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SUMMARY:Indigenous Business Group Wisconsin Contractor Connection - Networking Event Series - Wausau\, WI
DESCRIPTION:Wisconsin Contractor Connection is a networking event by the Indigenous Business Group designed to connect contractors and businesses across Wisconsin with public and private sector opportunities. Bringing together professionals from construction\, trades\, consulting\, media\, infrastructure\, energy\, engineering\, and environmental industries\, this event fosters collaboration\, knowledge-sharing\, and business growth. Attendees will engage in networking\, hear from industry leaders\, and explore opportunities in contracting and procurement. \nTarget Audience: \nContractors & Tradespeople: General contractors\, specialty trade contractors (electricians\, plumbers\, HVAC\, etc.)\, and businesses in construction and infrastructure.\nIndustry Professionals: Engineering firms\, environmental consultants\, energy sector professionals\, media\, and business service providers.\nPublic & Private Sector Representatives: Government agencies\, large corporations\, and tribal enterprises seeking subcontractors and partnerships. \nFor more information\, click here.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/indigenous-business-group-wisconsin-contractor-connection-networking-event-series-wausau-wi/
LOCATION:Jefferson Street Inn\, 201 Jefferson St.\, Wausau\, WI\, 54403
CATEGORIES:In Person Event,In State,Workshop,WPI Partner Events
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SUMMARY:Government Certification Workshop - State and Local Certifications - Madison\, WI
DESCRIPTION:[This event has been postponed – thank you for your interest in attending – if you registered to participate\, you will be notified when the event is re-scheduled] \nAre you a Minority\, Disadvantaged\, Small\, Women\, or Veteran owned or HUBZone located business? Join the Wisconsin Procurement Institute’s Tru Mwololo\, the Wisconsin Procurement Institute’s Manager of Small Business Programs\, for a once a month Government Certifications Workshop where you will learn about what local\, state\, or federal certifications your business may qualify for and how these certifications could help you gain a competitive edge in the government marketplace. \nThe topic of this workshop is State of Wisconsin certifications. State certifications include: \n\nMinority Business Enterprise (MBE)\nWoman Owned Business Enterprise (WBE)\nDisabled Veteran Owned Business (DVB)\n\nAgenda: \n\n9:00 AM – 10:00 AM – Overview of Certification Types and Benefits\n15 minute break\n10:15 AM – 11:15 AM Certification Application Overview\n15 minute break\n11:30 AM – 12:00 PM – Q&A\n\n  \n\nSchedule of Topics: click here to view the full schedule and topics for the Government Certification Workshops
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/government-certification-workshop-state-and-local-certifications-madison-wi-2025-04-17/
LOCATION:Madison Area Technical College (MATC) Goodman South Campus\, 2429 Perry Street\, Room 103\, Madison\, WI\, 53713\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop,WPI Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Truphosa Mwololo":MAILTO:TruphosaM@WisPro.org
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SUMMARY:2025 City of Milwaukee Vendor Fair
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the 2025 City of Milwaukee Vendor Fair! \nCome join us at BMO Tower on 790 N Water for a day full of connections. This in person event is a great opportunity to grow your local businesses\, discovering upcoming contracts. Where else can you connect with contracting deparments and access to valuable workshops? Don’t miss out on this fantastic event\, hosted by the Department of City Development and the Department of Administration. \nFor more information\, click here.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/2025-city-of-milwaukee-vendor-fair/
LOCATION:BMO Tower\, 790 North Water Street\, Milwaukee\, 53202\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person Event,In State,Workshop,WPI Partner Events
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SUMMARY:Townhall: New Grant Funding for Manufacturing in America
DESCRIPTION:The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)\, announced a funding opportunity to empower small businesses\, bring manufacturing jobs back to the U.S.\, address workforce shortages\, operational inefficiencies\, and limited access to contract opportunities through its Empower to Grow (E2G) Program Manufacturing in America Grant Initiative. The E2G Program will provide up to $1.1 million in grants to eligible participants that submit proposals that are unique and innovative in manufacturing related training and technical assistance to be provided to small businesses\, especially those that are HUBZone firms. The deadline for eligible participants to submit proposals electronically via https://www.grants.gov is May 12\, no later than 11:59 p.m. (EDT). \nClick here to learn more and register.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/townhall-new-grant-funding-for-manufacturing-in-america-2/
CATEGORIES:In State,Virtual Event/ Webinar,Workshop,WPI Partner Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)":MAILTO:smallbusinessweek@sba.gov
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SUMMARY:Townhall: New Grant Funding for Manufacturing in America
DESCRIPTION:The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)\, announced a funding opportunity to empower small businesses\, bring manufacturing jobs back to the U.S.\, address workforce shortages\, operational inefficiencies\, and limited access to contract opportunities through its Empower to Grow (E2G) Program Manufacturing in America Grant Initiative. The E2G Program will provide up to $1.1 million in grants to eligible participants that submit proposals that are unique and innovative in manufacturing related training and technical assistance to be provided to small businesses\, especially those that are HUBZone firms. The deadline for eligible participants to submit proposals electronically via https://www.grants.gov is May 12\, no later than 11:59 p.m. (EDT). \nClick here to learn more and register.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/townhall-new-grant-funding-for-manufacturing-in-america/
CATEGORIES:In State,Virtual Event/ Webinar,Workshop,WPI Partner Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)":MAILTO:smallbusinessweek@sba.gov
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