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SUMMARY:Satellite Office: Oshkosh – hosted by the Greater Oshkosh Economic Development Corporation
DESCRIPTION:WPI will be holding office hours at our satellite location in the Greater Oshkosh Economic Development Corporation in Oshkosh\, WI. Contact the counselor directly to schedule your meeting. \nTo view the upcoming schedule for Oshkosh\, please click here. \nTo view the full list of satellite locations and schedules\, please click here.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/satellite-office-oshkosh-2026-04-14/
LOCATION:Greater Oshkosh Economic Development Corporation\, 111 N. Main Street\, Ste 204\, Oshkosh\, WI\, 54901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Oshkosh,Satellite Office Hours
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ben Blanc":MAILTO:benjaminb@wispro.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T130000
DTSTAMP:20260414T153509
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SUMMARY:Acquisition Hour: Understanding the Basics of Federal Contracting – SAM\, SBS and Market Research
DESCRIPTION:The requirements for doing business with the government seem straightforward – register\, research\, locate\, submit\, win and get paid. The process is straightforward but there are details that all businesses interested in public sector contracting should be aware of. Today’s webinar will be an engaging discussion of critical but often overlooked issues. \n\n\nSpeakers: \n\n\nMarc Violante\, Director\, Federal Market Strategies\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute\nMark Dennis\, Government Contract Specialist – Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) – WI APEX Accelerator\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-basics-of-federal-contracting-2026-04-15/
CATEGORIES:In State,Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ben Blanc":MAILTO:benjaminb@wispro.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T160000
DTSTAMP:20260414T153509
CREATED:20260320T182024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T182024Z
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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-2026-04-21/
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:20260421T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T170000
DTSTAMP:20260414T153509
CREATED:20260223T175642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T140617Z
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SUMMARY:Win More Work: Government Contracts\, Business Financing & Update on the Blatnik Bridge – In-Person Superior\, WI
DESCRIPTION:Small businesses are invited to a focused session on preparing for government contracting opportunities. Learn how to assess whether your business is contract-ready\, explore financing options to support growth\, and hear the latest update on the Blatnik Bridge project and what it could mean for local firms as well as information on the new DBE recertification/certification process. Walk away with practical insights and clear next steps to compete for public work. \nAgenda: \n3:00 to 3:10pm Host Introductions \n3:10 to 3:20pm Business Introductions \n3:20 to 3:30pm: SBA updates \n3:30 to 4:00pm Does Government Contracting Fit Your Business and Q&A – Wisconsin Procurement Institute \n4:00 to 4:20pm Update on The Blatnik Bridge process and DBE update – MNDOT and WISDOT \n4:20 to 4:50pm Presentation by FACC – Financing \n4:50 to 5:00pm Event Wrap-up and Networking \nTo register\, click here. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/win-more-work-government-contracts-business-financing-update-on-the-blatnik-bridge-2026-04-21/
LOCATION:1401 Tower Avenue – 1st Floor Conference Room\, 1401 Tower Avenue\, Superior\, 54880\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person Event,In State,WPI Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ben Blanc":MAILTO:benjaminb@wispro.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T160000
DTSTAMP:20260414T153509
CREATED:20260320T182129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T182129Z
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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-2026-04-22/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T130000
DTSTAMP:20260414T153509
CREATED:20260323T142549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T142549Z
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SUMMARY:Acquisition Hour: Learning about DOD Critical Technology Areas
DESCRIPTION:We are on the precipice of a new and expanded DIB. DoD has identified 6 technologies essential to addressing the United States’ most pressing national security challenges. As a result a new supply chain and new DIB members will be needed. This Acquisition Hour will discuss these technologies and the types of business which should be interested to assist in creating\, developing\, producing\, and deploying weapons and products associated with these Critical Technologies. \n\n\nSpeakers: \n\n\nMarc Violante\, Director\, Federal Market Strategies\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute\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-learning-about-dod-critical-technology-areas-2026-04-22/
CATEGORIES:In State,Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ben Blanc":MAILTO:benjaminb@wispro.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260428T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260428T160000
DTSTAMP:20260414T153509
CREATED:20260313T141059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T140641Z
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SUMMARY:Satellite Office: Green Bay – hosted by the Greater Green Bay Chamber Startup Hub
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-2026-04-28/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260429T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260429T160000
DTSTAMP:20260414T153509
CREATED:20260313T163612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T141355Z
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SUMMARY:Satellite Office: Manitowoc – hosted by Progress Lakeshore
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-2026-04-29/
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:20260512T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260512T160000
DTSTAMP:20260414T153509
CREATED:20260313T170612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T141725Z
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SUMMARY:Satellite Office: Oshkosh – hosted by the Greater Oshkosh Economic Development Corporation
DESCRIPTION:WPI will be holding office hours at our satellite location in the Greater Oshkosh Economic Development Corporation in Oshkosh\, WI. Contact the counselor directly to schedule your meeting. \nTo view the upcoming schedule for Oshkosh\, please click here. \nTo view the full list of satellite locations and schedules\, please click here.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/satellite-office-oshkosh-2026-05-12/
LOCATION:Greater Oshkosh Economic Development Corporation\, 111 N. Main Street\, Ste 204\, Oshkosh\, WI\, 54901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Oshkosh,Satellite Office Hours
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ben Blanc":MAILTO:benjaminb@wispro.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260513T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260513T130000
DTSTAMP:20260414T153509
CREATED:20260324T212423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T212423Z
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SUMMARY:Acquisition Hour: CONTRACTING IN DISASTERS: Doing Business with Emergency Agencies
DESCRIPTION:When disasters strike\, federal\, state\, and local agencies must act quickly to provide relief\, restore services\, and support affected communities. This creates unique contracting opportunities for businesses that can supply goods and services in times of crisis. Understanding how emergency procurement works is essential for small businesses that want to be ready when opportunities arise. \nIn this session\, participants will learn: \n\nHow federal\, state\, and local agencies buy during emergencies and disasters\nThe role of FEMA\, GSA\, and other key emergency management agencies\nContracting methods used in disaster response and recovery\nHow the 2025 FAR Overhaul has changed acquisition regulations for emergency contracting\nRegistration\, certification\, and preparedness steps businesses should take now\nBest practices for positioning your business to respond quickly and effectively\n\nThis training will help small businesses understand the disaster contracting process\, prepare in advance\, and explore opportunities to support emergency response and recovery efforts. \n Speaker: \n\nMark Dennis\, Government Contract Specialist – Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) – WI APEX Accelerator\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-contracting-in-disasters-2026-05-13/
CATEGORIES:In State,Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ben Blanc":MAILTO:benjaminb@wispro.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260514T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260514T160000
DTSTAMP:20260414T153509
CREATED:20260313T133601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T140455Z
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SUMMARY:Satellite Office: Fond Du Lac – hosted by Envision Greater Fond du Lac
DESCRIPTION:WPI will be holding office hours at our satellite location in the Envision Greater Fond du Lac offices located in Fond du Lac\, WI. Contact the counselor directly to schedule your meeting with them. \nTo view the upcoming schedule for Fond du Lac\, please click here. \nTo view the full list of satellite locations and schedules\, please click here.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/satellite-office-fond-du-lac-2026-05-14/
LOCATION:Envision Greater Fond du Lac\, 23 S Main St Ste 101\, Fond du Lac\, WI\, 54935\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fond du Lac,Satellite Office Hours
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ben Blanc":MAILTO:benjaminb@wispro.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260519T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260519T160000
DTSTAMP:20260414T153509
CREATED:20260312T160821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T140315Z
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SUMMARY:Satellite Office: Eau Claire – hosted by the Western Dairyland Economic Opportunity Council
DESCRIPTION:WPI will be holding office hours at our satellite location in the Western Dairyland EOC’s offices located in Eau Claire\, WI. Contact the counselor directly to schedule your meeting with them. \nTo view the upcoming schedule for Eau Claire\, please click here. \nTo view the full list of satellite locations and schedules\, please click here.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/satellite-office-eau-claire-2026-05-19/
LOCATION:Western Dairyland EOC\, 418 Wisconsin St\, Eau Claire\, WI\, 54703\, United States
CATEGORIES:Eau Claire,Satellite Office Hours
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ben Blanc":MAILTO:benjaminb@wispro.org
GEO:44.8157871;-91.5009717
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260520T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260520T160000
DTSTAMP:20260414T153509
CREATED:20260312T221511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T140236Z
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SUMMARY:Satellite Office: Eau Claire – hosted by the Western Dairyland Economic Opportunity Council
DESCRIPTION:WPI will be holding office hours at our satellite location in the Western Dairyland EOC’s offices located in Eau Claire\, WI. Contact the counselor directly to schedule your meeting with them. \nTo view the upcoming schedule for Eau Claire\, please click here. \nTo view the full list of satellite locations and schedules\, please click here.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/satellite-office-eau-claire-2026-05-20/
LOCATION:Western Dairyland EOC\, 418 Wisconsin St\, Eau Claire\, WI\, 54703\, United States
CATEGORIES:Eau Claire,Satellite Office Hours
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ben Blanc":MAILTO:benjaminb@wispro.org
GEO:44.8157871;-91.5009717
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260526T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260526T160000
DTSTAMP:20260414T153509
CREATED:20260313T141622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T140714Z
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SUMMARY:Satellite Office: Green Bay – hosted by the Greater Green Bay Chamber Startup Hub
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-2026-05-26/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260527T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260527T160000
DTSTAMP:20260414T153509
CREATED:20260313T163747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T141422Z
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SUMMARY:Satellite Office: Manitowoc – hosted by Progress Lakeshore
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-2026-05-27/
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260528T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260528T160000
DTSTAMP:20260414T153509
CREATED:20260313T143339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T210417Z
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SUMMARY:Satellite Office: Madison (FEED Kitchens)
DESCRIPTION:WPI will be holding office hours at our satellite location in the FEED Kitchens in Madison\, WI. Contact the counselor directly to schedule your meeting with them. \nTo view the upcoming schedule for Madison FEED Kitchens\, 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-feed-kitchens-2026-05-28/
LOCATION:FEED Kitchens\, 1219 N. Sherman Avenue\, Madison\, WI\, 53704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Madison – FEED Kitchens,Satellite Office Hours
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ben Blanc":MAILTO:benjaminb@wispro.org
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