Wisconsin Procurement Institute

Satellite Office: Eau Claire - hosted by the Western Dairyland Economic Opportunity Council
2023-06-15 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Western Dairyland EOC, 418 Wisconsin St, Eau Claire, WI, 54703, United States
WPI will be holding office hours at our satellite location in the Western Dairyland EOC’s offices located in Eau Claire, WI. Contact the counselor directly to schedule your meeting with them.
To view the upcoming schedule for Eau Claire, please click here.
To view the full list of satellite locations and schedules, please click here.

POSTPONED: Northwestern Mutual's North Office Building Modernization Project
2023-06-14 15:30 - 17:30 | Northwestern Mutual Common and Tower, 805 East Mason Street, Milwaukee, WI, 53202, United States
A rescheduled date has not yet been announced.
Join an upcoming informational session about the construction of Northwestern Mutual’s North Office Building Modernization Project.
During the session, the project team will present the program overview, upcoming bid release, the procurement process, and the economic inclusion requirements on the project.
Schedule:
Check-in Opens: 3:15 pm CDT
Networking: 3:30 – 4:00 pm CDT
Information Session: 4:00 – 4:45 pm CDT
Networking: 4:45 – 5:30 pm CDT
All attendees must have a valid government-issued photo identification (ID) (i.e., a driver’s license, a state-issued photo ID or a passport). Please allow at least 20 minutes to complete the security check-in and to be escorted to the event venue.

2023 Commanders' Briefing Webinar
2023-06-14 09:00 - 13:00
USACE District Engineer Briefings are coming via webinar on Wednesday, 14 JUNE 2023 from 0900-1230 CST. The webinar will be provided free to both public and private entities, with an optional registration fee ($100 suggested) available to help contribute to the Rock Island Post’s STEM Scholarship fund.
A recording of the event will be provided to all registrants!
This year we will have District Engineers from:

Rock Island District
Chicago District
Omaha District
Kansas City District
Saint Paul District
Detroit District
Saint Louis District
Louisville District

These Districts will be presenting their FY24, FY25 and out-year programs for the benefit of our members, especially the Architect/Engineer community.
Please help us make this event a success. We’re looking forward to your attendance at our annual Commanders Briefings Conference webinar!
Please register for the webinar on webex below and consider donating to the STEM scholarship fund below.
Register for Webinar
Donate to Post STEM Scholarship Fund

MxD Supply Chain Summit: Growing the U.S. Defense Industrial Base
2023-06-13 08:30 - 17:00 | MxD Innovation Center, 1415 North Cherry Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60642
The U.S. Defense Industrial Base (DIB) is decreasing at an alarming rate. MxD, the Digital Manufacturing and Cyber Institute is hosting a Supply Chain Summit to discuss the unique needs of primes and suppliers in this event. In tje targeted breakout sessions, topics include addressing the capabilities necessary to work with a defense OEM, highlighting cybersecurity requirements, workforce training, and identifying supply chain programs and resources.
Who should attend:
This event is for OEMs, their suppliers, and manufacturers interested in supporting the DoD.
Key Speakers:
Berardina Baratta
Federico Sciammarella
Mike Cadenazzi

2023 New North Summit
2023-06-08 08:30 - 16:30 | Lambeau Field, 1265 Lombardi Avenue, Green Bay, WI, 54304, United States
To register, click here.
Annually, New North, Inc. hosts a regional summit event to bring together the business, education and community leaders from around the region and state to connect with network contacts, share economic development updates and more. Each year, the New North Summit draws nearly 700 attendees. In a recent poll, over 90% of attendees who attended the New North Summit reported the valuable networking opportunities was a significant reason for attending the summit.
To learn more about this event and to view the agenda, click here.

Acquisition Hour: Government Furnished Property
2023-06-06 13:00 - 14:00
As a contractor to the Federal Government or a subcontractor to a prime contractor, you may receive government property. Government property generally falls into one of several categories: (1) material; (2) special tooling; (3) test equipment; (4) property designed for military operations; and (5) facilities used for production, maintenance, research, development, or test purposes.
The contractor has defined obligations in the use and management of the property. An unfavorable assessment by the government of a contractor’s Property Management System may result in financial penalties. Also, there are costs associated with government property management that must be considered by a prime or a subcontractor.
This webinar will cover:
· Government Property clauses
· How to apply the clauses
· What tools/ processes must be in place before you are able to receive government property
Speaker: Benjamin Blanc, Government Contract Specialist, Wisconsin Procurement Institute
This webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit.
View a schedule of all upcoming Acquisition Hour webinars.

Utilities Infrastructure Supplier Diversity Symposium
2023-05-31 09:30 - 17:00 | Potawatomi Hotel & Event Center, 1721 W Canal St, Milwaukee, WI, 53233, United States
The NAMC – WI’s 2023 Utilities Infrastructure Symposium will be held May 31st, 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM.
The Symposium will feature the region’s leading Utilities, Utility Contractors and industry organizations providing Utility Industry Updates, Major Project Presentation, Business Opportunities, and conducting Strategic Business Matchmaking sessions. For more information, click here.

Sales Opportunities with Local Government Agencies - In Person (Madison, WI) - City of Madison
2023-05-25 11:00 - 12:00 | Madison Area Technical College (MATC) Commercial Avenue Campus, 2125 Commercial Avenue, Madison, WI, 53704, United States
In May we will be joined by staff members from City of Madison along with WPI staff to learn more about sales opportunities currently available at county agencies.
City of Madison will share with us details about current and upcoming opportunities at city agencies, as well as how small businesses can leverage certifications when selling to the city, and much more.
At this monthly in-person event, you will have the opportunity to discuss, ask questions, and share information about your business with City of Madison representatives. WPI staff will also be available to meet one-on-one and review your business’s government business strategy.
Where:
Madison Area Technical College (MATC), Commercial Avenue Campus
2125 Commercial Avenue
Room 240
Madison, WI 53704

DHS Small Business Vendor Outreach Sessions
2023-05-25 08:00 - 11:30
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 May 25, 2023 from 8:00AM – 11:15AM CDT and will focus on their regular vendor outreach session with small business specialists and prime contractors. Note: This session is reserved for HUBZone companies only.
To 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.

Connections MarketPlace: Buyer Side Chat - FAA
2023-05-23 13:00 - 14:00
On behalf of the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT), Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU), we would like to invite you to participate in our Connections MarketPlace. During this Buyer Side Chat roundtable session you will be hearing on how to do business with the USDOT Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
Attendees will be able to:
• Find out how to market your services as a small business to FAA
• Learn about how other small businesses are currently contracting with FAA
• Gain insight into how to effectively maximize your small business status
• New opportunities for small businesses in FAA

Date & Time: May 23, 2023 at 1:00pm EST
For any questions, please contact our office at 202-366-1930 or email us at dot-osdbu@dot.gov. Visit our website to find more about OSDBU, upcoming events, and available technical assistance: www.transportation.gov/osdbu

2023 Small Business Liaison Officer (SBLO) Conference
2023-05-23 08:30 - 2023-05-24 12:30
To register, click here.
The 2023 Regional SBLO Conference promises to bring you the training and topics that matter to your program. This two-day conference is designed to address important topics for our Large Prime Contractor community. The conference will enable exchanges among Small Business Liaison Officers (SBLOs), the Minnesota APEX Accelerator, the Small Business Administration, subject matter experts, and other federal government agency representatives.
Attendees will benefit from the opportunity to participate in one of two tracks, commercial or individual plan, based upon your company’s plan type.
Agenda highlights:
Professional Development Keynote
Legal & Regulatory Updates
Subtier Plans
Mentor Protégé Real Life Examples
Networking Opportunities

Sales Opportunities with Local Government Agencies - Southeastern Wisconsin (Virtual)
2023-05-16 13:00 - 15:00
Registration now open!
Significant opportunities exist for small businesses to sell to local government agencies in and around Southeastern Wisconsin. Please join us and learn about how to do business with government agencies in the area.
Presentations 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.
WPI 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 WPI staff at MichaelS@wispro.org or 414-270-3600.
Speakers will discuss:

What & how they buy
How they announce opportunities
First Steps – registrations, certifications, other requirements
Provisions for non-performance /Force Majeure

Presenters:

City of Milwaukee – CONFIRMED
City of Racine – CONFIRMED
Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District – CONFIRMED
Benjamin Blanc, Government Contract Specialist, Wisconsin Procurement Institute

DLA TKO: C-Folders
2023-05-16 13:00 - 14:00
A Defense Logistic Agency (DLA) Training, Knowledge, and Opportunities (TKO) seminar will be held May 16, 2023 from 1-2 PM CST. The topic will be, “C-Folders.” 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.
Virtual 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.

Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) Industry Engagement Day
2023-05-16 08:30 - 10:30 | Defense Intelligence Agency HQ, 200 MacDill Blvd, Washington, DC, 20032, United States
The Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) will hold an Industry Engagement Day on May 16, 2023, from 8:30am 10:30pm CST. It will be conducted at the DIA Headquarters on Joint Base Anacostia Bolling, Washington DC.
The Industry Day will be a collaborative, unclassified environment featuring a few guest speakers discussing topics relevant to our community as well as offering insight into new business processes. Only unclassified presentations and discussions are planned. Upcoming significant procurements, along with time for Q&A and networking will also be included.
Seating capacity is limited to 250 attendees, therefore each industry partner will be limited to two (2) registrants.
Registration instructions are provided below and registration will be closed upon reaching seating capacity. A confirmation email will be sent for accepted or unaccepted registrations.
Unregistered individuals who show up will NOT/NOT be allowed in. This Industry Day event is an in-person event only. There will be no virtual environment available.
In the event of inclement weather or some other unscheduled incident, we will follow guidance posted on www.opm.gov. If there is a Government delay, we will reschedule to a later date.
Registration: Please comply with the following instructions to prevent your registration from being diverted, mishandled, or potentially deleted.
One individual (one person) registration (/two per company) per email. Do NOT/NOT include any of your Personal Identifiable Information (PII) such as Social Security Number (SSN), address, birthdate, or any other PII.
Register by sending an email to VA_Contracting_Activity_Actions@dodiis.mil with the following information in the Subject line as shown in the format below.
Please email in the following format: Last name, First name, Phone number, Email, Company name, Current DIA contract (yes or no).
Again, please do not include any of your PII.
Your registration confirmation email will provide instruction for entry on to the base, parking, and entry to the building.
Location:
Defense Intelligence Agency HQ
200 MacDill Blvd
Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling Washington, DC
Limited parking is available on-site.
Government Point of Contact: Col George Peasant III 703-735-6306; Leave a voice mail if no answer and your call will be returned. Please note that requests for event registration will not be accepted over the phone or through voice mail.
DISCLAIMER: This event is for informational purposes only and information provided is subject to change. The Government will not be bound by the information provided in this forum.

2023 NDIA Michigan Cyber Physical Systems Security Summit
2023-05-16 - 2023-05-17 | Troy Marriott, 200 W. Big Beaver Road, Troy, MI, 48084, United States
To register, click here!
The 2023 National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA), Michigan Chapter Cyber-Physical Systems Security Summit will provide insights into challenges, programs, innovations, and opportunities to increase the cyber resilience of our military and critical assets for both national defense and homeland security. At this summit, you will hear from U.S. military and government leadership and interact with government and defense industry decision-makers, the military and civilian red teams, hackers, researchers, and strategists informing their decisions.
Attendees, Speakers, and interactive presentations will focus on cybersecurity for:

In-vehicle Cybersecurity
Satellite Communications
Supply Chain Cybersecurity: IIoT/Advanced Manufacturing
Critical Infrastructure: Power/Energy, Water, Oil/Gas

To read more about this event, click here.

National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA)14th Annual Midwest Government Contracting Symposium
2023-05-16 - 2023-05-17
Save the date for the NDIA’s 14th Annual Midwest Government Contracting Symposium, May 16 – 17, 2023!
More details to come.

ESGR Breakfast with Leaders
2023-05-15 08:00 - 10:00 | Milwaukee County War Memorial Center, 750 N Lincoln Memorial Drive, Milwaukee, WI, 53202, United States
The Wisconsin Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), Region 2 will be hosting the annual Breakfast with Leaders on May 15, 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM at the Milwaukee County War Memorial Center (715 N. Lincoln Memorial Drive, Milwaukee, WI 53202). Please click here to register.
More details about the event will be announced soon.

DLA TKO: Virtual TKO Seminar
2023-05-09 08:00 - 2023-05-10 13:30
A Defense Logistic Agency (DLA) Training, Knowledge, and Opportunities (TKO) seminar will be held May 9 – 10, 2023 from 8:00 – 1:30 PM CST. The topic will be, “Virtual TKO Seminar.” 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.
Virtual 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.

WISCONSIN LT. GOVERNOR’S 2023 SMALL BUSINESS ACADEMY
2023-05-05 08:00 - 12:00, 2023-05-04 09:00 - 12:00, 2023-05-03 09:00 - 12:00, 2023-05-02 09:00 - 12:00
The Lieutenant Governor’s Small Business Academy, a four-day conference, takes place May 2 – 5. May 2-4 will be dedicated to virtual programming from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM. May 5 will feature in-person programming at locations around the state of Wisconsin from 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Virtual programming topics and in-person locations are listed below.
To register, click here.
This free event is designed for:

Existing small businesses
Individuals who are thinking of starting a business
Entrepreneurs looking for funding and resources

Virtual Programming Topics:

Show Me the Money: Non-Traditional Sources of Funding
Successful Scaling Strategies: Planning How and When to Grow Your Business
Understand Your Cash Flow: Record Keeping and Financial Management
Putting You in Your Business: Using Video Story Telling to Build Your Brand
Leveraging Your Federal, State, and Local Certifications to Build Your Business
Enhancing Your Online Presence: Implementing Your Brand in Digital Marketing
Effective Workforce Retention and Attraction: Childcare, Benefits, and Other Ways to Engage Your Workforce
Upcoming Business Opportunities in Wisconsin

Locations for Event:

Appleton
Beloit
Eau Claire
La Crosse
Madison
Milwaukee
Rhinelander

The conference will provide entrepreneurs and startups with opportunities to learn from and connect with business leaders and technical and financial resource providers and to identify the tools they need to start and grow their businesses.

Satellite Office: Superior – hosted by the Small Business Development Center at UW – Superior
2023-05-04 09:00 - 16:00 | Small Business Development Center at UW – Superior, 1401 Tower Avenue, Superior, WI, 54880, United States
WPI will be holding office hours at our satellite location in the Small Business Development Center at UW – Superior in Superior, WI. Contact the counselor directly to schedule your meeting.
To view the upcoming schedule for Superior, please click here.
To view the full list of satellite locations and schedules, please click here.

TCA presents the 9th Annual DOD Contract Management Update (Virtual)
2023-05-03 13:00 - 16:00, 2023-05-02 13:00 - 16:00
If you are a current DoD contractor, subcontractor, or interested in entering the DoD marketplace, you should attend. CLICK HERE to register.
The National Contract Management Association Wisconsin Chapter along with the Wisconsin Procurement Institute (APEX ACCELERATOR) and the National Defense Industrial Association Great Lakes Chapter are hosting the 9th Annual DOD Contract Management Update on May 2 and 3, 2023. This year’s event will be presented by THE CONTRACTING ACADEMY (TCA) and will be in a virtual format.

CLICK HERE to view our speakers’ bios.
This year’s event is being offered at no cost to attendees.
To view the TCA website, please click here.

For questions about this upcoming event or previous TCA sessions, contact Michael Steger at (414) 270-3600 or at MichaelS@wispro.org.

2023 Clark County Business to Business Expo/Career Fair
2023-05-03 08:45 - 15:45 | Clark Electric Cooperative Headquarters, 1209 W. Dall-Berg Rd, Greenwood, WI, 54437, United States
The 2023 Clark County Business to Business Expo/Career Fair will take place on May 3, 2023 from 8:45 AM – 3:45 PM at the Clark Electric Cooperative Headquarters.
The topic for this year is “Future Focused 2023.”

2023 Joint Engineer Training Conference & Expo
2023-05-02 - 2023-05-04 | Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, 900 E. Market Street, San Antonio, TX, 78296, United States
Join the Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) for the Joint Engineer Training Conference & Expo. With more than 2,000 professionals from across the military engineering community, private industry, federal agencies, and academia, JETC offers a unique mix education, training, leader development, networking, innovation, and so much more.
For questions and more information, please click here.

Cyber Friday: Culture of Security - Virtual
2023-04-28 11:00 - 12:00
The NIST Risk Management Framework cannot be implemented correctly without a holistic, cultural adoption of certain security concepts. It should be practiced continuously within your organization. We’ll discuss this Risk Management Framework and provide guidance of what implementation can look like within your organization in order to meet the annual NIST/CMMC requirements and strengthen your organization’s security posture.
Speaker: Matt Frost, Government Contract Specialist, Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI), an APEX ACCELERATOR
For the full schedule of the Cyber Friday webinars, please click here.
This webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit.

Madison Night in Milwaukee
2023-04-27 17:00 - 19:00 | The Baird Center, 400 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI, 53203
To register, click here.
Don’t miss this chance to join business and community leaders at MMAC’s annual reception thanking state elected officials for all the work they do and showcasing the Milwaukee region and its companies. For more information, click here.

Sales Opportunities with Local Government Agencies – In Person (Madison, WI) - DANE COUNTY
2023-04-27 11:00 - 12:00 | Madison Area Technical College (MATC) Commercial Avenue Campus, 2125 Commercial Avenue, Madison, WI, 53704, United States
In April we will be joined by staff members from Dane County, along with WPI staff to learn more about sales opportunities currently available at county agencies.
Dane County will share with us details about current and upcoming opportunities at county agencies, as well as how small businesses can leverage certifications when selling to the county, and much more.
At this monthly in-person event, you will have the opportunity to discuss, ask questions, and share information about your business with Dane County representatives. WPI staff will also be available to meet one-on-one and review your business’s government business strategy.
Where:
Madison Area Technical College (MATC), Commercial Avenue Campus
2125 Commercial Avenue
Room 240
Madison, WI 53704
