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SUMMARY:Virtual Training\, Knowledge\, and Opportunities (TKO) Seminar
DESCRIPTION:The TKO seminar is a 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 Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) to get paid. There will also be many other relevant topics of discussion. This course is designed for dealers\, distributors\, and manufacturers\, but NOT a company that provides services. \nTo register for this event go to https://tko.dla.mil\, select “DLA Land and Maritime\,” fill out the registration form\, and additional information will be provided to you.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/virtual-training-knowledge-and-opportunities-tko-seminar-4/
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:20211109T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211109T150000
DTSTAMP:20260503T225808
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SUMMARY:Sales Opportunities in the City of Madison\, Waukesha County and Walworth County Government Markets - Webinar Plus Buyer Meetings
DESCRIPTION:Significant opportunities exist for small businesses to sell to State and Local governments. Please join us and learn about how to do business with the City of Madison\, Walworth County and Waukesha County. \nPresentations will be followed by the opportunity for limited one-on-one meetings with Buyers. Meetings between Buyers and Registrants will be coordinated by WPI the day prior to the event. Please indicate interest in meetings when registering for this event. WPI can help you prepare for these virtual meetings. For questions or help regarding meetings\, please e-mail Michael Steger at Michaels@wispro.org. \nSpeakers will discuss: \n\nWhat & how they buy\nHow they announce opportunities\nFirst Steps – registrations\, certifications\, other requirements\nProvisions for non-performance /Force Majeure\nPresenters:\n\nPresenters: \n\nBrittany Garcia\, Buyer 2\, City of Madison\nVanessa Mann\, Senior Buyer\, Walworth County\nCatherine Martin\, Senior Buyer\, Waukesha County\nKim Garber\, Manager\, Small Business Programs\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute\nBenjamin Blanc\, Government Contract Specialist\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/sales-opportunities-in-the-city-of-madison-waukesha-county-and-walworth-county-government-markets-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Conference,Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Michael Steger":MAILTO:michaels@wispro.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211110T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211110T180000
DTSTAMP:20260503T225808
CREATED:20211006T231931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211006T231931Z
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SUMMARY:2021 Wisconsin Veterans Business Conference - Brookfield
DESCRIPTION:4th Annual Wisconsin Veterans Business Conference — brought to you by the Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce \n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this event – Click Here for additional information and to register. \nOur annual business conference returns in a brand new\, high-tech venue with expanded offerings\, exhibitions\, and programs! Registrants have all-day access to: \n\n\n\nOver 100 exhibitors\nInformative breakout sessions with elite facilitators\n50/50 Raffle\, swag bags\, and door prizes\nLive broadcast of our popular “Office Hours Live” show\nLunch provided\, program and keynote TBA\nComplimentary invite to our 6th Anniversary Chamber Muster celebration immediately following the conference.\nAnd more!
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/2021-wisconsin-veterans-business-conference/
CATEGORIES:In State,WPI Partner Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:lstudey@wiveteranschamber.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211115
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211120
DTSTAMP:20260503T225808
CREATED:20210620T054723Z
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SUMMARY:SAME Federal Small Business Conference
DESCRIPTION:Attend this year’s in-person Federal Small Business Conference (SBC) on November 15-19th! Hosted by the Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta\, this multi-day event brings together federal agencies and business operating in the federal marketplace. More than a dozen agencies have participated in previous SBC events. \nThose interested in attending can register by clicking here. A virtual option will be available. \n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/same-federal-small-business-conference/
CATEGORIES:Out of State,WPI Partner Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="SAME":MAILTO:registration@same.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211116T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211116T140000
DTSTAMP:20260503T225808
CREATED:20201218T040041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201218T040041Z
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SUMMARY:TKO Casting and Forging - Webinar
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe Training\, Knowledge\, and Opportunities (TKO) seminar will be on Tuesday\, November 16\, 2021 from 1:00 – 2:00 PM. \nThe TKO seminar is a 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 Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) to get paid. There will also be many other relevant topics of discussion. This course is designed for dealers\, distributors\, and manufacturers\, but NOT a company that provides services. \nTo register for this event go to https://tko.dla.mil\, select “DLA Land and Maritime\,” fill out the registration form\, and additional information will be provided to you. \n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/tko-casting-and-forging/
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:20211116T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211116T140000
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CREATED:20210923T220605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210923T220605Z
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SUMMARY:Acquisition Hour: Preparing to Meet with a Government Buyer – The Elevator Pitch
DESCRIPTION:Opportunities are coming up for small businesses to meet with Government Agencies and their Prime Contractors.  To take full advantage of these opportunities\, you must do your homework and be prepared. In preparation\, a business must have done their market research on the buyer / prime\, determine the value or solution that their business can provide to the buyer / prime\, have prepared a capabilities statement\, and have prepared an ELEVATOR PITCH. \nIn this session we will focus on the ELEVATOR PITCH. An elevator pitch is a short presentation that explains your business in less than a minute. This type of pitch is designed as a quick introduction to your business explaining who you are\, what you do and how your business stands out among other contractors. \nJoin Kim Garber and Mark Dennis from WPI for a discussion on how to prepare a GREAT PITCH. If you are Marketplace Wisconsin and would like assistance in preparing for meetings at this event\, contact Kim Garber at kimg@wispro.org. \n  \nSpeakers: \n\nKim Garber\, Manager-Small Business Programs\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute\nMark Dennis\, Government Contract Specialist\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/acquisition-hour-preparing-to-meet-with-a-government-buyer-the-elevator-pitch/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Michael Steger":MAILTO:michaels@wispro.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211116T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211116T153000
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SUMMARY:2021 Veterans Innovation and Entrepreneurship Program
DESCRIPTION:The United States Patent and Trademark Office will be hosting a free\, virtual Veterans Innovation and Entrepreneurship Program on Tuesday\, November 16\, 1:00 – 3:30 PM. \nAs an attendee\, you will learn how successful veteran innovators use patents and trademarks to protect their valuable inventions and brands\, how the USPTO assists independent inventors and entrepreneurs\, and what resources are available from agencies such as the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Office of Veterans Business Development of the Small Business Administration. \n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/2021-veterans-innovation-and-entrepreneurship-program/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211116T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211116T160000
DTSTAMP:20260503T225808
CREATED:20211026T202929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211026T202929Z
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SUMMARY:Green Bay Packers Mentor-Protégé Networking Event - In-Person
DESCRIPTION:This event will take place in-person at Lambeau Field. To register\, please click here. \nThe event will be in two parts. \nPart 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. \nPart 2 is reserved for networking. The networking will give businesses an opportunity to network with corporate buyers\, resource providers\, government agencies\, lenders\, and more. \nJoining us at the event will be: \n\nOshkosh Defense\nU.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)\nMilwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD)\nMiron Construction\nCity of Green Bay\nImmel Construction\n\nFor more information about the Green Bay Packers Mentor-Protégé\, click here. \nFor questions\, please contact MichaelS@WisPro.org. \n\nEvent Parking Instructions – South Gate Entrance: \nEnter the parking lot off Ridge Road at Lot 6 or 7\, park at the Mills Fleet Farm Gate\, and walk to the southeast to enter the South Gate. There is no access to Terrace Suites from inside the Atrium. A member of Guest Services staff will be present to direct you to the correct floor. There will also be directional signage inside the building. \nUse the stadium map at this link for reference when following the above instructions.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/green-bay-packers-mentor-protege-networking-event/
CATEGORIES:Workshop,WPI Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Green Bay Packers Mentor-Protege Program":MAILTO:MichaelS@wispro.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211117T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211117T110000
DTSTAMP:20260503T225808
CREATED:20211103T190637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211103T190637Z
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SUMMARY:GSA Facilities Maintenance Vendor Industry Day
DESCRIPTION:The General Services Administration (GSA) Public Buildings Service (PBS) will be holding a Facilities maintenance Vendor Industry Day virtual event on Wednesday\, November 17\, 9:00 AM. You must register before November 12 to attend. \nThe purpose of the event is for interested vendors to learn information regarding upcoming facilities management related procurements in Regions 4\, 5\, 6\, and 7\, which include: \n\n\n\n\n\nRegion 4:  Alabama\, Florida\, Georgia\, Kentucky. Mississippi\, North Carolina\, South Carolina\, Tennessee\nRegion 5:  Illinois\, Indiana\, Ohio\, Michigan\, Minnesota\, Wisconsin\nRegion 6:  Iowa\, Kansas\, Missouri\, Nebraska\nRegion 7:  Arkansas\, Louisiana\, New Mexico\, Oklahoma\, Texas\n\n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/gsa-facilities-maintenance-vendor-industry-day/
CATEGORIES:WPI Partner Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211119T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211119T120000
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CREATED:20211014T201002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211014T201002Z
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SUMMARY:Cyber Friday: Understanding the Cloud
DESCRIPTION:The term Cloud has almost become synonymous with the terms computer or internet. On one level\, all the term cloud means is storing data on someone else’s computer. When that is done\, their security capabilities and weaknesses also become yours. The real question is\, why should a company move to the cloud and\, if they do\, what type of cloud should be used? After all\, there are public clouds\, private clouds\, community clouds\, and hybrid clouds to be considered. In addition to these deployment models\, there are service models and various characteristics that should also be considered. Lastly\, and especially for DOD contractors\, understanding the provider’s security capabilities and whether the Cloud Provider’s security offerings satisfy customer security requirements is just one of many questions that need to be asked. This is of paramount importance. Additionally\, cloud users will need to determine what security measures will be provided by the cloud service and which measures will be the responsibility of the company and therefore will need to be configured\, monitored and managed by the company. This webinar will explore these essential elements of cloud computing as well as considerations that should be analyzed when exploring a move to the cloud. \n  \nSpeaker: Marc Violante\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute \n  \nThis webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit. \nView a schedule of all upcoming Cyber Friday webinars. \n\n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/cyber-friday-understanding-the-cloud/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Michael Steger":MAILTO:michaels@wispro.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211130T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211130T130000
DTSTAMP:20260503T225808
CREATED:20211115T211606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211115T211606Z
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SUMMARY:2021 Madison Region Economic Development & Diversity Summit
DESCRIPTION:The 2021 Madison Region Economic Development & Diversity Virtual Summit will be held on November 30 – December 1. \nThe Summit is a gathering of business and community leaders committed to advancing workforce diversity and economic inclusion. Hosted by the Urban League and MadREP\, participants will be able to hear dynamic national\, regional\, and local speakers along with ample networking opportunities. \nClick here for an event schedule. \n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/2021-madison-region-economic-development-diversity-summit/2021-11-30/
CATEGORIES:WPI Partner Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="MadREP":MAILTO:info@madisonregion.org
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