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SUMMARY:Growing Your Business in Washburn County Wisconsin - Spooner\, WI
DESCRIPTION:This session will focus on four specific areas critical to small business success: \n\nGovernment Contracting Opportunities\nFinancial Assistance/Capital Injection/Lending\nSales and Marketing\nWorkforce Challenges\n\nSmall business owners and others interested in learning more about business opportunities and resources available for Washburn County businesses are invited to attend! \nThe opportunity to NETWORK with speakers and attendees to follow the program. \nAgenda: \n1:00 pm – Registration \n1:10 pm – Washburn County Economic Development Corporation \n1:25 pm – Indianhead Community Action Agency \n1:40 pm – Northwest Regional Planning Commission \n2:00 pm – U.S. Small Business Administration \n2:30 pm – Workforce Challenges and Supportive Programs – Northwest Wisconsin CEP \n3:00 pm – Marketing to and Obtaining Government Contracts –Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) \n3:30 – 4:00 pm – Follow-up Networking and Individualized Q&A
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/growing-your-business-in-washburn-county-wisconsin-spooner-wi/
LOCATION:Washburn County Economic Development Center\, 208 Vine Street\, Spooner\, WI\, 54801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop,WPI Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Dave Olson":MAILTO:davido@wispro.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190718T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190718T120000
DTSTAMP:20260619T051128
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LAST-MODIFIED:20190130T215929Z
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SUMMARY:2nd Annual Building Your Business - Developing the Tools for Growth and Success for Native and Tribal Small Businesses - Hales Corners\, WI
DESCRIPTION:Agenda: \n8:30 am – 9:00 am – Registration/informal networking/refreshments \n9:00 am – 10:00 am – Social Media Marketing \n\nBrent Hoffman\, PeroDigm Design Studios\, will feature audience engagement\, live examples of effective Facebook\, Instagram and web pages usage and brief content on search engine marketing\, social media and video production.\nWisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) will provide guidance on how best to market and be found by government agencies and prime contractors.\n\n10:15 am – 11:30 am Business Succession Planning Panel \n\nAna Gesell\, WI-CLANS\, will discuss what is a Success Plan\, why it is important for every business to have one in place and key financial considerations.\nTruphosa Mwololo\, WI Department of Administration (DOA)\, John Franklin\, WisDOT\, Shane Mahaffy\, U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and Benjamin Blanc\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) will provide respective ownership transition impacts on minority/disadvantaged certifications and contracts in progress.\nAina Vilumsons\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI)\, will moderate.\n\n11:30 am – Q&A/Networking \nSpeakers:  \n\nBrent Hoffman\, PeroDigm Design Studios\nAna Gesell\, CPA\, WI-CLANS\nTru Mwololo\, WI Supplier Diversity\, WI Department of Administration (DOA)\nJohn Franklin\, WisDOT\nShane Mahaffy\, U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)\nBenjamin Blanc and Aina Vilumsons\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI)
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/building-your-business-developing-the-tools-for-growth-and-success-for-native-and-tribal-small-businesses/
LOCATION:AICCW/FACC\, 10710 W. Scharles Ave.\, Hales Corners\, 53130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop,WPI Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Benjamin Blanc":MAILTO:benjaminb@wispro.org
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X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=AICCW/FACC 10710 W. Scharles Ave. Hales Corners 53130 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=10710 W. Scharles Ave.:geo:-88.0471018,42.9399386
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190716T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190716T160000
DTSTAMP:20260619T051128
CREATED:20190524T020701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190524T020701Z
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SUMMARY:WBDC 2019 Connect & Celebrate - Milwaukee\, WI
DESCRIPTION:*Registration is closed* \nJoin the Women’s Business Development Center for an afternoon of  procurement and learning opportunities\, networking\, and celebration of the achievements of Milwaukee clients and partners. \nView parking map HERE \nAgenda: \n12:00pm – Check-In Begins \n1:00 – 2:30pm  \n\nBusiness Matchmaker\nPre-matched invitation only meetings for WBEs with representatives of corporate and public sector buyers\nBusiness Connection Tables\nMeet and greet tables open to any supplier hosted by representatives of corporate and public sector buyers\nBusiness Resource Tables\nMeet and greet tables open to any supplier hosted by representatives of small business program providers\n\n3:00 – 4:00pm \n\nEconomic Forecast for Small Business\nModerated discussion with an economist on local workforce trends\, availability of capital\, and expectations for the local economy
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/2019-connect-celebrate-milwaukee-wi/
LOCATION:Johnson Controls Inc\, 5757 N Green Bay Ave\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53209\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop,WPI Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Jessie Leonard":MAILTO:jleonard@wbdc.org
GEO:43.1239428;-87.9369884
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Johnson Controls Inc 5757 N Green Bay Ave Milwaukee WI 53209 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=5757 N Green Bay Ave:geo:-87.9369884,43.1239428
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190620T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190620T113000
DTSTAMP:20260619T051128
CREATED:20190503T182639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190503T182639Z
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SUMMARY:Cybersecurity: Protect Your Company From Major Threats - Eau Claire\, WI
DESCRIPTION:Through this FREE session you will learn what steps you can take to begin developing a risk management plan for mitigating this top threat. \nYou will learn key steps to help protect your company including: \n• Identification of potential risks to your business.\n• Qualification and prioritization of which risks to address immediately.\n• Potential solutions for risk mitigation and avoidance.\n• The need for the monitoring of ongoing risks.\n• Employee training on key policies and procedures. \nAgenda: \n8:00 am – Registration / Networking \n8:30 am – Introductions & Expectations \n8:40 am – Risk Management / Cyber Risk Overview \n9:00am –  Cybersecurity Case Study \n9:30am –  FBI on Cybersecurity \n10:00 am –  Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) Presentation \n10:30am –  DCS Netlink Presenation / What You Can Do Today \n11:00 am – Wrap-up / Q&A \n***In addition\, the DCS Cybersecurity portion of the workshop that is scheduled for 9:00 am will be available via webinar HERE***
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/cybersecurity-from-threats-eau-claire-wi/
LOCATION:29 Pines Restaurant\, 5872 33rd Avenue\, Eau Claire\, WI\, 54703\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop,WPI Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Hilary Deblois":MAILTO:hilaryd@wispro.org
GEO:44.8916985;-91.5510566
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190619T130000
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CREATED:20190408T210034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190408T210034Z
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SUMMARY:Doing Business With the U.S. Forest Service - Iron River\, MI
DESCRIPTION:In Fiscal Year 2018\, the US Forest Service awarded over $1.6 billion in contracts. \nJoin us for this unique opportunity and network with and learn directly from the US Forest Service Lake State Acquisition Team about what it takes to do business with the U.S. Forest Service! \nUSFS manages over 193 million acres of national forest. Within the Northern Michigan and Northern Wisconsin area there are four national forests: \n\nHiawatha National Forest – Gladstone\, MI\nHuron-Manistee National Forest – Cadillac\, MI\nOttawa National Forest – Ironwood\, MI\nChequamegon-Nicolet National Forest – Park Falls and Rhinelander\, WI
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/usfs-june-19-2019/
LOCATION:Windsor Center\, 612 W. Adams Street (US2)\, Iron River\, MI\, 49935\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop,WPI Events
ORGANIZER;CN="LeAnne Kachmarsky":MAILTO:leanne.kachmarsky@networksnorthwest.org
GEO:46.0925431;-88.6450433
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190612T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190612T140000
DTSTAMP:20260619T051128
CREATED:20190521T200242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190521T200242Z
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SUMMARY:RESCHEDULED - Growing Your Business in Oneida County Wisconsin - Rhinelander\, WI
DESCRIPTION:*This event will be rescheduled.*\nThis session will focus on four specific areas critical to small business success: \n\nGovernment Contracting Opportunities\nFinancial Assistance/Capital Injection Lending\nSales and Marketing\nWorkforce Challenges\n\nThe opportunity to network with speakers and attendees will follow the program!
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/oneida-county-workforce-solutions-summit/
LOCATION:Nicolet College Theater\, Lakeside Center\, 5364 College Dr\, Rhinelander\, WI\, 54501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop,WPI Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Hilary Deblois":MAILTO:hilaryd@wispro.org
GEO:45.6123599;-89.4209753
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Nicolet College Theater Lakeside Center 5364 College Dr Rhinelander WI 54501 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=5364 College Dr:geo:-89.4209753,45.6123599
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190523T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190523T130000
DTSTAMP:20260619T051128
CREATED:20190426T231717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190426T231717Z
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SUMMARY:SAME Industry\, Government and Small Business Engagement Series - Great Lakes\, IL
DESCRIPTION:Small businesses including Disadvantaged\, Veteran Owned\, Service Disabled Veteran Owned\, Woman Owned and HUBZone are encouraged to attend! \nRuthAnne Hall\, Purchasing Manager at Lake County\, will be presenting on opportunities with Lake County\, IL. There will also be an update on the Naval Station Great Lakes Housing Project. \n*Following the program* – Join us for a discussion of BIM! The technology landscape in AEC is always changing and keeping up these trends is important. \nIn this class we will look at the fundamentals of BIM gaining an understanding of common practices\, terminology and workflows. We will dive into some case studies of projects to see how BIM has and is being used. Lastly we will discuss the future of BIM in the practice and where we see it heading. \nBIM Speaker: Andrew Rider\, BIM Manager\, Woolpert \nRegistration will begin at 11:00 am followed by lunch and presentations at 12:00 pm. Program will end at 1:00 pm. \nRegistration is required. **Cost has changed from previous years** Credit card payment taken at the door. \nMember – $25\, Non-Member – $40\, Government/Military – $15 \n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/same-industry-government-and-small-business-engagement-series-great-lakes-il/
LOCATION:National Museum of the American Sailor\, Building 42\, Naval Station Great Lakes\, Great Lakes\, IL\, 60888\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop,WPI Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Hilary Deblois":MAILTO:hilaryd@wispro.org
GEO:42.3125884;-87.8431686
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190522T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190522T110000
DTSTAMP:20260619T051128
CREATED:20190521T200834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190521T200834Z
UID:10001844-1558510200-1558522800@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:Leveraging Resources to Grow Your Business - La Crosse\, WI
DESCRIPTION:The event will provide information on how having a principal business location in La Crosse positions a firm for business opportunities with the government sector under the SBA’s program that supports firms located in a Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone). \nA substantial part of La Crosse is considered HUBZone and two census tracts are also designated as Opportunity Zones\, which encourage investments in firms located in such areas. \nIn addition\, the program will discuss how small businesses and those owned by individuals targeted for support such as veterans\, women and minorities may pursue both business and government opportunities to grow their business.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/leveraging-resources-to-grow-your-business-la-crosse-wi/
LOCATION:Univeristy of Wisconsin-La Crosse – Wimberly Hall Room 104\, 1701 Farwell Street\, La Crosse\, WI\, 54601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop,WPI Events
ORGANIZER;CN="UW-La Crosse SBDC":MAILTO:sbdc@uwlax.edu
GEO:43.8166671;-91.230911
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190516T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190516T180000
DTSTAMP:20260619T051128
CREATED:20190131T003853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190131T003853Z
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SUMMARY:Business Financing\, Planning and Developing New Market Opportunities- Hayward\, WI
DESCRIPTION:As a new or established growing small business\, you may face many challenges. For your business to succeed\, you need to develop and use a toolbox of resources. These sessions will connect you to business development resources from your area and the State of Wisconsin that could fuel your business growth strategy. \nAttendees will have the opportunity to network and speak with presenters before and after the program! \nBusinesses may also exhibit at the workshop – please indicate in your registration if interested. Exhibitors will be able to set up at 3:00 pm. \nAGENDA: \n2:30 pm – 3:00 pm – Exhibitor Setup \n3:00 pm – 3:45 pm – Registration & Networking \n3:45 pm – 4:00 pm – Welcome and Introductions \n4:00 pm – 4:20 pm – Welcome and Introductions – presented by David Fleming\, Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwa Community College \n\nLocal\, State and Federal Marketplace Opportunities & Certification – presented by the Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI)\n\n4:20 pm – 4:45 pm – Tribal Marketplace Opportunities (E.G. Doing Business With the Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Chippewa) and Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe Community College Business Development Resources – presented by David Fleming\, Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwa Community College \n4:45 pm – 5:30 pm – Small Business Development Resources \n\nBusiness Planning\nFinancial Planning\nMarketing Products & Native American/Tribal DBE Resources\n\n5:30 pm -5:45 pm – Small Business loan Programs – presented by WIBA/WI-CLANS and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) \n5:45 pm – 6:00 pm – Networking \n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/bus-financing-market-opportunities-hayward-wi/
LOCATION:The Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University\, 13466 W Trepania Rd\, Hayward\, WI\, 54843\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop,WPI Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hilary Deblois":MAILTO:hilaryd@wispro.org
GEO:45.9423998;-91.3652437
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190515T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190515T203000
DTSTAMP:20260619T051128
CREATED:20190131T003253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190131T003253Z
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SUMMARY:Business Financing\, Planning and Developing New Market Opportunities - Eau Claire\, WI
DESCRIPTION:This event will connect you to business development resources from your area and the State of Wisconsin that could fuel your business growth strategy. Attendees will have the opportunity to network and speak with presenters before and after the program! \nBusinesses may also exhibit at the workshop – please indicate in your registration if interested. \nAgenda: \n5:00 pm – 5:30 pm – Vendor Set-up \n5:30 pm – 6:00 pm – Registration & Networking \n6:00 pm – 6:10 pm – Introductions – May yer Thao\, Hmong Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce (HWCC) \n6:10 pm – 6:35 pm – Local\, State and Federal Marketplace Opportunities & Certification Processes – Benjamin Blanc\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) & U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) \n6:35 pm – 7:00 pm – Marketing and Social Media \n7:00 pm – 7:30 pm – Small Business Development Resources \n\nStart-ups\, Expansions\, Succession Planning –ResourceAbility LLC\nFinancial Planning – WI-CLANS\nMarketing Products\, How to Be Found – Benjamin Blanc\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI)\n\n7:30 pm -8:00 pm – Small Business Loan Programs – WI CLANS\, U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) \n8:00 pm – 8:30 pm – Discussion & Networking \n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/bus-financing-market-opportunities-eau-claire-wi/
LOCATION:Chippewa Valley Technical College – Casper Conference Center West\, 620 W Clairemont Ave\, Eau Claire\, WI\, 54701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop,WPI Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hilary Deblois":MAILTO:hilaryd@wispro.org
GEO:44.7939575;-91.5053411
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190514T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190514T180000
DTSTAMP:20260619T051128
CREATED:20190131T002945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190131T002945Z
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SUMMARY:Business Financing\, Planning and Developing New Market Opportunities - Stevens Point\, WI
DESCRIPTION:As a new or established growing small business\, you may face many challenges. For your business to succeed\, you need to develop and use a toolbox of resources. These sessions will connect you to business development resources from your area and the State of Wisconsin that could fuel your business growth strategy. \nAttendees will have the opportunity to network and speak with presenters before and after the program! \nBusinesses may also exhibit at the workshop – please indicate in your registration if interested. \nAgenda: \n2:30 pm – 3:00  pm – Vendor Set-up \n3:00 pm – 3:30 pm – Registration and Networking \n3:30 pm – 3:40 pm – Introductions – May yer Thao\, Hmong Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce (HWCC) \n3:40 pm – 4:05 pm – Marketing and Social Media – Small Business Development Center (SBDC) \n4:05 pm – 4:30 pm – Local\, State and Federal Marketplace Opportunities & Certification Processes – Benjamin Blanc\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) & U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) \n4:30 pm – 5:15 pm – Small Business Development Resources \n\nStart-ups\, Expansions and Succession Planning – CAP Services \nFinancial Planning – WI CLANS \nMarketing Products\, How to Be Found – Benjamin Blanc\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI)\n\n5:15 pm – 5:45 pm – Small Business Loan Programs – WI CLANS / SBA \n5:45 pm – 6:00 pm – Discussion & Networking
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/bus-financing-market-opportunities-stevens-point-wi/
LOCATION:IDEA Center\, 1039 Ellis St\, Stevens Point\, WI\, 54481\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop,WPI Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hilary Deblois":MAILTO:hilaryd@wispro.org
GEO:44.521104;-89.5831373
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190429T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190429T150000
DTSTAMP:20260619T051128
CREATED:20190424T212642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190424T212642Z
UID:10001995-1556528400-1556550000@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:10th Annual City of Milwaukee Small Business Conference - Milwaukee\, WI
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss the City’s 10th Annual Small Business Conference hosted by the Office of Small Business Development\, in partnership with the African American Chamber of Commerce of Wisconsin. Enjoy workshops\, presentations\, networking and new connections as we work toward BRIDGING THE GAP WITH STRATEGIC PARTNERS! Lunch is provided along with unlimited business opportunities. \nAgenda \n9:00 AM – 9:45 AM Registration | Networking | Vendors | Continental Breakfast \n10:00 AM – 10:20 AM Welcome and Opening Remarks \n10:30 AM – 11:15 AM Plenary Session \n11:25 AM – 12:20 PM Break-out Workshops \n12:35 PM – 1:10 PM Lunch and Small Business Spotlight \n1:15 PM – 2:00 PM Break-out Workshops \n2:10 PM – 2:55 PM Plenary Session \n2:55 PM – 3:00 PM Closing Remarks \nWorkshop topics include accessing City contracts; understanding government certifications and contracts; business\, technology and periodicals; DNR environmental assistance programs; marketing and branding; finance and accounting best practices; guaranty and lender products and much more!
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/10th-city-milwaukee-small-bus-conference/
LOCATION:Manpower Group Headquarters\, 100 Manpower Place\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53212\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop,WPI Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Hilary Deblois":MAILTO:hilaryd@wispro.org
GEO:43.0492373;-87.9131006
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190426T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190426T140000
DTSTAMP:20260619T051128
CREATED:20190320T004934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190320T004934Z
UID:10001977-1556263800-1556287200@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) 3rd Annual Business Symposium - Milwaukee\, WI
DESCRIPTION:Save the Date!
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/milwaukee-public-schools-mps-3rd-annual-business-symposium-milwaukee-wi/
LOCATION:Italian Community Center\, 631 E. Chicago Street\, Milwaukee\, 53202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop,WPI Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Jiquinna A. Cohen":MAILTO:cohenj1@milwaukee.k12.wi.us
GEO:43.032725;-87.9018342
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Italian Community Center 631 E. Chicago Street Milwaukee 53202 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=631 E. Chicago Street:geo:-87.9018342,43.032725
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190425T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190425T120000
DTSTAMP:20260619T051128
CREATED:20190207T033437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190207T033437Z
UID:10001959-1556186400-1556193600@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Site Visit - Iron Mountain\, MI
DESCRIPTION:*Registration has closed. If you were unable to register\, please contact Carol Murphy at carolm@wispro.org or (414) 828-8081 *\nThis guided site visit will provide an opportunity to learn more about upcoming projects at the Oscar G Johnson Medical Center in Iron Mountain\, MI. \nAll current and potential contractors and subcontractors working in construction\, A/E\, environmental and related trades are encouraged to attend. \nThere is no cost but advanced registration is REQUIRED to participate. On-site registration will not be available. \n Each attendee must register separately. \nA site visit at this location will also be held on April 24\, 2019.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/va-site-visit-iron-mountain-mi-2/
LOCATION:Oscar G Johnson VA Medical Center\, 325 E H St\, Iron Mountain\, MI\, 49801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop,WPI Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hilary Deblois":MAILTO:hilaryd@wispro.org
GEO:45.8102287;-88.0615465
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Oscar G Johnson VA Medical Center 325 E H St Iron Mountain MI 49801 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=325 E H St:geo:-88.0615465,45.8102287
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190425T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190425T120000
DTSTAMP:20260619T051128
CREATED:20190207T033256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190207T033256Z
UID:10001958-1556186400-1556193600@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Site Visit - Tomah\, WI
DESCRIPTION:*Registration has closed. If you were unable to register\, please contact Carol Murphy at carolm@wispro.org or (414) 828-8081 *\nThis guided site visit will provide an opportunity to learn more about upcoming projects at the Tomah\, WI Medical Center. \nAll current and potential contractors and subcontractors working in construction\, A/E\, environmental and related trades are encouraged to attend. \nThere is no cost to attend but advanced registration is required. \nThere is no cost but advanced registration is REQUIRED to participate. On-site registration will not be available. \nEach attendee must register separately. \nA site visit at this location will also be held on April 24\, 2019.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/va-site-visit-tomah-wi-2/
LOCATION:Tomah VA Medical Center\, 500 E Veterans St\, Tomah\, WI\, 54660\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop,WPI Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hilary Deblois":MAILTO:hilaryd@wispro.org
GEO:44.0036157;-90.4934495
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Tomah VA Medical Center 500 E Veterans St Tomah WI 54660 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=500 E Veterans St:geo:-90.4934495,44.0036157
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190424T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190424T120000
DTSTAMP:20260619T051128
CREATED:20190207T033041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190207T033041Z
UID:10001957-1556100000-1556107200@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Site Visit - Iron Mountain\, MI
DESCRIPTION:*Registration has closed. If you were unable to register\, please contact Carol Murphy at carolm@wispro.org or (414) 828-8081 *\nThis guided site visit will provide an opportunity to learn more about upcoming projects at the Oscar G Johnson Medical Center in Iron Mountain\, MI. \nAll current and potential contractors and subcontractors working in construction\, A/E\, environmental and related trades are encouraged to attend. \nThere is no cost but advanced registration is REQUIRED to participate. On-site registration will not be available. \n Each attendee must register separately. \nA site visit at this location will also be held on April 25\, 2019.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/va-site-visit-iron-mountain-mi/
LOCATION:Oscar G Johnson VA Medical Center\, 325 E H St\, Iron Mountain\, MI\, 49801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop,WPI Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hilary Deblois":MAILTO:hilaryd@wispro.org
GEO:45.8102287;-88.0615465
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Oscar G Johnson VA Medical Center 325 E H St Iron Mountain MI 49801 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=325 E H St:geo:-88.0615465,45.8102287
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190424T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190424T120000
DTSTAMP:20260619T051128
CREATED:20190207T032258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190207T032258Z
UID:10001955-1556100000-1556107200@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Site Visit - Tomah\, WI
DESCRIPTION:*Registration has closed. If you were unable to register\, please contact Carol Murphy at carolm@wispro.org or (414) 828-8081 *\nThis guided site visit will provide an opportunity to learn more about upcoming projects at the Tomah\, WI Medical Center. \nAll current and potential contractors and subcontractors working in construction\, A/E\, environmental and related trades are encouraged to attend. \nThere is no cost to attend but advanced registration is required. \nThere is no cost but advanced registration is REQUIRED to participate. On-site registration will not be available. \nEach attendee must register separately. \nA site visit at this location will also be held on April 25\, 2019.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/va-site-visit-tomah-wi/
LOCATION:Tomah VA Medical Center\, 500 E Veterans St\, Tomah\, WI\, 54660\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop,WPI Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hilary Deblois":MAILTO:hilaryd@wispro.org
GEO:44.0036157;-90.4934495
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Tomah VA Medical Center 500 E Veterans St Tomah WI 54660 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=500 E Veterans St:geo:-90.4934495,44.0036157
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190417T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190417T180000
DTSTAMP:20260619T051128
CREATED:20190306T202815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190306T202815Z
UID:10001815-1555515000-1555524000@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:Business Financing\, Planning and Developing New Market Opportunities - Menominee\, WI
DESCRIPTION:As a new or established growing small business\, you may face many challenges. For your business to succeed\, you need to develop and use a toolbox of resources. These sessions will connect you to business development resources from your area and the State of Wisconsin that could fuel your business growth strategy. \nAttendees will have the opportunity to network and speak with presenters before and after the program! Businesses may also exhibit at the workshop – please indicate in your registration if interested. \nAGENDA \n3:00 pm – 3:30 pm – Exhibitor Setup \n3:30 pm – 4:00 pm – Registration and Networking \n4:00 pm – 4:20 pm – Local\, State and Federal Marketplace Opportunities & Certifications – presented by the Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) \n4:20 pm – 4:45 pm – Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin Contracting Opportunities/Processes – presented by Brett Hoffman\, Tribal Property Management & Acquisition \n4:45 pm – 5:15 pm – Small Business Development Resources – Business Planning\, Financial Planning\, Marketing Products \n5:15 pm – 5:25 pm – Small Business Loan Programs – presented by WIBA/WI-CLANS and U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) \n5:25 pm – 5:45 pm – Menominee Small Business Owners Panel with Stephanie Awonohopay\, Awonos Logging\, Yvette Hartman-Wilber\, Tumbleweed\, Mary Dvoratchek\, Hard Rock Sawing & Drilling and Steward Boivin Jr.\, Boivin Excavating \n5:45 pm – 6:00 pm – Discussion and Networking
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/bus-financing-market-opportunities-menominee-wi/
LOCATION:College of Menominee Nation – Cultural Learning Center\, N172 Hwy 47/55\, Keshena\, WI\, 54135\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop,WPI Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hilary Deblois":MAILTO:hilaryd@wispro.org
GEO:44.871449;-88.628951
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=College of Menominee Nation – Cultural Learning Center N172 Hwy 47/55 Keshena WI 54135 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=N172 Hwy 47/55:geo:-88.628951,44.871449
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190411T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190411T130000
DTSTAMP:20260619T051128
CREATED:20190313T204115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190313T204115Z
UID:10001822-1554980400-1554987600@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:SAME Industry-Government and Small Business Engagement Series - Great Lakes\, IL
DESCRIPTION:Join to learn more about the P-714 Design-Build Unaccompanied Housing Project with the Clark Construction/Blinderman team! \nSmall\, Disadvantaged\, Veteran Owned\, Service Disabled Veteran Owned\, Woman Owned and HUBZone businesses are encouraged to attend. Special interest trades include: \n\nCivil/Sitework\nConcrete\nMisc Metals/Decking\nMasonry/Enclosure\nFinishes and Interiors\nMechanical/Pluming/Fire Protection\nElectrical/Low Voltage\n\nRegistration will begin at 11:00 am followed by lunch and presentations at 12:00 pm. Program will end at 1:00 pm. \nRegistration is required. **Cost has changed from previous years** Credit card payment taken at the door. \nMember – $25\, Non-Member – $40\, Government/Military – $15 \nExhibit booths will be available.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/same-ind-gov-small-bus-great-lakes-il-apr19/
LOCATION:Buckley’s Restaurant at Willow Glen Golf Club\, 2821 Great Lakes Dr\, North Chicago\, IL\, 60888\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop,WPI Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Hilary Deblois":MAILTO:hilaryd@wispro.org
GEO:42.3096636;-87.8690504
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Buckley’s Restaurant at Willow Glen Golf Club 2821 Great Lakes Dr North Chicago IL 60888 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2821 Great Lakes Dr:geo:-87.8690504,42.3096636
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190411T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190411T110000
DTSTAMP:20260619T051128
CREATED:20190312T192402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190312T192402Z
UID:10001816-1554973200-1554980400@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:Morning Formation: Veterans Doing Business With the Government Certification Workshop - Mount Pleasant\, WI
DESCRIPTION:How can a certification help grow your business? \nWhether you’re a manufacturer\, contractor or service provider\, certifying your business as veteran/minority/woman owned can help you win bids and contracts on private or government projects. \nAt this Morning Formation\, we’ll be covering certification types\, and how to apply for and acquire them.  Do you qualify for DBE (disadvantaged business enterprise) programs? This presentation will discuss what to do once you have your certification and how to get started with state or federal contracting. \nBreakfast\, networking & presentation included. Members attend for free\, but are encouraged to register for head-count/food purposes. Non-Members can purchase tickets for just $10.00. \n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/wisconsin-veterans-chamber-of-commerce-certification-workshop-mount-pleasant-wi/
LOCATION:Village of Mt. Pleasant\, 8811 Campus Drive\, Room 1\, Mount Pleasant\, WI\, 53406\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop,WPI Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Hilary Deblois":MAILTO:hilaryd@wispro.org
GEO:42.7257877;-87.8932441
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Village of Mt. Pleasant 8811 Campus Drive Room 1 Mount Pleasant WI 53406 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=8811 Campus Drive\, Room 1:geo:-87.8932441,42.7257877
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190404T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190404T190000
DTSTAMP:20260619T051128
CREATED:20190312T193536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190312T193536Z
UID:10001818-1554399000-1554404400@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:Opportunities for Veteran Owned Businesses in the Government Markets - Janesville\, WI
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Janesville Innovation Center on April 4 2019 to learn about how Wisconsin veteran owned businesses can secure opportunities in the Government markets – Federal\, State and Local. \nThe Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) will be sharing information on topics including small business certifications\, locating current opportunities /past procurement history and how to market your business to the government. Both veteran and non-veteran businesses are invited to attend. \nAgenda: \n5:30 pm               Registration and Introduction – Mike Olmsted\, Olmsted Group \n6:00 pm               Facility tour – Mike Mathews\, Economic Growth Advisors\, LLC \n6:15 pm               WPI presentation – Carol Murphy\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) \n7:00 pm               Q&A and networking \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/opportunities-for-veteran-owned-businesses-in-the-government-markets-janesville-wi/
LOCATION:Janesville Innovation Center\, 2949 W Venture Dr\, Janesville\, WI\, 53546\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop,WPI Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Hilary Deblois":MAILTO:hilaryd@wispro.org
GEO:42.638474;-89.009212
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Janesville Innovation Center 2949 W Venture Dr Janesville WI 53546 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2949 W Venture Dr:geo:-89.009212,42.638474
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190402T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190402T120000
DTSTAMP:20260619T051128
CREATED:20190312T234323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190312T234323Z
UID:10001820-1554197400-1554206400@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) Program Workshop - Sturgeon Bay\, WI
DESCRIPTION:Door County\, WI has been designated as a Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) qualified county.  This program can help small businesses in Door County (and other designated urban and rural communities) gain preferential access to federal procurement opportunities (both as direct and subcontractors). \nCurrently\, many Federal agencies and Federal Prime contractors are NOT meeting their HUBZone goals. This could be a significant potential opportunity for your business. \nDuring this session we will cover: \n\nThe very basics of selling to the Federal Government\nHUBZone certification requirements\nHUBZone certification application process\nRecent changes to the HUBZone program\nLocating HUBZone set aside opportunities\nMarketing your HUBZone certified business\nRenewing your HUBZone certification\n\nCLICK HERE to view Agenda
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/historically-underutilized-business-zone-hubzone-program-workshop/
LOCATION:Door County Economic Development Corporation\, 185 East Walnut Street\, Sturgeon Bay\, WI\, 54235\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop,WPI Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Hilary Deblois":MAILTO:hilaryd@wispro.org
GEO:44.8198108;-87.3781265
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Door County Economic Development Corporation 185 East Walnut Street Sturgeon Bay WI 54235 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=185 East Walnut Street:geo:-87.3781265,44.8198108
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190327T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190327T180000
DTSTAMP:20260619T051128
CREATED:20190131T002605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190131T002605Z
UID:10001940-1553698800-1553709600@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:Business Financing\, Planning and Developing New Market Opportunities - Milwaukee\, WI
DESCRIPTION:As a new or established growing small business\, you may face many challenges. For your business to succeed\, you need to develop and use a toolbox of resources. These sessions will connect you to business development resources from your area and the State of Wisconsin that could fuel your business growth strategy. \nThis session will be held on the first floor of the Technology Innovation Center\, Room 119. Please park in the Visitors parking lot or back lot facing the Crowne Plaza Hotel. \nAgenda: \n2:30 pm – Exhibitor Setup \n3:00 – 4:00 pm – Registration  & Vendor Networking \n4:00 – 4:15 pm – Welcome and Introductions \n4:15 – 4:30 pm – Local\,  State and Federal Marketplace Opportunities & Certification – presented by Benjamin Blanc\, Government Contract Specialist\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) \n4:30 – 4:45 pm – Small Business Administration (SBA) Resources – presented by Shane Mahaffy\, Lead Business Opportunity Specialist\, U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)  \n4:45- 5:30 pm – Small Business Development Resources \n\nBusiness Planning – Start-up\, Expansion & Succession – presented by Yuli Her\, Business Development Specialist\, WI- CLANS\, and May yer Thao\, Executive Director\, Hmong Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce (HWCC)\nFinancial Planning – presented by Ger Thao\, Executive Director\, Hmong Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce (HWCC)\nMarketing and Social Media – presented by Rob Pero\, Perodigm Design Studio \n\n5:30 – 5:45 pm – Small Business Loan Programs – presented by May yer Thao\, Executive Director\, Hmong Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce (HWCC) and Frank Demarest\, Jr.\, Deputy District Director\, Wisconsin District Office\, U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) \n5:45 – 6:00 pm  – Discussion – Informal networking (scheduling follow-up meetings)
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/bus-financing-market-opportunities-wi/
LOCATION:Technology Innovation Center\, Room 121\, 10437 W Innovation Dr. Room 121\, Wauwatosa\, WI\, 53226\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop,WPI Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hilary Deblois":MAILTO:hilaryd@wispro.org
GEO:43.0434765;-88.0446759
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Technology Innovation Center Room 121 10437 W Innovation Dr. Room 121 Wauwatosa WI 53226 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=10437 W Innovation Dr. Room 121:geo:-88.0446759,43.0434765
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190205T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190205T120000
DTSTAMP:20260619T051128
CREATED:20181213T065059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181213T065059Z
UID:10001770-1549360800-1549368000@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:Preparing a Winning Government Proposal
DESCRIPTION:Is your proposal responsive and effective? \nWriting a government proposal takes time\, careful planning and a complete understanding of requirements. It must provide credible evidence that your business understands a problem\, has a comprehensive solution\, has the skills and experience to do the work and can provide the solution at a competitive price. \nJoin us and learn what makes an effective winning proposal. All contractors and subcontractors looking to improve their proposals should attend! \nSpeaker: Carol Murphy\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI)
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/preparing-a-winning-government-proposal/
LOCATION:Technology Innovation Center\, Room 121\, 10437 W Innovation Dr. Room 121\, Wauwatosa\, WI\, 53226\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop,WPI Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hilary Deblois":MAILTO:hilaryd@wispro.org
GEO:43.0434765;-88.0446759
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Technology Innovation Center Room 121 10437 W Innovation Dr. Room 121 Wauwatosa WI 53226 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=10437 W Innovation Dr. Room 121:geo:-88.0446759,43.0434765
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181212
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181214
DTSTAMP:20260619T051128
CREATED:20180905T163001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180905T163001Z
UID:10001695-1544572800-1544745599@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:Marketplace Wisconsin 2018 - Milwaukee\, WI
DESCRIPTION:Each year\, Marketplace helps minority\, women and veteran-owned company representatives learn about doing business with state\, federal and local agencies as well as corporations. These markets represent billions of dollars of annual purchasing with special programs to include minority\, women\, veteran and disadvantaged business owners. \nAttend Marketplace 2018 to connect with potential buyers\, other businesses\, lenders and technical assistance providers that can help you grow your business!
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/marketplace-wisconsin-2018-2/
LOCATION:Potawatomi Hotel & Event Center\, 1721 W Canal St\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53233\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,In State,Workshop,WPI Events,WPI Partner Events
GEO:43.030515;-87.934904
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Potawatomi Hotel & Event Center 1721 W Canal St Milwaukee WI 53233 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1721 W Canal St:geo:-87.934904,43.030515
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181206T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181206T103000
DTSTAMP:20260619T051128
CREATED:20181024T193627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181024T193627Z
UID:10001850-1544081400-1544092200@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:"Protect Your Company from Major Threats" Cyber Security Event - Madison\, WI
DESCRIPTION:According to Allianz Risk Barometer 2018 the largest risk of concern to U.S. companies is Cyber Incidents. Chances are close to 100% that your company has already been probed for vulnerabilities.  While technology infrastructure is important\, 80% of your vulnerability is through your own people and the security protocols they do or do not follow. \nThrough this FREE session you will learn what steps you can take to begin developing a risk management plan for mitigating this top threat. \nYou will learn key steps to help protect your company including: \n\nIdentification of potential risks to your business.\nQualification and prioritization of which risks to address immediately.\nPotential solutions for risk mitigation and avoidance.\nThe need for the monitoring of ongoing risks.\nEmployee training on key policies and procedures.\n\nWho should attend? \n\nAny company that has experienced probes to their information security.\nAny company that sells to entities in the Department of Defense supply chain.\nCompanies selling to the auto or the aeronautics industry.\nCompanies that don’t currently have a risk management plan.\nCompanies that use cloud storage technology.\nCompanies that work with intellectual property.\n\nKey take-a-ways: \n\nLearn about the scope and reach of the potential data breaches\, theft and ransomware.\nIdentify key vulnerabilities in your company.\nRecognize key steps you can take immediately to mitigate your risk.\nDiscover a comprehensive list of available resources.\nCompliance requirements for defense contractors.\n\n*Note – This session is also being offered on December 4\, 2018 in Pewaukee\, WI and December 5\, 2018 in Appleton\, WI*
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/protect-your-company-from-major-threats-cyber-security-event-madison-wi/
LOCATION:Holiday Inn American Center\, 5109 W Terrace Dr\, Madison\, WI\, 53718\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop,WPI Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Tammy Schwarzbauer%2C WMEP":MAILTO:schwarzbauer@wmep.org
GEO:43.1425149;-89.2963999
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Holiday Inn American Center 5109 W Terrace Dr Madison WI 53718 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=5109 W Terrace Dr:geo:-89.2963999,43.1425149
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181205T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181205T103000
DTSTAMP:20260619T051128
CREATED:20181024T193231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181024T193231Z
UID:10001849-1543995000-1544005800@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:"Protect Your Company from Major Threats" Cyber Security Event - Appleton\, WI
DESCRIPTION:According to Allianz Risk Barometer 2018 the largest risk of concern to U.S. companies is Cyber Incidents. Chances are close to 100% that your company has already been probed for vulnerabilities.  While technology infrastructure is important\, 80% of your vulnerability is through your own people and the security protocols they do or do not follow. \nThrough this FREE session you will learn what steps you can take to begin developing a risk management plan for mitigating this top threat. \nYou will learn key steps to help protect your company including: \n\nIdentification of potential risks to your business.\nQualification and prioritization of which risks to address immediately.\nPotential solutions for risk mitigation and avoidance.\nThe need for the monitoring of ongoing risks.\nEmployee training on key policies and procedures.\n\nWho should attend? \n\nAny company that has experienced probes to their information security.\nAny company that sells to entities in the Department of Defense supply chain.A\nCompanies selling to the auto or the aeronautics industry.\nCompanies that don’t currently have a risk management plan.\nCompanies that use cloud storage technology.\nCompanies that work with intellectual property.\n\nKey take-a-ways: \n\nLearn about the scope and reach of the potential data breaches\, theft and ransomware.\nIdentify key vulnerabilities in your company.\nRecognize key steps you can take immediately to mitigate your risk.\nDiscover a comprehensive list of available resources.\nCompliance requirements for defense contractors.\n\n*Note – This session is also being offered on December 4\, 2018 in Pewaukee\, WI and December 6\, 2018 in Madison\, WI*
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/protect-your-company-from-major-threats-cyber-security-event-appleton-wi/
LOCATION:Fox Valley Technical College – Bordini Center\, Room 141\, 5 N Systems Dr\, Appleton\, WI\, 54914\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop,WPI Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Tammy Schwarzbauer%2C WMEP":MAILTO:schwarzbauer@wmep.org
GEO:44.2829245;-88.4556141
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Fox Valley Technical College – Bordini Center Room 141 5 N Systems Dr Appleton WI 54914 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=5 N Systems Dr:geo:-88.4556141,44.2829245
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181204T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181204T103000
DTSTAMP:20260619T051128
CREATED:20181024T192635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181024T192635Z
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SUMMARY:"Protect Your Company from Major Threats" Cyber Security Event - Pewaukee\, WI
DESCRIPTION:According to Allianz Risk Barometer 2018 the largest risk of concern to U.S. companies is Cyber Incidents. Chances are close to 100% that your company has already been probed for vulnerabilities.  While technology infrastructure is important\, 80% of your vulnerability is through your own people and the security protocols they do or do not follow. \nThrough this FREE session you will learn what steps you can take to begin developing a risk management plan for mitigating this top threat. \nYou will learn key steps to help protect your company including: \n\nIdentification of potential risks to your business.\nQualification and prioritization of which risks to address immediately.\nPotential solutions for risk mitigation and avoidance.\nThe need for the monitoring of ongoing risks.\nEmployee training on key policies and procedures.\n\nWho should attend? \n\nAny company that has experienced probes to their information security.\nAny company that sells to entities in the Department of Defense supply chain.\nCompanies selling to the auto or the aeronautics industry.\nCompanies that don’t currently have a risk management plan.\nCompanies that use cloud storage technology.\nCompanies that work with intellectual property.\n\nKey take-a-ways: \n\nLearn about the scope and reach of the potential data breaches\, theft and ransomware.\nIdentify key vulnerabilities in your company.\nRecognize key steps you can take immediately to mitigate your risk.\nDiscover a comprehensive list of available resources.\nCompliance requirements for defense contractors.\n\n*Note – This session is also being offered on December 5\, 2018 in Appleton\, WI and December 6\, 2018 in Madison\, WI*
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/protect-your-company-from-major-threats-cyber-security-event-pewaukee-wi/
LOCATION:Waukesha County Technical College (WCTC) Building Q Room 361\, 800 Main Street\, Pewaukee\, WI\, 53072\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop,WPI Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Tammy Schwarzbauer%2C WMEP":MAILTO:schwarzbauer@wmep.org
GEO:43.0725256;-88.2544838
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181128T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181128T120000
DTSTAMP:20260619T051128
CREATED:20181011T224332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181011T224332Z
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SUMMARY:Maximizing Your Conference Return on Investment (ROI) 101 - Milwaukee\, WI
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to maximize the time\, money and talent that you and your organization invest in attending and participating in a conference! Exhibiting\, general networking and meeting with potential customers requires significant preparation and planning. This workshop will discuss the steps you will need to take before\, during and after a government or corporate business conference/tradeshow to take advantage of all possible opportunities. \nTopics include: \n\nDoing your homework– how to develop your focus\, goals and plan of attack\nCreating targeted marketing materials including business cards\, capabilities statements\, websites and elevator pitches\nBasics of time management and networking\nAttracting people to your exhibit\nPost event strategies\n\nCLICK HERE to visit the schedule of upcoming sessions.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/maximizing-conference-roi-101-milwaukee-wi/
LOCATION:Technology Innovation Center\, Room 121\, 10437 W Innovation Dr. Room 121\, Wauwatosa\, WI\, 53226\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop,WPI Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Hilary Deblois":MAILTO:hilaryd@wispro.org
GEO:43.0434765;-88.0446759
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Technology Innovation Center Room 121 10437 W Innovation Dr. Room 121 Wauwatosa WI 53226 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=10437 W Innovation Dr. Room 121:geo:-88.0446759,43.0434765
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181127T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181127T120000
DTSTAMP:20260619T051128
CREATED:20181011T223724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181011T223724Z
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SUMMARY:Maximizing Your Conference Return on Investment (ROI) 101 - Appleton\, WI
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to maximize the time\, money and talent that you and your organization invest in attending and participating in a conference! Exhibiting\, general networking and meeting with potential customers requires significant preparation and planning. This workshop will discuss the steps you will need to take before\, during and after a government or corporate business conference/tradeshow to take advantage of all possible opportunities. \nTopics include: \n\nDoing your homework– how to develop your focus\, goals and plan of attack\nCreating targeted marketing materials including business cards\, capabilities statements\, websites and elevator pitches\nBasics of time management and networking\nAttracting people to your exhibit\nPost event strategies\n\nCLICK HERE to visit the schedule of upcoming sessions.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/maximizing-conference-roi-101-appleton-wi/
LOCATION:Fox Valley Technical College – Bordini Center\, Room 142\, 5 N. Systems Dr.\, Appleton\, WI\, 54914\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop,WPI Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Hilary Deblois":MAILTO:hilaryd@wispro.org
GEO:44.2829245;-88.4556141
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