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SUMMARY:Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) Program Workshop - Sturgeon Bay\, WI
DESCRIPTION:Door County\, WI has been designated as a Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) qualified county.  This program can help small businesses in Door County (and other designated urban and rural communities) gain preferential access to federal procurement opportunities (both as direct and subcontractors). \nCurrently\, many Federal agencies and Federal Prime contractors are NOT meeting their HUBZone goals. This could be a significant potential opportunity for your business. \nDuring this session we will cover: \n\nThe very basics of selling to the Federal Government\nHUBZone certification requirements\nHUBZone certification application process\nRecent changes to the HUBZone program\nLocating HUBZone set aside opportunities\nMarketing your HUBZone certified business\nRenewing your HUBZone certification\n\nCLICK HERE to view Agenda
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/historically-underutilized-business-zone-hubzone-program-workshop/
LOCATION:Door County Economic Development Corporation\, 185 East Walnut Street\, Sturgeon Bay\, WI\, 54235\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop,WPI Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Hilary Deblois":MAILTO:hilaryd@wispro.org
GEO:44.8198108;-87.3781265
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190404T173000
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SUMMARY:Opportunities for Veteran Owned Businesses in the Government Markets - Janesville\, WI
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Janesville Innovation Center on April 4 2019 to learn about how Wisconsin veteran owned businesses can secure opportunities in the Government markets – Federal\, State and Local. \nThe Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) will be sharing information on topics including small business certifications\, locating current opportunities /past procurement history and how to market your business to the government. Both veteran and non-veteran businesses are invited to attend. \nAgenda: \n5:30 pm               Registration and Introduction – Mike Olmsted\, Olmsted Group \n6:00 pm               Facility tour – Mike Mathews\, Economic Growth Advisors\, LLC \n6:15 pm               WPI presentation – Carol Murphy\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) \n7:00 pm               Q&A and networking \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/opportunities-for-veteran-owned-businesses-in-the-government-markets-janesville-wi/
LOCATION:Janesville Innovation Center\, 2949 W Venture Dr\, Janesville\, WI\, 53546\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop,WPI Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Hilary Deblois":MAILTO:hilaryd@wispro.org
GEO:42.638474;-89.009212
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Janesville Innovation Center 2949 W Venture Dr Janesville WI 53546 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2949 W Venture Dr:geo:-89.009212,42.638474
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190411T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190411T110000
DTSTAMP:20260806T144905
CREATED:20190312T192402Z
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SUMMARY:Morning Formation: Veterans Doing Business With the Government Certification Workshop - Mount Pleasant\, WI
DESCRIPTION:How can a certification help grow your business? \nWhether you’re a manufacturer\, contractor or service provider\, certifying your business as veteran/minority/woman owned can help you win bids and contracts on private or government projects. \nAt this Morning Formation\, we’ll be covering certification types\, and how to apply for and acquire them.  Do you qualify for DBE (disadvantaged business enterprise) programs? This presentation will discuss what to do once you have your certification and how to get started with state or federal contracting. \nBreakfast\, networking & presentation included. Members attend for free\, but are encouraged to register for head-count/food purposes. Non-Members can purchase tickets for just $10.00. \n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/wisconsin-veterans-chamber-of-commerce-certification-workshop-mount-pleasant-wi/
LOCATION:Village of Mt. Pleasant\, 8811 Campus Drive\, Room 1\, Mount Pleasant\, WI\, 53406\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop,WPI Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Hilary Deblois":MAILTO:hilaryd@wispro.org
GEO:42.7257877;-87.8932441
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190411T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190411T130000
DTSTAMP:20260806T144905
CREATED:20190313T204115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190313T204115Z
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SUMMARY:SAME Industry-Government and Small Business Engagement Series - Great Lakes\, IL
DESCRIPTION:Join to learn more about the P-714 Design-Build Unaccompanied Housing Project with the Clark Construction/Blinderman team! \nSmall\, Disadvantaged\, Veteran Owned\, Service Disabled Veteran Owned\, Woman Owned and HUBZone businesses are encouraged to attend. Special interest trades include: \n\nCivil/Sitework\nConcrete\nMisc Metals/Decking\nMasonry/Enclosure\nFinishes and Interiors\nMechanical/Pluming/Fire Protection\nElectrical/Low Voltage\n\nRegistration will begin at 11:00 am followed by lunch and presentations at 12:00 pm. Program will end at 1:00 pm. \nRegistration is required. **Cost has changed from previous years** Credit card payment taken at the door. \nMember – $25\, Non-Member – $40\, Government/Military – $15 \nExhibit booths will be available.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/same-ind-gov-small-bus-great-lakes-il-apr19/
LOCATION:Buckley’s Restaurant at Willow Glen Golf Club\, 2821 Great Lakes Dr\, North Chicago\, IL\, 60888\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop,WPI Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Hilary Deblois":MAILTO:hilaryd@wispro.org
GEO:42.3096636;-87.8690504
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Buckley’s Restaurant at Willow Glen Golf Club 2821 Great Lakes Dr North Chicago IL 60888 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2821 Great Lakes Dr:geo:-87.8690504,42.3096636
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190417T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190417T180000
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CREATED:20190306T202815Z
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SUMMARY:Business Financing\, Planning and Developing New Market Opportunities - Menominee\, WI
DESCRIPTION:As a new or established growing small business\, you may face many challenges. For your business to succeed\, you need to develop and use a toolbox of resources. These sessions will connect you to business development resources from your area and the State of Wisconsin that could fuel your business growth strategy. \nAttendees will have the opportunity to network and speak with presenters before and after the program! Businesses may also exhibit at the workshop – please indicate in your registration if interested. \nAGENDA \n3:00 pm – 3:30 pm – Exhibitor Setup \n3:30 pm – 4:00 pm – Registration and Networking \n4:00 pm – 4:20 pm – Local\, State and Federal Marketplace Opportunities & Certifications – presented by the Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) \n4:20 pm – 4:45 pm – Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin Contracting Opportunities/Processes – presented by Brett Hoffman\, Tribal Property Management & Acquisition \n4:45 pm – 5:15 pm – Small Business Development Resources – Business Planning\, Financial Planning\, Marketing Products \n5:15 pm – 5:25 pm – Small Business Loan Programs – presented by WIBA/WI-CLANS and U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) \n5:25 pm – 5:45 pm – Menominee Small Business Owners Panel with Stephanie Awonohopay\, Awonos Logging\, Yvette Hartman-Wilber\, Tumbleweed\, Mary Dvoratchek\, Hard Rock Sawing & Drilling and Steward Boivin Jr.\, Boivin Excavating \n5:45 pm – 6:00 pm – Discussion and Networking
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/bus-financing-market-opportunities-menominee-wi/
LOCATION:College of Menominee Nation – Cultural Learning Center\, N172 Hwy 47/55\, Keshena\, WI\, 54135\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop,WPI Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hilary Deblois":MAILTO:hilaryd@wispro.org
GEO:44.871449;-88.628951
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190424T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190424T120000
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CREATED:20190207T032258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190207T032258Z
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SUMMARY:U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Site Visit - Tomah\, WI
DESCRIPTION:*Registration has closed. If you were unable to register\, please contact Carol Murphy at carolm@wispro.org or (414) 828-8081 *\nThis guided site visit will provide an opportunity to learn more about upcoming projects at the Tomah\, WI Medical Center. \nAll current and potential contractors and subcontractors working in construction\, A/E\, environmental and related trades are encouraged to attend. \nThere is no cost to attend but advanced registration is required. \nThere is no cost but advanced registration is REQUIRED to participate. On-site registration will not be available. \nEach attendee must register separately. \nA site visit at this location will also be held on April 25\, 2019.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/va-site-visit-tomah-wi/
LOCATION:Tomah VA Medical Center\, 500 E Veterans St\, Tomah\, WI\, 54660\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop,WPI Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hilary Deblois":MAILTO:hilaryd@wispro.org
GEO:44.0036157;-90.4934495
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190424T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190424T120000
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CREATED:20190207T033041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190207T033041Z
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SUMMARY:U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Site Visit - Iron Mountain\, MI
DESCRIPTION:*Registration has closed. If you were unable to register\, please contact Carol Murphy at carolm@wispro.org or (414) 828-8081 *\nThis guided site visit will provide an opportunity to learn more about upcoming projects at the Oscar G Johnson Medical Center in Iron Mountain\, MI. \nAll current and potential contractors and subcontractors working in construction\, A/E\, environmental and related trades are encouraged to attend. \nThere is no cost but advanced registration is REQUIRED to participate. On-site registration will not be available. \n Each attendee must register separately. \nA site visit at this location will also be held on April 25\, 2019.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/va-site-visit-iron-mountain-mi/
LOCATION:Oscar G Johnson VA Medical Center\, 325 E H St\, Iron Mountain\, MI\, 49801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop,WPI Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hilary Deblois":MAILTO:hilaryd@wispro.org
GEO:45.8102287;-88.0615465
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190425T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190425T120000
DTSTAMP:20260806T144905
CREATED:20190207T033256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190207T033256Z
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SUMMARY:U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Site Visit - Tomah\, WI
DESCRIPTION:*Registration has closed. If you were unable to register\, please contact Carol Murphy at carolm@wispro.org or (414) 828-8081 *\nThis guided site visit will provide an opportunity to learn more about upcoming projects at the Tomah\, WI Medical Center. \nAll current and potential contractors and subcontractors working in construction\, A/E\, environmental and related trades are encouraged to attend. \nThere is no cost to attend but advanced registration is required. \nThere is no cost but advanced registration is REQUIRED to participate. On-site registration will not be available. \nEach attendee must register separately. \nA site visit at this location will also be held on April 24\, 2019.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/va-site-visit-tomah-wi-2/
LOCATION:Tomah VA Medical Center\, 500 E Veterans St\, Tomah\, WI\, 54660\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop,WPI Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hilary Deblois":MAILTO:hilaryd@wispro.org
GEO:44.0036157;-90.4934495
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190425T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190425T120000
DTSTAMP:20260806T144905
CREATED:20190207T033437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190207T033437Z
UID:10001959-1556186400-1556193600@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Site Visit - Iron Mountain\, MI
DESCRIPTION:*Registration has closed. If you were unable to register\, please contact Carol Murphy at carolm@wispro.org or (414) 828-8081 *\nThis guided site visit will provide an opportunity to learn more about upcoming projects at the Oscar G Johnson Medical Center in Iron Mountain\, MI. \nAll current and potential contractors and subcontractors working in construction\, A/E\, environmental and related trades are encouraged to attend. \nThere is no cost but advanced registration is REQUIRED to participate. On-site registration will not be available. \n Each attendee must register separately. \nA site visit at this location will also be held on April 24\, 2019.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/va-site-visit-iron-mountain-mi-2/
LOCATION:Oscar G Johnson VA Medical Center\, 325 E H St\, Iron Mountain\, MI\, 49801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop,WPI Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hilary Deblois":MAILTO:hilaryd@wispro.org
GEO:45.8102287;-88.0615465
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190426T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190426T140000
DTSTAMP:20260806T144905
CREATED:20190320T004934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190320T004934Z
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SUMMARY:Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) 3rd Annual Business Symposium - Milwaukee\, WI
DESCRIPTION:Save the Date!
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/milwaukee-public-schools-mps-3rd-annual-business-symposium-milwaukee-wi/
LOCATION:Italian Community Center\, 631 E. Chicago Street\, Milwaukee\, 53202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop,WPI Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Jiquinna A. Cohen":MAILTO:cohenj1@milwaukee.k12.wi.us
GEO:43.032725;-87.9018342
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Italian Community Center 631 E. Chicago Street Milwaukee 53202 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=631 E. Chicago Street:geo:-87.9018342,43.032725
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190429T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190429T150000
DTSTAMP:20260806T144905
CREATED:20190424T212642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190424T212642Z
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SUMMARY:10th Annual City of Milwaukee Small Business Conference - Milwaukee\, WI
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss the City’s 10th Annual Small Business Conference hosted by the Office of Small Business Development\, in partnership with the African American Chamber of Commerce of Wisconsin. Enjoy workshops\, presentations\, networking and new connections as we work toward BRIDGING THE GAP WITH STRATEGIC PARTNERS! Lunch is provided along with unlimited business opportunities. \nAgenda \n9:00 AM – 9:45 AM Registration | Networking | Vendors | Continental Breakfast \n10:00 AM – 10:20 AM Welcome and Opening Remarks \n10:30 AM – 11:15 AM Plenary Session \n11:25 AM – 12:20 PM Break-out Workshops \n12:35 PM – 1:10 PM Lunch and Small Business Spotlight \n1:15 PM – 2:00 PM Break-out Workshops \n2:10 PM – 2:55 PM Plenary Session \n2:55 PM – 3:00 PM Closing Remarks \nWorkshop topics include accessing City contracts; understanding government certifications and contracts; business\, technology and periodicals; DNR environmental assistance programs; marketing and branding; finance and accounting best practices; guaranty and lender products and much more!
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/10th-city-milwaukee-small-bus-conference/
LOCATION:Manpower Group Headquarters\, 100 Manpower Place\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53212\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop,WPI Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Hilary Deblois":MAILTO:hilaryd@wispro.org
GEO:43.0492373;-87.9131006
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