Wisconsin Procurement Institute

Acquisition Hour: Marketing Your Business to the Government
2022-10-18 09:30 - 10:30 (America/Chicago)
The next Acquisition Hour webinar on “Marketing Your Business to the Government” will be held on October 18 at 9:30 AM. To register, please click here.
Developing an understanding of the market, creating a realistic strategy, implementing that strategy, and staying the course to win government contracts are all a challenge for many businesses. During this webinar, hear from WPI’s Kim Garber, who will share her insights and experiences to help you maximize your business development and sales efforts.

Speakers: Kim Garber, Director-Small Business Programs, Wisconsin Procurement Institute
View a schedule of all upcoming Acquisition Hour webinars.

Sales Opportunities with Local Government Agencies - SE WI and the Milwaukee Area (Virtual)
2022-10-13 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago)
Registration now open! Click here!
Significant opportunities exist for small businesses to sell to local government agencies in Milwaukee and in 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 their 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
Walworth County – CONFIRMED
Tru Mwololo, Manager, Small Business Programs, Wisconsin Procurement Institute
Benjamin Blanc, Government Contract Specialist, Wisconsin Procurement Institute

CLICK HERE to view other sessions in the series SALES OPPORTUNITIES WITH LOCAL GOVERNMENT.

DoD Supplier Roadmap Series: Pre-Bid Requirements
2022-10-13 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago)
The next DoD Supplier Roadmap webinar on “Pre-Bid Requirements” will be held on October 13, 1:00 PM. To register, please click here.
Welcome to the DoD Supplier Roadmap series. This series is designed to help manufacturers enter and compete in the DoD Marketplace. It is designed to help you understand the DoD market, the environment, and most of all the amazing variety of opportunities that are available. The series touches on the key elements of doing business with DoD which range from how to locate opportunities, identifying customers, the essential role of past performance and most importantly considerations related to developing a DoD Business Strategy. We hope that you find our DoD Supplier Roadmap series for manufacturers to be informative, useful and that one resource that can help kick-start your efforts to taking advantage of this market and its opportunities. Anytime you have a question about Federal and/or DoD contracting please call WPI’s main office at 414-270-3600 or email info@wispro.org Our services are always available at no cost and our staff is always ready to provide technical assistance.
Prior to submitting the first quote or proposal, a company will need to ensure that it has completed all registrations and has developed and put in place all appropriate compliance program requirements unique to DoD customers. Some customers may have relatively straightforward requirements such as active registration in SAM.gov. Others such as DLA, which is a major potential customer for manufacturing businesses and parts suppliers, have several requirements that include registrations, completion of required training, submission of specified forms as well as significant efforts related to cybersecurity. The average company can complete these requirements, but it does take time and awareness of what is required. Knowing a resource such as WPI can help to streamline and accelerate the process.

Speaker: Marc Violante, Director, Federal Market Strategies, Wisconsin Procurement Institute
This webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit.
To view the full schedule of DoD Supplier Roadmap Series webinars, please click here.

Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) LMP Technical Series Part 1: Clean Water
2022-10-13 11:00 - 13:30 (America/Chicago) | Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest Mettawa, 26225 North Riverwoods Boulevard, Lake Forest, IL, 60045, United States
CLICK HERE to preregister. Onsite Registration will also be available.
Join us on October 13, 11:00 AM at the Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest Mettawa as we begin SAME’s LMP Technical Series with Part 1 – Clean Water.
Speakers and Topics:
Speaker 1: Our first guest speaker will be Bill Soucie, who will be presenting “Emerging Micropollutants in Water – A Large Public Water Supply Perspective.” Bill is the Executive Director of the Central Lake County Joint Action Water Agency located in Lake Bluff, IL where he started in 1995 as the Laboratory Supervisor. Bill has a Masters degree in Chemistry from Loyola Chicago and is a licensed Illinois Class A Water Supply Operator. The Central Lake County Joint Action Water Agency (CLCJAWA) is a modern 50 MGD Lake Michigan water treatment facility in Lake Bluff, IL using ozone, biologically active carbon filtration and UV disinfection serving 265,000 people in 13 Lake County communities. A challenge facing water purveyors are emerging contaminants of concern including PFAs.
Speaker 2: Our second guest speaker will be William Dichtel. William is the Robert L. Letsinger Professor of Chemistry at Northwestern University. His presentation will be “Forever Chemicals No More? PFAS Are Destroyed With New Technique.” William’s work was recently published in the journal Science. To read more about his work, click here.
This event will qualify for CEU credit.
Schedule:
11:00 AM – Noon: Arrival / Networking
Noon – 1:15 PM: Lunch and Presentations with Q&A
1:30 PM: Wrap Up
Location:
Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest Mettawa (26225 Riverwoods Boulevard Lake Forest, IL 60045)

Wisconsin Women's Business Conference (In-Person)
2022-10-12 | UW-Eau Claire Davies Center, 77 Roosevelt Ave, Eau Claire, WI, 54701, United States
Reserve your spot for the Wisconsin Women’s Business Center hosted by the Western Wisconsin Women’s Business Center on October 12, 2022! To register, please click here.
Designed to inspire and connect you with other empowering women, this event will provide you with the resources you are looking for to start, improve, or expand your business. At this full-day conference, you’ll learn from established members of the business community in Western Wisconsin, talk to business assistance providers, and network with other women in business. For more information about this event, please click here.

DLA TKO: Post Award
2022-10-11 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago)
A Defense Logistic Agency (DLA) Training, Knowledge, and Opportunities (TKO) seminar will be held on October 11, 2022 from 1-2 PM CST. The topic will be, “Post Award.” 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.

(NAVSEA) Small Business Industry Day 2022 - Hybrid
2022-10-11 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Washington Navy Yard, 1333 Isaac Hull Avenue SE, Bldg 197, Washington D.C., VA, 20376, United States
The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) is hosting its 2022 Small Business Industry Day (SBID) to be presented as a hybrid event (in-person and virtually), October 11, 2022 from 9:00 a.m. EST to 4:00 p.m. EST, at the Washington Navy Yard, DC. Please click here to register.
The NAVSEA SBID will provide a targeted forum for interested small businesses to hear from senior Navy leadership, Program Executive Offices (PEO’s) and Directorates about various NAVSEA programs, facilitating an enhanced understanding of NAVSEA’s programs and strategic direction and providing for prime and subcontracting opportunities for small businesses.
Please click here to read more about this event. Please note that the date has been moved to October 11, 2022.

Cyber Friday: Four Key Building Blocks to Use in Developing and Implementing a Comprehensive System Security Plan
2022-10-07 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago)
The Cyber Friday series will continue with the topic, “Four Key Building Blocks to Use in Developing and Implementing a Comprehensive System Security Plan” on Friday, October 7, at 11:00 AM. To register, please click here.
System Security Plans (SSP) are not solely a requirement created for NIST 800-171 and the DoD Basic Assessment. The system security plan is fundamental to all cyber security efforts. All companies should take time to develop one and manage it. Unfortunately, many DoD suppliers view the SSP as a byproduct of conduction the DoD Basic Assessment – essentially a checkmark generated document.
A SSP should be one of the fundamental organizational documents that helps to guide the company in developing its IT infrastructure and establishing a firm foundation for protecting and securing all types of sensitive information by outlining company and customer driven cybersecurity requirements. This webinar will provide an overview of SSPs, the type of information used to develop SSPs, and four key considerations that should be incorporated into the plans.

Speaker: Marc Violante, Director, Federal Market Strategies, Wisconsin Procurement Institute
For the full schedule of the Cyber Friday webinars, please click here.
This webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit.

DoD Supplier Roadmap Series: Overview of the Marketplace
2022-10-06 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago)
The next DoD Supplier Roadmap series webinar “Overview of the Marketplace” will be held on Thursday, October 6 at 1:00 PM. To register, please click here.
Welcome to the DoD Supplier Roadmap series. This series is designed to help manufactures enter and compete in the DoD Marketplace. It is designed to help you understand the DoD market, the environment, and most of all the amazing variety of opportunities that are available. The series touches on the key elements of doing business with DoD which range from how to locate opportunities, identifying customers, the essential role of past performance and most importantly considerations related to developing a DoD Business Strategy. We hope that you find our DoD Supplier Roadmap series for manufacturers to be informative, useful and that one resource that can help kick-start your efforts to taking advantage of this market and its opportunities. Anytime you have a question about Federal and/or DoD contracting please call WPI’s main office at 414-270-3600 or email info@wispro.org Our services are always available at no cost and our staff is always ready to provide technical assistance.
Selling to DoD sounds simple and straightforward. After all, how hard can it be to sell to “a single customer that publicly publishes the majority of its business opportunities?” In reality, DoD is a large and complex Global entity with approximately 982 Contracting Offices each with varying requirements that span from everyday items to those which can only be described as intricate and esoteric. Additionally, DoD uses a variety of acquisition vehicles to procure both products and services. This webinar will provide an overview of the essential data needed to gain an understanding of this marketplace and associated purchasing trends. It will also help you to identify and qualify prospects.

Speaker: Marc Violante, Director, Federal Market Strategies, Wisconsin Procurement Institute
This webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit.
To view the full schedule of DoD Supplier Roadmap Series webinars, please click here.

WISDOT Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Roundtable 2.0
2022-09-29 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Wilderness Resort, 511 E Adams St., Wisconsin Dells, WI, 53965, United States
WisDOT and CBG are teaming up for the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Roundtable 2.0 on September 29, from 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM, at Wilderness Resort in the Wisconsin Dells. To register, click here.
Space is limited to the first 75 people.
This will be a full day event of networking with DBEs, prime contractors and WisDOT staff sharing triumphs, challenges and strategies for success. There will be a DBE contractor panel, as well as facilitated round tables and prime contractor panel. To view the full day’s agenda, click here.

Within Reach: Local Government Contracting Opportunities (Virtual)
2022-09-27 16:00 - 17:30 (America/Chicago)
The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) – Affirmative Action Division is hosting a webinar titled, “Within Reach: Local Government Contracting Opportunities” on September 27, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM CDT. Please click here to register.
Please join this virtual event to learn:

The City of Madison, Dane County and State of Wisconsin purchasing processes;
How to locate opportunities; and
Successful bidding strategies.

Cyber Matters! FREE Practical Cybersecurity Workshop for Diverse Companies - In-Person & Virtual
2022-09-27 13:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Waukesha County Technical College (WCTC) Richard T. Anderson Center, 800 Main Street, Pewaukee, WI
CLICK HERE to visit the full event page, review the agenda, and learn about Follow On opportunities for attendees of this NO-COST event.
You know that cybercrime is dangerous – it threatens your business and puts your customers at-risk. These criminals mass produce attacks that reach even the smallest companies, freezing operations and taking your attention away from running your business.
We know you’ve been bombarded by information. People sharing extreme examples of companies losing everything, customers’ private information disappearing, and victims unable to recover.
There are also service providers reaching out to help. Usually, the solutions seem either very complicated, too expensive, or both. The vendors seem more interested in selling you expensive solutions that are too hard to implement, rather than helping you.
All of this makes cybersecurity seem like an issue that big companies can handle with ease, but smaller organizations don’t have a prayer!
That’s about to change!
On September 27th, you can engage with some of the best cybersecurity resources in Wisconsin. These people understand smaller companies and in just a few hours with us, you will:

Understand the true threat
Come away with several immediate, practical actions that will make your operations more secure
Access professional resources to develop a practical plan

REGISTER to the in-person event at this link.
REGISTER to the live stream of the in-person event at this link.

Schedule:
1:00 p.m. – Arrival and Registration
1:30 p.m. – Welcome and Overview
1:45 p.m. – Cybersecurity’s Impact and Why it’s Important to Act
2:15 p.m. – Cybersecurity Basics and Implementation
3:30 p.m. – Networking Break
3:45 p.m. – Making Cybersecurity Part of Your Business
4:30 p.m. – What’s Next? Resources Available for Your Journey
5:00 p.m. – Adjourn

DLA TKO: Resolving Issues with Orders
2022-09-27 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago)
A Defense Logistic Agency (DLA) Training, Knowledge, and Opportunities (TKO) seminar will be held September 27, 2022 from 1-2 PM CST. The topic will be, “Resolving Issues with Orders.” 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.

The Contracting Academy (TCA) - Virtual - Selling to the State of Wisconsin
2022-09-27 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago)
Registration is now OPEN – CLICK to register to TCA!
Visit the full conference page for detailed updates on agenda, speakers, registration, and more.
The Contracting Academy will take place on September 27, 2022, from 9:00 AM – 12:00 NOON.

AGENDA
9-10 AM – State of Wisconsin Goods & Services

Tondra Davis, Director, State of Wisconsin Supplier Diversity Program
Jessica Potter, Section Chief for Resources & Special Programs, Wisconsin State Bureau of Procurement
Saul Arteaga, Director, SWITS Ltd.

10-11 AM – State of Wisconsin Construction, A/E & Related Services

Audra Jervey, Enterprise Contract Officer, State of Wisconsin Department of Administration
Matt Klaila, Program and Policy Analyst (DFDM), State of Wisconsin Department of Administration
Clifton Phelps, Vice President-Business Development, JCP Construction

11-12 AM – Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT)

Elizabeth Garland, Section Chief for Purchasing, Wisconsin Department of Transportation
John Remy, Purchasing Agent, Wisconsin Department of Transportation

Click HERE to view individual speakers’ bios.

Cyber Friday - CMMC: DFARS 252.204-7012; Information Security - Similarities and Differences
2022-09-23 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago)
The Cyber Friday series will continue with the topic, “CMMC DRAFS 252.204-7012; Information Security – Similarities and Differences” on Friday, September 23 at 11:00 AM. To register, please click here.
A CMMC L1 or L2 certification does not guarantee compliance with all DFARS 252.204-7012 requirements and does not guarantee that a company will correctly handle other categories of information such as ITAR or JCP. The same is true about ITAR and CMMC. A fully functional ITAR compliance program will not begin to satisfy CMMC requirements. Ultimately, for each company to correctly handle different categories of information requires that they first know what information they are receiving and handling. Secondly, each company must have a detailed knowledge and understanding of each of the programs and program requirements.
This webinar will provide a top-level overview of the major categories of information and key differences between them.

Speaker: Marc Violante, Director, Federal Market Strategies, Wisconsin Procurement Institute
For the full schedule of the Cyber Friday webinars, please click here.
This webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit.

4th Latino Economic Unsummit: Business Resilience
2022-09-23 08:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Crowne Plaza Milwaukee South, 6401 S 13th Street, Milwaukee, WI, 53221, United States
The Latino Chamber of Commerce is hosting their 4th Latino Economic Unsummit on September 23, 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM, at the Crowne Plaza Milwaukee Airport. To register, please click here.
The main objective of the Unsummit is to ignite systematic structural changes relevant to the Latin Economic Ecosystem with a focus on business growth and development. Connecting and leading unique conversations with other entrepreneurs and professionals. For more information, please click here.

32nd Annual Milwaukee Night in Washington D.C.
2022-09-21 17:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Union Station – East Hall, Union Station Dr NE, Washington D.C., 20002
MMAC President Tim Sheehy, Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson, and Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley are hosting the 32nd annual Milwaukee Night in Washington D.C. on Wednesday, September 21 from 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM EST at Union Station – East Hall. To register click here.
This event highlights the contributions of the Milwaukee Region to the economic strength and vitality of the nation. For more information on this event, please click here.

CONNECT! Green Bay Packers Mentor-Protégé Program Networking Event (In-Person)
2022-09-21 14:30 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Lambeau Field, 1265 Lombardi Avenue, Green Bay, WI, 54304, United States
Register now for the next Green Bay Packers Mentor-Protégé Program networking event.
Confirmed Participants Include:
American Family Insurance
The Boldt Company
Foth & Van Dyke LLC
Green Bay Packers
City of Green Bay
Immel Construction
Krueger International, Inc.
Michels Corporation
Miron Construction
Oshkosh Defense
State of Wisconsin – Supplier Diversity Program
State of Wisconsin – Department of Transportation (WisDOT)
U.S. Small Business Administration
UW-Green Bay
Event Schedule
2:30 PM – Registration Opens
3:00 PM – Program
4:00 PM – Networking & Buyer Meetings
5:00 PM – Close of Program

The event will be in two parts:
Part 1 is the panel, “Roadmap to doing Business with Private Companies and Public Agency Partners.” The panel will have representatives from a government agency, industry representatives, and general contractors who will discuss how to do business with their organizations.
Part 2 is reserved for networking. The networking will give businesses an opportunity to network with corporate buyers, resource providers, government agencies, lenders, and more. We encourage all businesses to bring a CAPABILITIES STATEMENT and BUSINESS CARDS. If you need assistance preparing for buyer meetings, please contact Jack Laufenberg at JackL@wispro.org or at 414-270-3600 for assistance.
For more information about the Green Bay Packers Mentor-Protégé, click here.
View the Green Bay Packers Press Release for this program by clicking here.

Acquisition Hour: Government Furnished Property
2022-09-21 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago)
The next Acquisition Hour on, “Government Furnished Property” will be held on Wednesday, September 21 at 1:00 PM. To register, please click here.
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.

WEDC Wisconsin Economic Summit
2022-09-20 - 2022-09-21 | Fox Cities Exhibition Center, 213 S. Nicolet Road, Appleton, WI, 54914
The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation will be hosting the first ever Wisconsin Economic Summit on September 20-21 at the Fox Cities Exhibition Center, Appleton. To register, please click here.
The summit brings together leaders throughout Wisconsin. These include:

Business and industry leaders
Representatives from industry, business, ethnic, and diverse organizations
Economic and community development professionals, including leaders from regional and local EDOs, chambers of commerce, workforce development professionals, regional planning commissions, etc.
Academics with expertise or an interest in community and economic development

The agenda for this two-day Summit is designed to be accessible for everyone in the state, with no more than one night’s hotel stay required. To view the agenda, please click here.

McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Compliance Webinar
2022-09-14 12:30 - 14:30 (America/Chicago)
The U.S. Department of Labor will be hosting online compliance seminars related to the McNamara-O’Hara Service Contract Compliance Act (SCA). Please click here to register.
Participants will have access to pre-recorded trainings on a variety of SCA compliance topics, followed by the opportunity to participate in an overview and Q & A on these topics with Department of Labor staff from the Government Contracts Enforcement Division, the Branch of Construction Wage Determinations, the Branch of SCA Wage Determinations, and Regional Enforcement Coordinators.
For more information, please click here.

2022 HERE Conference & Summit
2022-09-14 - 2022-09-16 | Pablo Center at the Confluence, 128 Graham Avenue, Eau Claire, WI, 54701
The 2022 HERE Conference & Summit will be held on Wednesday, September 14 at 9:00 AM – Friday, September 16, 1:00 PM at the Pablo Center at the Confluence (128 Graham Avenue, Eau Claire, WI 54701). To register, please click here.
Hosted by the HMong American Leadership and Economic Development, the HERE Conference will consist of a two-day conference and a one-day summit where speakers, presenters, and participants will engage in impactful workshops, roundtables, keynotes, and panels focusing on professional development and cultural competencies for entrepreneurs, community members, business professionals, and policy makers. The conference will address wealth equity for HMong entrepreneurs by examining what systemic barriers currently exist. It will also explore non-traditional models of wealth building.

Acquisition Hour: The Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) Part 2 - Other Modules
2022-09-13 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago)
The Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) is the primary enterprise procure-to-pay (P2P) application for the Department of Defense and its supporting agencies and is trusted by companies reporting over $7.1 billion in spending. The PIEE suite evolves continually, and DOD contractors must understand how its features support their contract administration process. Click here to register.
PIEE applications include:

Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) and MyInvoice
Government Furnished Property (GFP)
Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS)
Solicitation
Contracting Communication Module

Part 1 focused on WAWF and MyInvoice, part 2 will provide an overview of several other important PIEE applications and explain how using the suite effectively can help you in the DOD contracting process.
Part 1 in this webinar miniseries on PIEE took place on July 12, 2022. Registration is available at this link – The Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) Part 1 – Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) (wispro.org).

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.

Davis-Bacon Act Compliance Webinar
2022-09-13 12:30 - 14:30 (America/Chicago)
The U.S. Department of Labor will be hosting online compliance seminars related to the Davis-Bacon Act. Please click here to register.
Participants will have access to pre-recorded trainings on a variety of Davis-Bacon and SCA compliance topics, followed by the opportunity to participate in an overview and Q & A on these topics with Department of Labor staff from the Government Contracts Enforcement Division, the Branch of Construction Wage Determinations, the Branch of SCA Wage Determinations, and Regional Enforcement Coordinators.

(FAA) Third Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Webinar
2022-09-12 12:30 - 13:30 (America/Chicago)
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Small Business Program Office is hosting a third webinar about areas of opportunities related to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) on Monday, September 12, 2022 1:30 PM-2:30 PM Eastern Time. To register, please click here.
This virtual event is targeted for small business and small disadvantaged business firms interested in FAA contracting and subcontracting opportunities in areas of infrastructure supporting air traffic facilities. It will feature speakers from the organizations planning and executing the contract work. For more information, please click here.

Cyber Friday: CMMC - Are You Ready?
2022-09-09 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago)
The Cyber Friday series will continue with the topic, “CMMC – Are You Ready” on Friday, September 9 at 11:00 AM. To register, please click here.
You have your System Security Plan, a Plan of Action, and have uploaded your DoD Basic Assessment score and associated information into SPRS. These are the core requirements which underpin both the current DoD Basic Assessment requirements and form the foundation for future CMCC requirements.
The major differences between the Basic Self-assessment and CMCC are the level of formality applied to the management and administration of the program and the level of detail and discernment employed in conducting either an internal self-assessment for Level 1 and some Level 2 programs and for third-party assessments for all other Level 2 assessments. In all cases, DoD Suppliers should review their programs as an external reviewer would.
The key questions that this webinar will address are:

What does that really mean?
How does a company successfully adopt the appropriate mindset?
What documentation is required and what is satisfactory level of detail

Speaker: Marc Violante, Director, Federal Market Strategies, Wisconsin Procurement Institute
For the full schedule of the Cyber Friday webinars, please click here.
This webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit.

(NDIA) Department of the Navy Gold Coast: Small Business Procurement Event
2022-09-06 - 2022-09-08 | San Diego Convention Center, 111 W Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA, 92101, United States
The San Diego Chapter of the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) will present the 34th Annual Department of the Navy Gold Coast Small Business Procurement Event from September 6 – September 8, 2022 at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, CA.
Online registration has now closed, but you can still buy tickets at the door!
The event provides topics delivered by government and industry experts – and boasts insightful panels, workshops and networking events. On the exhibit floor, you will have an opportunity to visit over 200 government agencies and industry organizations, including the ten Navy Systems Commands. Please click here for more information.

2022 National HUBZone Conference
2022-08-31 - 2022-09-02 | Westfields Marriot Conference Center, 14750 Conference Center Drive, Chantilly, VA, 20151
The HUBZone Contractors National Council will host the 2022 National HUBZone Conference on August 31-September 2 at the Westfields Marriot Conference Center in Chantilly, VA. To register, please click here.
The National HUBZone Conference is the largest HUBZone event, attracting hundreds of accomplished HUBZone small businesses from across the nation. During the event, attendees will gather intelligence on industry developments and share experiences, challenges, and solutions with peers in an open forum. Attendees will hear from our experts on choosing the best strategic options for your company on marketing, cash-flow planning, diversification vs. consolidation. This event will also feature training and education webinars, exhibits, and a full day of small business matchmaking.

USDOT Connections MarketPlace: Buyer Side Chat Roundtable Session
2022-08-25 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago)
The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT), Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) is hosting a newly launched Connections MarketPlace: Buyer Side Chat Roundtable Session on Thursday, August 25 at 12:00 PM CDT. Please click here to register.
During this Buyer Side Chat session you will be hearing from The Office of the Secretary of Transportation (OST) on how to strategically leverage your small business in federal contracting. For more information on this event, click here.

23rd Annual Strategic Partnership Luncheon - Selectivity Hustle
2022-08-25 11:30 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Wisconsin Club, 900 W Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI, 53233
The Business Council, Inc. will host the 23rd Annual Strategic Partnership Luncheon – Selectively Hustle event on August 25, 11:30 AM at the Wisconsin Club (900 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53233). In-person tickets are sold out, but virtual tickets are available. To register, please click here.
The Business Council’s 23rd Annual Strategic Partnership Luncheon is an annual fundraiser to honor the TBC’s local corporate partners and diverse business members as they come together to support the economic growth and sustainability of southeastern Wisconsin. This year’s theme, Selectively Hustle, will highlight key skills around supplier diversity and procurement.
