The Department of Defense (DoD) Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP) is hosting their premier event, Mentor Protege Summit 2023, March 27-30, 2023 in Orlando, FL. To register click here. Mentor Protégé Summit 2023 is an opportunity for small businesses interested in competing in the defense industrial base and DoD agencies to connect and collaborate […]
Click here to register. Open exclusively to SAME members, this opportunity will put you ahead of the curve in planning your company's acquisition strategy. Hear about the government's upcoming engineering, design, construction, and environmental programs during the FY2024 DOD & Federal Agency Programs Briefings. Network with senior leaders and meet directly from contracting representatives, flag […]
Click here to register! The 2023 AUSA Global Force Symposium & Exposition will explore the capabilities outlined in the Army’s Modernization Strategy to drive transformational change. Special guest presentations, coupled with panel discussions from our senior military and industry leaders, will address critical points of research and development, acquisition and contracting, force sustainment, strategic divestiture, […]
The Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) and the National Contract Management Association (NCMA) - Wisconsin Chapter will be presenting the webinar, "10th Annual FAR Evening Webinar and Study Group Session 8: FAR Parts 42-53" on March 28 from 6:00 - 7:30 PM. This session is part of the 10th annual FAR Evening Sessions. To register, please […]
National Contract Management Association’s (NCMA) SubCon provides specialized training for both the prime and subcontractor side of the procurement process. Join large and small businesses as they come together to discuss how to navigate the prime-subcontractor relationship. To sign up and receive updates on when registration is open, please click here.
Each fiscal year (FY) the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU), as part of the Small Business Outreach Program, conducts ten sessions of 15-minute pre-arranged virtual meetings with small businesses. This online session will take place on March 30, 2023 from 8:00AM - 11:15AM CDT and will […]
To register, click here. This event will allow subcontractors to meet with prime contractors and County stakeholders, while also learning about Job Order Contracting (JOC) and other upcoming contracting opportunities with Milwaukee County. To view the flyer for this event, click here.
For more information and to find the registration form, click here. The Oshkosh Chamber of Commerce Business Expo goes on for one day at the Oshkosh Convention Center. Over 100 businesses set up booths and offer a great way to make new connections, learn more about area businesses' products, services, and upcoming job openings. Several activities […]
Click here to register! Sea-Air-Space brings the U.S. defense industry and key military decision-makers together for three days of informative educational sessions, important policy discussions and a dynamic exhibit hall floor. At Sea-Air-Space, our exhibitors and attendees experience: Numerous networking and business-generating opportunities with policy-makers, purchasing agents and end users. Guided VIP tours of the […]
Past Performance will impact future contract awards. As a Federal Contractor it is critical for you to understand the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS), which collects and maintains Contractor’s Past Performance Information. Past performance is now included in the selection criteria in Government contracts. It is essential for the Contractor to review the comments […]
A Defense Logistic Agency (DLA) Training, Knowledge, and Opportunities (TKO) seminar will be held April 11, 2023 from 1-2 PM CST. The topic will be, “Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS).” To register, please click here. From the drop down menu, please select “DLA Land and Maritime,” then select the TKO seminar(s) you would like to […]
To register, click here. DTRA’s Director, Ms. Rebecca Hersman, will provide Welcoming/Opening remarks. The DTRA Senior Procurement Executive (SPE), Ms. Lisa Swan, SES, will present information about how to engage with DTRA to help fulfill their acquisition needs and about their Small Business Achievement. Each Directorate and Special Staff Office that uses contractor support will […]
A key component to a strong cyber security program is a robust, and readily reviewed, log management strategy. We'll discuss what logs do, where they're stored, and the recommended configurations of logs within the CUI environment. This will provide more clear guidance on how to have your IT configurations updated for your success. Speaker: Matt […]
To register click here The purpose of this event is to build awareness for Northwestern Wisconsin stakeholders and communities of the contracting and workforce development opportunities available to small and DBE businesses created in road construction by upcoming highway construction projects in the NW region of the state. AGENDA: Opening / Welcome (9:00 AM) Regional […]
To register click here. Registration onsite will be available! The purpose of this event is to build awareness for Northwestern Wisconsin stakeholders and communities of the contracting and workforce development opportunities available to small and DBE businesses created in road construction by upcoming highway construction projects in the NW region of the state. AGENDA: Opening / […]
To register, click here. The Stopfakes.gov Roadshow delivers critically important information about intellectual property to the audience that needs it most—start-ups, entrepreneurs, small and medium-sized businesses, independent creators, and inventors. The information is presented by experts from multiple government agencies that deal with intellectual property issues. Participants will learn: how to identify and protect the […]
To register click here. Registration onsite will be available! The purpose of this event is to build awareness for Northwestern Wisconsin stakeholders and communities of the contracting and workforce development opportunities available to small and DBE businesses created in road construction by upcoming highway construction projects in the NW region of the state. AGENDA: Opening / […]
Successful contractors do their homework – or their market research. They determine who at the agency is buying, how they are buying, when they will be buying, how much they have procured in the past, what they are currently buying and what they will be buying in the future. They also know who holds current […]
To register, click here. On March 14, 2023, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) launched the Mega Construction Project (Megaproject) Program to promote equitable hiring and fair workplaces by federal contractors in the construction trades on large federally funded projects. The landmark Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) is creating new, good jobs in communities across […]
Free and open to the public! Celebrating Central Wisconsin veteran-owned businesses Discover the many remarkable locally-owned, veteran-owned businesses in your communities. Connect with the veterans and find out more about their products and services. Come and support them as they continue to support and enrich our communities! For more information, click here.
Click here to register. Collaboration to Grow Your Community | Building Capacity Benefits of community collaboration may be immediate or long term, direct or indirect. The Wisconsin Rural Partners Annual Summit will look at 3 categories to grow your community: Community Collaboration Approaches Resources to Fuel Collaboration Capacity Building in Action To view the agenda […]
WMEP is hosting their annual conference, Manufacturing Matters! To register, click here. “Rising to the Challenge” is the theme of Manufacturing Matters! 2023, the 25th presentation of this premier Wisconsin manufacturing event. This year’s conference highlights best practices of manufacturers who have risen to the occasion and will also feature expert insights into what organizations […]
In April we will be joined by staff members from Dane County, along with WPI staff to learn more about sales opportunities currently available at county agencies. Dane County will share with us details about current and upcoming opportunities at county agencies, as well as how small businesses can leverage certifications when selling to the county, and […]
To register, click here. Don’t miss this chance to join business and community leaders at MMAC’s annual reception thanking state elected officials for all the work they do and showcasing the Milwaukee region and its companies. For more information, click here.
The NIST Risk Management Framework cannot be implemented correctly without a holistic, cultural adoption of certain security concepts. It should be practiced continuously within your organization. We'll discuss this Risk Management Framework and provide guidance of what implementation can look like within your organization in order to meet the annual NIST/CMMC requirements and strengthen your […]