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SUMMARY:18th Annual End of Year Federal Contractor Update – In-Person (Pewaukee\, WI)
DESCRIPTION:Join Wisconsin’s Federal Government contractors and subcontractors for this annual event. Briefings during the event will provide an overview of the current Federal contracting environment as well as highlight up and coming trends for future business opportunities.\nSCHEDULE\n8:00 AM – Light Breakfast and Registration\n8:30 AM – Welcome and Introductions\n9:00 AM – Program\n12 NOON – Lunch\n4:00 PM – End of Program\n4:30 PM – End of Event\nEVENT LOCATION – CAMPUS MAP\n\nCONFIRMED PARTICIPANTS \n\nSean Ketter – Vice President\, Global Procurement & Supply Chain\, Oshkosh Corporation – LinkedIn\nDavid Zvenyach – Founder\, Tandem – CEO\, MakeGov – LinkedIn\nNathaniel Millsap – Vice President\, Security & Compliance\, Fincantieri Marinette Marine – LinkedIn\nBaly Ambegaoker – CEO and Corporate Director\, BTMS Breakthrough Technologies for Mission Success – LinkedIn\nBrian Waagner – Partner\, Husch Blackwell – LinkedIn\nJason Rathsack – NCMA WI Chapter Board Member\nSamuel Jack – Senior Counsel\, Husch Blackwell – LinkedIn\nFrank Demarest – Wisconsin State Deputy District Director\, U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) – LinkedIn\nShane Mahaffy – Lead Business Opportunity Specialist\, U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)\nBuckley Brinkman – Advisor\, Wisconsin Center for Manufacturing and Productivity (WCMP) – LinkedIn\nJames Pitcher – Director of Strategic Contracts\, Gallatin AI – LinkedIn\nDaryl Zahn – Sr. Manager\, Contracts & Compliance\, DRS Naval Power Systems\, Inc. – LinkedIn\nBen Blanc – Government Contract Specialist\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) – LinkedIn\nMatt Frost – Government Contract Specialist\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI)\nAina Vilumsons – President-Executive Director\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) – LinkedIn\n\nAGENDA
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/18th-annual-end-of-year-federal-contractor-update-in-person-pewaukee/
LOCATION:Waukesha County Technical College (WCTC) – Pewaukeee Campus – Building S\, 800 Main St.\, Room S104\, Pewaukee\, WI\, 53072\, United States
CATEGORIES:Annual Updates,Conference,In Person Event,In State,WPI Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Aina Vilumsons":MAILTO:ainav@wispro.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260128T073000
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SUMMARY:National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) CMMC Academy - in person (Milwaukee - WI)
DESCRIPTION:WCTC Campus – Event Location\n \nNDIA CMMC Academy – Are you CMMC ready?\nThe NDIA CMMC Academy is your roadmap to staying eligible for federal and Department of War (DoW) contracts. Phase 1 implementation is underway\, and new clauses are moving into prime and subcontractor agreements. If you touch federal work in any part of the supply chain\, now is the moment to act. \nJoin NDIA’s Cybersecurity Division and the Great Lakes’ Chapter for a practical briefing on what the regulation includes and what you must do to bid\, win\, and perform under DoW solicitations. \nCONFIRMED SPEAKERS INCLUDE: \n\nTrey Hodgkins\, Chair\, NDIA Cybersecurity Division\nAndrew K. Green\, Chief Business Officer\, Strohwig Industries\, Inc.\nCorey Garretson\, RADICL\nScott Singer\, CAPT\, USN (retired)\, CCA\, CCP\, CPI\, CEO\, CyberNINES\nJerome Miastkowski\, President\, Aeroplicity\nMatt Frost\, Government Contracts Specialist\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute\nAina Vilumsons\, President and Executive Director\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute\n\nWhat you’ll learn: \n\nThe evolution of CMMC and why it matters now\nThe three certification levels and which one fits your business\nFCI vs. CUI: how to identify the data you handle\nWhat a C3PAO is and how to select one\nWhen a self-assessment is sufficient versus when a C3PAO certification is required\nHow DoW and federal agencies are enforcing the new requirements\nTrusted resources to accelerate your CMMC journey\n\nMark your calendar: January 28\, 2026. \nClick HERE for the full event agenda. \nGet clear on the requirements. Protect your eligibility. Move forward with confidence.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/ndia-cmmc-academy/
LOCATION:Waukesha County Technical College (WCTC) – Pewaukee Campus – Building B\, 800 Main St.\, Room B115\, Pewaukee\, 53072\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,In Person Event,In State,WPI Events,WPI Partner Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Aina Vilumsons":MAILTO:ainav@wispro.org
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SUMMARY:Expanding Business Opportunities in Rural Wisconsin WAUSHARA COUNTY – A Newly Designated HUBZone
DESCRIPTION:AGENDA:  \n9:00am Registration \n9:30am Welcome and Introductions \n9:45am Federal Government 101 – How to Successfully Sell to the Federal Government – presented by WPI \n10:15am Break \n10:30am US SBA Small Business Certification Update – HUBZONE\, WOMAN\, DISADVANTAGED and VETERAN Getting and Leveraging Your HUBZone Certification – Presented by US SBA \n11:15am US SBA Lending Programs – presented by US SBA \n11:30am Closing comments \nNOON Networking to end of program
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/expanding-business-opportunities-in-rural-wisconsin-waushara-county-a-newly-designated-hubzone/
LOCATION:Waushara County Government Center\, 380 S Townline Rd\, Wautoma\, 54982\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,In Person Event,In State,WPI Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251027
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251030
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SUMMARY:POSTPONED: 2025 Wisconsin Federal Contractor Forum (WFCF)
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) Board of Directors\, in partnership with the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) Great Lakes Chapter \n\n\n\nThe Wisconsin Federal Contractor Forum (WFCF) was developed to facilitate communication\, collaboration\, information sharing and opportunity for the federal contractors in our state. \n\n\n\nGain insights and understanding of future spending plans\, current priorities\, current funding processes and obstacles\, network and learn from Federal Government officials and experienced federal contractors and resources. \n\n\n\nDUE TO THE CONTINUING GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN\, WFCF IS BEING RESCHEDULED. THANK YOU.\n\n\n\nDetails\, event updates\, and speakers will be posted to this page. \n\n\n\nLODGING\n\n\n\nContact AinaV@wispro.org for information on staying with the guaranteed room block rate at the Kimpton George Hotel. Rooms at the block rate are available for the nights of Oct. 26-Oct. 29\, Sunday through Wednesday. \n\n\n\nLocation: Washington\, D.C.Dates: October 27 – 29\, 2025\n\n\n\nContact for Questions: Aina Vilumsons\, WPI President – Executive Director at ainav@wispro.org with questions. \n\n\n\n\n\nMONDAY\, OCTOBER 27\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHosted by Husch Blackwell1801 Pennsylvania Avenue\, NW\, Washington\, DC\n\n\n \n1:30 PM\nWPI Board meeting [closed to members only]\n\n\n       \n3:00 PM\nDirect Insights from Washington DC by Husch Blackwell with attendee discussions followed by reception and networking\n\n\n \n4:30 PM\nNetworking Reception hosted by Husch Blackwell\n\n\n \n6:00 PM\nEnd of Day One             \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTUESDAY\, OCTOBER 28\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation: to be announced\n\n\n \n8:00 AM\nProgram Open\n\n\n \n5:00 PM\nEnd of Day Two\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWEDNESDAY\, OCTOBER 29\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation: to be announced\n\n\n \n8:00 AM\nProgram Open\n\n\n \n1:00 PM\nHill and Agency Visits\n\n\n \n7:00 PM\nEnd of Day Three\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n– Presented in partnership with the Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) and the NDIA Great Lakes Chapter \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\nWPI Board of Directors: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSean Ketter\, Oshkosh Corporation\n\n\n\nV. David Zvenyach\, TandemGov\n\n\n\nJean Marie Thiel\, Belonger Corporation\n\n\n\nTodd Bentley\, Bentley World-Packaging\n\n\n\nAina Vilumsons\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI)\n\n\n\nNathaniel Millsap\, Fincantieri Marinette Marine\n\n\n\nBaly Ambegaoker\, Breakthrough Technologies for Mission Success (BTMS)\n\n\n\nBrian Waagner\, Husch Blackwell\n\n\n\nWilliam Hughes\, Husch Blackwell (member emeritus)\n\n\n\nBarb LaMue\, New North\n\n\n\nJames Schutt\, Schutt Industries\n\n\n\nSara Redford\, WPS Health Solutions\n\n\n\nPaul C. Darley\, WS Darley & Company\n\n\n\nMichael Ward\, Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC)\n\n\n\nJim Segelstrom\, McNally Industries\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/2025-wisconsin-federal-contractor-forum-wfcf/
LOCATION:Washington\, D.C.\, Washington\, DC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,In Person Event,Out of State,WPI Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Aina Vilumsons":MAILTO:ainav@wispro.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250116T123000
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SUMMARY:Wisconsin Federal Contractor Forum (WFCF) - Oshkosh\, WI
DESCRIPTION:WFCF IN-STATE\nA unique event designed for current Federal and DOD contractors and subcontractors to expand their government business networks and gain valuable insights into government priorities and upcoming opportunities. \nThe in-state WFCF this year was hosted by Oshkosh Corporation in Oshkosh\, WI on January 16\, 2025. \nAdditional information on future Forums will be at www.wifedforum.org. \nSPEAKERS and AGENDA\nSean Ketter\, Vice President Global Procurement & Supply Chain\, Oshkosh Corporation \nJohn Myer\, Husch Blackwell LLP — “Energy Initiatives in Wisconsin” \nDavid Brooker\, Director\, Midwest Defense Forum & Project Lead\, TitletownTech \nAlec Streeter\, Director\, Global Trade Compliance\, Oshkosh Corporation \nNate Millsap\, Director-Security & Cyber\, Fincantieri Marinette Marine \nStrategic Alliance Memorandum (SAM) Signing — U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Wisconsin District Director Eric Ness and Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) – WI APEX Accelerator Executive Director\, Aina Vilumsons.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/wisconsin-federal-contractor-forum-wfcf-2025-01-16/
LOCATION:Oshkosh\, WI\, Oshkosh\, WI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,In State,WPI Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Aina Vilumsons":MAILTO:ainav@wispro.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241118
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241121
DTSTAMP:20260416T013553
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SUMMARY:WI Federal Contractor Forum (Washington\, D.C.)
DESCRIPTION:November 18 – 20\, 2024\n\n\nHosted by the Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) Board of Directors\, in partnership with the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) Great Lakes Chapter \nThe annual Wisconsin Federal Contractor Forum (WFCF) presents a unique opportunity to build your government business network and gain insights into government priorities and future opportunities. The Forum’s briefings\, discussions\, and networking opportunities will facilitate your access to the industrial\, political\, federal\, and Department of Defense experts and insiders necessary for developing a strong strategic position in the government marketplace. \nThe Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) – WI APEX Accelerator Board of Directors invites you to join them at this special event. \nLocation: Washington\, D.C. \nCLICK HERE for registration \nAccommodations\nA room block for WFCF with special event rate has been reserved at the Hyatt Regency Washington Capitol Hill hotel. Those registering for the event should contact Michael Steger at MichaelS@wispro.org to request room block information. We encourage you to make reservations promptly to ensure availability. \nSchedule [Eastern Time]\n\n\n\n\nNovember 18\, 2024 \nhosted by Husch Blackwell \n1801 Pennsylvania Avenue\, NW\, Washington\, DC\n\n\n\n1:30 PM\nWPI Board meeting [closed to members only]\n\n\n\n3:00 PM\nPost-election briefing presented by Husch Blackwell and discussion followed by reception and networking\n\n\n\n4:30 PM\nNetworking reception\n\n\n\n6:00 PM\nEnd of Day One\n\n\nNovember 19\, 2024 \nU.S. Capitol\, SVC 203-02\n\n\n\n8:30 AM –  5:00 PM\nPanels\, speakers – industry and agency representatives\n\n\nNovember 20\, 2024 \nlocation TBD\n\n\n\n8:00 AM – 12 NOON\nPanels\, Speakers – industry and agency representatives\n\n\n\n1:00 PM – 6:00 PM\nHill Visits\n\n\n\n\nConfirmed Speakers and Supporting Organizations\n\n\n\nJoe Barto\, Founder and President of TMG\, Inc.\, Program Lead for the Defense Industrial Base Talent Pipeline Program — BIO\nShannon Jackson\, Executive Director (SES)\, Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization\, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services — LinkedIn\nWinston Chang\, Global Public Sector CTO\, Snowflake — LinkedIn\nAngela Ambrose\, Vice President of Government Operations\, Oshkosh Corporation — BIO\nJustin Fanelli\, Acting CTO\, Department of the Navy — LinkedIn— BIO\nBrian Waagner\, Partner\, Husch Blackwell\, Washington\, DC — BIO\nKyle J. Gilster\, Office Managing Partner\, Husch Blackwell\, Washington\, DC — BIO\nCormac T. Connor\, Partner\, Husch Blackwell\, Washington\, DC — BIO\nCortney O’Toole Morgan\, Partner\, Husch Blackwell\, Washington\, DC — BIO\nJeff Shen\, President\, Red Team Consulting — LinkedIn\nDaniel Chenok\, Executive Director\, IBM Center for The Business of Government — LinkedIn\nTony Ambegaoker\, Chief Information Officer\, Gunnison Consulting Group\, Inc. — LinkedIn\nFarooq A. Mitha\, Director\, Department of Defense (DOD) Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP) — BIO\nKhalil Mack\, Deputy Director\, Department of Defense (DOD) Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP) and Director\, APEX Accelerators — BIO\nKatie Webb\, Executive Vice President – Public Health\, Tria Federal — LinkedIn\nAndrew Tulli\, Deputy Associate Administrator / Director\, Compliance & Goaling Division\, Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization — LinkedIn\nEd Silva\, Chief Strategy Officer (CSO)\, Gunnison Consulting Group\, Inc. — LinkedIn\nSean Ketter\, Vice President-Global Procurement & Supply Chain\, Oshkosh Corporation — LinkedIn\nNathaniel Millsap\, Director-Security & Cyber\, Fincantieri Marinette Marine — LinkedIn\nDavid Zvenyach\, Principal\, TandemGov — LinkedIn\nBaly Ambegaoker\, CEO\, TIDL Federal — LinkedIn\nAina Vilumsons\, President / Executive Director\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) – WI APEX Accelerator — LinkedIn\nLiz DeBiase\, Small Business Partner Advocate\, ICF — LinkedIn\nTahir Awan\, Principal\, Tahir Awan Consulting — LinkedIn\n\n\n\n\n\nContact Aina Vilumsons\, WPI President – Executive Director at ainav@wispro.org with questions. \n– Presented in partnership with the Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) and the NDIA Great Lakes Chapter \n\n  \n\n \nWPI Board of Directors \n\nSean Ketter\, Oshkosh Corporation\nJean Marie Thiel\, Belonger Corporation\nTodd Bentley\, Bentley World-Packaging\nV. David Zvenyach\, TandemGov\nNathaniel Millsap\, Fincantieri Marinette Marine\nBaly Ambegaoker\, TIDL Federal\nBarb LaMue\, New North\nJames Schutt\, Schutt Industries\nJim Segelstrom\, McNally Industries\nPaul C. Darley\, WS Darley & Company\nMichael Ward\, Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC)\nBrian Waagner\, Husch Blackwell\nSara Redford\, WPS Health Solutions\nAina Vilumsons\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI)
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/2024-11-18wk-wi-federal-contractor-forum-washington-d-c/
LOCATION:Washington\, D.C.\, Washington\, DC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Out of State,WPI Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Aina Vilumsons":MAILTO:ainav@wispro.org
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SUMMARY:Wisconsin Federal Contractor Forum (in-state - Milwaukee\, WI)
DESCRIPTION:The Wisconsin Federal Contractor Forum (WFCF) was developed to facilitate communication\, collaboration\, information sharing and opportunity for the federal contractors in our State. Gain insights and understanding of future spending plans\, current priorities\, current funding processes and obstacles\, network and learn from Federal government officials and experienced federal contractors and resources. Hosted by the Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) Board of Directors Location: Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE) Dwight and Dian Diercks Computational Science Hall\, Milwaukee\, WI. Contact Aina Vilumsons\, WPI President – Executive Director at ainav@wispro.org with questions. – Presented in partnership with the National Defense Industrial Association – Great Lakes Chapter and the Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI). \n \n\nAGENDA \n \n  \n\nLOCATION and PARKING \nVisit the event’s PARKING page for directions to public lots in the neighborhood of Diercks Hall\, and for directions on accessing the Diercks Hall Auditorium. \n\n \nThis year’s speakers include:\n\n\nBaly Ambegaoker\, TIDL Federal\nAmrith Kaur Aakre\, Chicago District Director\, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission\nBuckley Brinkman\, Executive Director/CEO\, Wisconsin Center for Manufacturing & Productivity\nSean Ketter\, Vice President\, Global Procurement & Supply Chain\, Oshkosh Corporation\nNathaniel T. Millsap\, Director\, Security & Cyber\, Fincantieri Marinette Marine\nJames Pitcher\, Lead Contract Manager Federal Programs\, Scale AI\nAaron Powell\, Partner – Chief Strategy Officer\, Flexion\nAngelina Rivera\, Supply Chain Group Manager\, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)\, U.S. Department of Commerce\nAretha Spurlock\, Team Lead\, Services Division – Federal Supply Schedules Service\, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs\nAina Vilumsons\, Executive Director – President\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) – Wisconsin’s APEX Accelerator\nV. David Zvenyach\, Principal\, TandemGov\n\n[CLICK here to view the bios] \n\nFor more information\, click here.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/wisconsin-federal-contractor-forum-in-state/
LOCATION:Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE) Dwight and Dian Diercks Computational Science Hall\, 1025 N Milwaukee St\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,WPI Events
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SUMMARY:2024 Expanding Business Opportunities in Rural Wisconsin - Juneau County HUBZone (Mauston)
DESCRIPTION:Location and Address: Juneau County Board Room 220\n220 E. State Street\nMauston\, WI 53948 \nGovernor Evers’s application to the U.S. Small Business Administration for HUBZone status for Juneau County has recently been approved. \nThe HUBZone program (Historically Underutilized Business Zone) supports small business growth with a goal of awarding at least 3% of federal contract dollars as well as 3% of large federal contractor subcontracting dollars to certified companies each year. The HUBZone map now includes Juneau County on the SBA HUBZone map as “Governor-Designated Covered Areas.”  Currently\, many Federal agencies and Federal prime contractors are not meeting their HUBZone goals. Certified HUBZone firms have a unique preference in Federal government contracting. \nJoining the session will be representatives from: \n\nWisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC)\nU.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)\nWisconsin Office of Rural Prosperity\nRegional resource providers\nWisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI)\n\nDuring this session\, you will learn about: \n\nBenefits of and applying for an SBA HUBZone certification\nHUBZone certification requirements\nThe certification process\nLocating HUBZone opportunities\nMarketing your HUBZone certified business\n\nThe event is located in Room 220. \nWispolitics reports — Small businesses in Juneau\, Langlade and Lincoln counties will get a leg up in competing for federal contracts after the SBA approved their designation as Historically Underutilized Business Zones.  \nThe federal agency yesterday announced it approved a request from Gov. Tony Evers to designate the three counties as HUBZones\, giving small businesses there “price preferences and other advantages” in competing for federal contracts. \nWith the latest designations\, Wisconsin now has more than 120 HUBZones\, according to the release. \nEric Ness\, SBA’s Wisconsin district director\, says more federal contracts are becoming available through the Inflation Reduction Act\, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law\, the CHIPs Act and other sources. \n“Now is an ideal time for small businesses in Juneau\, Langlade\, and Lincoln counties  to get their HUBZone certification and pursue these contracts\,” he said. \nSee more program details.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/2024-expanding-business-opportunities-in-rural-wisconsin-juneau-county-hubzone/
LOCATION:Juneau County Board Room\, 220 E State Street\, Mauston\, WI\, 53948\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,WPI Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240321T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240321T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T013553
CREATED:20240229T203507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240325T153139Z
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SUMMARY:2024 Expanding Business Opportunities in Rural Wisconsin - Lincoln\, Langlade Counties (Antigo)
DESCRIPTION:Governor Evers’s application to the U.S. Small Business Administration for HUBZone status for Lincoln and Langlade Counties has recently been approved. \nThe HUBZone program (Historically Underutilized Business Zone) supports small business growth with a goal of awarding at least 3% of federal contract dollars as well as 3% of large federal contractor subcontracting dollars to certified companies each year. The HUBZone map now includes Juneau County on the SBA HUBZone map as “Governor-Designated Covered Areas.”  Currently\, many Federal agencies and Federal prime contractors are not meeting their HUBZone goals. Certified HUBZone firms have a unique preference in Federal government contracting. \nJoining the session will be representatives from: \n\nWisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC)\nU.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)\nWisconsin Office of Rural Prosperity\nRegional resource providers\nWisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI)\n\nDuring this session\, you will learn about: \n\nBenefits of and applying for an SBA HUBZone certification\nHUBZone certification requirements\nThe certification process\nLocating HUBZone opportunities\nMarketing your HUBZone certified business\n\n  \nWispolitics reports — Small businesses in Juneau\, Langlade and Lincoln counties will get a leg up in competing for federal contracts after the SBA approved their designation as Historically Underutilized Business Zones.  \nThe federal agency yesterday announced it approved a request from Gov. Tony Evers to designate the three counties as HUBZones\, giving small businesses there “price preferences and other advantages” in competing for federal contracts. \nWith the latest designations\, Wisconsin now has more than 120 HUBZones\, according to the release. \nEric Ness\, SBA’s Wisconsin district director\, says more federal contracts are becoming available through the Inflation Reduction Act\, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law\, the CHIPs Act and other sources. \n“Now is an ideal time for small businesses in Juneau\, Langlade\, and Lincoln counties  to get their HUBZone certification and pursue these contracts\,” he said. \nSee more program details.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/2024-expanding-business-opportunities-in-rural-wisconsin-lincoln-langlade-counties/
LOCATION:NTC Antigo Campus\, 312 Forrest Avenue\, Antigo\, WI\, 54409\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,WPI Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Aina Vilumsons":MAILTO:ainav@wispro.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231010
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231013
DTSTAMP:20260416T013553
CREATED:20230819T010259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230819T010259Z
UID:10002458-1696896000-1697155199@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:Wisconsin Federal Contractor Forum - Washington\, D.C.
DESCRIPTION:Join the WPI Board of Directors\, Wisconsin federal contractors\, members of the WI Federal DC community\, agency\, and prime representatives at this year’s WI Federal Contractor Forum.  \n\nView the Wisconsin Federal Contractor Forum webpage at WIFedForum.org.\nIf you have interest in attending\, please contact Aina Vilumsons at AinaV@wispro.org.\n\nSCHEDULE \nOct 10 – 2:30pm – WPI Board Meeting [Board Members ONLY] \nOct 10 – 5:00pm – Reception hosted by Husch Blackwell DC Office – contact Michael Steger (click for email) for details and to RSVP \nOct 11 – EXECUTIVE ROUNDTABLES @Rayburn House Office Building room 2045 – arrival 8:30am – Roundtables begin at 9:00am – end at 4:00pm [breakfast and lunch provided] click here to view who will be joining our Executive Roundtables \n\nTECHNOLOGY\, SECURITY\, AI – CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES\nGOVERNMENT AND INDUSTRY COMMUNICATION\nGROWING THE DEFENSE INDUSTRIAL BASE (DIB)\nEXPANDING YOUR BUSINESS WITH GOVERNMENT AGENCIES\nDEFENSE AND FEDERAL PRIORITIES\n\nOct 12 – Meet for Breakfast – Program continues with agency and prime site visits \n\nWPI Board of Directors: \n\nSean Ketter\, Oshkosh Corporation\nJean Marie Thiel\, Belonger Corporation\nRichard Deschauer\, WPI\nTodd Bentley\, Bentley World-Packaging\nJames Kerlin\, Beyond Vision\nV. David Zvenyach\nNathaniel Millsap\, Fincantieri Marine Group\nBaly Ambegaoker\, Gunnison Consulting Group\, Inc.\nWillian Hughes\, Husch Blackwell LLP\nBarb LaMue\, New North\nJames Schutt\, Schutt Industries\nPaul C. Darley\, WS Darley & Company\nMichael Ward\, Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation\nAina Vilumsons\, WPI\n\nA SPECIAL THANK YOU TO HUSCH BLACKWELL LLP AND THE NATIONAL DEFENSE INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION (NDIA) GREAT LAKES CHAPTER FOR THEIR SUPPORT OF THIS EVENT. \n\n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/wisconsin-federal-contractor-forum-4/
LOCATION:Washington\, D.C.\, Washington\, DC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,WPI Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Aina Vilumsons":MAILTO:ainav@wispro.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230209T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230209T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T013553
CREATED:20221221T031313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221221T031313Z
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SUMMARY:Expanding Business Opportunities in Rural Wisconsin – MARINETTE COUNTY - Newly Designated HUBZone
DESCRIPTION:In November 2022\, it was announced that Governor Evers’s application to the U.S. Small Business Administration for HUBZone status for Jackson and Marinette Counties was approved. \nThe HUBZone program (Historically Underutilized Business Zone) supports small business growth with a goal of awarding at least 3% of federal contract dollars as well as 3% of large federal contractor subcontracting dollars to certified companies each year. The HUBZone map now includes Jackson and Marinette counties on the SBA HUBZone map as “Governor-Designated Covered Areas.”  Currently\, many Federal agencies and Federal prime contractors are not meeting their HUBZone goals. Certified HUBZone firms have a unique preference in Federal government contracting. \nJoining the session will be representatives from: \n\nWisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) https://wedc.org/\nU.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) including Geri Sanchez Aglipay\, Region V Administrator\nWisconsin Office of Rural Prosperity https://ruralwi.com/\nRegional resource providers\nWisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) www.wispro.org\n\nDuring this session\, you will learn about: \n\nBenefits of and applying for an SBA HUBZone certification\nHUBZone certification requirements\nThe certification process\nLocating HUBZone opportunities\nMarketing your HUBZone certified business\n\nTo view WEDC’s press release about the event\, click here. \n\n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/expanding-business-opportunities-in-rural-wisconsin-marinette/
LOCATION:Marinette County Courthouse\, 1926 Hall Ave\, Marinette\, WI\, 54143\, United States
CATEGORIES:WPI Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Aina Vilumsons":MAILTO:ainav@wispro.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230208T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230208T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T013553
CREATED:20221221T024023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221221T024023Z
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SUMMARY:Expanding Business Opportunities in Rural Wisconsin – JACKSON COUNTY - Newly Designated HUBZone
DESCRIPTION:In November 2022\, it was announced that Governor Evers’s application to the U.S. Small Business Administration for HUBZone status for Jackson and Marinette Counties was approved. \nThe HUBZone program (Historically Underutilized Business Zone) supports small business growth with a goal of awarding at least 3% of federal contract dollars as well as 3% of large federal contractor subcontracting dollars to certified companies each year. The HUBZone map now includes Jackson and Marinette counties on the SBA HUBZone map as “Governor-Designated Covered Areas.”  Currently\, many Federal agencies and Federal prime contractors are not meeting their HUBZone goals. Certified HUBZone firms have a unique preference in Federal government contracting. \nJoining the session will be representatives from: \n\nWisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) https://wedc.org/\nU.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) including Geri Sanchez Aglipay\, Region V Administrator\nWisconsin Office of Rural Prosperity https://ruralwi.com/\nRegional resource providers\nWisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) www.wispro.org\n\nDuring this session\, you will learn about: \n\nBenefits of and applying for an SBA HUBZone certification\nHUBZone certification requirements\nThe certification process\nLocating HUBZone opportunities\nMarketing your HUBZone certified business\n\nTo view the WEDC press release about the event\, click here. \n\n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/expanding-business-opportunities-in-rural-wisconsin-jackson/
LOCATION:Black River Area Chamber of Commerce\, 120 N Water St\, Black River Falls\, WI\, 54615\, United States
CATEGORIES:WPI Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Aina Vilumsons":MAILTO:ainav@wispro.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230125T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230125T180000
DTSTAMP:20260416T013553
CREATED:20220629T024006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220629T024006Z
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SUMMARY:15th Annual End of Year Federal Contractor Update - (Oshkosh\, WI) In-Person
DESCRIPTION:Join Wisconsin’s Federal contractors and subcontractors for this annual event. Keep up to date with this series of briefings focusing on changes and challenges in DOD/ Federal contracting. \nCURRENT AGENDA – Click to view \nThis year’s speakers are listed here. CLICK HERE to download the speaker bios. \n\nMAJ Thomas Cayia\, Site Director\, DCMA Oshkosh\nJason Rathsack\, Senior Contract Specialist at Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) Central Region\nAlec Streeter\, Director\, Global Trade Compliance at Oshkosh Corporation\nWilliam Hughes\, Partner\, Husch Blackwell LLP (Milwaukee\, Wisconsin)\nBrian P. Waagner\, Partner\, Husch Blackwell LLP (Washington\, D.C.)\nDavid Zvenyach\, Tech + X Nerd\, where X = {Law\, Product\, Policy\, Management\, Government\, Procurement\, …} – previously served as Deputy Commissioner of the U.S. General Services Administration’s (GSA) Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) and the Director of the Technology Transformation Services (TTS)\nEric Ness\, Wisconsin District Director\, U.S. Small Business Administration (US SBA)\nDaryl Zahn\, CFCM\, Senior Manager\, Contracts and Compliance\, DRS Naval Power Systems\, Inc.\nJames Pitcher\, Contract Manager\, Scale AI\nAina Vilumsons\, Executive Director / PM\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) An APEX ACCELERATOR (previously PTAC)\n\n\nPre-Registration CLOSES Tuesday\, 1/24 at 6:30PM \nOnsite Registration OPENS on Wednesday\, 1/25 at 7:30AM \nAGENDA – \n7:30AM: Registration / Refreshments \n8:00AM: Start of Program \n12:00 Noon: Lunch \n4:00PM: Reception – Hosted by the National Defense Industrial Association Great Lakes Chapter \n6:00PM: Close of Program \n\n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/15th-annual-end-of-year-contractor-update/
LOCATION:Best Western Premier Waterfront Hotel & Convention Center\, 1 N Main St\, Oshkosh\, WI\, 54901\, United States
CATEGORIES:WPI Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Aina Vilumsons":MAILTO:ainav@wispro.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230124
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230125
DTSTAMP:20260416T013553
CREATED:20220629T023840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220629T023840Z
UID:10002762-1674518400-1674604799@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:Wisconsin Federal Contractor Forum (by invitation)
DESCRIPTION:The Wisconsin Federal Contractor Forum will be held in Oshkosh\, WI on January 24\, 2023 and will be hosted by Oshkosh Corporation. \nThe Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) is celebrating 35 years of service to Wisconsin businesses! \nCheck in at 1:30pm – Program and Discussion 2:00pm – 5:00pm \nJoin the WPI Board of Directors\, government contractors from around the state and government influencers for a sharing of knowledge and a discussion on the “State of Government Contracting in the State” and how to expand Wisconsin’s Federal contracting power. \nVisit the Wisconsin Federal Contractor Forum webpage – CLICK HERE. \n\n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/wisconsin-federal-contractor-forum-3/
LOCATION:Oshkosh\, WI\, Oshkosh\, WI\, United States
CATEGORIES:WPI Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Aina Vilumsons":MAILTO:ainav@wispro.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220727T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220727T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T013553
CREATED:20211201T053551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240320T141730Z
UID:10002173-1658917800-1658923200@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:Making Calculated Investments in Your Company's Cybersecurity - Virtual
DESCRIPTION:REGISTRATION is open at this link. \nSecuring your systems doesn’t have to be expensive. \nSmart investments minimize your company’s exposure to catastrophic cyber events. Learn from an expert how to maximize value from your current and future technology choices. \nThis is a three-part series presented by American Family Insurance in partnership with the Women’s Business Development Center (WBDC) and Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI). \nJan 26 – Leveling Up Cybersecurity for You and Your Customers \n*April 27 – Don’t be Victimized by Ransomware \nJul 27 – Making Intelligent Investments in Your Company’s Cybersecurity \n* To view highlights from April 27\, click this link. \nThis session’s discussion will feature subject matter experts Andy Fiumefreddo and Nia Mack with American Family Insurance\, and Jeffrey Wheatman from Black Kite (click each name to view speaker bios). \nAttendees to this session will receive access to Black Kite’s Free Vendor Risk Assessment. This tool offers visibility into a company’s potential supply chain risks. \n\n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/making-intelligent-investments-in-your-companys-cybersecurity/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Aina Vilumsons":MAILTO:ainav@wispro.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220427T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220427T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T013553
CREATED:20211201T053214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240320T141727Z
UID:10002172-1651055400-1651060800@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:Don't be Victimized by Ransomware - Virtual
DESCRIPTION:REGISTRATION is open at this link. \nGrowing small businesses no longer have the luxury of a slow ramp-up to cybersecurity. Ransomware does not discriminate by business size\, ownership\, location\, or industry. \nLearn about the steps you can take to fortify your company’s operations against ransomware. The protection techniques you must incorporate in your business processes are no longer optional – they are critical and necessary for basic business operations. \nThis session’s discussion will feature subject matter experts Andy Fiumefreddo and Nia Mack with American Family Insurance\, and Jeffrey Wheatman from Black Kite (click each name to view speaker bios). In this session\, we will discuss: \n\nUnderstanding ransomware and how it works\nTechniques to fortify your business against ransomware\nRecommended exercises to be prepared if you fall victim\nTools to identify risks and gaps in your current practices\n\n \nAttendees to this session will receive access to Black Kite’s Free Vendor Risk Assessment. This tool offers visibility into a company’s potential supply chain risks. \n\nThis is a three-part series presented by American Family Insurance in partnership with the Women’s Business Development Center (WBDC) and Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI). \nJan 26 – Leveling Up Cybersecurity for You and Your Customers \nApril 27 – Don’t be Victimized by Ransomware \nJul 27 – Making Intelligent Investments in Your Company’s Cybersecurity \n\n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/25008/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Aina Vilumsons":MAILTO:ainav@wispro.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220126T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220126T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T013553
CREATED:20211130T180219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240320T141724Z
UID:10002171-1643193000-1643198400@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:Leveling Up Cybersecurity for You and Your Customers - Virtual
DESCRIPTION:REGISTRATION is open at this link. \nLack of cybersecurity is a factor of risk and a major concern among Fortune 100\, 500\, and 1000 corporations. They have invested substantial resources to ensure they have appropriate defenses against these threats\, but they are highly concerned with whether and how their suppliers\, especially small and diverse suppliers\, address cyber threats. \nThis first session will explore the cyber risks related to third-party and Business-to-Business (B2B) engagements. \nThis is a three-part series presented by American Family Insurance in partnership with the Women’s Business Development Center (WBDC) and Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI). \nJan 26 – Leveling Up Cybersecurity for You and Your Customers \nApril 27 – Don’t be Victimized by Ransomware \nJul 27 – Making Intelligent Investments in Your Company’s Cybersecurity \nPresented by – Andy Fiumefreddo IT Security & Risk Manager – Consulting\, Assessments\, & Third-Party with American Family Insurance. \n \n\n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/supply-chain-cybersecurity-compliance-for-small-medium-size-businesses-session-one/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Aina Vilumsons":MAILTO:ainav@wispro.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220113T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220113T190000
DTSTAMP:20260416T013553
CREATED:20211130T164601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211130T164601Z
UID:10002169-1642089600-1642100400@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:12th NDIA Great Lakes Chapter Annual Meeting - In-Person
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of networking directly after the 14th Annual End of Year Federal Contractor Update event.  We are excited to share how we’ve kept you informed and provided maximum impact within our Chapter Region and at the National Level during this past year. \nTo register\, please click here. \nAGENDA \n\nIn Person Networking!\nWelcome and Chapter EOY Review\n\nBryan Davis\, Chapter President (Vice President\, Government Affairs\, SupplyCore)\n\n\nSTEM Scholarship Awardees\n\nAlly Veres\, Chapter Treasurer (Vice President\, Business Development & Capture\, AEG Group Inc.)\n\n\nCharitable Efforts\n\nBill Hughes\, Board Member and Charitable Committee Chair (Partner\, Husch Blackwell LLP)\n\n\nGuest Speakers:\n\nWes Hallman\, Senior Vice President for Strategy & Policy\, NDIA\nU.S. Senator Ron Johnson – WI\nU.S. Representative Darin LaHood – IL (Invited)\n\n\n\nFor more information about NDIA Great Lakes\, please visit www.ndia-greatlakes.org. \n\n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/12th-ndia-great-lakes-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:Sonesta Milwaukee West\, 10499 W Innovation Dr\, Wauwatosa\, WI\, 53226\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,In State,WPI Events,WPI Partner Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Aina Vilumsons":MAILTO:ainav@wispro.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220113T071500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220113T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T013553
CREATED:20210716T225818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210716T225818Z
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SUMMARY:14th Annual End of Year Federal Contractor Update – In-Person – Milwaukee
DESCRIPTION:  \nREGISTRATION Now Open – Click HERE \nClick HERE to view the event agenda. \nJoin Wisconsin’s Federal contractors and subcontractors for this annual event. Keep up to date with this series of briefings focusing on changes and challenges in DOD/ Federal contracting. \nBreakfast: 7:15am Central \nProgram: 8am – 4pm Central \nMASKS WILL BE REQUIRED for those attending this event. \nFollowing the End of Year Federal Contractor Update\, please join the 12th NDIA Great Lakes Chapter Annual Meeting at the same location from 4 – 7pm. CLICK HERE to review the agenda and register for this separate event to begin directly following the end of the Update program. \nView the speakers’ bios HERE. \nConfirmed Speakers include: \n\nLieutenant Colonel Susan M. Styer\, Commander\, Defense Contracting Management Agency\, Milwaukee\, Wisconsin\nWesley P. “Wes” Hallman\, Senior Vice President for Strategy & Policy\, National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA)\nWilliam Hughes\, Partner\, Husch Blackwell LLP (Milwaukee\, Wisconsin)\nMichael Schrier\, Partner\, Husch Blackwell LLP (Washington\, D.C.)\nJames Hasik\, Senior Research Fellow\, Center for Government Contracting\, George Mason University\nEric Ness\, Wisconsin District Director\, U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)\nNathaniel Millsap\, Director\, Security & Cyber\, Fincantieri Marinette Marine\nErnie Magnotti\, Chief Information Security Officer\, Leonardo DRS\nJason Rathsack\, Group Lead\, Business Operations\, DCMA Milwaukee\nDaryl Zahn\, CFCM\, Senior Manager\, Contracts and Compliance\, DRS Naval Power Systems\, Inc.\nAina Vilumsons\, CEO\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI)\n\nAttendance at this event is eligible for 6.5 CPE credits. \nAccommodations \nAccommodations at a preferred rate of $99 / night are available at the Sonesta Milwaukee West. These rates are available when booking for the nights of January 12 and 13\, 2022. Refer to the NCMA event when booking. \n\n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/14th-annual-end-of-year-federal-contractor-update-in-person/
LOCATION:Sonesta Milwaukee West\, 10499 W Innovation Dr\, Wauwatosa\, WI\, 53226\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,WPI Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Aina Vilumsons":MAILTO:ainav@wispro.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220112T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220112T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T013553
CREATED:20211130T165604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211130T165604Z
UID:10002170-1641996000-1642006800@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:Wisconsin Federal Contractor Forum - In-Person by Invitation
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin the WPI Board of Directors\, government contractors from around the state and government influencers for a sharing of knowledge on the “State of Government Contracting in the State” and a discussion of how to support\, protect and grow Wisconsin’s Federal / Defense contractors. \nMASKS WILL BE REQUIRED for those attending this event. \n\n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/wisconsin-federal-contractor-forum-2-2/
LOCATION:Sonesta Milwaukee West\, 10499 W Innovation Dr\, Wauwatosa\, WI\, 53226\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,WPI Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Aina Vilumsons":MAILTO:ainav@wispro.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210128T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210128T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T013553
CREATED:20201017T003636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201017T003636Z
UID:10002361-1611820800-1611849600@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:13th Annual End of Year Federal Contractor Update - Virtual
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin Wisconsin’s Federal contractors and subcontractors for this annual event. Keep up to date with this series of briefings focusing on changes and challenges in DOD/ Federal contracting. \nProgram: 8am – 3pm \nVirtual Networking Hour – hosted by NDIA Great Lakes: 3pm – 4pm (Separate registration for this segment required) – click HERE. \n\nShare in the conversation about federal contracting and contractors in the Midwest. (Bring your own “refreshments”)\n\nView and download the full agenda HERE. \nView the speakers’ bios HERE. \nSpeakers include: \n\nLieutenant Colonel Susan M. Depisstyer (Styer)\, Commander\, Defense Contracting Management Agency\, Milwaukee\, Wisconsin\nWilliam Hughes\, Attorney\, Husch Blackwell LLP\nBrian P. Waagner\, Partner\, Husch Blackwell LLP\nJason Rathsack\, Group Lead\, Business Operations\, DCMA Milwaukee\nEric Ness\, Wisconsin District Director\, U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)\nSean Ketter\, Vice President\, Supply Chain Operations\, Global Procurement and Supply Chain\, Oshkosh Corporation\nNathaniel Millsap\, Director\, Security & Cyber\, Fincantieri Marinette Marine\nRichard Deschauer\, Senior Director of Contracts and Compliance\, DRS Naval Power Systems\, Inc.\nDaryl Zahn\, CFCM\, Senior Manager\, Contracts and Compliance\, DRS Naval Power Systems\, Inc.\nNick Cucci\, Director of Business Development\, PDT\, an Astronics Company\nVirtual Networking Hour with –\n\nMegan McKinney\, Business Development\, Army Programs\, Beacon Interactive Systems\nAina Vilumsons\, CEO\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute\n\n\n\nTopics this year will include: \n\nUpdates from DCMA\n2020 Federal Case Law Update\nUpdate from Washington\, D.C.\n2020 Updates in Contract Management\n2020 Update on Federal Acquisition Regulations and Other\nUpdate on Security Issues for Federal Contractors\n2020 Small Business Updates\n\nThis virtual event is eligible for 6 CPE credits. \n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/13th-annual-end-of-year-federal-contractor-update-virtual/
CATEGORIES:Conference,WPI Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Aina Vilumsons":MAILTO:ainav@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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