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SUMMARY:Acquisition Hour: The SBA 8(a) Certification Program
DESCRIPTION:Businesses that are considered Small Disadvantaged Businesses (SDB) due to social and economic disadvantage may qualify for certification under the 8(a) program. This presentation is recommended for any small business that may qualify as socially and economically disadvantaged\, and wants to take advantage of the benefits of the 8(a) program. \nWhile there is no goal for the 8(a) program\, the SBA supports a goal of 5% set aside for SDB. The 8(a) program is not a minority business program\, but has many benefits that include preference in contracting\, preferential teaming agreements and focused business development training. \nBusiness certified under the 8(a) program can also: \n\nReceive sole source contracts\,\nCompete for set-aside contracts\nReceive assistance from a Business Opportunity Specialist to help navigate federal contracting\nForm joint ventures with established businesses through the SBA’s Mentor-Protégé Program\nReceive management and technical assistance\, including business training\, counseling\, marketing assistance and high-level executive development\n\nDuring the presentation we will discuss: \n\nWhat is SDB?\nEligibility Criteria\nThe application process\nProgram benefits\nWhat is expected from an 8(a) participant\n\nSpeakers: \n\nShane Mahaffy\, Lead Business Opportunity Specialist\, U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)\nBenjamin Blanc\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI)\n\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-the-sba-8a-cert/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Benjamin Blanc":MAILTO:benjaminb@wispro.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200115T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200115T113000
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SUMMARY:Federal HUBZone Program: Obtaining Certification and Maximizing Opportunities - Milwaukee\, WI
DESCRIPTION:The Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) Program can help small businesses in designated areas of Milwaukee (and other designated urban and rural communities) gain preferential access to federal procurement opportunities (both as direct and subcontractors).\n\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• The very basics of selling to the Federal Government\n• HUBZone certification requirements\n• HUBZone certification application process\n• Recent changes to the HUBZone program\n• Locating HUBZone set aside opportunities\n• Marketing your HUBZone certified business\n• Renewing your HUBZone certification \nSpeakers: \n\nShane Mahaffy\, U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)\nBenjamin Blanc\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI)\n\nThere is NO COST to attend this workshop\, but registration is required. \nThis workshop will also be held in Milwaukee on January 21\, 2020. More info HERE.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/hubzone-program-workshop-milwaukee-wi/
LOCATION:Havenwoods Economic Development Corporation\, 6161 N. 64th St\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53218\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop,WPI Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Benjamin Blanc":MAILTO:benjaminb@wispro.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200115T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200115T130000
DTSTAMP:20260601T174630
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SUMMARY:Acquisition Hour: Challenges in Estimating Construction Costs
DESCRIPTION:Effective Cost Estimation is key for securing Federal government construction contracts and for ensuring a reasonable profit is made. \nAttendees will learn strategies that will help contractors to analyze financial risks associated with projects and establish complete and accurate pricing for their bids. \nThis webinar will discuss: \n• Thumb in the Air Estimates\n• Unit Price Estimate Tools\n• Detailed Final Estimates\n• Estimating for different contract types \nSpeaker: Wenbin Yuan\, President\, Dakota Intertek Corp. \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-challenges-in-estimating-construction-costs/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Benjamin Blanc":MAILTO:benjaminb@wispro.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200115T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200115T150000
DTSTAMP:20260601T174630
CREATED:20191106T234324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191106T234324Z
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SUMMARY:Doing Business With DLA - Webinar
DESCRIPTION:The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Office of Small Business Programs offers monthly webinars to educate small businesses and others about DLA’s mission and opportunities to participate in our various supply chains. \nIn order to obtain access to the virtual platform send the following information via email to Alandra.Jones@dla.mil. \n1. Organization/Company Name \n2. Attendees Name \n3. Business Size \n4. Session date \n5. Please list your North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) codes for your company’s core competencies (list up to 5) \n6. Please indicate if you are associated with any of the following: \nThe Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP); SCORE Program; SBDC; or PTAC \n7. How did you hear about this webinar?
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/doing-business-with-dla-webinar-3/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:WPI Partner Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Alandra Jones":MAILTO:Alandra.Jones@dla.mil
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200121T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200121T113000
DTSTAMP:20260601T174630
CREATED:20191202T200727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191202T200727Z
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SUMMARY:Federal HUBZone Program: Obtaining Certification and Maximizing Opportunities - Milwaukee\, WI
DESCRIPTION:The Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) Program can help small businesses in designated areas of Milwaukee (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• The very basics of selling to the Federal Government\n• HUBZone certification requirements\n• HUBZone certification application process\n• Recent changes to the HUBZone program\n• Locating HUBZone set aside opportunities\n• Marketing your HUBZone certified business\n• Renewing your HUBZone certification \nSpeakers:  \n\nShane Mahaffy\, U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)\nBenjamin Blanc\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI)\n\nThere is NO COST to attend this workshop\, but registration is required. \nThis workshop will also be held in Milwaukee on January 15\, 2020. More info HERE.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/hubzone-program-workshop-mil-wi/
LOCATION:Superior Equipment and Supply\, Co.\, 4550 S. Burst Ave\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53235\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop,WPI Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Benjamin Blanc":MAILTO:benjaminb@wispro.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200123T080000
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SUMMARY:12th Annual End of Year Federal Contractor Update - Oshkosh\, WI
DESCRIPTION:REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT IS CLOSED.\n\nJoin Wisconsin’s Federal contractors for a series of briefings focusing on changes and challenges! \nTopics this year will include: \n\nFederal Case Law Update\nExport Controls and Security Issues\nCybersecurity Maturity Model Certification\n2019 Updates in Contract Management\n2019 FAR and DFAR Updates\n2019 Small Business Updates\nUpdate on the Ability One Program\nImpact of Mentor Protégé\, Joint Venture and Affiliation Regulations on Small Businesses\nEnd of Year Federal Contracting Blog\n\nSpeakers include: \n\nLieutenant Colonel Susan M. Depisstyer (Styer)\, Commander\, Defense Contracting Management Agency\, Milwaukee\, Wisconsin\nMike Warner\, Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)\, Oshkosh Corporation\nWilliam Hughes\, Attorney\, Husch Blackwell LLP\nBrian P. Waagner\, Partner\, Husch Blackwell LLP\nNatalia Kruse\, Attorney\, Husch Blackwell LLP\nJason Rathsack\, Group Lead\, Business Operations\, DCMA Milwaukee\nEric Ness\, Wisconsin District Director\, U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)\nNathaniel Milsap\, Director\, Industrial Security & Technology\, Fincantieri Marinette Marine\nDaryl Zahn\, CFCM\, Manager\, Contracts and Compliance\, DRS Naval Power Systems\, Inc.\nLinda Klean\, Sales and Marketing Manager\, Beyond Vision\nHelen Henningsen\, Government Contract Specialist\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI)\nAina Vilumsons\, CEO\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI)\n\nAgenda \n Speaker Bios \nThe registration fee for this event is as follows: \nNCMA Member $75 \nNon NCMA Member $95 \nGovernment $30 \nThis event is eligible for 6.5 CPE credits.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/end-of-year-fed-update-oshkosh-wi/
LOCATION:La Sure’s Hall Banquets & Catering\, 3125 S Washburn St\, Oshkosh\, WI\, 54904\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,WPI Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hilary DeBlois":MAILTO:hilaryd@wispro.org
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200123T120000
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CREATED:20191226T201638Z
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SUMMARY:Breaking the Barrier - Rothschild\, WI
DESCRIPTION:Integrity Grading & Excavating\, Inc. cordially invites you to attend “Breaking the Barrier”- a FREE seminar where you will learn what it means to be a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) in Wisconsin. \nTopics include: \n\nAdvantages of becoming DBE\nHow to build a company profile\nWhere to find work\nBidding on Federal and State projects\nHandling compliance issues\nIncreasing  your workforce\nSuccess stories of other DBE’s\nNetworking\nBonding\nResources and help\n\n**Please RSVP to Kerry Miller at (715) 359-4042 or kerry.miller@integrityge.com 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/breaking-the-barrier-rothschild-wi/
LOCATION:Holiday Inn & Suites\, 100 Imperial Drive\, Rothschild\, WI\, 54474\, United States
CATEGORIES:In State,WPI Partner Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Kerry Miller":MAILTO:kerry.miller@integrityge.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200128T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200128T140000
DTSTAMP:20260601T174630
CREATED:20191115T203649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191115T203649Z
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SUMMARY:Acquisition Hour: The HUBZone Program – Certification Benefits and Regulations
DESCRIPTION:The Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) program helps small businesses in designated urban and rural communities gain preferential access to federal procurement opportunities. This presentation is recommended for any business that is interested in becoming an SBA HUBZone certified business. \nThe HUBZone program qualifies your business to compete for the program’s set-aside contracts. HUBZone-certified businesses also get a 10% price evaluation preference in full and open contract competitions. A business must be certified by the U.S. SBA to qualify for this program\, and must be registered in SAM prior to submission of the certification documentation. \nCurrently\, many Federal agencies and Federal Prime contractors are NOT meeting their HUBZone goals. This could be a potential opportunity for your business. \nIn this webinar\, you will learn: \n\nHUBZone certification requirements\nBenefits of and applying for an SBA HUBZone certification\nHUBZone certification cost and terms\nProcess and cost of renewing your HUBZone certification\nLocating HUBZone opportunities\nMarketing your HUBZone certified business\nChanges to the HUBZone program\n\nSpeakers: \n\nShane Mahaffy\, Lead Business Opportunity Specialist\, US.Small Business Administration (SBA)\nBenjamin Blanc\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI)\n\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-the-hubzone-program-cert-benefits-regs/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Benjamin Blanc":MAILTO:benjaminb@wispro.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200129T120000
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CREATED:20191227T210042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191227T210042Z
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SUMMARY:Acquisition Hour: Overview of GSA’s Schedule Consolidation – New Schedule\, Features & Opportunities
DESCRIPTION:On October 1\, 2019 GSA published its new Consolidated Schedule under category 99 and Solicitation number 47QSMD20R0001. As a result\, interested businesses no longer need to seek out the perfect schedule from 24 different solicitations. Now\, there is just one solicitation and this is just one of many important changes. This webinar will provide an overview of these changes and explore how they will help businesses gain access to this all important marketplace \nSpeaker: Marc Violante\, 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-overview-of-gsas-schedule-consolidation-new-schedule-features-opportunities/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Benjamin Blanc":MAILTO:benjaminb@wispro.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200130T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200130T183000
DTSTAMP:20260601T174630
CREATED:20191104T202446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191104T202446Z
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SUMMARY:Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) Annual Meeting and Wisconsin Federal Contractor Forum - Milwaukee\, WI
DESCRIPTION:WPI is celebrating 32 years\, but it is not about us.\nThis year we will focus on expanding opportunities for Wisconsin businesses in technology\, R&D and non-traditional opportunities. We will learn how to really understand the government’s challenges and requirements and how to use mechanisms such as OTAs\, PIAs\, CRADAs\, DIU\, SOFWERX / AFWERX\, prize challenges and other processes. Federal contracting is not just responding to posted bids. It is understanding the real opportunities and challenges and understanding what is really required by the contractor to succeed in this environment. \nJoin the WPI Board of Directors\, government contractors from around the state and government influencers for a sharing of knowledge and a discussion on the “State of Government Contracting in the State” and how to expand Wisconsin’s Federal contracting power to truly increase businesses sales\, profits and jobs. \nIt is about the businesses we serve and the services and products they provide to our country. \n\nSpeakers include: \n\nLTC Steven Helm is an active duty Army Lieutenant Colonel and Product Integrator for the US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM).  In this role he is responsible for the integration of sensors and tactical systems.  He has 20 years of experience in supporting national security objectives throughout a global theatre. His additional Department of Defense Acquisition assignments include Contracting Officer for the Army Contracting Command-Rock Island\, IL; Contracting Branch Chief\, Regional Contracting Center\, Afghanistan; and Assistant Program Manager and Chief of Staff\, Program Executive Office (PEO) Simulation\, Training\, and Instrumentation (STRI)\, Orlando\, FL.  His areas of expertise include Systems Program Management\, Procurement and Sourcing Strategy Development\, and Government Cross Collaboration with small businesses and non-traditional defense contractors.\nSteve is a certified Army Acquisition Corps member; Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Level 3 certified in Program Management and Level 3 certified in Contracting.  He holds a Masters of Business Administration from the University of Wisconsin Consortium and a BA in Communications from the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee.\n\n  \n\nDave Zvenyach is an attorney\, strategist\, author\, full-stack software developer\, and innovative former government executive who helps businesses and government work smarter\, together. Dave has unique expertise on all things public sector; he has held positions in all three branches of government\, as well as at the federal\, state\, and local levels. He served as a Senior Technical Advisor and Assistant Commissioner for the US General Service Administration’s Federal Acquisition Service Office of Systems Management; Executive Director of 18F; Deputy Commissioner for the GSA Technology Transformation Service (“TTS”); Assistant Commissioner for the TTS Office of Acquisition; General Counsel to the DC Council; Chief of Staff to Councilmember Mary Cheh; and judicial law clerk to United States District Judge Yvette Kane.\n\n  \n\nSean Ketter is Vice President\, Supply Chain Operations\, Global Procurement and Supply Chain at Oshkosh Corporation. He is responsible for overall supplier performance\, business process management\, technology and supply chain risk management strategies for Oshkosh Corporation globally. Sean’s focus is creating and deploying common processes to understand and improve how Oshkosh Corporation and its global supply base work together.  In addition\, Sean overseas the Supply Chain function for Oshkosh Corporation’s manufacturing operations located in Leon\, Mexico.\n\n  \n\nWilliam Hughes is a Partner in the Milwaukee office of Husch Blackwell LLP. He is a member of the firm’s Construction Services Team and has expertise in all aspects of construction and public contract law. Bill represents construction managers and prime and subcontractors\, on construction issues\, including the drafting and negotiating of construction contracts. He has extensive experience in the award\, protest\, and litigation of competitively bid and publicly awarded contracts\, and he counsels federal contractors on all aspects of government contracts including the Federal Acquisition Regulations\, audits\, bids\, changes\, costs\, claims\, intellectual property rights\, terminations and negotiations. He also has extensive arbitration and litigation experience representing clients in recovering damages or defending against claims on both private and public contracts.\n\nAgenda \n3:45 – Registration Opens \n4:00 – Networking\, Appetizers\, Beverages \n5:00 – Program Begins \nWelcome \nBill Hughes\, WPI Chairman \nMary Gage\, Vice President\, Business &  Community Development\, WEDC \nAndrew Bergholz\, Executive Vice President of Sales\, TAPCO \n  \nThe State of Federal Contracting in Wisconsin \nAina Vilumsons\, CEO\, WPI \n  \nDriven to Lead\, Built to Last\n \nSean Ketter\, Vice President\, Supply Chain Operations\, Oshkosh Corporation \n  \nBringing more Federal Dollars to Wisconsin: Opportunities lie in the Challenges  \nLTC Steve Helm \nDave Zvenyach \n  \nForum \nHow to augment and leverage in-state initiatives to increase federal procurement dollars to Wisconsin? \n  \n6:30 Program Ends\, Final Networking  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nHosted by TAPCO – Traffic &  Parking Control Co.\, Inc. \nThe registration fee for this event is $75.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/wpi-annual-meeting-wi-fed-contractor-forum-milwaukee-wi/
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
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