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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200408T120000
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DTSTAMP:20260415T060524
CREATED:20191227T212607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191227T212607Z
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SUMMARY:Acquisition Hour: Understanding and Protecting the DOD Supply Chain
DESCRIPTION:REGISTRATION FOR WEBINARS WILL CLOSE 24 HOURS BEFORE THE START \nSupply Chains are vital to DoD being able to execute its mission. They are often complex\, lengthy and involve numerous businesses. Understanding what they are\, how they are used and what is important to their success can be key to maintaining and/or unlocking business opportunities at either a contract level or at a system level. This webinar will explore how the various pieces of this system work together and what contractors need to know as threats to these vital links continue to increase. \nSpeaker: Marc Violante\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) \nThis webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit. \nTo view a schedule of all upcoming webinars CLICK HERE.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/acquisition-hour-understanding-and-protecting-the-dod-supply-chain/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Benjamin Blanc":MAILTO:benjaminb@wispro.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200408T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200408T114500
DTSTAMP:20260415T060524
CREATED:20200324T031732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200324T031732Z
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SUMMARY:Contracting Assistance – COVID-19 Webinar
DESCRIPTION:In the rapidly changing national emergency our Country is currently facing stay up to date on information relevant to government contractors. Join the Small Business Administration and the Wisconsin Procurement Institute for brief webinars offered three-times a week\, Monday\, Wednesday and Friday at 11:00. \nThe webinar will also be offered on: \n\nApril 10th
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/contracting-assistance-covid-19-webinar-5/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wispro.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/wpisba.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Benjamin Blanc":MAILTO:benjaminb@wispro.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200407T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200407T193000
DTSTAMP:20260415T060524
CREATED:20191114T024346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191114T024346Z
UID:10001887-1586282400-1586287800@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:WPI and NCMA WI Chapter CFCM Study Session 9: FAR Parts 42-53 - Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Speakers: Daryl Zahn\, CFCM\, Manager Contracts and Compliance\, DRS Power and Control Technologies\, Inc. and Jason Rathsack\, Group Lead\, Business Operations\, DCMA. \nThe ninth session of the FAR review will cover FAR parts 42-53. You can view the FAR by CLICKING HERE. \nPart 42: Contract Administration and Audit Services\nPart 43: Contract Modifications\nPart 44: Subcontracting Policies and Procedures\nPart 45: Government Property\nPart 46: Quality Assurance\nPart 47: Transportation\nPart 48: Value Engineering\nPart 49: Termination of Contracts\nPart 50: Extraordinary Contractual Actions and The Safety Act\nPart 51: Use of Government Sources by Contractors\nPart 52: Solicitation Provisions and Contract Clauses\nPart 53: Forms \nNote these sessions are being held as a webinar via GoToMeeting. While there is no cost to attend\, registration is required. \nThis webinar is eligible for 1.5 CPE credits. \nTo view a schedule of all upcoming FAR review webinars CLICK HERE.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/wpi-and-ncma-wi-chapter-cfcm-study-session-9-far-parts-42-53-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wispro.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/ncmawpi-stacked.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Benjamin Blanc":MAILTO:benjaminb@wispro.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200407T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200407T140000
DTSTAMP:20260415T060524
CREATED:20200330T223001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200330T223001Z
UID:10002197-1586264400-1586268000@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:Acquisition Hour: Focus on the first principles of Federal contract management during unsettled times
DESCRIPTION:REGISTRATION FOR WEBINARS WILL CLOSE 24 HOURS BEFORE THE START \nUnder the best of circumstances\, contract management is challenging. Adding in the unknowns and uncertainties of managing during a Pandemic creates an altogether new and previously unseen contract management landscape. This webinar will identify and review potential scenarios that may unfold and why it is so important to focus on the fundamentals and first principles of contract management when working in such unsettled times. \nPresenter: Marc Violante \nThis webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit. \nView a schedule of all upcoming webinars.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/acquisition-hour-focus-on-the-first-principles-of-federal-contract-management-during-unsettled-times/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Benjamin Blanc":MAILTO:benjaminb@wispro.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200406T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200406T114500
DTSTAMP:20260415T060525
CREATED:20200324T031125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200324T031125Z
UID:10002194-1586170800-1586173500@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:Contracting Assistance – COVID-19 Webinar
DESCRIPTION:In the rapidly changing national emergency our Country is currently facing stay up to date on information relevant to government contractors. Join the Small Business Administration and the Wisconsin Procurement Institute for brief webinars offered three-times a week\, Monday\, Wednesday and Friday at 11:00. \nThe webinar will also be offered on: \n\nApril 8th\nApril 10th
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/contracting-assistance-covid-19-webinar-4/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wispro.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/wpisba.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Benjamin Blanc":MAILTO:benjaminb@wispro.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200403T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200403T114500
DTSTAMP:20260415T060525
CREATED:20200324T030212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200324T030212Z
UID:10002193-1585911600-1585914300@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:Contracting Assistance – COVID-19 Webinar
DESCRIPTION:In the rapidly changing national emergency our Country is currently facing stay up to date on information relevant to government contractors. Join the Small Business Administration and the Wisconsin Procurement Institute for brief webinars offered three-times a week\, Monday\, Wednesday and Friday at 11:00. \nThe webinar will also be offered on: \n\nApril 6th\nApril 8th\nApril 10th
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/contracting-assistance-covid-19-webinar-3/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wispro.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/wpisba.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Benjamin Blanc":MAILTO:benjaminb@wispro.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200401T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200401T234500
DTSTAMP:20260415T060525
CREATED:20200324T025459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200324T025459Z
UID:10002192-1585738800-1585784700@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:Contracting Assistance – COVID-19 Webinar
DESCRIPTION:In the rapidly changing national emergency our Country is currently facing stay up to date on information relevant to government contractors. Join the Small Business Administration and the Wisconsin Procurement Institute for brief webinars offered three-times a week\, Monday\, Wednesday and Friday at 11:00. \nThe webinar will also be offered: \n\nApril 3rd\nApril 6th\nApril 8th\nApril 10th
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/contracting-assistance-covid-19-webinar-2/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wispro.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/wpisba.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Benjamin Blanc":MAILTO:benjaminb@wispro.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200331T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200331T193000
DTSTAMP:20260415T060525
CREATED:20191114T024119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191114T024119Z
UID:10001886-1585677600-1585683000@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:WPI and NCMA WI Chapter CFCM Study Session 8: FAR Parts 34-41 - Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Daryl Zahn\, CFCM\, Manager Contracts and Compliance\, DRS Power and Control Technologies\, Inc. \nThe eighth session of the FAR review will cover FAR parts 34-41. You can view the FAR by CLICKING HERE. \nPart 34: Major System Acquisition\nPart 35: Research and Development Contracting\nPart 36: Construction and Architect – Engineer Contracts\nPart 37: Service Contracting\nPart 38: Federal Supply Schedule Contracting\nPart 39: Acquisition of Information Technology\nPart 41: Acquisition of Utility Services \nNote these sessions are being held as a webinar via GoToMeeting. While there is no cost to attend\, registration is required. \nThis webinar is eligible for 1.5 CPE credits. \nTo view a schedule of all upcoming FAR review webinars CLICK HERE.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/wpi-and-ncma-wi-chapter-cfcm-study-session-8-far-parts-34-41-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wispro.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/ncmawpi-stacked.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Benjamin Blanc":MAILTO:benjaminb@wispro.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200330T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200330T114500
DTSTAMP:20260415T060525
CREATED:20200324T025014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200324T025014Z
UID:10002191-1585566000-1585568700@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:Contracting Assistance – COVID-19 Webinar
DESCRIPTION:In the rapidly changing national emergency our Country is currently facing stay up to date on information relevant to government contractors. Join the Small Business Administration and the Wisconsin Procurement Institute for brief webinars offered three-times a week\, Monday\, Wednesday and Friday at 11:00. \nThe webinar will also be offered: \n\nApril 1st\nApril 3rd\nApril 6th\nApril 8th\nApril 10th
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/contracting-assistance-covid-19-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wispro.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/wpisba.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Benjamin Blanc":MAILTO:benjaminb@wispro.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200327T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200327T114500
DTSTAMP:20260415T060525
CREATED:20200321T010255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200321T010255Z
UID:10002190-1585306800-1585309500@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:Contracting Assistance  - COVID-19 Webinar
DESCRIPTION:In the rapidly changing national emergency our Country is currently facing stay up to date on information relevant to government contractors. Join the Small Business Administration and the Wisconsin Procurement Institute for brief webinars offered three-times a week\, Monday\, Wednesday and Friday at 11:00 \nThe webinar will also be offered: \n\nMarch 30th\nApril 1st\nApril 3rd\nApril 6th\nApril 8th\nApril 10th
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/contracting-and-disaster-loan-assistance-a-covid-19-webinar-3/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wispro.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/wpisba.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Benjamin Blanc":MAILTO:benjaminb@wispro.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200325T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200325T114500
DTSTAMP:20260415T060525
CREATED:20200321T010007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200321T010007Z
UID:10002188-1585134000-1585136700@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:Contracting Assistance - COVID-19 Webinar
DESCRIPTION:In the rapidly changing national emergency our Country is currently facing stay up to date on information relevant to government contractors. Join the Small Business Administration and the Wisconsin Procurement Institute for brief webinars offered three-times a week\, Monday\, Wednesday and Friday at 11:00. \nThe webinar will also be offered: \n\nMarch 27th\nMarch 30th\nApril 1st\nApril 3rd\nApril 6th\nApril 8th\nApril 10th
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/contracting-and-disaster-loan-assistance-a-covid-19-webinar-2/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wispro.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/wpisba.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Benjamin Blanc":MAILTO:benjaminb@wispro.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200324T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200324T193000
DTSTAMP:20260415T060525
CREATED:20191114T023848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191114T023848Z
UID:10001885-1585072800-1585078200@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:WPI and NCMA WI Chapter CFCM Study Session 7: FAR Parts 30-33 - Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Speakers: Daryl Zahn\, CFCM\, Manager Contracts and Compliance\, DRS Power and Control Technologies\, Inc. and Jason Rathsack\, Group Lead\, Business Operations\, DCMA. \nThe seventh session of the FAR review will cover FAR parts 30-33. You can view the FAR by CLICKING HERE. \nPart 30: Cost Accounting Standards Administration\nPart 31: Contract Costs Principles and Procedures\nPart 32: Contract Financing\nPart 33: Protests\, Disputes and Appeals \nNote these sessions are being held as a webinar via GoToMeeting. While there is no cost to attend\, registration is required. \nThis webinar is eligible for 1.5 CPE credits. \nTo view a schedule of all upcoming FAR review webinars CLICK HERE.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/wpi-and-ncma-wi-chapter-cfcm-study-session-7-far-parts-30-33-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wispro.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/ncmawpi-stacked.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Benjamin Blanc":MAILTO:benjaminb@wispro.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200323T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200323T113000
DTSTAMP:20260415T060525
CREATED:20200321T005326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200321T005326Z
UID:10002187-1584961200-1584963000@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:Contracting Assistance -  COVID-19 Webinar
DESCRIPTION:In the rapidly changing national emergency our Country is currently facing stay up to date on information relevant to government contractors. Join the Small Business Administration and the Wisconsin Procurement Institute for brief webinars offered three-times a week\, Monday\, Wednesday and Friday at 11:00. \nWebinars will also be offered March 27th and 29th.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/contracting-and-disaster-loan-assistance-a-covid-19-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wispro.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/wpisba.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Benjamin Blanc":MAILTO:benjaminb@wispro.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200320T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200320T140000
DTSTAMP:20260415T060525
CREATED:20200206T233002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200206T233002Z
UID:10001926-1584709200-1584712800@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:Acquisition Hour: How the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Will Impact Your Business
DESCRIPTION:REGISTRATION FOR WEBINARS WILL CLOSE 24 HOURS BEFORE THE START \nCompanies interested in conducting business with the Department of Defense in late FY-20 and beyond will have to meet a new and stringent set of cybersecurity requirements including review and certification by a DoD identified Third Party. These requirements will apply to all businesses – Primes\, and Subcontractors at any level. This webinar will provide additional detail and information related to these new requirements along with practical suggestions for how to manage your company’s efforts toward preparing for and managing these requirements. \nSpeaker: Marc Violante\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) \nThis webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit. \nTo view a schedule of all upcoming webinars CLICK HERE.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/acquisition-hour-how-the-cybersecurity-maturity-model-certification-cmmc-will-impact-your-business/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Benjamin Blanc":MAILTO:benjaminb@wispro.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200318T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200318T130000
DTSTAMP:20260415T060525
CREATED:20191227T212234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191227T212234Z
UID:10002123-1584532800-1584536400@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:Acquisition Hour: Creating Advanced Queries with the Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS)
DESCRIPTION:REGISTRATION FOR WEBINARS WILL CLOSE 24 HOURS BEFORE THE START \nTake your insight into government procurement to the next level with this webinar on advanced features of the Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS) (https://www.fpds.gov) Dig into the FPDS ad-hoc query model to understand how to develop queries that focus on answering your questions and how to mine the treasure trove of information that is available. \nSpeaker: Marc Violante\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) \nThis webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit. \nTo view a schedule of all upcoming webinars CLICK HERE.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/acquisition-hour-creating-advanced-queries-with-the-federal-procurement-data-system-fpds/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Benjamin Blanc":MAILTO:benjaminb@wispro.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200317T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200317T193000
DTSTAMP:20260415T060525
CREATED:20191114T023611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191114T023611Z
UID:10002093-1584468000-1584473400@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:WPI and NCMA WI Chapter CFCM Study Session 6: FAR Parts 19-23; 24-29 - Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Daryl Zahn\, CFCM\, Manager Contracts and Compliance\, DRS Power and Control Technologies\, Inc. \nThe sixth session of the FAR review will cover FAR parts 19-23; 24-29. You can view the FAR by CLICKING HERE. \nPart 19: Small Business Programs\nPart 22: Application of Labor Laws to Government Acquisitions\nPart 23: Environment\, Energy and Water Efficiency\, Renewable Energy Technologies\, Occupational Safety\, and Drug-Free Workplace\nPart 24: Protection of Privacy and Freedom of Information\nPart 25: Foreign Acquisition\nPart 26: Other Socioeconomic Programs\nPart 27: Patents\, Data and Copyrights\nPart 28: Bonds and Insurance\nPart 29: Taxes \nNote these sessions are being held as a webinar via GoToMeeting. While there is no cost to attend\, registration is required. \nThis webinar is eligible for 1.5 CPE credits. \nTo view a schedule of all upcoming FAR review webinars CLICK HERE.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/wpi-24-29-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wispro.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/ncmawpi-stacked.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Benjamin Blanc":MAILTO:benjaminb@wispro.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200317T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200317T140000
DTSTAMP:20260415T060525
CREATED:20191227T211852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191227T211852Z
UID:10002122-1584450000-1584453600@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:Acquisition Hour: Market Segmentation for Enhanced Business Development
DESCRIPTION:REGISTRATION FOR WEBINARS WILL CLOSE 24 HOURS BEFORE THE START \nFocus your time and resources on learning about and marketing to the most important buying offices for your business. This is a key step in Market Segmentation. Explore key factors that are of interest and importance to your business and its success. Recognize opportunities that will consume time\, effort and funds but are more flyers than true opportunities. Apply these factors and develop a Go/No-go strategy to be used for both customer and opportunity selection. \nSpeaker: Marc Violante\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) \nThis webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit. \nTo view a schedule of all upcoming webinars CLICK HERE.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/acquisition-hour-market-segmentation-for-enhanced-business-development/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Benjamin Blanc":MAILTO:benjaminb@wispro.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200311T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200311T130000
DTSTAMP:20260415T060525
CREATED:20200131T015406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200131T015406Z
UID:10001923-1583928000-1583931600@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:Acquisition Hour: Update on the Hour Wage Labor Law
DESCRIPTION:REGISTRATION FOR WEBINARS WILL CLOSE 24 HOURS BEFORE THE START \nThis session will provide attendees with an update on federal wage-hour laws to help employers maintain compliance with Davis-Bacon and Related Acts\, Service Contract Act and Fair Labor Standards Act provisions. A particular emphasis will be placed on the application of these laws in the construction industry. \nThis webinar will cover: \n\nPrevailing wages\nCompleting certified payrolls forms\nThe correct payment of overtime\nTests used to determine if an employee should be classified as exempt\nThe Davis Bacon Act\n\nSpeaker: Corey Walton\, Community Outreach and Resource Planning Specialist – U.S. Department of Labor/Wage & Hour Division \nThis webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit. \nTo view a schedule of all upcoming webinars CLICK HERE
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/acquisition-hour-update-on-the-hour-wage-labor-law-2/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Benjamin Blanc":MAILTO:benjaminb@wispro.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200310T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200310T193000
DTSTAMP:20260415T060525
CREATED:20191114T023244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191114T023244Z
UID:10002091-1583863200-1583868600@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:WPI and NCMA WI Chapter CFCM Study Session 5: FAR Parts 1-18 - Practice Test Review - Webinar
DESCRIPTION:REGISTRATION FOR WEBINARS WILL CLOSE 24 HOURS BEFORE THE START \nSpeaker: Daryl Zahn\, CFCM\, Manager Contracts and Compliance\, DRS Power and Control Technologies\, Inc. \nThe fifth session of the FAR review will be a practice test review. You can view the FAR by CLICKING HERE. \nNote these sessions are being held as a webinar via GoToMeeting. While there is no cost to attend\, registration is required. \nThis webinar is eligible for 1.5 CPE credits. \nTo view a schedule of all upcoming FAR review webinars CLICK HERE.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/wpi-and-ncma-wi-chapter-cfcm-study-session-5-far-parts-1-18-practice-test-review-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wispro.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/ncmawpi-stacked.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Benjamin Blanc":MAILTO:benjaminb@wispro.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200304T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200304T130000
DTSTAMP:20260415T060525
CREATED:20191227T211517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191227T211517Z
UID:10002121-1583323200-1583326800@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:Acquisition Hour: Basics of the Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS)
DESCRIPTION:REGISTRATION FOR WEBINARS WILL CLOSE 24 HOURS BEFORE THE START \nBuild your government sales. Know your customer! Know what they buy and how they buy. Know when they buy. Know your competitors and general contract values. These are just some of the questions that can be answered by using FPDS and all business should have a working knowledge of this important tool. This webinar will provide an overview of the FPDS system and how to create and use basic queries to answer these questions and others. No knowledge of the FPDS system is required. \n  \nSpeaker: Marc Violante\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) \nThis webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit. \nTo view a schedule of all upcoming webinars CLICK HERE.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/acquisition-hour-basics-of-the-federal-procurement-data-system-fpds/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Benjamin Blanc":MAILTO:benjaminb@wispro.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200303T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200303T193000
DTSTAMP:20260415T060525
CREATED:20191114T022852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191114T022852Z
UID:10002088-1583258400-1583263800@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:WPI and NCMA WI Chapter CFCM Study Session 4: FAR Parts 13-15 - Webinar
DESCRIPTION:REGISTRATION FOR WEBINARS WILL CLOSE 24 HOURS BEFORE THE START \nSpeaker: Daryl Zahn\, CFCM\, Manager Contracts and Compliance\, DRS Power and Control Technologies\, Inc. \nThe fourth session of the FAR review will cover FAR parts 13-15. You can view the FAR by CLICKING HERE. \nPart 13: Simplified Acquisition Procedures\nPart 14: Sealed Bidding\nPart 15: Contracting by Negotiation \nNote these sessions are being held as a webinar via GoToMeeting. While there is no cost to attend\, registration is required. \nThis webinar is eligible for 1.5 CPE credits. \nTo view a schedule of all upcoming FAR review webinars CLICK HERE.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/wpi-and-ncma-wi-chapter-cfcm-study-session-4-far-parts-13-15-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wispro.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/ncmawpi-stacked.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Benjamin Blanc":MAILTO:benjaminb@wispro.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200226T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200226T130000
DTSTAMP:20260415T060525
CREATED:20191127T224931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191127T224931Z
UID:10002096-1582718400-1582722000@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:Acquisition Hour: Learning About the Surety Bond Guarantee From the U.S. SBA
DESCRIPTION:REGISTRATION FOR WEBINARS WILL CLOSE 24 HOURS BEFORE THE START \nThe U. S. Small Business Administration’s Surety Bond Guarantee Program can help your small business obtain contract bid\, performance\, & payment bonds. Surety bonds help small businesses win contracts by providing the customer with a guarantee that the work will be completed. \nMany public and private contracts require surety bonds\, which are offered by surety companies. The SBA guarantees surety bonds for certain surety companies\, which allows the companies to offer surety bonds to small businesses that might not meet the criteria for other sureties. \nDoes your business have: Limited Financial Resources? You have no Prior Bonded Work Experience? Trouble Bonding as a Startup? A Desire to Increase its Current Bond Limits? – if the answer is YES – YOU SHOULD ATTEND! \nThis webinar will cover: \nContract Bonds \n\nWhat they are and why they are required\nYour potential bonding capacity\nWays to maximize your surety credit\n\nSBA’s Surety Bond Guarantee Program \n\nContract bond guarantees up to $6.5 million\nThe SBA advantage\nCosts and getting started\n\nSpeaker: Tamara Murray\, Underwriting Marketing Specialist\, U.S Small Business Administration (SBA)\, Office of Surety Guarantees \nThis webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit. \nTo view a schedule of all upcoming webinars CLICK HERE
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/acquisition-hour-learning-surety-bond-sba/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Benjamin Blanc":MAILTO:benjaminb@wispro.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200225T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200225T193000
DTSTAMP:20260415T060525
CREATED:20191114T022557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191114T022557Z
UID:10002086-1582653600-1582659000@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:WPI and NCMA WI Chapter CFCM Study Session 3: FAR Parts 16-18; 10-12 - Webinar
DESCRIPTION:REGISTRATION FOR WEBINARS WILL CLOSE 24 HOURS BEFORE THE START \nSpeaker: Daryl Zahn\, CFCM\, Manager Contracts and Compliance\, DRS Power and Control Technologies\, Inc. \nThe third session of the FAR review will cover FAR parts 16-18 and 10-12. You can view the FAR by CLICKING HERE. \nPart 10: Market Research\nPart 11: Describing Agency Needs\nPart 12: Acquisition of Commercial Items\nPart 16: Types of Contracts\nPart 17: Special Contracting Methods\nPart 18: Emergency Acquisitions \nNote these sessions are being held as a webinar via GoToMeeting. While there is no cost to attend\, registration is required. \nThis webinar is eligible for 1.5 CPE credits. \nTo view a schedule of all upcoming FAR review webinars CLICK HERE.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/wpi-and-ncma-wi-chapter-cfcm-study-session-3-far-parts-16-18-10-12-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Benjamin Blanc":MAILTO:benjaminb@wispro.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200225T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200225T140000
DTSTAMP:20260415T060525
CREATED:20191115T205749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191115T205749Z
UID:10001895-1582635600-1582639200@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:Acquisition Hour: State and Federal Certifications for Veteran and Service Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses
DESCRIPTION:REGISTRATION FOR WEBINARS WILL CLOSE 24 HOURS BEFORE THE START \nSecuring government contracts and subcontracts is not easy. As a Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSBs) or Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) you may gain preference when competing for contracts with the State of Wisconsin and Federal government agencies. \nThis webinar will focus on the various veteran owned business certifications and the basics of qualifying and applying. \nIn this webinar\, businesses will learn more about certifications offered by the: \n\nState of Wisconsin Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Enterprise (DVB) certification\nVets First Verification Program (CVE) – for veteran and service disabled veteran owned firms looking to do business with the US Department of Veterans Affairs (and FAA)\nUS SBA Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business Program (SDVOSB) – for firms working with Federal agencies other than the US Department of Veterans Affairs\nOther certifications\n\nSpeakers: \n\nShane Mahaffy\, Lead Business Opportunity Specialist\, U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)\nMark Dennis\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI)\n\nThis webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit. \nTo view a schedule of all upcoming webinars CLICK HERE.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/acquisition-hour-state-federal-certifications-for-vosb-sdvosb/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Benjamin Blanc":MAILTO:benjaminb@wispro.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200218T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200218T193000
DTSTAMP:20260415T060525
CREATED:20191114T022059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191114T022059Z
UID:10002085-1582048800-1582054200@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:WPI and NCMA WI Chapter CFCM Study Session 2: FAR Parts 1-9 - Webinar
DESCRIPTION:REGISTRATION FOR WEBINARS WILL CLOSE 24 HOURS BEFORE THE START \nSpeaker: Daryl Zahn\, CFCM\, Manager Contracts and Compliance\, DRS Power and Control Technologies\, Inc. \nThe second session of the FAR review will cover FAR parts 1-9. You can view the FAR by CLICKING HERE. \nPart 1: Federal Acquisition Regulations System\nPart 2: Definitions of Words and Terms\nPart 3: Improper Business Practices and Personal Conflicts of Interest\nPart 4: Administrative Matters\nPart 5: Publicizing Contract Actions\nPart 6: Competition Requirements\nPart 7: Acquisition Planning\nPart 8: Required Sources of Supplies and Services\nPart 9: Contractor Qualifications \nNote these sessions are being held as a webinar via GoToMeeting. While there is no cost to attend\, registration is required. \nThis webinar is eligible for 1.5 CPE credits. \nTo view a schedule of all upcoming FAR review webinars CLICK HERE.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/wpi-ncma-wi-chapter-cfcm-study-session-2-far-parts-1-9/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Benjamin Blanc":MAILTO:benjaminb@wispro.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200218T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200218T140000
DTSTAMP:20260415T060525
CREATED:20191227T211118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191227T211118Z
UID:10002120-1582030800-1582034400@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:Acquisition Hour: Data Insight for Government Contractors - Turning Data Into Usable Information
DESCRIPTION:Information drives business – raw data doesn’t. Being able to transform data into information is the key step in gaining insights into your marketplace and developing a competitive strategy. This webinar will provide information on a variety of information sources\, tools available for processing data and being able to develop the needed insights to answer questions and move forward. \n  \nSpeaker: Marc Violante\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) \nThis webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit. \nTo view a schedule of all upcoming webinars CLICK HERE.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/acquisition-hour-data-insight-for-government-contractors-turning-data-into-usable-information/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Benjamin Blanc":MAILTO:benjaminb@wispro.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200212T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200212T143000
DTSTAMP:20260415T060525
CREATED:20191119T014901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191119T014901Z
UID:10001897-1581514200-1581517800@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:Acquisition Hour: Introduction to Certifications Available to Minority Owned Businesses
DESCRIPTION:Minority owned business can receive advantage when selling to various Public and Private entities. In most cases\, a certification process must be completed to qualify. \nIt is important for business to understand the certification requirements and the potential benefits to their business prior to investing their time and resources in the certification process. \nThis presentation will provide an overview of these programs\, application process\, describe eligibility requirements as well as the benefits and obligations for certifications with: \n\nFederal Government agencies\nState Government agencies (including WisDOT and State of Wisconsin)\nLocal Government agencies (including Milwaukee City and County\, Dane County\, Madison (City)\, MMSD)\nCorporate (Large business)\n\nSpeakers: Benjamin Blanc\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) and Shane Mahaffy\, Small Business Administration \nThis webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit. \nTo view a schedule of all upcoming webinars CLICK HERE.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/acquisition-hour-intro-certs-minority-owned-bus/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Benjamin Blanc":MAILTO:benjaminb@wispro.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200212T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200212T130000
DTSTAMP:20260415T060525
CREATED:20191115T205326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191115T205326Z
UID:10001893-1581508800-1581512400@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:Acquisition Hour: Introduction to Certifications Available to Woman Owned Businesses
DESCRIPTION:Woman-owned businesses can receive advantage when selling to various Public and Private entities. In most cases\, a certification process must be completed to qualify. It is important for business to understand the certification requirements and the potential benefits to their business prior to investing their time and resources in the certification process. \nThis webinar will provide an overview of these programs\, application process\, describe eligibility requirements as well as the benefits and obligations for certifications with: \n\nFederal Government agencies\nState Government agencies (including WisDOT and State of Wisconsin)\nLocal Government agencies (including Milwaukee City and County\, Dane County\, Madison (City)\, MMSD)\nCorporate (Large business)\n\nSpeakers: Shane Mahaffy\, Lead Business Opportunity Specialist\, U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and Kim Garber\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) \nThis webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit. \nTo view a schedule of all upcoming webinars CLICK HERE.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/acquisition-hour-introduction-to-certifications-available-to-wosb/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Benjamin Blanc":MAILTO:benjaminb@wispro.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200211T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200211T193000
DTSTAMP:20260415T060525
CREATED:20191114T021746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191114T021746Z
UID:10002083-1581444000-1581449400@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:WPI and NCMA WI Chapter CFCM Study Session 1: Intro- CFCM Requirements: Basic Refresher - Government Contracting - Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Advanced registration is now closed. Please contact Benjamin Blanc with questions at benjaminb@wispro.org. \nThe Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) and National Contract Management Association (NCMA) are hosting a series of CFCM study sessions for 2020. The first session will discuss the CFCM requirements\, an overview of the FAR and the basics of federal contracting. \nThese sessions are open to those seeking CFCM certification as well as those who just want to learn more about the FAR. \nThese sessions are provided at no cost but registration is required. \nThis webinar is eligible for 1.5 CPE credits. \nTo view a schedule of all upcoming FAR review webinars CLICK HERE.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/wpi-ncma-wi-chapter-cfcm-study-session-1-intro-cfcm-requirements-basic-refresher-government-contracting-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Benjamin Blanc":MAILTO:benjaminb@wispro.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200205T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200205T130000
DTSTAMP:20260415T060525
CREATED:20191227T210550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191227T210550Z
UID:10002119-1580904000-1580907600@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:Acquisition Hour: How the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Will Impact Your Business
DESCRIPTION:Companies interested in conducting business with the Department of Defense in late FY-20 and beyond will have to meet a new and stringent set of cybersecurity requirements including review and certification by a DoD identified Third Party. These requirements will apply to all businesses – Primes\, and Subcontractors at any level. This webinar will provide additional detail and information related to these new requirements along with practical suggestions for how to manage your company’s efforts toward preparing for and managing these requirements. \nSpeaker: Marc Violante\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) \nThis webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit. \nTo view a schedule of all upcoming webinars CLICK HERE.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/acquisition-hour-how-cybersecurity-maturity-model-certification-cmmc-will-impact-your-business/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Benjamin Blanc":MAILTO:benjaminb@wispro.org
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