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SUMMARY:Satellite Office: Madison – Basics of Selling to the Government-Local/State/Federal
DESCRIPTION:WPI will be holding office hours at our satellite location in the Madison Area Technical College (MATC) Goodman South Campus\, Room 103 in Madison\, WI. Contact the counselor directly to schedule your meeting with them. \nSchedule: \n9:00 – 10:00 AM Presentation – register for presentation here.  \nPresenters: \n\nTruphosa Mwololo\, Manager\, Small Business Programs\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute – WI APEX Accelerator\n\nParticipants will learn: \n\nWhat does the government buy?\nBasics of what you need to know\n\n10:00 AM– 3:30 PM – register for individual sessions here. \nTo view the upcoming schedule for Madison MATC Goodman South Campus\, please click here. \nTo view the full list of satellite locations and schedules\, please click here.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/satellite-location-madison-goodman-south-2026-09-17/
LOCATION:Madison Area Technical College (MATC) Goodman South Campus\, 2429 Perry Street\, Room 103\, Madison\, WI\, 53713\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person Event,Madison – MATC Goodman South Campus,Satellite Office Hours,WPI Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Truphosa Mwololo":MAILTO:TruphosaM@WisPro.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260917T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260917T143000
DTSTAMP:20260917T152921
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T210553Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to the Mentor-Protege Program for Industry
DESCRIPTION:We’re pleased to share the Office of Industrial Base Growth’s Fall 2026 Industry Training Series\, a lineup of free virtual training sessions designed to help businesses build their knowledge\, strengthen their readiness\, and more effectively navigate the defense marketplace. \nThe DoW Office of Industrial Base Growth (IBG) offers live training sessions and on-demand webinars to help businesses and acquisition professionals better understand IBG programs\, resources\, and requirements for competing in the defense marketplace and strengthening the defense industrial base. \nTraining topics include LYNX\, Intellectual Property\, the Mentor-Protégé Program\, Foreign Ownership\, Control\, or Influence (FOCI)\, SBIR/STTR\, Project Spectrum (cybersecurity)\, APEX Accelerators\, and more. \nExplore upcoming live training opportunities below or access recorded webinars anytime through our On-Demand Training library. Registration is required for live sessions\, and space may be limited. \nTo learn more\, click here.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/introduction-to-the-mentor-protege-program-for-industry-2026-09-17/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Partner Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Department of War Office of Industrial Base Growth (IBG)":MAILTO:osd.business.defense@mail.mil
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260921T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260921T130000
DTSTAMP:20260917T152921
CREATED:20260908T155459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T141755Z
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SUMMARY:Acquisition Hour: Update on Government Certifications at Milwaukee-Area Local Agencies
DESCRIPTION:This Acquisition Hour webinar will provide small businesses with important updates and a practical introduction to local government certification programs used by Milwaukee-area public agencies. Guest speakers from local government agencies will discuss recent and upcoming changes to their certification programs\, how those programs work\, who may qualify\, what businesses should know before applying\, and how certification can support vendor outreach\, procurement visibility\, and competitive positioning in the local government marketplace.  \nAttendees will learn how local certifications differ from federal and state programs\, what documentation and eligibility factors are commonly reviewed\, and what changes may affect new applicants\, renewing firms\, and businesses seeking to use certification as part of a broader strategy to identify opportunities\, connect with buyers\, and pursue prime and subcontracting work with local public entities.  \n Speakers: \n\nJose Galvan\, Supplier Development Specialist\, Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD)\nJoe Oby\, Contract Compliance Specialist\, Dane County Civil Rights Department / DBE UCP\nDontreal Teague\, Department of Compliance & Engagement\, City of Milwaukee\nTruphosa Mwololo\, Manager-Small Business Programs\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI)\n\nThis webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit. \nView a schedule of all upcoming Acquisition Hour webinars.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/acquisition-hour-update-on-gov-certifications-milwaukee-area-2026-09-21/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:In State,Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Michael Steger":MAILTO:michaels@wispro.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260922
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260925
DTSTAMP:20260917T152921
CREATED:20260723T162040Z
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SUMMARY:2026 SBIR/STTR FALL Innovation Conference
DESCRIPTION:More information coming soon. \nTo learn more\, click here.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/2026-sbir-sttr-fall-innovation-conference/
LOCATION:Gaylord National harbor convention center and hotel\, 201 Waterfront Street\, National Harbor\, MD\, 20745\, United States
CATEGORIES:Out of State,WPI Partner Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260922T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260922T160000
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CREATED:20260720T184651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T210214Z
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SUMMARY:Satellite Office: Superior – hosted by the Small Business Development Center at UW – Superior
DESCRIPTION:WPI will be holding office hours at our satellite location in the Small Business Development Center at UW – Superior in Superior\, WI. Contact the counselor directly to schedule your meeting. \nTo view the upcoming schedule for Superior\, please click here. \nTo view the full list of satellite locations and schedules\, please click here. \nThis scheduled office hours has been postponed and will be rescheduled due to weather.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/satellite-office-superior-2026-09-22/
LOCATION:Small Business Development Center at UW – Superior\, 1401 Tower Avenue\, Superior\, WI\, 54880\, United States
CATEGORIES:Satellite Office Hours,Superior
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ben Blanc":MAILTO:benjaminb@wispro.org
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CREATED:20260914T165104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T165104Z
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SUMMARY:DARPA Documentation &  Decision Support Sprint  (D2-Sprint) Virtual Industry Day DARPA-SN-26-118
DESCRIPTION:The Biological Technologies Office (BTO) of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) will host an Industry Day for potential competitors in the DARPA Documentation and Decision Support Sprint (D2). The Industry Day will be held on Tuesday September 22\, 2026 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM virtually. Advance registration is required. Note: all times listed in this announcement and on the registration website are Eastern Standard Time. \nThe Industry Day goals include:\n1. Introduce the DARPA D2 vision and goals to the research community;\n2. Encourage and promote teaming arrangements among organizations that have the relevant expertise\, research facilities\, and capabilities for executing research and development responsive to the program goals. \nThe Industry Day will include brief overview presentations by government personnel as well as an information session to respond to questions from participants.\nParticipation in this virtual event is not a requirement for qualification as a competitor. Information relayed during the Industry Day will be made available at: \nhttps://www.darpa.mil/research/challenges/D2 \nTo view contract opportunity post in SAM.GOV\, click here. \nTo register\, click here.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/darpa-documentation-decision-support-sprint-d2-sprint-virtual-industry-day-darpa-sn-26-118/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Partner Events
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UID:10003923-1790148600-1790175600@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:LIFT Advanced Material Defense Patent Holiday
DESCRIPTION:From Lab to Launch—Defense Patent Holiday PILOT EVENT FOR ADVANCED MATERIALS \nLIFT is excited to host the Advanced Materials for the Defense Patent Holiday (DPH) Industry Day. The DPH is a pilot program with the goal Of accelerating commercialization of breakthrough technologies by connecting industry\, government\, and technical support providers. The DPH offers a no-fee Commercial Evaluation License (CEL) to evaluate patents developed with government funding\, assess their commercial potential\, and explore product development strategies. \nCompanies interested in the DPH CEL in advanced materials can attend the Industry Day at LIFT to learn about the available technologies\, get information on how to apply for a CEL\, and hear about the various technical support offered by partners at no cost to the company. \nTo learn more\, click here. \n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/lift-advanced-material-defense-patent-holiday/
LOCATION:LIFT\, 1400 Rosa Parks Blvd\, Detroit\, MI\, 48216\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hybrid Event,Out of State,WPI Partner Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260923T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260923T160000
DTSTAMP:20260917T152921
CREATED:20260720T184805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T210051Z
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SUMMARY:Satellite Office: Superior – hosted by the Small Business Development Center at UW – Superior
DESCRIPTION:WPI will be holding office hours at our satellite location in the Small Business Development Center at UW – Superior in Superior\, WI. Contact the counselor directly to schedule your meeting. \nTo view the upcoming schedule for Superior\, please click here. \nTo view the full list of satellite locations and schedules\, please click here. \nThis scheduled office hours has been postponed and will be rescheduled due to weather.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/satellite-office-superior-2026-09-23/
LOCATION:Small Business Development Center at UW – Superior\, 1401 Tower Avenue\, Superior\, WI\, 54880\, United States
CATEGORIES:Satellite Office Hours,Superior
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ben Blanc":MAILTO:benjaminb@wispro.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260924T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260924T160000
DTSTAMP:20260917T152921
CREATED:20260709T210142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T210241Z
UID:10003897-1790240400-1790265600@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:Satellite Office: Madison – Local Certifications-Dane County & City of Madison
DESCRIPTION:WPI will be holding office hours at our satellite location in the Madison Area Technical College (MATC) Goodman South Campus\, Room 103 in Madison\, WI. Contact the counselor directly to schedule your meeting with them. \nSchedule: \n9:00 – 10:00 AM Presentation – register for presentation here.  \nPresenters: \n\nTruphosa Mwololo\, Manager\, Small Business Programs\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute – WI APEX Accelerator\n\nParticipants will learn: \n\nWhat are the benefits of certification\, and why should you get certified?\nDatabase listing\nGoals\nHow to apply\n\n10:00 AM– 3:30 PM – register for individual sessions here. \nTo view the upcoming schedule for Madison MATC Goodman South Campus\, please click here. \nTo view the full list of satellite locations and schedules\, please click here.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/satellite-location-madison-goodman-south-2026-09-24/
LOCATION:Madison Area Technical College (MATC) Goodman South Campus\, 2429 Perry Street\, Room 103\, Madison\, WI\, 53713\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person Event,Madison – MATC Goodman South Campus,Satellite Office Hours,WPI Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Truphosa Mwololo":MAILTO:TruphosaM@WisPro.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260924T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260924T120000
DTSTAMP:20260917T152921
CREATED:20260826T202709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T202709Z
UID:10003944-1790247600-1790251200@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:Cyber Thursday: CMMC Emergency Review – An Update After DOD’s RFI
DESCRIPTION:On July 13\, the Department of War suspended CMMC Phase II and stood up a Reform Task Force. Its RFI asked industry what compliance actually costs and what should replace third-party assessments. Comments closed August 14. This session covers where the Task Force landed and what it means for contractors already partway through a Level 2 effort. We will also cover what remains fully in force: Phase 1 self-assessments\, DFARS 252.204-7012\, NIST SP 800-171\, SPRS scores\, and annual affirmations. Bring your questions and learn what this all means to you. \nSpeaker: Matt Frost\, Government Contract Specialist\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute – WI APEX Accelerator \n\n\n\nThis webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit. \nFor the full schedule of the Cyber Thursday webinars\, please click here.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/cyber-thursday-cmmc-emergency-review-2026-09-24/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Matt Frost":MAILTO:MattF@WisPro.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260928T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260928T160000
DTSTAMP:20260917T152921
CREATED:20260720T184311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T181649Z
UID:10003908-1790586000-1790611200@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:Satellite Office: Manitowoc
DESCRIPTION:WPI will be holding office hours at our satellite location in the Progress Lakeshore offices in Manitowoc\, WI. Contact the counselor directly to schedule your meeting. \nTo view the upcoming schedule for Manitowoc\, please click here. \nTo view the full list of satellite locations and schedules\, please click here.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/satellite-office-manitowoc-2026-09-28/
LOCATION:Progress Lakeshore\, 202 N 8th St Ste 101\, Manitowoc\, WI\, 54220\, United States
CATEGORIES:Manitowoc,Satellite Office Hours
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ben Blanc":MAILTO:benjaminb@wispro.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260929T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260929T160000
DTSTAMP:20260917T152921
CREATED:20260720T182548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T182548Z
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SUMMARY:Satellite Office: Green Bay
DESCRIPTION:WPI will be holding office hours at our satellite location in the Greater Green Bay Chamber Startup Hub in Green Bay\, WI. Contact the counselor directly to schedule your meeting with them. \nTo view the upcoming schedule for Green Bay\, please click here. \nTo view the full list of satellite locations and schedules\, please click here.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/satellite-office-green-bay-2026-09-29/
LOCATION:Greater Green Bay Chamber Startup Hub\, 2701 Larsen Rd\, Green Bay\, WI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Green Bay,Satellite Office Hours
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ben Blanc":MAILTO:benjaminb@wispro.org
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