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SUMMARY:RESCHEDULED - Federal HUBZone Program: Obtaining Certification and Maximizing Opportunities - Madison\, WI
DESCRIPTION:The Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) Program can help small businesses in designated areas of Madison (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\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.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/federal-hubzone-program-obtaining-certification-and-maximizing-opportunities-madison-wi/
LOCATION:WWBIC\, 2300 S Park St Ste 103\, Madison\, WI\, 53717\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop,WPI Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Benjamin Blanc":MAILTO:benjaminb@wispro.org
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SUMMARY:Selling to the US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) - Milwaukee
DESCRIPTION:Registration is now closed. Onsite registration is available. \nDoing contract work for the VA can be challenging.  Join WPI to hear about how the VA works\, how to respond to solicitations\, VA verification process for veteran owned businesses\, and maximize your success in selling to the VA.  WPI special guest speakers are Steven Maier\, VA Small Business Specialist\, along with James Strube and Tammie Clendenning from the US Small Business Administration.  Small businesses interested in selling to the VA will not want to miss this unique opportunity. \nWhat you will learn: \n\nHow the VA purchases products\, supplies and services\nVA verification process for veteran owned small businesses\nOther federal small business certifications\nUS SBA financing programs\nHow to respond to VA solicitations\n\nRegistration will open at 8:30 am. The program will begin at 9:00 am.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/selling-to-the-us-department-of-veterans-affairs-va/
LOCATION:Technology Innovation Center\, Room 121\, 10437 W Innovation Dr. Room 121\, Wauwatosa\, WI\, 53226\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop,WPI Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hilary DeBlois":MAILTO:hilaryd@wispro.org
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SUMMARY:SAME Lake Michigan Post Luncheon- Great Lakes\, IL
DESCRIPTION:In a recent briefing by Ms. Lord on Jan 31 2020\, she stated “we needed to consistently and clearly communicate the desired end state to build a cyber-safe\, cyber-secure and cyber-resilient defense industrial base.” \nDOD contractors and subcontractors now have a well-defined and relevant new objective to achieve.  Join Harry Koujaian\, Principal Engineer – Technical Support Security+\, CASP+\, MCSE 2003\, CHFI\, SI BP AM R&D FLD\, SIEMENS at this month’s meeting for a discussion on the role Siemens is playing in meeting these new cyber / resiliency priorities. \n11:30 am – Registration and Networking \n12:00 pm – Lunch & Program \n\nTopic: Resiliency\nPresenter: Harry Koujaian\, Principal Engineer – Technical Support\, Siemens\n\n1:30 pm – Networking \n2:00 pm – End of Program \nNo base access required.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/same-lake-michigan-post-luncheon-great-lakes-il/
LOCATION:National Museum of the American Sailor\, Building 42\, Naval Station Great Lakes\, Great Lakes\, IL\, 60888\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop,WPI Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Aina Vilumsons":MAILTO:ainav@wispro.org
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