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SUMMARY:National Veterans Small Business Engagement (NVSBE) Event - New Orleans\, LA
DESCRIPTION:CONSTRUCTION\, ARCHITECTURE\, ENGINEERING AND FACILITIES MAINTENANCE ARE THE ONLY FOCUSES FOR THIS YEAR’S CONFERENCE.\nNational Veterans Small Business Engagement (NVSBE) is the largest procurement event directly connecting Veteran suppliers with federal and commercial buyers. NVSBE 2018 will focus on the Architecture\, Engineering\, Construction\, and Facilities Maintenance (AECFM) industry. The basis for the focused theme of the Engagement is to address VA’s most critical needs and performance gaps that are listed in VA’s Strategic Capital Investment Planning (SCIP) Process Project List. \nThis year’s event will be co-located with the Society of American Military Engineers’ (SAME) Federal Small Business Conference (SBC). This co-location of two major\, but separate\, events under the same roof enables NVSBE attendees to participate in both events and provides Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSBs) with maximum access to buyers in AECFM concentrations. \nThe event will provide the opportunity to attend: \n\nBusiness Opportunity Sessions (BOS)\nNetworking Roundtable Sessions (NRT)\nOne-on-One Sessions\nDining With Decision Makers
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/national-veterans-small-business-engagement-nvsbe-event-new-orleans-la-2/
LOCATION:New Orleans Morial Convention Center\, 900 Convention Center Blvd\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Out of State,WPI Partner Events
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SUMMARY:SAME Federal Small Business Engagement Event - New Orleans\, LA
DESCRIPTION:Plan now to attend The Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) 2018 Federal Small Business Engagement! \nThe SAME Small Business Conference is joining forces with the Department of Veterans Affairs for one comprehensive event aiming to deliver collaboration\, partnerships\, education\, training sessions and the the perfect venue for market research and networking opportunities.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/same-federal-small-business-engagement-event-new-orleans-la-2/
LOCATION:New Orleans Morial Convention Center\, 900 Convention Center Blvd\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Out of State,WPI Partner Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Jacqueline Barrett":MAILTO:registration@same.org
GEO:29.941551;-90.063583
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=New Orleans Morial Convention Center 900 Convention Center Blvd New Orleans LA 70130 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=900 Convention Center Blvd:geo:-90.063583,29.941551
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181102T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181102T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T054411
CREATED:20181011T215518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181011T215518Z
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SUMMARY:Maximizing Your Conference Return on Investment (ROI) 101 - Menomonie\, 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. \nThis 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-your-conference-return-on-investment-roi-menomonie-wi/
LOCATION:Dunn County Government Center\, 800 Wilson Ave\, Room 58\, Menomonie\, 54751\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop,WPI Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Hilary Deblois":MAILTO:hilaryd@wispro.org
GEO:44.8750063;-91.9202293
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Dunn County Government Center 800 Wilson Ave Room 58 Menomonie 54751 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=800 Wilson Ave\, Room 58:geo:-91.9202293,44.8750063
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181102T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181102T160000
DTSTAMP:20260408T054411
CREATED:20181011T234931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181011T234931Z
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SUMMARY:UAS/DRONE Manufacture Supplier Forum - Oshkosh\, WI
DESCRIPTION:*Online registration for this event has closed. Please feel free to register on-site.* \nJoin this free supplier forum with the objective of identifying potential partners in the design\, manufacturing\, production\, support and services of a USA-product-based drone in the state of Wisconsin. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/uas-drone-manufacture-supplier-forum-oshkosh-wi/
LOCATION:Best Western Oshkosh\, 1 N Main St\, Oshkosh\, WI\, 54901\, United States
CATEGORIES:In State,WPI Partner Events
ORGANIZER;CN="John Tackis%2C Wisconsin Aerospace Partners":MAILTO:tackisj@uwosh.edu
GEO:44.014312;-88.5379512
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Best Western Oshkosh 1 N Main St Oshkosh WI 54901 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1 N Main St:geo:-88.5379512,44.014312
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181106T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181106T121500
DTSTAMP:20260408T054411
CREATED:20181003T014540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181003T014540Z
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SUMMARY:Northeast Wisconsin Supplier Diversity Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Minority and Women Business Owners: \nAre you an ethnic minority business owner or a women business owner in the Northeast Wisconsin area? Learn how you can become a nationally certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBEs) through the North Central Minority Supplier Development Council (NCMSDC) and a nationally certified Women Business Enterprise (WBE) through the Women’s Business Development Council (WBDC).   \nAs an MBE or WBE\, you are in an unique position to promote and market your services to prospective corporate buyers who are looking to build relationships with trusted diverse-owned businesses. \nCorporations: \nDoes your company have a supplier diversity program\, and are you looking to enhance it?  Or\, does your company have an interest in developing a supplier diversity program\, and you want to learn more?   \nJoin us to learn how the North Central Minority Supplier Development Council (NCMSDC) and the Women’s Business Development Council (WBDC) can support your supplier diversity program development and be a liaison between your purchasing teams and Minority & Women owned Business Enterprises that provide the goods and services you are looking for in your company’s supply chain.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/northeast-wisconsin-supplier-diversity-symposium/
LOCATION:Thrivent Financial\, 4321 North Ballard Road\, Appleton\, WI\, 54919\, United States
CATEGORIES:In State,WPI Partner Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Robert Williams":MAILTO:rwilliams@northcentralmsdc.net
GEO:44.3056419;-88.3862929
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181106T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181107T150000
DTSTAMP:20260408T054411
CREATED:20180905T162955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180905T162955Z
UID:10001779-1541494800-1541602800@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:2018 Wisconsin Tribal Transportation Conference (WTTC) - Milwaukee\, WI
DESCRIPTION:This conference is an opportunity for Tribal\, state\, federal and transportation construction professionals to come together and increase their knowledge of governmental and transportation initiatives of the 11 Tribes of Wisconsin and WisDOT.\nSessions include: \n\nHow to do business with WisDOT\nTransportation safety\nCultural resources and preservation\nFederal Indian law and Tribal transportation projects\n\nOther conference highlights include workshops\, government and construction project updates\, business networking\, a Vendor Expo and the Tribal Excellence awards. \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/2018-wi-tribal-transportation-wttc-2/
LOCATION:Potawatomi Hotel & Event Center\, 1721 W Canal St\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53233\, United States
CATEGORIES:In State,WPI Partner Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Agnes Fleming":MAILTO:agnes.fleming@lco-nsn.gov
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181106T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181106T140000
DTSTAMP:20260408T054411
CREATED:20181011T222428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181011T222428Z
UID:10001832-1541509200-1541512800@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:Rescheduled for November 15 - Maximizing Your Conference Return on Investment (ROI) 101 - Webinar
DESCRIPTION:*Please Note – This webinar has been canceled and rescheduled for November 15\, 2018* \nLearn 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 webinar 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-your-conference-return-on-investment-roi-101-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Hilary Deblois":MAILTO:hilaryd@wispro.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181107T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181107T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T054411
CREATED:20180905T162958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180905T162958Z
UID:10001781-1541592000-1541595600@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:Acquisition Hour: Responding to a Sources Sought Announcement and the Interested Vendor List
DESCRIPTION:Contracting Officers use the Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) website to look for small businesses to meet their requirements through Sources Sought Announcements.\nThis webinar will cover: \n\nResponding to a Sources Sought Announcement\nWhat to do after you have responded\nUsing the FBO Interested Vendor List to your advantage\n\nSpeaker: Carol Murphy\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) \nThis webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit. \nTo view a schedule of all upcoming webinars CLICK HERE.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/acquisition-hour-responding-to-a-sources-sought-and-the-interested-vendor-list-2/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Benjamin Blanc":MAILTO:benjaminb@wispro.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181108T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181108T093000
DTSTAMP:20260408T054411
CREATED:20181025T185002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181025T185002Z
UID:10001852-1541665800-1541669400@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:Understanding the Rock Island Corps of Engineers - Projects\, Procurements and Processes - Webinar
DESCRIPTION:This webinar provides industry with basic information on the District’s overall mission and historical contracted requirements. Participants will take away information on how to best do business with the District as either a prime contractor or a subcontractor\, as well as recommendations and tools for growing their Federal Government business with the Corps of Engineers\, and specifically the Rock Island District. \n*To register and for log-in information contact Beth White at Elizabeth.M.White@usace.army.mil and reference the webinar RSVP in your subject line.*
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/understanding-the-rock-island-corps-of-engineers-projects-procurements-and-processes-webinar/
CATEGORIES:WPI Partner Events
ORGANIZER;CN="USACE Rock Island":MAILTO:cemvr-sb-web@usace.army.mil
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181108T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181108T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T054411
CREATED:20181011T223004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181011T223004Z
UID:10001835-1541667600-1541678400@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:Maximizing Your Conference Return on Investment (ROI) 101- Madison\, 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-your-conference-return-on-investment-roi-101-madison-wi/
LOCATION:Latino Chamber of Commerce of Dane County\, Suite E\, 2881 Commerce Park Dr.\, Fitchburg\, WI\, 53719\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop,WPI Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Hilary Deblois":MAILTO:hilaryd@wispro.org
GEO:43.0105778;-89.4678204
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181108T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181108T190000
DTSTAMP:20260408T054411
CREATED:20181018T212052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181018T212052Z
UID:10001847-1541692800-1541703600@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:Tech Center Open House at Research Park - Milwaukee\, WI
DESCRIPTION:Meet the community of entrepreneurs at the Technology Innovation Center at Research Park\, the Milwaukee region’s only full service business incubator.\nThe Tech Center is where things are really happening. \n\nSince 1993\, more than 200 fast-growing businesses have called the Tech Center home.\nWith a combined valuation in excess of $560 million\, these innovative companies have added more than 1\,270 jobs to the local economy.\nThis makes the Tech Center one of the most successful entrepreneurship initiatives in Wisconsin.\n\nCompanies exploring innovative industries including biotechnology\, software and Internet application development\, medical equipment design\, robotics and industrial automation will love the Tech Center’s state-of-the art bioscience labs\, and general office and prototype manufacturing space.\nEnjoy food and drinks as you stroll through our 138\,000 square foot building and meet many of our exciting start-ups\, which will have their products on display. Free parking is available.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/tech-center-open-house-at-research-park-milwaukee-wi/
LOCATION:Technology Innovation Center – Room 114\, 10437 W Innovation Dr.\, Wauwatosa\, WI\, 53226\, United States
CATEGORIES:In State,WPI Partner Events
GEO:43.0434765;-88.0446759
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Technology Innovation Center – Room 114 10437 W Innovation Dr. Wauwatosa WI 53226 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=10437 W Innovation Dr.:geo:-88.0446759,43.0434765
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181113T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181113T150000
DTSTAMP:20260408T054411
CREATED:20181114T015708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181114T015708Z
UID:10001745-1542117600-1542121200@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:DLA Land and Maritime Webinar - Replenishment Parts Purchase or Borrow Program/Reverse Engineering
DESCRIPTION:Webinar is 2:00 -3:00 pm EST and held using Adobe Connect. For information on webinar and how to register\, please CLICK HERE
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/dla-land-and-maritime-webinar-replenishment-parts-purchase-or-borrow-program-reverse-engineering/
CATEGORIES:WPI Partner Events
ORGANIZER;CN="DLA Land and Maritime":MAILTO:dla.land.and.maritime.tko.and.webinar.registration@dla.mil
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181113T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181113T203000
DTSTAMP:20260408T054411
CREATED:20180920T000915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180920T000915Z
UID:10001799-1542132000-1542141000@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:Capital and Contracts in the Chequamegon Bay: Small Business Summit - Ashland\, WI
DESCRIPTION:The Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI)\, Ashland Area Development Corporation (AADC) and Bayfield County Economic Development Corporation (BCEDC) would like to invite small business owners and others interested in learning more about business opportunities and resources available for Ashland area and Bayfield County businesses. \nThe session will focus on three specific areas critical to small business success: \n\nGovernment Contracting Opportunities\nFinancial Assistance/Capital Injection Lending\nSales and Marketing\n\nThe opportunity to NETWORK with speakers and attendees will follow the program. \nWhat you will learn: \n\nFunding sources for your business\nHow to improve your marketing efforts\nHow to locate new sales opportunities – including those with the government and their current contractors
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/capital-contracts-chequamegon-small-bus-ashland-wi/
LOCATION:Northern Great Lakes Visitors Center\, 29270 Co Hwy G\, Ashland\, WI\, 54806\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop,WPI Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Dennis":MAILTO:markd@wispro.org
GEO:46.5847122;-90.9639382
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Northern Great Lakes Visitors Center 29270 Co Hwy G Ashland WI 54806 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=29270 Co Hwy G:geo:-90.9639382,46.5847122
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181114T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181114T190000
DTSTAMP:20260408T054411
CREATED:20180920T000538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180920T000538Z
UID:10001798-1542213000-1542222000@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:Capital and Contracts in Rural Sawyer County: Small Business Summit - Winter\, WI
DESCRIPTION:The Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) and Winter Area Economic Development Group would like to invite small business owners and others interested in learning more about business opportunities and resources available for Winter area businesses. \nThe 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. \nWhat you will learn: \n\nFunding sources for your business\nHow to improve your marketing efforts\nHow to locate new sales opportunities – including those with the government and their current contractors\nHow to meet your workforce requirements\n\nAGENDA: \n4:30 pm – Registration \n5:00 pm – Introduction – Northwest Regional Planning Commission (NWRPC)\,  Indianhead Community Action Agency (ICAA) and Winter Area Business Development Commission \n5:25 pm – Workforce Challenges and Solutions – Northwest Wisconsin Workforce Investment Board (NWWIB) \n5:50 pm – SBA Products – Small Business Administration (SBA) \n6:20 pm – Government Contracting – Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) \n7:00 pm – Q& A and Networking \n  \n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/capital-contracts-sawyer-cty-small-bus-winter-wi/
LOCATION:Zion Lutheran Church\, 5268 N Cemetery Rd\, Winter\, WI\, 54896\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop,WPI Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Dennis":MAILTO:markd@wispro.org
GEO:45.8257375;-91.0070576
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181115T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181115T113000
DTSTAMP:20260408T054411
CREATED:20181107T200952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181107T200952Z
UID:10001862-1542268800-1542281400@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce Supplier & Contractor Briefing - Waukesha\, WI
DESCRIPTION:Many government agencies and commercial organizations seek to include veteran-owned businesses as suppliers\, contractors and service providers. This session is designed to provide you with the knowledge needed to participate in commercial and government contracting programs. \nIt will bring together commercial and government purchasers\, and will provide veteran-owned businesses with critical information on certification programs\, bidding and purchasing processes\, and growing their business through supplier and contractor programs. \nVeteran business owners will hear from industry experts and suppliers on how they can grow their businesses with commercial and government contracts. \nSpeakers: \n\nPhil Bail\, Owner\, Phil Bail & Associates\, a veteran-owned small business\nChristopher K. Schuele\, Attorney\, Reinhart’s Labor and Employment Practice\nCarol Murphy\, Business Development Specialist\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI)
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/wisconsin-veterans-chamber-of-commerce-supplier-contractor-briefing-waukesha-wi/
LOCATION:Reinhart’s Waukesha Conference Center\, N16 W23250 Stone Ridge Drive\, Suite One\, Waukesha\, WI\, 53187\, United States
CATEGORIES:In State,WPI Partner Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Christopher K. Scheule%2C Reinhart Law":MAILTO:cschuele@reinhartlaw.com
GEO:43.0533;-88.211506
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181115T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181115T160000
DTSTAMP:20260408T054411
CREATED:20180905T162958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180905T162958Z
UID:10001783-1542268800-1542297600@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:DLA Land and Maritime Training\, Knowledge and Opportunities Seminar - Columbus\, OH
DESCRIPTION:The TKO seminar is a free session that teaches 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 how to use Invoicing\, Receipt\, Acceptance and Property Transfer (iRAPT) to get paid.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/dla-land-and-maritime-training-knowledge-and-opportunities-seminar-columbus-oh-7/
CATEGORIES:Out of State,WPI Partner Events
ORGANIZER;CN="DLA Land and Maritime":MAILTO:dla.land.and.maritime.tko.and.webinar.registration@dla.mil
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181115T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181115T140000
DTSTAMP:20260408T054411
CREATED:20181106T030059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181106T030059Z
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SUMMARY:Maximizing Your Conference Return on Investment (ROI) 101 - Webinar
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 webinar 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-your-conference-return-on-investment-roi-101-webinar-2/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Benjamin Blanc":MAILTO:benjaminb@wispro.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181127T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181127T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T054411
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
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Fox Valley Technical College – Bordini Center Room 142 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:20181127T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181127T103000
DTSTAMP:20260408T054411
CREATED:20180922T010228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180922T010228Z
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SUMMARY:WWBIC Annual Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:Each Fall\, WWBIC showcases clients and work at the Annual Luncheon. This ‘friend’ fundraiser has grown to become a fan favorite and is a high-energy impactful support vehicle for small businesses in Wisconsin.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/wwbic-annual-luncheon/
LOCATION:Potawatomi Hotel & Event Center\, 1721 W Canal St\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53233\, United States
CATEGORIES:In State,WPI Partner Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Lisa Sullivan":MAILTO:RSVP@wwbic.com
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
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181128
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181130
DTSTAMP:20260408T054411
CREATED:20181119T203821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181119T203821Z
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SUMMARY:Army CECOM Cable & Connector - Industry Day - Aberdeen Proving Ground\, MD
DESCRIPTION:The objective of this Industry Day is to ensure the Government clearly understands the marketplace and can award contracts for effective solutions at reasonable prices to obtain timely delivery. \nDialogue between Government and industry is expected to promote innovation and best practices. Specifically\, the goals of this Industry Day are to: \n\nBrief Industry on Specific Procurements\nBrief Industry on the General Scope of Cable and Connector Spend across Army CECOM (CECOM Managed and DLA Managed Spend)\nGain a better understanding of industry developments\nUnderstand industry challenges\nProvide a platform for open discussion and idea exchange\nIncrease competition by sharing useful information; and provide a forum for vendors (prime and sub vendors) to easily communicate with the Government\nTo ensure synergy exists between Army CECOM/DLA and Industry representatives\nGain a better understanding of recent Industry developments\nProvide updates to Industry on future Army CECOM/DLA developments and acquisitions\nSharing forecasting requirements for Prime/Sub Supply Chain effectiveness\nEngage industry to develop acquisition strategy for future procurements\nAllow the Government and industry to educate each other on acquisition challenges\n\nWho should attend? \nVendors who sell products that are applicable to cable assemblies; cables and connectors (MIL-connectors). \nPlease Pre-register via e-mail to Matthew Crouch at matthew.crouch@dla.mil.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/army-cecom-cable-connector-industry-day-aberdeen-proving-ground-md/
LOCATION:C4ISR Mallette Training Facility\, 600 Jayhawk Road\, Aberdeen Proving Ground\, MD\, 20036-1845\, United States
CATEGORIES:Out of State,WPI Partner Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Matthew Crouch%2C DLA-Land Aberdeen":MAILTO:matthew.crouch@dla.mil
GEO:39.4752927;-76.1401898
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=C4ISR Mallette Training Facility 600 Jayhawk Road Aberdeen Proving Ground MD 20036-1845 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=600 Jayhawk Road:geo:-76.1401898,39.4752927
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181128T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181128T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T054411
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181129T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181129T190000
DTSTAMP:20260408T054411
CREATED:20180905T162958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180905T162958Z
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SUMMARY:Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) Annual Meeting - Milwaukee\, WI
DESCRIPTION:WPI is celebrating 31 years\, but it is not about us. It is about the businesses we serve and the services and products they provide to our country. \nJoin the WPI Board of Directors\, government contractors from around the state and business and government influencers for a discussion on the “State of Government Contracting in the State” and how to expand Wisconsin’s contracting power to truly increase businesses sales\, profits and jobs.  The State of Wisconsin enjoys a significant amount of work supporting U.S. Navy contracts.  Mr. Ed West\, Director of U.S. Navy Surface Ship Programs for Milwaukee-based DRS Power & Control Technologies\, Inc.\,  will provide an update on current and planned Naval programs\, technologies and initiatives. While Defense manufacturing has historically been a strong industry in Wisconsin’s federal sales\, trends indicate the State’s federal marketplace footprint is expanding.  Mr. David Zvenyach\, Principal\, Zvenyach LLC\, previously GSA Federal Acquisition Services Deputy Commissioner and Executive Director\, 18F\, will address the opportunity for future opportunities and how to grow the federal marketplace footprint.  Discussion will center around how best to increase opportunities for Wisconsin businesses in the government marketplace. \nAs a birthday without cake is just a meeting\, join us after the forum for a reception! \nThis year’s meeting is sponsored by: \n\nTAPCO (Traffic & Parking Control Co.\, Inc)\nHusch Blackwell LLP\nTechnology Innovation Center\nDRS Power & Control Technologies\nBelonger Corporation\nBMO Harris\nPatina Solutions\nWS Darley\nMichels Corporation\nSchutt Industries\nBentley World Packaging\nLakeside Plastics\n\nAgenda: \n3:30 pm Registration \n4:00 pm In-State Federal Forum \n           Board\, congressional staff\, guests and businesses (invited) \n\nWelcome and Opening Remarks\, William Hughes\, WPI Chairman & President and Partner\, Husch Blackwell LLP\nThe State of Federal Contracting\, Aina Vilumsons\, CFCM\, Secretary and CEO\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI)\n David Zvenyach\, Principal Zvenyach LLC\, previously GSA Federal Acquisition Services Deputy Commissioner and Executive Director 18F\nCurrent and Planned Naval Programs and Initiatives\, Ed West\, Director\, Surface Ships\, DRS Naval Power Systems\nDiscussion\n\n5:30 pm Reception and Networking \n6:00 pm Keynote – A Post- Election Review\, Nathan Halbach\, Government Affairs Specialist\, Husch Blackwell \n7:00 pm Program Concludes \nWPI Executive Board of Directors: \n\n\n\nWilliam Hughes\, Chairman & President\, Husch Blackwell LLP\nMayor Steve Cummings\, Member\, City of Oshkosh\n\n\nAndrew Bergholz\, Vice Chairman\, TAPCO (Traffic & Parking Control Co.\, Inc)\nHerb Miller\, Member\, Michels Corporation\n\n\nRichard Deschauer\, Treasurer\, DRS Power & Control Technologies\nTravis Schmuhl\, Member\, Oshkosh Corporation\n\n\nAina Vilumsons\, CFCM\, Secretary\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI)\nJim Schutt\, Member\, Schutt Industries\n\n\nJean Marie Thiel\, Member\, Belonger Corporation\nRod Copes\, Member\, Titus Technologies / Heale Manufacturing\n\n\nTodd Bentley\, Member\, Bentley World-Packaging\nDr. Robert M. Meyer\, Member\, University of Wisconsin-Stout\n\n\nJames Kerlin\, Member\, Beyond Vision\nBarb LaMue\, Member\, Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC)\n\n\nBaly Ambegaoker\, Member\, CENTERPOINT Inc.\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/wisconsin-procurement-institute-wpi-annual-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Hosted by TAPCO (Traffic & Parking Control\, INC.)\, 5100 W Brown Deer Rd\, Brown Deer\, WI\, 53223\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,WPI Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Hilary DeBlois":MAILTO:hilaryd@wispro.org
GEO:43.179222;-87.975498
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