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SUMMARY:14th Annual Wisconsin Government Business Opportunities Conference (GOBC) - Webinar
DESCRIPTION:The 14th Annual Government Opportunities Business Conference (GOBC) is now virtual! \nStay connected at wigobc.org for further details. \nJoin WPI\, Volk Field Air National Guard Base\, Fort McCoy\, Juneau County Economic Development and partners for a day of informative sessions. \nAGENDA\nThe webinar will cease for breaks at designated times during the day\, requiring you to log back into the webinar. \n  \n8:00am                        Briefings from Volk Field ANG\, Ft. McCoy\, and Wisconsin National Guard \n9:00am                        Break \n9:30am                        Legal Update for Federal Contractors and Subcontractors presented by Husch Blackwell \n10:30am                     Break \n11:00am                      Where is the Money – Federal Priorities\, Opportunities and Strategy presented by David  Zvenyach \n11:40am                      Update for Federal Contractors presented by  Eric Ness\, US SBA WI \nNoon                           Lunch Break \n12:30pm                     U.S. Navy Shipbuilding Outlook presented by Leonardo DRS &  Fincantieri Marinette Marine \n1:30pm                       Briefing from Fort McCoy\, the 88th Readiness Division (29 states)\, and the 84th Training Division \n2:00pm                       Break \n2:30pm                        DOD Contract Management Update presented by DCMA and DIBCAC \n3:30pm                        Business Development\, The New Normal presented by Megan McKinney & Aaron Kapellusch \n4:00pm                        Emergency and Disaster Contracting presented by WPI \n4:30pm                        End of Day \nConfirmed Speakers: \n\nBrigadier General David W. May\, Deputy Adjutant General\, Wisconsin Air National Guard\nLt. Col. Michael J. Western\, Interim Commander\, Volk Field Air National Guard Base\nTonya Townsell\, Public Affairs Officer\, Fort McCoy\nJason Rathsack\, Group Lead\, Business Operations MCWA\, DCMA Milwaukee\nMs. Dana C. Mason & Ms. Carley E. Salmon\, DCMA Defense Industrial Base Cybersecurity Assessment Center\nMegan McKinney\, NDIA Member Leadership Council Vice Chair / NDIA Great Lakes Board Member\nAaron Kapellusch\, Business Development Executive\nDaryl Zahn\, Senior Manager of Contracts and Compliance for DRS Naval Power Systems\, Inc.\nRichard Deschauer\, Senior Director of Contracts and Compliance for DRS Naval Power Systems\, Inc.\nEric Ness\, District Director\, Small Business Administration\nV. David Zvenyach\,  Zvenyach LLC.\nBrian Waagner\, Partner\, Husch Blackwell Washington\, D.C. Office\nBill Hughes\, Husch Blackwell\nTerry Whipple\, Executive Director\, Juneau County Economic Development Corporation\nHelen Henningsen\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute\nMark Dennis\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute\nTony Steinhoff\, Director\, Mission and Installation Contracting Command\nKevin Van De Ven\, Strategic Sourcing Manager\, Fincantieri Marinette Marine\n\n  \nSave the Date\, Day 2:  October 15 2020 \n\nIn-person at Volk Field in Camp Douglas\, Wisconsin.\nOur traditional Day 2 program with government agency and prime contractor representatives.\nWatch for further details and registration information.\n\n  \nThank you to our partners: \n\nAICCW – FACC – WIBA\nBentley\nDunn County EDC\nEnvision Greater Fond du Lac\nFort McCoy\nFlorence County Economic Development Corporation\nGreater Oshkosh Economic Development Corporation\nIndianhead Community Action Agency (ICAA)\nJuneau County Economic Development Corporation\nNational Contract Management Association (NCMA) Wisconsin Chapter\nNDIA Great Lakes Chapter\nNicolet College\nNorthwest Regional Planning Commission\nProgress Lakeshore\nVolk Field Air National Guard Base\nUW Stout – Manufacturing Outreach Center\nWisconsin Procurement Institute\nWestern Dairyland\nWEDC\n\nThis conference is eligible for up to 6.5  CPE credits.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/14th-annual-wisconsin-government-business-opportunities-conference-gobc/
LOCATION:WI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,WPI Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hilary DeBlois":MAILTO:hilaryd@wispro.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200521T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200521T150000
DTSTAMP:20260408T104727
CREATED:20200107T235214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200107T235214Z
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SUMMARY:Cancelled - DOD CONTRACT MANAGEMENT UPDATE: MEETING THE CURRENT CHALLENGES OF THE DOD SUPPLY CHAIN – a webinar
DESCRIPTION:Defense contractors and subcontractors are feeling the impacts of the changing contracting environment.  During this two hour webinar representatives from industry and government will discuss the NEW NORMAL.  The webinar is presented by NCMA Wisconsin\, National Defense Industrial Association Great Lakes Chapter (NDIA)\, the Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI)\, Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) and Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA). \nThis is a NO COST EVENT. \nWe will be rescheduling the full day 7th Annual DOD Contract Management Update for a later date. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/7th-annual-department-of-defense-contract-management-update/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hilary DeBlois":MAILTO:hilaryd@wispro.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200511T073000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200511T093000
DTSTAMP:20260408T104727
CREATED:20200212T015647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200212T015647Z
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SUMMARY:Cancelled - Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) Breakfast – Milwaukee\, WI
DESCRIPTION:The annual Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) Breakfast will be held at 7:30 a.m. at the Milwaukee County War Memorial Center.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/employer-support-of-the-guard-and-reserve-esgr-breakfast-milwaukee-wi-2/
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
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200310T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200310T113000
DTSTAMP:20260408T104727
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SUMMARY:Federal 8(a) Program: Obtaining Certification and Maximizing Opportunities – Milwaukee\, WI
DESCRIPTION:Businesses that are considered Small Disadvantaged Businesses (SDB) due to social and economic disadvantage may qualify for certification under the 8(a) program. This presentation is recommended for any small business that may qualify as socially and economically disadvantaged\, and wants to take advantage of the benefits of the 8(a) program. \nWhile there is no goal for the 8(a) program\, the SBA supports a goal of 5% set aside for SDB. The 8(a) program is not a minority business program\, but has many benefits that include preference in contracting\, preferential teaming agreements and focused business development training. \nBusiness certified under the 8(a) program can also: \n\nReceive sole source contracts\,\nCompete for set-aside contracts\nReceive assistance from a Business Opportunity Specialist to help navigate federal contracting\nForm joint ventures with established businesses through the SBA’s Mentor-Protégé Program\nReceive management and technical assistance\, including business training\, counseling\, marketing assistance and high-level executive development\n\nDuring this session we will cover: \n\nThe very basics of selling to the Federal Government\n• 8(a) certification requirements\n• 8(a) certification application process\n• Locating 8(a) set aside opportunities\n• Marketing your 8(a) business\n\nSpeakers:  \n\nShane Mahaffy\, U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)\nBenjamin Blanc\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI)\n\nThere is NO COST to attend this workshop\, but registration is required.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/federal-8a-program-obtaining-certification-and-maximizing-opportunities-milwaukee-wi/
LOCATION:Technology Innovation Center\, Room 121\, 10437 W Innovation Dr. Room 121\, Wauwatosa\, WI\, 53226\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop,WPI Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Hilary DeBlois":MAILTO:hilaryd@wispro.org
GEO:43.0434765;-88.0446759
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200211T083000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20200109T005501Z
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SUMMARY:Selling to the US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) - Milwaukee
DESCRIPTION:Registration is now closed. Onsite registration is available. \nDoing contract work for the VA can be challenging.  Join WPI to hear about how the VA works\, how to respond to solicitations\, VA verification process for veteran owned businesses\, and maximize your success in selling to the VA.  WPI special guest speakers are Steven Maier\, VA Small Business Specialist\, along with James Strube and Tammie Clendenning from the US Small Business Administration.  Small businesses interested in selling to the VA will not want to miss this unique opportunity. \nWhat you will learn: \n\nHow the VA purchases products\, supplies and services\nVA verification process for veteran owned small businesses\nOther federal small business certifications\nUS SBA financing programs\nHow to respond to VA solicitations\n\nRegistration will open at 8:30 am. The program will begin at 9:00 am.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/selling-to-the-us-department-of-veterans-affairs-va/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200130T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200130T183000
DTSTAMP:20260408T104727
CREATED:20191104T202446Z
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SUMMARY:Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) Annual Meeting and Wisconsin Federal Contractor Forum - Milwaukee\, WI
DESCRIPTION:WPI is celebrating 32 years\, but it is not about us.\nThis year we will focus on expanding opportunities for Wisconsin businesses in technology\, R&D and non-traditional opportunities. We will learn how to really understand the government’s challenges and requirements and how to use mechanisms such as OTAs\, PIAs\, CRADAs\, DIU\, SOFWERX / AFWERX\, prize challenges and other processes. Federal contracting is not just responding to posted bids. It is understanding the real opportunities and challenges and understanding what is really required by the contractor to succeed in this environment. \nJoin the WPI Board of Directors\, government contractors from around the state and government influencers for a sharing of knowledge and a discussion on the “State of Government Contracting in the State” and how to expand Wisconsin’s Federal contracting power to truly increase businesses sales\, profits and jobs. \nIt is about the businesses we serve and the services and products they provide to our country. \n\nSpeakers include: \n\nLTC Steven Helm is an active duty Army Lieutenant Colonel and Product Integrator for the US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM).  In this role he is responsible for the integration of sensors and tactical systems.  He has 20 years of experience in supporting national security objectives throughout a global theatre. His additional Department of Defense Acquisition assignments include Contracting Officer for the Army Contracting Command-Rock Island\, IL; Contracting Branch Chief\, Regional Contracting Center\, Afghanistan; and Assistant Program Manager and Chief of Staff\, Program Executive Office (PEO) Simulation\, Training\, and Instrumentation (STRI)\, Orlando\, FL.  His areas of expertise include Systems Program Management\, Procurement and Sourcing Strategy Development\, and Government Cross Collaboration with small businesses and non-traditional defense contractors.\nSteve is a certified Army Acquisition Corps member; Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Level 3 certified in Program Management and Level 3 certified in Contracting.  He holds a Masters of Business Administration from the University of Wisconsin Consortium and a BA in Communications from the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee.\n\n  \n\nDave Zvenyach is an attorney\, strategist\, author\, full-stack software developer\, and innovative former government executive who helps businesses and government work smarter\, together. Dave has unique expertise on all things public sector; he has held positions in all three branches of government\, as well as at the federal\, state\, and local levels. He served as a Senior Technical Advisor and Assistant Commissioner for the US General Service Administration’s Federal Acquisition Service Office of Systems Management; Executive Director of 18F; Deputy Commissioner for the GSA Technology Transformation Service (“TTS”); Assistant Commissioner for the TTS Office of Acquisition; General Counsel to the DC Council; Chief of Staff to Councilmember Mary Cheh; and judicial law clerk to United States District Judge Yvette Kane.\n\n  \n\nSean Ketter is Vice President\, Supply Chain Operations\, Global Procurement and Supply Chain at Oshkosh Corporation. He is responsible for overall supplier performance\, business process management\, technology and supply chain risk management strategies for Oshkosh Corporation globally. Sean’s focus is creating and deploying common processes to understand and improve how Oshkosh Corporation and its global supply base work together.  In addition\, Sean overseas the Supply Chain function for Oshkosh Corporation’s manufacturing operations located in Leon\, Mexico.\n\n  \n\nWilliam Hughes is a Partner in the Milwaukee office of Husch Blackwell LLP. He is a member of the firm’s Construction Services Team and has expertise in all aspects of construction and public contract law. Bill represents construction managers and prime and subcontractors\, on construction issues\, including the drafting and negotiating of construction contracts. He has extensive experience in the award\, protest\, and litigation of competitively bid and publicly awarded contracts\, and he counsels federal contractors on all aspects of government contracts including the Federal Acquisition Regulations\, audits\, bids\, changes\, costs\, claims\, intellectual property rights\, terminations and negotiations. He also has extensive arbitration and litigation experience representing clients in recovering damages or defending against claims on both private and public contracts.\n\nAgenda \n3:45 – Registration Opens \n4:00 – Networking\, Appetizers\, Beverages \n5:00 – Program Begins \nWelcome \nBill Hughes\, WPI Chairman \nMary Gage\, Vice President\, Business &  Community Development\, WEDC \nAndrew Bergholz\, Executive Vice President of Sales\, TAPCO \n  \nThe State of Federal Contracting in Wisconsin \nAina Vilumsons\, CEO\, WPI \n  \nDriven to Lead\, Built to Last\n \nSean Ketter\, Vice President\, Supply Chain Operations\, Oshkosh Corporation \n  \nBringing more Federal Dollars to Wisconsin: Opportunities lie in the Challenges  \nLTC Steve Helm \nDave Zvenyach \n  \nForum \nHow to augment and leverage in-state initiatives to increase federal procurement dollars to Wisconsin? \n  \n6:30 Program Ends\, Final Networking  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nHosted by TAPCO – Traffic &  Parking Control Co.\, Inc. \nThe registration fee for this event is $75.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/wpi-annual-meeting-wi-fed-contractor-forum-milwaukee-wi/
LOCATION:Hosted by TAPCO (Traffic & Parking Control\, INC.)\, 5100 W Brown Deer Rd\, Brown Deer\, WI\, 53223\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,WPI Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Hilary DeBlois":MAILTO:hilaryd@wispro.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200123T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200123T163000
DTSTAMP:20260408T104727
CREATED:20190911T232714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190911T232714Z
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SUMMARY:12th Annual End of Year Federal Contractor Update - Oshkosh\, WI
DESCRIPTION:REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT IS CLOSED.\n\nJoin Wisconsin’s Federal contractors for a series of briefings focusing on changes and challenges! \nTopics this year will include: \n\nFederal Case Law Update\nExport Controls and Security Issues\nCybersecurity Maturity Model Certification\n2019 Updates in Contract Management\n2019 FAR and DFAR Updates\n2019 Small Business Updates\nUpdate on the Ability One Program\nImpact of Mentor Protégé\, Joint Venture and Affiliation Regulations on Small Businesses\nEnd of Year Federal Contracting Blog\n\nSpeakers include: \n\nLieutenant Colonel Susan M. Depisstyer (Styer)\, Commander\, Defense Contracting Management Agency\, Milwaukee\, Wisconsin\nMike Warner\, Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)\, Oshkosh Corporation\nWilliam Hughes\, Attorney\, Husch Blackwell LLP\nBrian P. Waagner\, Partner\, Husch Blackwell LLP\nNatalia Kruse\, Attorney\, Husch Blackwell LLP\nJason Rathsack\, Group Lead\, Business Operations\, DCMA Milwaukee\nEric Ness\, Wisconsin District Director\, U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)\nNathaniel Milsap\, Director\, Industrial Security & Technology\, Fincantieri Marinette Marine\nDaryl Zahn\, CFCM\, Manager\, Contracts and Compliance\, DRS Naval Power Systems\, Inc.\nLinda Klean\, Sales and Marketing Manager\, Beyond Vision\nHelen Henningsen\, Government Contract Specialist\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI)\nAina Vilumsons\, CEO\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI)\n\nAgenda \n Speaker Bios \nThe registration fee for this event is as follows: \nNCMA Member $75 \nNon NCMA Member $95 \nGovernment $30 \nThis event is eligible for 6.5 CPE credits.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/end-of-year-fed-update-oshkosh-wi/
LOCATION:La Sure’s Hall Banquets & Catering\, 3125 S Washburn St\, Oshkosh\, WI\, 54904\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,WPI Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hilary DeBlois":MAILTO:hilaryd@wispro.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190213T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190214T000000
DTSTAMP:20260408T104727
CREATED:20180905T163001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180905T163001Z
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SUMMARY:33rd Annual Golden Shovel Awards - Pewaukee\, WI
DESCRIPTION:This conference is an opportunity for DBE firms to network and connect with Wisconsin’s construction industry decision makers.\nActivities will include: \n\nTransportation panel and construction forecast for 2018\nNetworking with highway construction and building trade professionals\nFoxconn and highway vehicle technology panel\nRelationship-building networking reception
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/33rd-annual-golden-shovel-awards-2/
LOCATION:Country Springs Conference Center\, 2810 Golf Road\, Pewaukee\, WI\, 53072\, United States
CATEGORIES:In State,WPI Partner Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Hilary DeBlois":MAILTO:hilaryd@wispro.org
GEO:43.049155;-88.276894
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181129T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181129T190000
DTSTAMP:20260408T104727
CREATED:20180905T162958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180905T162958Z
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SUMMARY:Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) Annual Meeting - Milwaukee\, WI
DESCRIPTION:WPI is celebrating 31 years\, but it is not about us. It is about the businesses we serve and the services and products they provide to our country. \nJoin the WPI Board of Directors\, government contractors from around the state and business and government influencers for a discussion on the “State of Government Contracting in the State” and how to expand Wisconsin’s contracting power to truly increase businesses sales\, profits and jobs.  The State of Wisconsin enjoys a significant amount of work supporting U.S. Navy contracts.  Mr. Ed West\, Director of U.S. Navy Surface Ship Programs for Milwaukee-based DRS Power & Control Technologies\, Inc.\,  will provide an update on current and planned Naval programs\, technologies and initiatives. While Defense manufacturing has historically been a strong industry in Wisconsin’s federal sales\, trends indicate the State’s federal marketplace footprint is expanding.  Mr. David Zvenyach\, Principal\, Zvenyach LLC\, previously GSA Federal Acquisition Services Deputy Commissioner and Executive Director\, 18F\, will address the opportunity for future opportunities and how to grow the federal marketplace footprint.  Discussion will center around how best to increase opportunities for Wisconsin businesses in the government marketplace. \nAs a birthday without cake is just a meeting\, join us after the forum for a reception! \nThis year’s meeting is sponsored by: \n\nTAPCO (Traffic & Parking Control Co.\, Inc)\nHusch Blackwell LLP\nTechnology Innovation Center\nDRS Power & Control Technologies\nBelonger Corporation\nBMO Harris\nPatina Solutions\nWS Darley\nMichels Corporation\nSchutt Industries\nBentley World Packaging\nLakeside Plastics\n\nAgenda: \n3:30 pm Registration \n4:00 pm In-State Federal Forum \n           Board\, congressional staff\, guests and businesses (invited) \n\nWelcome and Opening Remarks\, William Hughes\, WPI Chairman & President and Partner\, Husch Blackwell LLP\nThe State of Federal Contracting\, Aina Vilumsons\, CFCM\, Secretary and CEO\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI)\n David Zvenyach\, Principal Zvenyach LLC\, previously GSA Federal Acquisition Services Deputy Commissioner and Executive Director 18F\nCurrent and Planned Naval Programs and Initiatives\, Ed West\, Director\, Surface Ships\, DRS Naval Power Systems\nDiscussion\n\n5:30 pm Reception and Networking \n6:00 pm Keynote – A Post- Election Review\, Nathan Halbach\, Government Affairs Specialist\, Husch Blackwell \n7:00 pm Program Concludes \nWPI Executive Board of Directors: \n\n\n\nWilliam Hughes\, Chairman & President\, Husch Blackwell LLP\nMayor Steve Cummings\, Member\, City of Oshkosh\n\n\nAndrew Bergholz\, Vice Chairman\, TAPCO (Traffic & Parking Control Co.\, Inc)\nHerb Miller\, Member\, Michels Corporation\n\n\nRichard Deschauer\, Treasurer\, DRS Power & Control Technologies\nTravis Schmuhl\, Member\, Oshkosh Corporation\n\n\nAina Vilumsons\, CFCM\, Secretary\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI)\nJim Schutt\, Member\, Schutt Industries\n\n\nJean Marie Thiel\, Member\, Belonger Corporation\nRod Copes\, Member\, Titus Technologies / Heale Manufacturing\n\n\nTodd Bentley\, Member\, Bentley World-Packaging\nDr. Robert M. Meyer\, Member\, University of Wisconsin-Stout\n\n\nJames Kerlin\, Member\, Beyond Vision\nBarb LaMue\, Member\, Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC)\n\n\nBaly Ambegaoker\, Member\, CENTERPOINT Inc.\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/wisconsin-procurement-institute-wpi-annual-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Hosted by TAPCO (Traffic & Parking Control\, INC.)\, 5100 W Brown Deer Rd\, Brown Deer\, WI\, 53223\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,WPI Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Hilary DeBlois":MAILTO:hilaryd@wispro.org
GEO:43.179222;-87.975498
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180919T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180919T173000
DTSTAMP:20260408T104727
CREATED:20180905T162946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180905T162946Z
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SUMMARY:Green Bay Packers Mentor-Protégé Program Networking Event - Green Bay\, WI
DESCRIPTION:This two-part networking event offers you the opportunity to: \n\nMeet with potential buyers\nIdentify funding sources\nConnect with business assistance resources\nBuild your capacity\n\nPart One: \nPanel discussion with experienced business leaders who share their hands-on knowledge \nPart Two: \nNetwork with real-life small business buyers\, resources providers\, government agencies\, lenders and others
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/green-bay-packers-mentor-protege-program-networking-event-2/
LOCATION:Lambeau Field\, 1265 Lombardi Avenue\, Green Bay\, WI\, 54304\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop,WPI Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Hilary DeBlois":MAILTO:hilaryd@wispro.org
GEO:44.501213;-88.061136
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