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SUMMARY:Startup Week MKE 2019 - Running a Successful Business During DNC MKE 2020 - Milwaukee\, WI
DESCRIPTION:Learn from the DNC MKE 2020 Host committee\, in collaboration with planners and entrepreneurs from the DNC meeting in Philadelphia and others how to participate in the activities before\, during\, and after the DNC MKE July 2020. \nThere are options to be prime and subcontractors supplying goods\, services\, and venues to the Host Committee or to grow your capacity and capabilities to serve locals and visitors to MKE during the convention week. \nLearn from experienced entrepreneurs how to do good\, make money\, and be successful next July. \nConnect to service providers (contracting\, financing\, business development\, and marketing to name a few)\, other business owners in the region\, and businesses that thrived during previous conventions. \nThis activity is in conjunction and collaboration with Startup Week MKE November 11-17\, 2019
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/startup-week-mke-2019-running-a-successful-business-during-dnc-mke-2020-milwaukee-wi/
LOCATION:UWM School of Continuing Education\, 161 West Wisconsin Avenue\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop,WPI Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Hilary Deblois":MAILTO:hilaryd@wispro.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191107T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191107T140000
DTSTAMP:20260408T104727
CREATED:20191011T183912Z
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SUMMARY:Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Resarch and Development 4th Annual Industry Day
DESCRIPTION:The Research and Development (R&D) Division of the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is pleased to host the 4th Annual R&D Industry Day. Registration and admittance to DLA will begin at 0700. \nThe event is intended for companies and academia interested in performing research in emerging areas that will improve support to the Warfighter in the logistics supply chains. \nDuring the Industry Day the Government will make presentations on strategic objectives and opportunities to support those objectives. Information on the R&D programs will be provided as well as an opportunity to speak with R&D program managers. \nAn excellent opportunity to discuss ideas with program managers and receive information on current and future projects emphasizing: \n\nStrategic Focus. Understanding disruptive technologies\, game changing\, reliable\, agile\, and cost effective solutions\nStrong Partnerships. Leveraging and sustaining relationships that help meet immediate and long-term Warfighter and DoD needs\nModernization Efforts. Learn revolutionary approaches in industry and academia and what is required to keep DLA as the forward leader in Warfighter support\nEmerging Needs. Identifying advanced technologies which function in austere environments\, automate in distribution operations\, and additive manufacturing on large and small scale products
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/defense-logistics-agency-dla-resarch-and-development-4th-annual-industry-day/
LOCATION:Defense Logistics Agency Headquarters\, Andrew T. McNamara Building\, 8725 John J Kingman Road\, Fort Belvoir\, VA\, 22060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Out of State,WPI Partner Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Hilary Deblois":MAILTO:hilaryd@wispro.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191023T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191023T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T104727
CREATED:20190531T223145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240320T141447Z
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SUMMARY:The Contracting Academy (TCA) - Milwaukee\, WI
DESCRIPTION:*Please note – Online registration has closed. There will be onsite registration available at the event* \nThe Contracting Academy is an opportunity for businesses to grow their technical knowledge of contracting with the State of Wisconsin\, Federal Government and Government Prime contractors . The series of workshops will benefit established businesses looking to grow and develop their government sales. Workshops will focus on 3 areas: Government Construction Contracting\, Selling Goods / Services to the Government and Federal Manufacturing and Innovation. \nThe Contracting Academy (TCA) is scheduled just prior to MARKETPLACE Wisconsin.  \nTo learn more about Marketplace: The Governors Conference on Diverse Business Development visit https://www.marketplacewisconsin.com/ \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/contracting-academy-milwaukee-wi/
LOCATION:Potawatomi Hotel & Event Center\, 1721 W Canal St\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53233\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop,WPI Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hilary Deblois":MAILTO:hilaryd@wispro.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190917T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190917T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T104727
CREATED:20190805T215517Z
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SUMMARY:Small Business Academy & USDOT Credit Tune-up - Milwaukee\, WI
DESCRIPTION:Small Business Academy – WEDC and US-DOT-Small Business Transportation Resource Center Great Lakes are co-hosting the 2019 Small Business Academy and Credit Tune-up business workshops! \nThis day will provide participants with practical advice from experts on topics covering small business lending\, free business assistance resources\, and ways to plan\, start and grow a profitable business. \nAbout Credit-Tune Up Session: \nUSDOT Summer Initiative for Access to Capital \nMany small businesses face difficulty not only accessing sufficient bonding and financing in order to grow\, but also access to capital and debt financing. The USDOT’s Summer initiative for Access to Capital is to provide financial resources and assistance to transportation- related small businesses and clients who are unable to access traditional capital. \nParticipants will also  have an opportunity to learn more about: \n\nHow to improve your financial health – Credit Tune-up\nHow your personal finances affect your business\nRevolving loan funds & alternative financing\nGetting a line of credit for working capital\nBreaking into new markets\nMarketing: social media\, branding\nTechnology\nHuman Resources: Hiring 1st employee\, Developing & Training\nCertified Businesses – Small/Minority/Women/Veteran Certifications\nBonding\nBidding\n\n**Continental Breakfast and snacks at Break time will be provided **
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/small-business-academy-milwaukee-wi/
LOCATION:Potawatomi Hotel & Event Center\, 1721 W Canal St\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53233\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop,WPI Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hilary Deblois":MAILTO:hilaryd@wispro.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190730
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190801
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SUMMARY:13th Annual Wisconsin Government Opportunities Business Conference (GOBC) In Partnership with Volk Field ANG and Fort McCoy - Camp Douglas\, WI
DESCRIPTION:*Registration for this event has closed*\nThe 13th Annual Wisconsin Government Opportunities Business Conference (GOBC) is scheduled for July 30th and 31st at Volk Field in Camp Douglas\, Wisconsin. Businesses from the Midwest will have the opportunity to participate in two days of technical training with a focus on Infrastructure Opportunities\, Information Security\, Manufacturing and Teaming. \nAttendees will have the opportunity to hear from and meet with regional experts\, leaders of the community\, potential customers and potential partners. All businesses including Small\, Large\, Disadvantaged\, HUBZone\, Minority-Owned\, Woman-Owned\, Veteran-Owned and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned firms will benefit from this event. \nVIEW AGENDA HERE \nVIEW PRESS RELEASE HERE \n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/13th-annual-volk-field-small-business-conference-camp-douglas-wi/
LOCATION:Volk Field Air National Guard Base\, 100 Independence Drive\, Building 475\, Camp Douglas\, WI\, 54618\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,WPI Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hilary Deblois":MAILTO:hilaryd@wispro.org
GEO:43.927192;-90.263306
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SUMMARY:Cybersecurity: Protect Your Company From Major Threats - Eau Claire\, WI
DESCRIPTION:Through this FREE session you will learn what steps you can take to begin developing a risk management plan for mitigating this top threat. \nYou will learn key steps to help protect your company including: \n• Identification of potential risks to your business.\n• Qualification and prioritization of which risks to address immediately.\n• Potential solutions for risk mitigation and avoidance.\n• The need for the monitoring of ongoing risks.\n• Employee training on key policies and procedures. \nAgenda: \n8:00 am – Registration / Networking \n8:30 am – Introductions & Expectations \n8:40 am – Risk Management / Cyber Risk Overview \n9:00am –  Cybersecurity Case Study \n9:30am –  FBI on Cybersecurity \n10:00 am –  Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) Presentation \n10:30am –  DCS Netlink Presenation / What You Can Do Today \n11:00 am – Wrap-up / Q&A \n***In addition\, the DCS Cybersecurity portion of the workshop that is scheduled for 9:00 am will be available via webinar HERE***
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/cybersecurity-from-threats-eau-claire-wi/
LOCATION:29 Pines Restaurant\, 5872 33rd Avenue\, Eau Claire\, WI\, 54703\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop,WPI Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Hilary Deblois":MAILTO:hilaryd@wispro.org
GEO:44.8916985;-91.5510566
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190612T080000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20190521T200242Z
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SUMMARY:RESCHEDULED - Growing Your Business in Oneida County Wisconsin - Rhinelander\, WI
DESCRIPTION:*This event will be rescheduled.*\nThis session will focus on four specific areas critical to small business success: \n\nGovernment Contracting Opportunities\nFinancial Assistance/Capital Injection Lending\nSales and Marketing\nWorkforce Challenges\n\nThe opportunity to network with speakers and attendees will follow the program!
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/oneida-county-workforce-solutions-summit/
LOCATION:Nicolet College Theater\, Lakeside Center\, 5364 College Dr\, Rhinelander\, WI\, 54501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop,WPI Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Hilary Deblois":MAILTO:hilaryd@wispro.org
GEO:45.6123599;-89.4209753
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190523T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190523T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T104727
CREATED:20190426T231717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190426T231717Z
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SUMMARY:SAME Industry\, Government and Small Business Engagement Series - Great Lakes\, IL
DESCRIPTION:Small businesses including Disadvantaged\, Veteran Owned\, Service Disabled Veteran Owned\, Woman Owned and HUBZone are encouraged to attend! \nRuthAnne Hall\, Purchasing Manager at Lake County\, will be presenting on opportunities with Lake County\, IL. There will also be an update on the Naval Station Great Lakes Housing Project. \n*Following the program* – Join us for a discussion of BIM! The technology landscape in AEC is always changing and keeping up these trends is important. \nIn this class we will look at the fundamentals of BIM gaining an understanding of common practices\, terminology and workflows. We will dive into some case studies of projects to see how BIM has and is being used. Lastly we will discuss the future of BIM in the practice and where we see it heading. \nBIM Speaker: Andrew Rider\, BIM Manager\, Woolpert \nRegistration will begin at 11:00 am followed by lunch and presentations at 12:00 pm. Program will end at 1:00 pm. \nRegistration is required. **Cost has changed from previous years** Credit card payment taken at the door. \nMember – $25\, Non-Member – $40\, Government/Military – $15 \n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/same-industry-government-and-small-business-engagement-series-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
ORGANIZER;CN="Hilary Deblois":MAILTO:hilaryd@wispro.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190516T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190516T180000
DTSTAMP:20260408T104727
CREATED:20190131T003853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190131T003853Z
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SUMMARY:Business Financing\, Planning and Developing New Market Opportunities- Hayward\, WI
DESCRIPTION:As a new or established growing small business\, you may face many challenges. For your business to succeed\, you need to develop and use a toolbox of resources. These sessions will connect you to business development resources from your area and the State of Wisconsin that could fuel your business growth strategy. \nAttendees will have the opportunity to network and speak with presenters before and after the program! \nBusinesses may also exhibit at the workshop – please indicate in your registration if interested. Exhibitors will be able to set up at 3:00 pm. \nAGENDA: \n2:30 pm – 3:00 pm – Exhibitor Setup \n3:00 pm – 3:45 pm – Registration & Networking \n3:45 pm – 4:00 pm – Welcome and Introductions \n4:00 pm – 4:20 pm – Welcome and Introductions – presented by David Fleming\, Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwa Community College \n\nLocal\, State and Federal Marketplace Opportunities & Certification – presented by the Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI)\n\n4:20 pm – 4:45 pm – Tribal Marketplace Opportunities (E.G. Doing Business With the Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Chippewa) and Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe Community College Business Development Resources – presented by David Fleming\, Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwa Community College \n4:45 pm – 5:30 pm – Small Business Development Resources \n\nBusiness Planning\nFinancial Planning\nMarketing Products & Native American/Tribal DBE Resources\n\n5:30 pm -5:45 pm – Small Business loan Programs – presented by WIBA/WI-CLANS and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) \n5:45 pm – 6:00 pm – Networking \n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/bus-financing-market-opportunities-hayward-wi/
LOCATION:The Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University\, 13466 W Trepania Rd\, Hayward\, WI\, 54843\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop,WPI Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190515T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190515T203000
DTSTAMP:20260408T104727
CREATED:20190131T003253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190131T003253Z
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SUMMARY:Business Financing\, Planning and Developing New Market Opportunities - Eau Claire\, WI
DESCRIPTION:This event will connect you to business development resources from your area and the State of Wisconsin that could fuel your business growth strategy. Attendees will have the opportunity to network and speak with presenters before and after the program! \nBusinesses may also exhibit at the workshop – please indicate in your registration if interested. \nAgenda: \n5:00 pm – 5:30 pm – Vendor Set-up \n5:30 pm – 6:00 pm – Registration & Networking \n6:00 pm – 6:10 pm – Introductions – May yer Thao\, Hmong Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce (HWCC) \n6:10 pm – 6:35 pm – Local\, State and Federal Marketplace Opportunities & Certification Processes – Benjamin Blanc\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) & U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) \n6:35 pm – 7:00 pm – Marketing and Social Media \n7:00 pm – 7:30 pm – Small Business Development Resources \n\nStart-ups\, Expansions\, Succession Planning –ResourceAbility LLC\nFinancial Planning – WI-CLANS\nMarketing Products\, How to Be Found – Benjamin Blanc\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI)\n\n7:30 pm -8:00 pm – Small Business Loan Programs – WI CLANS\, U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) \n8:00 pm – 8:30 pm – Discussion & Networking \n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/bus-financing-market-opportunities-eau-claire-wi/
LOCATION:Chippewa Valley Technical College – Casper Conference Center West\, 620 W Clairemont Ave\, Eau Claire\, WI\, 54701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop,WPI Events
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GEO:44.7939575;-91.5053411
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190514T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190514T180000
DTSTAMP:20260408T104727
CREATED:20190131T002945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190131T002945Z
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SUMMARY:Business Financing\, Planning and Developing New Market Opportunities - Stevens Point\, WI
DESCRIPTION:As a new or established growing small business\, you may face many challenges. For your business to succeed\, you need to develop and use a toolbox of resources. These sessions will connect you to business development resources from your area and the State of Wisconsin that could fuel your business growth strategy. \nAttendees will have the opportunity to network and speak with presenters before and after the program! \nBusinesses may also exhibit at the workshop – please indicate in your registration if interested. \nAgenda: \n2:30 pm – 3:00  pm – Vendor Set-up \n3:00 pm – 3:30 pm – Registration and Networking \n3:30 pm – 3:40 pm – Introductions – May yer Thao\, Hmong Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce (HWCC) \n3:40 pm – 4:05 pm – Marketing and Social Media – Small Business Development Center (SBDC) \n4:05 pm – 4:30 pm – Local\, State and Federal Marketplace Opportunities & Certification Processes – Benjamin Blanc\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) & U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) \n4:30 pm – 5:15 pm – Small Business Development Resources \n\nStart-ups\, Expansions and Succession Planning – CAP Services \nFinancial Planning – WI CLANS \nMarketing Products\, How to Be Found – Benjamin Blanc\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI)\n\n5:15 pm – 5:45 pm – Small Business Loan Programs – WI CLANS / SBA \n5:45 pm – 6:00 pm – Discussion & Networking
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/bus-financing-market-opportunities-stevens-point-wi/
LOCATION:IDEA Center\, 1039 Ellis St\, Stevens Point\, WI\, 54481\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop,WPI Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190514T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190514T180000
DTSTAMP:20260408T104727
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LAST-MODIFIED:20190426T182443Z
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SUMMARY:5 Lakes Forum - Milwaukee\, WI
DESCRIPTION:5 LAKES Forum is a one-day technology and entrepreneurship conference that attracts entrepreneurs\, venture investors\, innovators and technologists from around the Great Lakes region. \nThis unique format features rapid\, engaging content sessions that promise to help tech and startup leaders create meaningful connections and navigate high-level business and technology topics. \nProgramming includes morning General Sessions during which high-profile technologists and startups will discuss issues and new ideas that have broad appeal. In the afternoon\, attendees will enjoy three tracks: \n\nStartup Track: Some of the most successful startups in the Great Lakes region will discuss their growth tactics\, how they overcame bumps in the road\, investment strategies and other key information\nTechnology Track: Our region’s top talent will discuss the most relevant technologies that are influencing their work and shaping our world\nVenture Track: A curated group of emerging startups will pitch to investor groups from around the Great Lakes region. Startups that apply to pitch will receive free admission to the conference.\n\n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/5-lakes-forum-milwaukee-wi/
LOCATION:Northwestern Mutual Common and Tower\, 805 East Mason Street\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53202\, United States
CATEGORIES:In State,WPI Partner Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Hilary Deblois":MAILTO:hilaryd@wispro.org
GEO:43.040138;-87.9002447
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190513T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190513T093000
DTSTAMP:20260408T104727
CREATED:20190306T201049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190306T201049Z
UID:10001813-1557730800-1557739800@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) Breakfast - Milwaukee\, WI
DESCRIPTION:*Registration for this event has closed*\nThe annual Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) Breakfast will be held at 7:00 a.m. at the Milwaukee County War Memorial Center. \nAt the breakfast\, military reservists\, who are also employees of Milwaukee-based companies\, and their employers will be recognized\, the Major Richard I. Bong Award will be presented to outstanding service members from each military branch and the Department of Defense 2019 Freedom Award nominees will be recognized. \nThis year we are honored to have as our keynote speaker Mr. Rob Reilly\, VP and Genergal Manager – Services\, GE Healthcare\, US & Canada. View bio HERE. \nLearn more about Milwaukee Armed Forces Week HERE.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/employer-support-of-the-guard-and-reserve-esgr-breakfast-milwaukee-wi/
LOCATION:Milwaukee County War Memorial Center\, 750 N Lincoln Memorial Drive\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53202\, United States
CATEGORIES:In State,WPI Partner Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Hilary Deblois":MAILTO:hilaryd@wispro.org
GEO:43.0439191;-87.8929762
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Milwaukee County War Memorial Center 750 N Lincoln Memorial Drive Milwaukee WI 53202 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=750 N Lincoln Memorial Drive:geo:-87.8929762,43.0439191
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190508T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190508T163000
DTSTAMP:20260408T104727
CREATED:20181208T023732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181208T023732Z
UID:10001769-1557300600-1557333000@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:6th Annual Department of Defense Contract Management Update - Oshkosh\, WI
DESCRIPTION:* Registration for this event has closed*\nCLICK HERE to view Agenda. \nCLICK HERE to view Speaker Bios. \nGovernment Contracting Community\, \nThe National Contract Management Association along with the Wisconsin Procurement Institute are hosting the 6th Annual DoD Contract Management Update on 8 May 2019 in Oshkosh\, WI.  We are fortunate to have an excellent collection of subject matter experts presenting on DoD mandated Contractor Business Systems.  If you are a current DoD contractor\, you understand DoD’s focus on ensuring contractors maintain adequate business systems including Estimating\, Purchasing\, Property Management\, and Material Management and Accounting Systems (GAO Report linked below).  Also\, the US SBA will be joining us to provide an update on NDAA FY2019 Small Business Matters. \nPlease consider taking advantage of this rare opportunity to engage with\, and learn from the Government representatives responsible for auditing\, analyzing\, and making determinations of adequacy and compliance.  If you are a current subcontractor or seeking subcontracting opportunities\, this event will also cover subcontractor requirements via flow down clauses. \nSpeakers thus far include: \n\nKaren Zinn\, Supervisor Procurement Analyst\, Contractor Purchasing System Review Team\, DCMA\, Dallas TX\nEunice Ford\, Property Administrator\, Property Management Group\, DCMA\, Chicago IL\nJessica Price\, Supervisory Auditor\, DCAA\, Milwaukee WI\nPatrick Carlson\, Supervisor\, Quality Assurance\, DCMA\, Rice Lake WI\nJason Rathsack\, Group Lead-Contracting\, DCMA\, Oshkosh WI\nDeborah Crumity\, Commercial Market Representative (CMR)\, U.S. Small Business Administration\n\nContractor Business System GAO Report:  https://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-19-212 \nThe Department of Defense uses data from contractors’ business systems—e.g.\, accounting or purchasing systems—to guard against fraud\, waste\, and abuse in DOD contracts. For example\, reviewing data from a contractor’s accounting system can help keep the contractor from overcharging.  DOD must review contractors’ business systems to ensure that the data from them can be used. We’ve previously found that it was years behind on some of these reviews.  DOD has an ambitious plan to catch up on these reviews in 3 years\, but has no way to measure its progress. We recommended that DOD monitor and assess whether it’s completing these reviews as planned. \nThis event is eligible for 6 CPEs.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/6th-annual-dod-contract-mgt-update-wi/
LOCATION:Best Western Premier Waterfront Hotel & Convention Center\, 1 N Main St\, Oshkosh\, WI\, 54901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,WPI Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Hilary Deblois":MAILTO:hilaryd@wispro.org
GEO:44.014312;-88.5379512
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Best Western Premier Waterfront Hotel & Convention Center 1 N Main St Oshkosh WI 54901 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1 N Main St:geo:-88.5379512,44.014312
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190429T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190429T150000
DTSTAMP:20260408T104727
CREATED:20190424T212642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190424T212642Z
UID:10001995-1556528400-1556550000@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:10th Annual City of Milwaukee Small Business Conference - Milwaukee\, WI
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss the City’s 10th Annual Small Business Conference hosted by the Office of Small Business Development\, in partnership with the African American Chamber of Commerce of Wisconsin. Enjoy workshops\, presentations\, networking and new connections as we work toward BRIDGING THE GAP WITH STRATEGIC PARTNERS! Lunch is provided along with unlimited business opportunities. \nAgenda \n9:00 AM – 9:45 AM Registration | Networking | Vendors | Continental Breakfast \n10:00 AM – 10:20 AM Welcome and Opening Remarks \n10:30 AM – 11:15 AM Plenary Session \n11:25 AM – 12:20 PM Break-out Workshops \n12:35 PM – 1:10 PM Lunch and Small Business Spotlight \n1:15 PM – 2:00 PM Break-out Workshops \n2:10 PM – 2:55 PM Plenary Session \n2:55 PM – 3:00 PM Closing Remarks \nWorkshop topics include accessing City contracts; understanding government certifications and contracts; business\, technology and periodicals; DNR environmental assistance programs; marketing and branding; finance and accounting best practices; guaranty and lender products and much more!
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/10th-city-milwaukee-small-bus-conference/
LOCATION:Manpower Group Headquarters\, 100 Manpower Place\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53212\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop,WPI Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Hilary Deblois":MAILTO:hilaryd@wispro.org
GEO:43.0492373;-87.9131006
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Manpower Group Headquarters 100 Manpower Place Milwaukee WI 53212 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=100 Manpower Place:geo:-87.9131006,43.0492373
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190425T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190425T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T104727
CREATED:20190207T033437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190207T033437Z
UID:10001959-1556186400-1556193600@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Site Visit - Iron Mountain\, MI
DESCRIPTION:*Registration has closed. If you were unable to register\, please contact Carol Murphy at carolm@wispro.org or (414) 828-8081 *\nThis guided site visit will provide an opportunity to learn more about upcoming projects at the Oscar G Johnson Medical Center in Iron Mountain\, MI. \nAll current and potential contractors and subcontractors working in construction\, A/E\, environmental and related trades are encouraged to attend. \nThere is no cost but advanced registration is REQUIRED to participate. On-site registration will not be available. \n Each attendee must register separately. \nA site visit at this location will also be held on April 24\, 2019.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/va-site-visit-iron-mountain-mi-2/
LOCATION:Oscar G Johnson VA Medical Center\, 325 E H St\, Iron Mountain\, MI\, 49801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop,WPI Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hilary Deblois":MAILTO:hilaryd@wispro.org
GEO:45.8102287;-88.0615465
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Oscar G Johnson VA Medical Center 325 E H St Iron Mountain MI 49801 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=325 E H St:geo:-88.0615465,45.8102287
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190425T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190425T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T104727
CREATED:20190207T033256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190207T033256Z
UID:10001958-1556186400-1556193600@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Site Visit - Tomah\, WI
DESCRIPTION:*Registration has closed. If you were unable to register\, please contact Carol Murphy at carolm@wispro.org or (414) 828-8081 *\nThis guided site visit will provide an opportunity to learn more about upcoming projects at the Tomah\, WI Medical Center. \nAll current and potential contractors and subcontractors working in construction\, A/E\, environmental and related trades are encouraged to attend. \nThere is no cost to attend but advanced registration is required. \nThere is no cost but advanced registration is REQUIRED to participate. On-site registration will not be available. \nEach attendee must register separately. \nA site visit at this location will also be held on April 24\, 2019.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/va-site-visit-tomah-wi-2/
LOCATION:Tomah VA Medical Center\, 500 E Veterans St\, Tomah\, WI\, 54660\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop,WPI Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hilary Deblois":MAILTO:hilaryd@wispro.org
GEO:44.0036157;-90.4934495
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Tomah VA Medical Center 500 E Veterans St Tomah WI 54660 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=500 E Veterans St:geo:-90.4934495,44.0036157
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190424T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190424T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T104727
CREATED:20190207T033041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190207T033041Z
UID:10001957-1556100000-1556107200@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Site Visit - Iron Mountain\, MI
DESCRIPTION:*Registration has closed. If you were unable to register\, please contact Carol Murphy at carolm@wispro.org or (414) 828-8081 *\nThis guided site visit will provide an opportunity to learn more about upcoming projects at the Oscar G Johnson Medical Center in Iron Mountain\, MI. \nAll current and potential contractors and subcontractors working in construction\, A/E\, environmental and related trades are encouraged to attend. \nThere is no cost but advanced registration is REQUIRED to participate. On-site registration will not be available. \n Each attendee must register separately. \nA site visit at this location will also be held on April 25\, 2019.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/va-site-visit-iron-mountain-mi/
LOCATION:Oscar G Johnson VA Medical Center\, 325 E H St\, Iron Mountain\, MI\, 49801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop,WPI Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hilary Deblois":MAILTO:hilaryd@wispro.org
GEO:45.8102287;-88.0615465
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Oscar G Johnson VA Medical Center 325 E H St Iron Mountain MI 49801 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=325 E H St:geo:-88.0615465,45.8102287
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190424T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190424T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T104727
CREATED:20190207T032258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190207T032258Z
UID:10001955-1556100000-1556107200@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Site Visit - Tomah\, WI
DESCRIPTION:*Registration has closed. If you were unable to register\, please contact Carol Murphy at carolm@wispro.org or (414) 828-8081 *\nThis guided site visit will provide an opportunity to learn more about upcoming projects at the Tomah\, WI Medical Center. \nAll current and potential contractors and subcontractors working in construction\, A/E\, environmental and related trades are encouraged to attend. \nThere is no cost to attend but advanced registration is required. \nThere is no cost but advanced registration is REQUIRED to participate. On-site registration will not be available. \nEach attendee must register separately. \nA site visit at this location will also be held on April 25\, 2019.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/va-site-visit-tomah-wi/
LOCATION:Tomah VA Medical Center\, 500 E Veterans St\, Tomah\, WI\, 54660\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop,WPI Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hilary Deblois":MAILTO:hilaryd@wispro.org
GEO:44.0036157;-90.4934495
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Tomah VA Medical Center 500 E Veterans St Tomah WI 54660 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=500 E Veterans St:geo:-90.4934495,44.0036157
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190423T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190423T153000
DTSTAMP:20260408T104727
CREATED:20190123T212130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190123T212130Z
UID:10001790-1556008200-1556033400@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Industry Day - Construction and A/E Opportunities in Rural Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan - Green Bay\, WI
DESCRIPTION:*Registration has closed. If you were unable to register\, please contact Carol Murphy at carolm@wispro.org or (414) 828-8081 *\nThis unique event will focus on opportunities for contractors and subcontractors with the US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) in construction\, Architectural/Engineering (AE)\, environmental and related trades for both veteran and non-veteran owned businesses. \nAGENDA: \n8:30 am                Registration \n9:00 am                Introductions \n9:15 am                Program \n\nVA Briefings – Current and future opportunities at the Iron Mountain/Tomah facilities in Construction and A/E\nBasics of Federal Contracting\nResponding to a VA Requirement\nJoint Ventures\, Mentor Protégé\, Subcontracting and other teaming agreements\n\n12:30 pm              Light Lunch with Networking \n2:00 pm                Verification Process for Veteran and Service Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses \n3:30 pm                End of Conference \nVA contracting personnel will be participating in this event and will be discussing actual and upcoming projects at these facilities. In addition\, representatives from the\, US Small Business Administration and Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) will be available. \nSpeakers: \n\nPaul Lauro\, Veteran’s Administration\, Director of Contracting\, Network Contracting Office NCO12\, Great Lakes Acquisition Center\nRich Hedman\, Branch Chief-Construction\, Great Lakes Acquisition Center (VISN-12)\nJustus Klink\, Contracting Officer-Construction (Iron Mountain)\, Great Lakes Acquisition Center (VISN 12)\nKristi Kluck\, Contracting Officer-Construction (Tomah)\, Great Lakes Acquisition Center (VISN 12)\nSteve Maier\, Small Business Liaison\, NCO-12\, Great Lakes Acquisition Center\nGreg Nagel\, AIA NCARB\, President/CEO\, Nagel Architects+Engineers\nJames Strube\, Business Opportunity Specialist\, U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)\nCarol Murphy\, Business Development Specialist\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI)\nMarc Violante\, Director\, Federal Market Strategies\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI)\n\nNetworking opportunities will be available. Light lunch will be served. \nIn addition\, site visits will be available on April 24th and 25th\, 2019 from 10:00am to 12:00pm at the Tomah VA Medical Center in Tomah\, WI and the Oscar G Johnson VA Medical Center in Iron Mountain\, MI. (See attached flyer for detail or CLICK HERE) \nThere is no cost but advanced registration is REQUIRED to participate in the VA Industry Day and Site Visits. On-site registration will not be available. \n Each attendee must register separately. \n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/gbvet19/
LOCATION:Milo C. Huempfner Community Based Outpatient Clinic\, 2851 University Ave\, Green Bay\, WI\, 54311\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,WPI Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hilary Deblois":MAILTO:hilaryd@wispro.org
GEO:44.5232506;-87.9419818
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Milo C. Huempfner Community Based Outpatient Clinic 2851 University Ave Green Bay WI 54311 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2851 University Ave:geo:-87.9419818,44.5232506
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190417T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190417T180000
DTSTAMP:20260408T104727
CREATED:20190306T202815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190306T202815Z
UID:10001815-1555515000-1555524000@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:Business Financing\, Planning and Developing New Market Opportunities - Menominee\, WI
DESCRIPTION:As a new or established growing small business\, you may face many challenges. For your business to succeed\, you need to develop and use a toolbox of resources. These sessions will connect you to business development resources from your area and the State of Wisconsin that could fuel your business growth strategy. \nAttendees will have the opportunity to network and speak with presenters before and after the program! Businesses may also exhibit at the workshop – please indicate in your registration if interested. \nAGENDA \n3:00 pm – 3:30 pm – Exhibitor Setup \n3:30 pm – 4:00 pm – Registration and Networking \n4:00 pm – 4:20 pm – Local\, State and Federal Marketplace Opportunities & Certifications – presented by the Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) \n4:20 pm – 4:45 pm – Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin Contracting Opportunities/Processes – presented by Brett Hoffman\, Tribal Property Management & Acquisition \n4:45 pm – 5:15 pm – Small Business Development Resources – Business Planning\, Financial Planning\, Marketing Products \n5:15 pm – 5:25 pm – Small Business Loan Programs – presented by WIBA/WI-CLANS and U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) \n5:25 pm – 5:45 pm – Menominee Small Business Owners Panel with Stephanie Awonohopay\, Awonos Logging\, Yvette Hartman-Wilber\, Tumbleweed\, Mary Dvoratchek\, Hard Rock Sawing & Drilling and Steward Boivin Jr.\, Boivin Excavating \n5:45 pm – 6:00 pm – Discussion and Networking
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/bus-financing-market-opportunities-menominee-wi/
LOCATION:College of Menominee Nation – Cultural Learning Center\, N172 Hwy 47/55\, Keshena\, WI\, 54135\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop,WPI Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hilary Deblois":MAILTO:hilaryd@wispro.org
GEO:44.871449;-88.628951
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=College of Menominee Nation – Cultural Learning Center N172 Hwy 47/55 Keshena WI 54135 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=N172 Hwy 47/55:geo:-88.628951,44.871449
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190411T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190411T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T104727
CREATED:20190313T204115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190313T204115Z
UID:10001822-1554980400-1554987600@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:SAME Industry-Government and Small Business Engagement Series - Great Lakes\, IL
DESCRIPTION:Join to learn more about the P-714 Design-Build Unaccompanied Housing Project with the Clark Construction/Blinderman team! \nSmall\, Disadvantaged\, Veteran Owned\, Service Disabled Veteran Owned\, Woman Owned and HUBZone businesses are encouraged to attend. Special interest trades include: \n\nCivil/Sitework\nConcrete\nMisc Metals/Decking\nMasonry/Enclosure\nFinishes and Interiors\nMechanical/Pluming/Fire Protection\nElectrical/Low Voltage\n\nRegistration will begin at 11:00 am followed by lunch and presentations at 12:00 pm. Program will end at 1:00 pm. \nRegistration is required. **Cost has changed from previous years** Credit card payment taken at the door. \nMember – $25\, Non-Member – $40\, Government/Military – $15 \nExhibit booths will be available.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/same-ind-gov-small-bus-great-lakes-il-apr19/
LOCATION:Buckley’s Restaurant at Willow Glen Golf Club\, 2821 Great Lakes Dr\, North Chicago\, IL\, 60888\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop,WPI Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Hilary Deblois":MAILTO:hilaryd@wispro.org
GEO:42.3096636;-87.8690504
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Buckley’s Restaurant at Willow Glen Golf Club 2821 Great Lakes Dr North Chicago IL 60888 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2821 Great Lakes Dr:geo:-87.8690504,42.3096636
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190411T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190411T110000
DTSTAMP:20260408T104727
CREATED:20190312T192402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190312T192402Z
UID:10001816-1554973200-1554980400@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:Morning Formation: Veterans Doing Business With the Government Certification Workshop - Mount Pleasant\, WI
DESCRIPTION:How can a certification help grow your business? \nWhether you’re a manufacturer\, contractor or service provider\, certifying your business as veteran/minority/woman owned can help you win bids and contracts on private or government projects. \nAt this Morning Formation\, we’ll be covering certification types\, and how to apply for and acquire them.  Do you qualify for DBE (disadvantaged business enterprise) programs? This presentation will discuss what to do once you have your certification and how to get started with state or federal contracting. \nBreakfast\, networking & presentation included. Members attend for free\, but are encouraged to register for head-count/food purposes. Non-Members can purchase tickets for just $10.00. \n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/wisconsin-veterans-chamber-of-commerce-certification-workshop-mount-pleasant-wi/
LOCATION:Village of Mt. Pleasant\, 8811 Campus Drive\, Room 1\, Mount Pleasant\, WI\, 53406\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop,WPI Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Hilary Deblois":MAILTO:hilaryd@wispro.org
GEO:42.7257877;-87.8932441
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Village of Mt. Pleasant 8811 Campus Drive Room 1 Mount Pleasant WI 53406 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=8811 Campus Drive\, Room 1:geo:-87.8932441,42.7257877
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190404T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190404T190000
DTSTAMP:20260408T104727
CREATED:20190312T193536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190312T193536Z
UID:10001818-1554399000-1554404400@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:Opportunities for Veteran Owned Businesses in the Government Markets - Janesville\, WI
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Janesville Innovation Center on April 4 2019 to learn about how Wisconsin veteran owned businesses can secure opportunities in the Government markets – Federal\, State and Local. \nThe Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) will be sharing information on topics including small business certifications\, locating current opportunities /past procurement history and how to market your business to the government. Both veteran and non-veteran businesses are invited to attend. \nAgenda: \n5:30 pm               Registration and Introduction – Mike Olmsted\, Olmsted Group \n6:00 pm               Facility tour – Mike Mathews\, Economic Growth Advisors\, LLC \n6:15 pm               WPI presentation – Carol Murphy\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) \n7:00 pm               Q&A and networking \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/opportunities-for-veteran-owned-businesses-in-the-government-markets-janesville-wi/
LOCATION:Janesville Innovation Center\, 2949 W Venture Dr\, Janesville\, WI\, 53546\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop,WPI Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Hilary Deblois":MAILTO:hilaryd@wispro.org
GEO:42.638474;-89.009212
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Janesville Innovation Center 2949 W Venture Dr Janesville WI 53546 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2949 W Venture Dr:geo:-89.009212,42.638474
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190402T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190402T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T104727
CREATED:20190312T234323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190312T234323Z
UID:10001820-1554197400-1554206400@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) Program Workshop - Sturgeon Bay\, WI
DESCRIPTION:Door County\, WI has been designated as a Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) qualified county.  This program can help small businesses in Door County (and other designated urban and rural communities) gain preferential access to federal procurement opportunities (both as direct and subcontractors). \nCurrently\, many Federal agencies and Federal Prime contractors are NOT meeting their HUBZone goals. This could be a significant potential opportunity for your business. \nDuring this session we will cover: \n\nThe very basics of selling to the Federal Government\nHUBZone certification requirements\nHUBZone certification application process\nRecent changes to the HUBZone program\nLocating HUBZone set aside opportunities\nMarketing your HUBZone certified business\nRenewing your HUBZone certification\n\nCLICK HERE to view Agenda
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/historically-underutilized-business-zone-hubzone-program-workshop/
LOCATION:Door County Economic Development Corporation\, 185 East Walnut Street\, Sturgeon Bay\, WI\, 54235\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop,WPI Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Hilary Deblois":MAILTO:hilaryd@wispro.org
GEO:44.8198108;-87.3781265
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Door County Economic Development Corporation 185 East Walnut Street Sturgeon Bay WI 54235 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=185 East Walnut Street:geo:-87.3781265,44.8198108
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190327T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190327T180000
DTSTAMP:20260408T104727
CREATED:20190131T002605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190131T002605Z
UID:10001940-1553698800-1553709600@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:Business Financing\, Planning and Developing New Market Opportunities - Milwaukee\, WI
DESCRIPTION:As a new or established growing small business\, you may face many challenges. For your business to succeed\, you need to develop and use a toolbox of resources. These sessions will connect you to business development resources from your area and the State of Wisconsin that could fuel your business growth strategy. \nThis session will be held on the first floor of the Technology Innovation Center\, Room 119. Please park in the Visitors parking lot or back lot facing the Crowne Plaza Hotel. \nAgenda: \n2:30 pm – Exhibitor Setup \n3:00 – 4:00 pm – Registration  & Vendor Networking \n4:00 – 4:15 pm – Welcome and Introductions \n4:15 – 4:30 pm – Local\,  State and Federal Marketplace Opportunities & Certification – presented by Benjamin Blanc\, Government Contract Specialist\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) \n4:30 – 4:45 pm – Small Business Administration (SBA) Resources – presented by Shane Mahaffy\, Lead Business Opportunity Specialist\, U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)  \n4:45- 5:30 pm – Small Business Development Resources \n\nBusiness Planning – Start-up\, Expansion & Succession – presented by Yuli Her\, Business Development Specialist\, WI- CLANS\, and May yer Thao\, Executive Director\, Hmong Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce (HWCC)\nFinancial Planning – presented by Ger Thao\, Executive Director\, Hmong Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce (HWCC)\nMarketing and Social Media – presented by Rob Pero\, Perodigm Design Studio \n\n5:30 – 5:45 pm – Small Business Loan Programs – presented by May yer Thao\, Executive Director\, Hmong Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce (HWCC) and Frank Demarest\, Jr.\, Deputy District Director\, Wisconsin District Office\, U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) \n5:45 – 6:00 pm  – Discussion – Informal networking (scheduling follow-up meetings)
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/bus-financing-market-opportunities-wi/
LOCATION:Technology Innovation Center\, Room 121\, 10437 W Innovation Dr. Room 121\, Wauwatosa\, WI\, 53226\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop,WPI Events
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SUMMARY:Preparing a Winning Government Proposal
DESCRIPTION:Is your proposal responsive and effective? \nWriting a government proposal takes time\, careful planning and a complete understanding of requirements. It must provide credible evidence that your business understands a problem\, has a comprehensive solution\, has the skills and experience to do the work and can provide the solution at a competitive price. \nJoin us and learn what makes an effective winning proposal. All contractors and subcontractors looking to improve their proposals should attend! \nSpeaker: Carol Murphy\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI)
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/preparing-a-winning-government-proposal/
LOCATION:Technology Innovation Center\, Room 121\, 10437 W Innovation Dr. Room 121\, Wauwatosa\, WI\, 53226\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop,WPI Events
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SUMMARY:End of Year Federal Contractor Update - Milwaukee\, WI
DESCRIPTION:Join Wisconsin’s Federal contractors for a series of briefings focusing on changes and challenges. \nCLICK HERE to view agenda. \nCLICK HERE to view speaker bios. \nThis year’s speakers include: \n\nLTC Christopher Foster\, Commander\, Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) Milwaukee\nDaryl Zahn\, CFCM\, Manager\, Contracts and Compliance\, DRS Naval Power Systems\, Inc.\nJason Rathsack\, Group Lead\, Business Operations at Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA)\nGreg Litvinskas\, Price/Cost Analyst\, Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) Milwaukee\nPaul Lauro\, Director of Contracting\, Network Contracting Office NC012\, Great Lakes Acquisition Center\, US Department of Veterans Affairs\nWilliam Hughes\, Partner\, Husch Blackwell LLP\nCindy Shane\, Senior Manager\, Government Contracts\, Eaton Corporation\nPaul Murphy\, Government Contracts Specialist – Financial Compliance\, Eaton Corporation\nAina Vilumsons\, CEO\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI)\n\nThis event is eligible for 6 CPE credits.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/end-of-year-federal-contractor-update-milwaukee-wi/
LOCATION:Crowne Plaza – Wauwatosa\, 10499 W Innovation Dr\, Wauwatosa\, WI\, 53226\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,WPI Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181205T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181205T130000
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SUMMARY:Maximizing Your Conference Return on Investment (ROI) 101 - Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to maximize the time\, money and talent that you and your organization invest in attending and participating in a conference! Exhibiting\, general networking and meeting with potential customers requires significant preparation and planning. This webinar will discuss the steps you will need to take before\, during and after a government or corporate business conference/tradeshow to take advantage of all possible opportunities. \nTopics include: \n\nDoing your homework– how to develop your focus\, goals and plan of attack\nCreating targeted marketing materials including business cards\, capabilities statements\, websites and elevator pitches\nBasics of time management and networking\nAttracting people to your exhibit\nPost event strategies\n\nCLICK HERE to visit the schedule of upcoming sessions.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/maximizing-conference-roi-101-webinar-2/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Hilary Deblois":MAILTO:hilaryd@wispro.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181128T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181128T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T104727
CREATED:20181011T224332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181011T224332Z
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SUMMARY:Maximizing Your Conference Return on Investment (ROI) 101 - Milwaukee\, WI
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to maximize the time\, money and talent that you and your organization invest in attending and participating in a conference! Exhibiting\, general networking and meeting with potential customers requires significant preparation and planning. This workshop will discuss the steps you will need to take before\, during and after a government or corporate business conference/tradeshow to take advantage of all possible opportunities. \nTopics include: \n\nDoing your homework– how to develop your focus\, goals and plan of attack\nCreating targeted marketing materials including business cards\, capabilities statements\, websites and elevator pitches\nBasics of time management and networking\nAttracting people to your exhibit\nPost event strategies\n\nCLICK HERE to visit the schedule of upcoming sessions.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/maximizing-conference-roi-101-milwaukee-wi/
LOCATION:Technology Innovation Center\, Room 121\, 10437 W Innovation Dr. Room 121\, Wauwatosa\, WI\, 53226\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop,WPI Events
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GEO:43.0434765;-88.0446759
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