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SUMMARY:Acquisition Hour: Overview of CPARS
DESCRIPTION:Past Performance may impact future contract awards. \nAs a Federal Contractor it is critical for you to understand the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) which collects and maintains Contractor’s Past Performance Information. Past performance is now one of the most important selection criteria in Government contracting. It is critical for the Contractor to review the comments and ratings for timeliness and accuracy. Contractors should be aware that there may be an opportunity to modify results with the assessing official and possibly shape the performance evaluation. \nUnderstanding the process and management of the CPARS process may be critical to you winning the next contract you are bidding. \nThis webinar will provide insights into: \n\nWhat is CPARS\nWhat contracts are reported by CPARS\nThe CPARS process\nHow to maximize your past performance rating\n\nSpeaker: Carol Murphy\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) \n  \nThis webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit. \nView a schedule of all upcoming Acquisition Hour webinars. \n\n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/acquisition-hour-overview-of-cpars-4/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Dennis":MAILTO:markd@wispro.org
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SUMMARY:Moving the Northwest Wisconsin Advantage Forward – Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a discussion on financial preparation\, current programs and resources as well as government contract opportunities for Northwestern Wisconsin businesses. \nMoving the Northwest Wisconsin Advantage Forward will be about making sure your business is financially fit BEFORE accepting additional funding or government contract and developing new market opportunities. \nWith lending changes and new lending programs due to COVID-19\, if you want to take advantage of recovery lending from a traditional or public revolving loan fund to complete your contract obligation\, you need to make sure your company is financially fit enough first. This session will cover pitfalls of taking a loan just because it seems the advantage is there\, and having it cost you in the long run. Also\, currently available government contracting opportunities will be highlighted – potentially a new and long term customer. \nSpeakers: \n\nShane Mahaffy\, U.S. SBA Wisconsin District\nTammie Clendenning\, U.S. SBA Wisconsin District\nDavid Wierzba\, Northwest WI Regional Economic Development Director\, Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation\nKen Pearson\, Northwest Regional Planning Commission\nAnna Ringstad\, Indianhead Community Action Agency\nMark Dennis\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute\n\nThis webinar is presented by the U.S. Small Business Administration\, Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation\, Northwest Regional Planning Commission\, Indianhead Community Action Agency\, and Wisconsin Procurement Institute. \n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/moving-the-northwest-wisconsin-advantage-forward/
CATEGORIES:Conference,Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Dennis":MAILTO:markd@wispro.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201015T090000
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SUMMARY:14th Annual Wisconsin Government Opportunities Business Conference (GOBC) - VIRTUAL
DESCRIPTION:Congratulations to the 2020 GOBC CAPABILITIES STATEMENT CONTEST Winners! \n1st Place: Phoenix Products\n2nd Place: Concord Group\n3rd Place: Pro-Active Engineering  \nView the full event website for the agenda\, speakers\, and much more. \nWe will be going VIRTUAL and hosting Industry and Government representatives for panel discussions\, updates and 1-on-1 Buyer Meetings. Hosted by WPI\, Volk Field Air National Guard Base\, Fort McCoy\, Juneau County Economic Development Corporation and other partners. \nAs in past years\, we will be hosting a Small Business Capabilities Statement Contest for registered attendees. \nContest Entry Deadline: 10AM\, Monday October 12. \nThe Government Opportunities Business Conference has drawn over 2\,500 attendees across the region in the past 14 years. Businesses contracting with the Department of Defense or other Federal government agencies should attend. \nView and download the agenda here. Speakers include: \n\nTerry Whipple\, Executive Director\, Juneau County Economic Development Corporation\nColonel Leslie A. Zyzda-Martin\, Commander\, Volk Field Air National Guard Base\nWisconsin Representative Tony Kurtz\nSam Rikkers\, Deputy Secretary and Chief Operating Officer\, Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation\nU.S. Representative Ron Kind\, Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District\n\nCurrent Buyers: \n\nCNH Industrial\nFresenius-Kabi\nGE Healthcare\nGreat Lakes Dredge & Dock Company LLC\nMedtronic\nMICC – Fort McCoy\nOshkosh Defense\nU.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Rock Island District\nU.S. General Services Administration\nVeterans Health Administration; VA Great Lakes Healthcare System\nWaukesha County\nWisconsin Bureau of Procurement (Department of Administration)\nWisconsin Department of Corrections\nWoodward\, Inc.\nWPS Health Solutions\n\nFor additional information\, follow this link. \n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/14th-annual-wisconsin-government-business-opportunities-conference-gobc-2/
CATEGORIES:Conference,WPI Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Dennis":MAILTO:markd@wispro.org
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SUMMARY:Growing Your Business in Rusk County Wisconsin - Ladysmith\, WI
DESCRIPTION:The Indianhead Community Action Agency (ICAA)\, Northwest Regional Planning Commission (NWRPC) and Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) would like to invite small business owners and others interested in learning more about business opportunities and resources available for Rusk County businesses. \nThe session will focus on areas critical to small business success: \n\nGovernment Contracting Opportunities\nFinancial Assistance / Capital Injection / Lending\nSales and Marketing\n\nThe opportunity to NETWORK with speakers and attendees to follow the program.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/growing-bus-rusk-cty-wi-ladysmith-wi/
LOCATION:Indianhead Community Action Agency (ICAA)\, 1000 College Avenue West\, Ladysmith\, WI\, 54848
CATEGORIES:Workshop,WPI Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Dennis":MAILTO:markd@wispro.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181114T163000
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SUMMARY:Capital and Contracts in Rural Sawyer County: Small Business Summit - Winter\, WI
DESCRIPTION:The Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) and Winter Area Economic Development Group would like to invite small business owners and others interested in learning more about business opportunities and resources available for Winter area businesses. \nThe 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. \nWhat you will learn: \n\nFunding sources for your business\nHow to improve your marketing efforts\nHow to locate new sales opportunities – including those with the government and their current contractors\nHow to meet your workforce requirements\n\nAGENDA: \n4:30 pm – Registration \n5:00 pm – Introduction – Northwest Regional Planning Commission (NWRPC)\,  Indianhead Community Action Agency (ICAA) and Winter Area Business Development Commission \n5:25 pm – Workforce Challenges and Solutions – Northwest Wisconsin Workforce Investment Board (NWWIB) \n5:50 pm – SBA Products – Small Business Administration (SBA) \n6:20 pm – Government Contracting – Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) \n7:00 pm – Q& A and Networking \n  \n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/capital-contracts-sawyer-cty-small-bus-winter-wi/
LOCATION:Zion Lutheran Church\, 5268 N Cemetery Rd\, Winter\, WI\, 54896\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop,WPI Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Dennis":MAILTO:markd@wispro.org
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SUMMARY:Capital and Contracts in the Chequamegon Bay: Small Business Summit - Ashland\, WI
DESCRIPTION:The Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI)\, Ashland Area Development Corporation (AADC) and Bayfield County Economic Development Corporation (BCEDC) would like to invite small business owners and others interested in learning more about business opportunities and resources available for Ashland area and Bayfield County businesses. \nThe session will focus on three specific areas critical to small business success: \n\nGovernment Contracting Opportunities\nFinancial Assistance/Capital Injection Lending\nSales and Marketing\n\nThe opportunity to NETWORK with speakers and attendees will follow the program. \nWhat you will learn: \n\nFunding sources for your business\nHow to improve your marketing efforts\nHow to locate new sales opportunities – including those with the government and their current contractors
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/capital-contracts-chequamegon-small-bus-ashland-wi/
LOCATION:Northern Great Lakes Visitors Center\, 29270 Co Hwy G\, Ashland\, WI\, 54806\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop,WPI Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Dennis":MAILTO:markd@wispro.org
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