Wisconsin Procurement Institute

Satellite Office: Superior – hosted by the Small Business Development Center at UW – Superior
2023-05-04 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | 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.

WISCONSIN LT. GOVERNOR’S 2023 SMALL BUSINESS ACADEMY
2023-05-04 09:00 - 12:00, 2023-05-03 09:00 - 12:00, 2023-05-02 09:00 - 12:00 | WI
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.

TCA presents the 9th Annual DOD Contract Management Update (Virtual)
2023-05-03 13:00 - 16:00, 2023-05-02 13:00 - 16:00 | WI
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 | WI
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

Wisconsin Manufacturing Extension Partnership (WMEP) Manufacturing Matters!
2023-04-27 | Hyatt Regency Milwaukee, 333 West Kilbourn Ave, Milwaukee, WI, 53203, United States
WMEP is hosting their annual conference, Manufacturing Matters! To register, click here.
“Rising to the Challenge” is the theme of Manufacturing Matters! 2023, the 25th presentation of this premier Wisconsin manufacturing event. This year’s conference highlights best practices of manufacturers who have risen to the occasion and will also feature expert insights into what organizations can do going forward to overcome ongoing and future challenges. Two keynote speakers, and 18 sessions in 6 tracks are featured in this year’s Manufacturing Matters! conference.
For more information, click here.

2023 Wisconsin Rural Partners Summit
2023-04-26 - 2023-04-27 | The Lodge at Mauston, 104 Lodge Lane, Mauston, WI, 53948, United States
Click here to register.
Collaboration to Grow Your Community | Building Capacity
Benefits of community collaboration may be immediate or long term, direct or indirect. The Wisconsin Rural Partners Annual Summit will look at 3 categories to grow your community:

Community Collaboration Approaches
Resources to Fuel Collaboration
Capacity Building in Action

To view the agenda for this event, click here.
For more information, click here.

Central Wisconsin Veterans Business Showcase
2023-04-22 10:00 - 16:00 | Artist & Fare, 1800 Plover Road, Plover, WI, 54467
Free and open to the public!
Celebrating Central Wisconsin veteran-owned businesses​
Discover the many remarkable locally-owned, veteran-owned businesses in your communities. Connect with the veterans and find out more about their products and services. ​Come and support them as they continue to support and enrich our communities!​
For more information, click here.

Mega Construction Project (Megaproject) Program Briefing
2023-04-19 13:00 - 14:30 | WI
To register, click here.
On March 14, 2023, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) launched the Mega Construction Project (Megaproject) Program to promote equitable hiring and fair workplaces by federal contractors in the construction trades on large federally funded projects. The landmark Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) is creating new, good jobs in communities across the country. OFCCP has designated an initial group of BIL-funded projects from the Department of Transportation and the General Services Administration as Megaprojects. Construction projects eligible for designation as Megaprojects are valued at $35 million or more in funding, some part of which must be federal funding, and are expected to last for at least one year.
Please join us via Webex for an overview of the Megaproject Program.

Acquisition Hour: No-Cost Federal Market Research Tools: SAM.gov, DSBS, and USA Spending - Virtual
2023-04-19 13:00 - 14:00 | WI
Successful contractors do their homework – or their market research. They determine who at the agency is buying, how they are buying, when they will be buying, how much they have procured in the past, what they are currently buying and what they will be buying in the future. They also know who holds current contracts and who they will be competing against for current and future requirements.
This workshop will teach you how to do your own government market research using various online tools that are available to you at no cost.
Who should attend: Any business determining if the government market is a good fit for their business, or businesses that want to learn how to better focus their government market efforts.
Speaker: Kim Garber, Director, Small Business Programs, Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI), an APEX ACCELERATOR
This webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit.
View a schedule of all upcoming Acquisition Hour webinars.

Northwest Wisconsin Business and Workforce Development Opportunities: Road Construction - Superior
2023-04-19 09:00 - 12:00 | NW Region DTSD Superior Office, 1701 N. 4th St., Superior, WI, 54880, United States
To register click here. Registration onsite will be available!
The purpose of this event is to build awareness for Northwestern Wisconsin stakeholders and communities of the contracting and workforce development opportunities available to small and DBE businesses created in road construction by upcoming highway construction projects in the NW region of the state.
AGENDA:
Opening / Welcome (9:00 AM)
Regional Economic Update
Six-year Infrastructure Program Overview
DBE Program Overview
PRIME Contractor
Highway Construction Skills Training Program
DBE Development Initiative (DI) and DBE Masterclass
Apprenticeship Workshop Training
Benefits of being a signatory contractor
Skills/ Apprenticeship Training
Capital Access Clinic and Additional Resources
Certifications
Networking/QA
Close (12 NOON)
Confirmed Presenters:

A.L.M. Holding Company – Mathy Construction
First American Capital Corporation (FACC)
Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at UW-Eau Claire
Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WISDOT)
Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD)
Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI)

Other Session Dates and Locations:

April 17, 2023 – Eau Claire
April 18, 2023 – Hayward
April 19, 2023 – Superior (this page)

*For a printable version for sharing click here

Event Partners:

Superior Parking and Visitors:
All visitors to the building we be required to sign in. We will be unlocking the exterior door that leads directly into this room. Please urge visitors to park in the green highlighted areas on the attached Lake Superior Parking map. Enter from Ogden Ave and North 3rd St. There is no handicap accessible button on this door.
For a map of parking information, click here.

STOPFAKES ROADSHOW
2023-04-18 09:30 - 16:00 | Harley Davidson University, 3800 W. Juneau Ave, Milwaukee, WI, 53208, United States
To register, click here.
The Stopfakes.gov Roadshow delivers critically important information about intellectual property to the audience that needs it most—start-ups, entrepreneurs, small and medium-sized businesses, independent creators, and inventors. The information is presented by experts from multiple government agencies that deal with intellectual property issues.
Participants will learn: how to identify and protect the various intellectual property assets they have; the mechanisms for obtaining IP protection in overseas markets and strategies for determining where they should seek protection; how to record their mark with Customs, with on-site help, in order to exclude counterfeit goods from entering the United States; how to combat counterfeits on international e-commerce sites; and about government resources available to help U.S. businesses with intellectual property issues. In short, participants will learn information vital to competing in an increasingly global environment.
To view the flyer for this event, click here.

Northwest Wisconsin Business and Workforce Development Opportunities: Road Construction– Hayward
2023-04-18 09:00 - 12:00 | The Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University, 13466 W Trepania Rd, Hayward, WI, 54843, United States
To register click here. Registration onsite will be available!
The purpose of this event is to build awareness for Northwestern Wisconsin stakeholders and communities of the contracting and workforce development opportunities available to small and DBE businesses created in road construction by upcoming highway construction projects in the NW region of the state.
AGENDA:
Opening / Welcome (9:00 AM)
Regional Economic Update
Six-year Infrastructure Program Overview
DBE Program Overview
PRIME Contractor
Highway Construction Skills Training Program
DBE Development Initiative (DI) and DBE Masterclass
Apprenticeship Workshop Training
Benefits of being a signatory contractor
Skills/ Apprenticeship Training
Capital Access Clinic and Additional Resources
Certifications
Networking/QA
Close (12 NOON)
Confirmed Presenters:

A.L.M. Holding Company – Mathy Construction
First American Capital Corporation (FACC)
Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at UW-Eau Claire
Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WISDOT)
Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD)
Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI)

Other Session Dates and Locations:

April 17, 2023 – Eau Claire
April 18, 2023 – Hayward (this page)
April 19, 2023 – Superior

*For a printable version for sharing click here

Event Partners:

Northwest Wisconsin Business and Workforce Development Opportunities: Road Construction - Eau Claire
2023-04-17 09:00 - 12:00 | NW Region DTSD Eau Claire Office, 718 W. Clairemont Ave, Eau Claire, WI, 54701, United States
To register click here
The purpose of this event is to build awareness for Northwestern Wisconsin stakeholders and communities of the contracting and workforce development opportunities available to small and DBE businesses created in road construction by upcoming highway construction projects in the NW region of the state.
AGENDA:
Opening / Welcome (9:00 AM)
Regional Economic Update
Six-year Infrastructure Program Overview
DBE Program Overview
PRIME Contractor
Highway Construction Skills Training Program
DBE Development Initiative (DI) and DBE Masterclass
Apprenticeship Workshop Training
Benefits of being a signatory contractor
Skills/ Apprenticeship Training
Capital Access Clinic and Additional Resources
Certifications
Networking/QA
Close (12 NOON)
Confirmed Presenters:

A.L.M. Holding Company – Mathy Construction
First American Capital Corporation (FACC)
Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at UW-Eau Claire
Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WISDOT)
Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD)
Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI)

Other Session Dates and Locations:

April 17, 2023 – Eau Claire (this page)
April 18, 2023 – Hayward
April 19, 2023 – Superior

*For a printable version for sharing click here

Event Partners:

Eau Claire Parking and Visitors:
The DMV in the building is not open that day, so we don’t have to worry about that. People from the public can park in the front of the building, as if they were coming to the DMV.
State workers can park in the back parking lot but should park along the West fence to keep from getting a ticket. The front entrance is a more accessible entrance, with a handicap accessible button.
The back staff parking lot entrance does not have a handicap accessible button. There is an elevator to get to the second floor as well as stairs. We will have to ask everyone to sign in at the door and take a visitors badge.
For public parking, click here, to view map.
For state parking, click here, to view map.

Cyber Friday: The Forensic Record - Virtual
2023-04-14 11:00 - 12:00 | WI
A key component to a strong cyber security program is a robust, and readily reviewed, log management strategy. We’ll discuss what logs do, where they’re stored, and the recommended configurations of logs within the CUI environment. This will provide more clear guidance on how to have your IT configurations updated for your success.
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.

Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA)-wide Virtual Industry Day
2023-04-12 09:00 - 14:30 | WI
To register, click here.
DTRA’s Director, Ms. Rebecca Hersman, will provide Welcoming/Opening remarks. The DTRA Senior Procurement Executive (SPE), Ms. Lisa Swan, SES, will present information about how to engage with DTRA to help fulfill their acquisition needs and about their Small Business Achievement. Each Directorate and Special Staff Office that uses contractor support will present information about their missions, how their organizations are structured and what types of supplies and services they acquire through contracts. There will be an opportunity for Questions and Answers at the end of each presentation.
Small Businesses and Other than Small Businesses are welcome to attend this event.

DLA TKO: Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS)
2023-04-11 13:00 - 14:00 | WI
A Defense Logistic Agency (DLA) Training, Knowledge, and Opportunities (TKO) seminar will be held April 11, 2023 from 1-2 PM CST. The topic will be, “Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS).” 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.

Acquisition Hour: Overview of Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) - Virtual
2023-04-05 11:00 - 12:00 | WI
Past Performance will impact future contract awards. As a Federal Contractor it is critical for you to understand the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS), which collects and maintains Contractor’s Past Performance Information. Past performance is now included in the selection criteria in Government contracts.
It is essential for the Contractor to review the comments and ratings for timeliness and accuracy. Contractors should be aware that there may be an opportunity to modify results with the assessing official and possibly shape the performance evaluation. Understanding the process and management of your CPARS record will support a stronger past performance evaluation of your next bid or proposal.
Speaker: Carol Murphy, Government Contract Specialist, Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI), an APEX ACCELERATOR
This webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit.
View a schedule of all upcoming Acquisition Hour webinars.

The Navy League's 2023 Sea-Air-Space Exposition
2023-04-03 - 2023-04-05 | Gaylord National Hotel & Convention Center, 201 Waterfront St., National Harbor, MD, 20745, United States
Click here to register!
Sea-Air-Space brings the U.S. defense industry and key military decision-makers together for three days of informative educational sessions, important policy discussions and a dynamic exhibit hall floor.
At Sea-Air-Space, our exhibitors and attendees experience:

Numerous networking and business-generating opportunities with policy-makers, purchasing agents and end users.
Guided VIP tours of the exhibit floor, linking customers directly to suppliers.
Professional development opportunities with the most up-to-date information regarding the current state of the defense industry as well as a vision of the future.
Dynamic luncheon and keynote speakers provide an open forum to fully disclose up-to-the-minute information and paint a realistic picture of the future.

For more information, click here.

The Oshkosh Chamber of Commerce Business Expo
2023-03-30 12:00 - 18:30 | Oshkosh Convention Center, 2 North Main Street, Oshkosh, WI, 54901, United States
For more information and to find the registration form, click here.
The Oshkosh Chamber of Commerce Business Expo goes on for one day at the Oshkosh Convention Center. Over 100 businesses set up booths and offer a great way to make new connections, learn more about area businesses’ products, services, and upcoming job openings. Several activities are offered by exhibitors for attendees throughout the day.
The evening finishes out with a social, Business After Hours – A Taste of Oshkosh, from 4:30pm-6:30pm. You’ll get a chance to sample food and beverages from area restaurants, caterers, and breweries.
Schedule:
11:00am-12:00pm: Exhibitor-to-Exhibitor Expo
12:00pm-6:30pm: Expo is Open to the Public
4:30pm-6:30pm: Business After Hours “A Taste of Oshkosh” to be held at the Convention Center
Open registration until March 30, 2023

Milwaukee County Job Order Contracting (JOC) Subcontractor Job Fair
2023-03-30 09:00 - 11:00 | Zoofari Conference Center, 9715 West Bluemound Rd., Milwaukee, WI, 53226, United States
To register, click here.
This event will allow subcontractors to meet with prime contractors and County stakeholders, while also learning about Job Order Contracting (JOC) and other upcoming contracting opportunities with Milwaukee County.
To view the flyer for this event, click here.

DHS Small Business Vendor Outreach Sessions
2023-03-30 08:00 - 11:30 | WI
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 March 30, 2023 from 8:00AM – 11:15AM CDT and will focus on their regular vendor outreach session with small business specialists and prime contractors. Note: In honor of Women’s History Month, this session is reserved for Women-Owned Small Businesses 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.

National Contract Management Association's SubCon: The Prime Contractor-Subcontractor Partnership
2023-03-29 - 2023-03-30 | WI
National Contract Management Association’s (NCMA) SubCon provides specialized training for both the prime and subcontractor side of the procurement process. Join large and small businesses as they come together to discuss how to navigate the prime-subcontractor relationship.
To sign up and receive updates on when registration is open, please click here.

10th Annual FAR Evening Webinar and Study Group Session 8: FAR Parts 42-53 - Virtual
2023-03-28 18:00 - 19:30 | WI
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 8: FAR Parts 42-53” on March 28 from 6:00 – 7:30 PM. This session is part of the 10th annual FAR Evening Sessions. To register, please click here.
The FAR Evening Sessions are designed specifically for current Federal contractors. In addition, these sessions will help you prepare for the NCMA CFCM certification exam.
-FAR 42: Contract Administration and Audit Services
-FAR 43: Contract Modifications
-FAR 44: Subcontracting Policies and Procedures
-FAR 45: Government Property
-FAR 46: Quality Assurance
-FAR 47: Transportation
-FAR 48: Value Engineering
-FAR 49: Termination of Contracts
-FAR 50: Extraordinary Contractual Actions and the safety act
-FAR 51: Use of Government Sources by Contractors
-FAR 52: Solicitation Provisions and Contract Clauses
-FAR 53: Forms

Speaker:

Jason Rathsack, Senior Contract Specialist, Defense Contract Management Agency

This webinar is eligible for 1.5 CPE credit.
For a full schedule of the FAR sessions, please click here.
