Evening Webinar and Study Group Session 1: Introduction and FAR Part 16

    The Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) and the National Contract Management Association (NCMA) - Wisconsin Chapter will be presenting the webinar, "10th Annual FAR Evening Webinar and Study Group Session 1: Introduction and FAR Part 16" on February 7 from 6:00 - 7:30 PM. This session is part of the 10th annual FAR Evening Sessions. To […]

  • Expanding Business Opportunities in Rural Wisconsin – JACKSON COUNTY – Newly Designated HUBZone

    Black River Area Chamber of Commerce 120 N Water St, Black River Falls, WI, United States

    In November 2022, it was announced that Governor Evers’s application to the U.S. Small Business Administration for HUBZone status for Jackson and Marinette Counties was approved. The HUBZone program (Historically Underutilized Business Zone) supports small business growth with a goal of awarding at least 3% of federal contract dollars as well as 3% of large […]

  • U.S. Department of Transportation Webinar on Preparing for Upcoming DOT Discretionary Grant Opportunities

    Join staff from across the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) in this webinar to highlight several resources created to help potential grant applicants navigate different funding opportunities. Click here to register! This session will dig into some of the tools available on the DOT Navigator – the Department’s one stop shop for technical assistance, including […]

  • Expanding Business Opportunities in Rural Wisconsin – MARINETTE COUNTY – Newly Designated HUBZone

    Marinette County Courthouse 1926 Hall Ave, Marinette, WI, United States

    In November 2022, it was announced that Governor Evers’s application to the U.S. Small Business Administration for HUBZone status for Jackson and Marinette Counties was approved. The HUBZone program (Historically Underutilized Business Zone) supports small business growth with a goal of awarding at least 3% of federal contract dollars as well as 3% of large […]

  • Cyber Friday: Preparing for Self-Assessment

    A Self-Assessment is currently required in order to meet DFARS 252.204-7012 and will be required as a part of DFARS 252.204-7021. In this session we will discuss what are the expectations for any Self-Assessment as performed under NIST SP 800-171 as well as review the materials and resources available to assist you in your Self-Assessment. […]

  • 10th Annual FAR Evening Webinar and Study Group Session 2: FAR Parts 1-4

    The Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) and the National Contract Management Association (NCMA) - Wisconsin Chapter will be presenting the webinar, "10th Annual FAR Evening Webinar and Study Group Session 2: FAR Parts 1-4" on February 14 from 6:00 - 7:30 PM. This session is part of the 10th annual FAR Evening Sessions. To register, please […]