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SUMMARY:WEDC Wisconsin Economic Summit - Green Bay\, WI
DESCRIPTION:Global and domestic shifts are reshaping our economy—and Wisconsin is ready to lead. On October 15–16\, 2025\, over 400 of the state’s prominent experts\, economists\, business leaders\, and local and state government representatives will meet in Green Bay to address challenges head-on and seize emerging opportunities. At the Wisconsin Economic Summit\, you’ll gain knowledge\, build powerful partnerships\, and leave ready to drive investment and innovation in your community. \nThe Summit will showcase real-world examples and innovative partnerships that demonstrate how strategic investment can help Wisconsin’s communities: \n\nAttract talent and businesses\nStrengthen local economies\nImprove quality of life\nBuild long-term economic resilience\n\nTogether\, we’ll chart a course toward more thriving and future-ready communities. \nFor more information\, click here.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/wedc-wisconsin-economic-summit-green-bay-wi/
LOCATION:KI Convention Center\, 333 Main Street\, Green Bay\, WI\, 543\, United States
CATEGORIES:In State,WPI Partner Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation":MAILTO:events@wedc.org
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SUMMARY:WEDC Small Business Technical Assistance Grant - Informational Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an informative webinar on the Small Business Technical Assistance Grant! This session is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of the program\, guiding potential applicants through the application process\, key dates\, and essential information. Whether you’re a first-time applicant or seeking to refine your submission\, this webinar is the perfect opportunity to get all your questions answered. \nProgram Overview: Understand the purpose\, benefits\, and opportunities offered by the Small Business Technical Assistance grant. \nApplication Process: Step-by-step guidance on how to apply\, including eligibility criteria\, required documentation\, and submission tips. \nImportant Dates: Key deadlines and milestones you need to know to stay on track. \nQ&A Session: A live Q&A session where our experts will answer your questions and provide additional insights. \nDon’t miss this chance to learn more about how the Small Business Technical Assistance Grant can support your small business ecosystem. Register now and secure your spot! \nFor more information\, click here.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/wedc-small-business-technical-assistance-grant-informational-webinar/
CATEGORIES:In State,Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Partner Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation":MAILTO:events@wedc.org
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SUMMARY:WI Lieutenant Governor’s 2025 Small Business Academy (in-Person)
DESCRIPTION:Additional information on the 2025 Small Business Academy\, as well as highlights from past Small Business Academies\, is available at the main page for the event. \nSCHEDULE\n\n\nTuesday\, May 6\, 2025 – Virtual – 8:00 AM- 12 NOON \nWednesday\, May 7\, 2025 – Virtual – 8:00 AM- 12 NOON \nThursday\, May 8\, 2025 – Virtual – 8:00 AM- 12 NOON \nFriday\, May 9\, 2025 – In Person – Multiple Locations – 8:00 AM- 12 NOON
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/wedc-lieutenant-governors-small-business-academy-2-2025-05-09/
CATEGORIES:Conference,In State,WPI Events,WPI Partner Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation":MAILTO:events@wedc.org
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SUMMARY:WI Lieutenant Governor’s 2025 Small Business Academy (virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Additional information on the 2025 Small Business Academy\, as well as highlights from past Small Business Academies\, is available at the main page for the event. \nSCHEDULE\n\n\nTuesday\, May 6\, 2025 – Virtual – 8:00 AM- 12 NOON \nWednesday\, May 7\, 2025 – Virtual – 8:00 AM- 12 NOON \nThursday\, May 8\, 2025 – Virtual – 8:00 AM- 12 NOON \nFriday\, May 9\, 2025 – In Person – Multiple Locations – 8:00 AM- 12 NOON
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/wedc-lieutenant-governors-small-business-academy-2/2025-05-08/
CATEGORIES:Conference,In State,WPI Events,WPI Partner Events
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SUMMARY:WI Lieutenant Governor’s 2025 Small Business Academy (virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Additional information on the 2025 Small Business Academy\, as well as highlights from past Small Business Academies\, is available at the main page for the event. \nSCHEDULE\n\n\nTuesday\, May 6\, 2025 – Virtual – 8:00 AM- 12 NOON \nWednesday\, May 7\, 2025 – Virtual – 8:00 AM- 12 NOON \nThursday\, May 8\, 2025 – Virtual – 8:00 AM- 12 NOON \nFriday\, May 9\, 2025 – In Person – Multiple Locations – 8:00 AM- 12 NOON
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/wedc-lieutenant-governors-small-business-academy-2/2025-05-07/
CATEGORIES:Conference,In State,WPI Events,WPI Partner Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250506T080000
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SUMMARY:WI Lieutenant Governor’s 2025 Small Business Academy (virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Additional information on the 2025 Small Business Academy\, as well as highlights from past Small Business Academies\, is available at the main page for the event. \nSCHEDULE\n\n\nTuesday\, May 6\, 2025 – Virtual – 8:00 AM- 12 NOON \nWednesday\, May 7\, 2025 – Virtual – 8:00 AM- 12 NOON \nThursday\, May 8\, 2025 – Virtual – 8:00 AM- 12 NOON \nFriday\, May 9\, 2025 – In Person – Multiple Locations – 8:00 AM- 12 NOON
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/wedc-lieutenant-governors-small-business-academy-2/2025-05-06/
CATEGORIES:Conference,In State,WPI Events,WPI Partner Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241211
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241213
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SUMMARY:Marketplace Wisconsin: Governor’s Conference on Diverse Business Development
DESCRIPTION:Presented by the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation\, MARKETPLACE is the Governor’s Annual Conference on Diverse Business Development. This event connects business owners from across Wisconsin seeking to do business with state\, federal and local governments as well as the private sector. The conference provides the opportunity for established minority-\, woman-\, veteran- and LGBTQ+-owned businesses and small businesses to learn from and connect with resource providers\, government representatives\, corporate buyers and business professionals to lay a foundation for new partnerships and business opportunities. \nFor more information\, click here. \n_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ \nConfirmed Buyers for Buyer Meetings \nColleges/Universities \n\nMarquette University\nUniversities of Wisconsin Administration\nUniversity of Wisconsin-Madison\nUniversity of Wisconsin-Milwaukee\n\nCorporate/Government Prime Contractors \n\nCG Schmidt\, Inc.\nEnbridge\nFindorff\nFluor\nGilbane Building Company\nGreat Impressions\nHGA\nJCP Construction\, LLC\nJP Cullen\nKiewit Power Constructors Co. has been selected to oversee construction and professional services to construct a datacenter for a confidential client near Mount Pleasant\, Wisconsin.\nLeonardo DRS\nMichels Corporation\nOshkosh Defense\, LLC\nPNC Bank\nSnap-on Incorporated\nU.S. Bank\nWipfli LLP\nWPS Health Solutions\n\nLocal Government Agencies \n\nCity of Madison\nCity of Milwaukee\nCity of Wauwatosa\nKenosha County Dept. of Human Services\nMilwaukee County\nMilwaukee County AE & ES\nMilwaukee County Community Reintegration Center\nMilwaukee County Transit System\nMilwaukee County Zoo\nMilwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District\nWE Energies\n\nState Government Agencies \n\nState of WI Department of Administration\nState of WI Department of Financial Institutions\nState of WI – Department of Health Services (DHS)\nState of WI Department of Health Services (DHS)\, Lead-Safe Homes Program\nState of WI Department of Public Instruction\nState of WI Department of Transportation\nState of WI Dept. of Health\, Bureau of Prevention\, Treatment\, and Recovery\nState of WI Dept. of Public Instruction School Nutrition Team\n\nFederal Government Agencies \n\nAmtrak\nFederal Aviation Administration\nU.S. Army Corps of Engineers\, Chicago District\nU.S. Army Corps of Engineers\, St. Paul District\nU.S. Department of Veterans – Great Lakes Acquisition Center – Construction\nU.S. Department of Veterans – Great Lakes Acquisition Center – Equipment/Supplies\nU.S. General Services Administration\, Public Buildings Service\, Great Lakes Region (5)\n\nClick a buyer name to view their buyer profile. \nIf you have questions about preparing for the One-on-One Buyer meetings\, the Wisconsin Procurement Institute will be hosting two webinars on “Preparing for One-on-One Buyer Meetings.” These were on October 15 and November 12. Please visit the Client Dashboard to view a copy of the presentation’s PowerPoint and the webinar recording. \nAdditionally\, contact us to schedule a one-on-one counseling meeting by calling 414-270-3600.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/marketplace-wisconsin-governors-conference-on-diverse-business-development-2/
LOCATION:The Baird Center\, 400 W. Wisconsin Ave.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53203
CATEGORIES:Conference,WPI Events
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SUMMARY:WEDC Webinar: Wisconsin’s Solar for All Program
DESCRIPTION:The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) is hosting an informational webinar to inform the public about Wisconsin’s Solar for All program\, including program background\, expected impact\, funding priorities\, and timeline for program launch. Wisconsin’s upcoming Solar for All program will support deployment of solar systems for low- and moderate-income households across the state as WEDC works to build an economy for all. Thanks to an announced $62.4 million grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)\, Solar for All will serve Wisconsin communities through: \n\nRooftop residential\nMultifamily\nCommunity solar projects\n\nRead more here. \nTo register\, click here.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/wedc-webinar-wisconsins-solar-for-all-program/
CATEGORIES:WPI Partner Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation":MAILTO:events@wedc.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241015
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241017
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SUMMARY:Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation Summit (La Crosse\, WI)
DESCRIPTION:This year will explore the latest trends in innovation and artificial intelligence (AI) and how they are shaping the future of our economy. \nThe first day of the summit will focus on the immediate and practical applications of innovation that are already transforming industries and driving economic growth in Wisconsin. \nThe second day shifts the focus to the future\, examining how emerging innovations\, particularly in artificial intelligence (AI)\, are set to shape and drive tomorrow’s economy. \nFor more information\, click here.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/wedc-summit/
LOCATION:La Crosse Center\, 300 Harborview Plaza\, La Crosse\, WI\, 54601\, United States
CATEGORIES:In State,WPI Partner Events
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SUMMARY:Superior Business Opportunity and Information Session - Blatnik Bridge Project - Superior\, WI
DESCRIPTION:Special guest speaker:  Geri Sanchez Aglipay\, Region V Administrator\, US SBA \nThis information session will provide potential businesses opportunities associated with the Blatnik Bridge replacement project and provide updates on its status and timeline. This major infrastructure project will bring procurement opportunities to Wisconsin and Minnesota businesses. \n_____________________________________________________________________________________ \nAgenda \n8:00 am – Registration Opens and Morning Refreshments \n9:00 am – Welcome – Eugene Manzanet\, PhD.\, Senior Director of Diverse Business Development\, WEDC \n9:15 am Geri Sanchez Aglipay\, Region V Administrator\, US SBA \n\nBrain McDonald\, Minnesota District Director – U.S. Small Business Administration\nEric Ness\, Wisconsin District Director – U.S. Small Business Administration\n\n9:35 am – Introduction of attending resources \n9:45 am – Blatnik Bridge Project Briefing \n\nPaul Conlin\, Project Manager for Wisconsin\, WisDOT\nPeter Davich\, Design-Build Program Manager\, MnDOT\n\n10:45 am – BREAK (15 min) \n11:00 am – WisDOT/MnDOT DBE Certification Briefing \n\nAdrienne Bond\, Interim Operation/ Civil Rights\, MnDOT\nMelyssa Mdumuka\, Small Business Contracting Supervisor MnDOT\n\n11:45 am – Working Lunch \nNOON Prime Contractor Panel – moderated Aina Vilumsons\, President – ED\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) \n\nJohn Tompkins\, Associate Vice President\, National Practice Consultant\, HNTB Corporation\nMark Olsen\, Vice President – Alternative Delivery\, Lunda Construction Company\nBenjamin Lovin\, Senior Vice President\, Ames Construction\nStephen Kaldenbach\, Vice President/Area Manager & Sponsor\, Kraemer North America\n\n1:00 pm – Financing Options Briefing \n\nTammie Clendenning\, Lead Economic Development Specialist\, US SBA\nShane Mahaffy\, Lead Opportunity Specialist\, US SBA\nTom Clark\, Business Loan Officer\, Entrepreneur Fund\n\n 2:00 pm – Networking/ Close Event  \n_____________________________________________________________________________________ \nConfirmed Speakers: \n\nDr. Eugene Manzanet\, Senior Director Diverse Business Development – Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC)\nPaul Conlin\, Northwest Region Project Development Manager – Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT)\nPeter Davich\, Design-Build Program Manager – Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT)\nAdrienne Bond\, Business and Program Development Manager – Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT)\nMelyssa Mdumuka\, Small Business Contracting Supervisor – Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT)\nEric Ness\, Wisconsin District Director – U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)\nBrian McDonald\, Minnesota District Director – U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)\nShane Mahaffy\, Lead Business Opportunity Specialist – U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)\nTammie Clendenning\, Lead Economic Development Specialist – U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)\nTom Clark\, Business Loan Officer – Entrepreneur Fund\nMark Olsen\, Vice President – Alternative Delivery – Lunda Construction Company\nJohn Tompkins\, Associate Vice President\, National Practice Consultant – HNTB Corporation\nBenjamin Lovin\, Senior Vice President – Ames Construction\nStephen Kaldenbach\, Vice President/Area Manager & Sponsor – Kraemer North America\n\n_____________________________________________________________________________________ \nPresented in partnership with: \n\nMinnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT)\nWisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT)\nUS Small Business Administration (SBA)\nDuluth Seaway Port Authority\nSmall Business Development Center (SBDC)\nWisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) – WI APEX Accelerator\nU.S. Department of Commerce\, Economic Development Administration\nWisconsin Department of Administration\nWisconsin Department of Workforce Development\nNorthwest Regional Planning Commission (NWRPC)\nSCORE\nWWBIC\nCity of Superior\nSuperior Chamber of Commerce\nSuperior Business Improvement District\nThe Development Association\nFirst American Capital Corporation (FACC)\n\nFor more information: Blatnik Bridge Information Session. \nClick here to register.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/superior-business-opportunity-and-information-session-superior-wi/
LOCATION:Superior Entrepreneurship Center\, 1401 Tower Ave\, Superior\, WI\, 54880
CATEGORIES:Conference,In State,WPI Events,WPI Partner Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240501
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240504
DTSTAMP:20260415T001549
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SUMMARY:WEDC Lieutenant Governor's Small Business Academy
DESCRIPTION:The Small Business Academy features workshops on what’s important to you and your small businesses\, including financing options\, legal concerns\, regulatory issues\, information technology\, small business certifications\, and identifying markets and sales opportunities\, as well as practical advice from business owners who have successfully made it through the initial stages of starting and growing their companies. \nIf you are an existing small business\, an individual thinking of starting a business\, or an entrepreneur looking for funding and resources\, take advantage of this virtual and in-person event. \nRun in conjunction with National Small Business Week\, the Small Business Academy provides a series of panels and speakers to help your businesses grow. \nPanels\n\nStarting and Growing a Winning Small Business: Panel with 2024 SBA Award Winners\nWays to Access Capital for Your Business: What Options Do You Have?\nGovernment Certifications: How They Can Help Your Business Gain a Competitive Advantage\n\nSpeakers\n\nFuture Planning: The Value of Financial Statements\nBranding Basics for Small Business – Setting the Foundation to Build a Vibrant Brand and Thriving Business\nUnleashing the Power of Digital Marketing\nMarketing and Pursuing Opportunities in the Government Marketplace: What You Need to Know\nI Am a Start-Up: Where Do I Start?\nGrowth Strategy: Key Steps for Business Growth and Expansion\n\nFor more information\, click here.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/lieutenant-governors-small-business-academy/
CATEGORIES:Conference,WPI Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240430
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240501
DTSTAMP:20260415T001549
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SUMMARY:WEDC Lieutenant Governor's Small Business Academy
DESCRIPTION:The Small Business Academy features workshops on what’s important to you and your small businesses\, including financing options\, legal concerns\, regulatory issues\, information technology\, small business certifications\, and identifying markets and sales opportunities\, as well as practical advice from business owners who have successfully made it through the initial stages of starting and growing their companies. \nIf you are an existing small business\, an individual thinking of starting a business\, or an entrepreneur looking for funding and resources\, take advantage of this event. \nIn-Person Regional Programing\nRegional in-person events will be held throughout the state on Tuesday\, April 30th from 8 a.m.-Noon. Attendance will give access to testimonies from established businesses owners\, community business development leaders\, business topic roundtables\, educational sessions\, and technical assistance resources. Information including an agenda for the in-person locations will be sent in a follow-up email closer to the event. \nAppleton \nFox Valley Technical College\, Bordini Center\n5 N. Systems Dr. Appleton\, WI 54914 \nBeloit \nBeloit Public Library\n605 Eclipse Blvd.\, Beloit WI 53511 \nEau Claire \nPablo Center\n128 Graham Ave.\, Eau Claire\, WI 54701 \nGreen Bay \nUS Bank\n425 Pine St.\, Green Bay\, WI 54301 \nHayward \nLac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University\n13466 W. Trepania Rd.\, Hayward\, WI 54843 \nLa Crosse \nBlack River Beach Neighborhood Center\n1433 Rose St.\, La Crosse\, WI 54603 \nMadison \nThe Black Business Hub on the 4th floor\n2352 S. Park St.\, Madison\, WI 53713 \nMilwaukee – North Side \nSchlitz Park\n1555 N. River Center Dr. Milwaukee\, WI 53212 \nMilwaukee – South Side \nMulticultural Entrepreneurial Institute\n3419 W. Forest Home Ave.\, Milwaukee\, WI 53215 \nRacine/Kenosha \nGateway Technical College\, iMet Center\n2320 Renaissance Blvd.\, Sturtevant\, WI 53177 \nRhinelander \nNorthwoods Center\n(First building on the right when entering campus)\n5350 College Dr.\, Rhinelander\, WI 54501 \nFor more information\, click here.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/wedc-lieutenant-governors-small-business-academy/
CATEGORIES:Conference,WPI Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231206
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231208
DTSTAMP:20260415T001549
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SUMMARY:Marketplace Wisconsin: Governor’s Conference on Diverse Business Development
DESCRIPTION:Marketplace will be held December 6-7\, 2023 at the Wisconsin Center in Milwaukee\, WI. \nPresented by the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation\, MARKETPLACE is the Governor’s Annual Conference on Diverse Business Development. This event connects business owners from across Wisconsin seeking to do business with state\, federal and local governments as well as the private sector. The conference provides the opportunity for established minority-\, woman-\, veteran- and LGBTQ+-owned businesses and small businesses to learn from and connect with resource providers\, government representatives\, corporate buyers and business professionals to lay a foundation for new partnerships and business opportunities. More information on this year’s program is available at MarketplaceWisconsin.com. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nConfirmed Buyers for Dec. 7th Buyer Meetings \nPreparing for buyer meetings? Click here for buyer meeting best practices or call 414-270-3600 to speak with a WPI counselor. \nBuyer Assignment Map \nColleges/Universities \n\n\nMarquette University\nMedical College of Wisconsin\nMilwaukee Area Technical College\nUniversity of Wisconsin – Madison\nUniversity of Wisconsin – Milwaukee\nUniversity of Wisconsin – System Administration\n\nCorporate/Government Prime Contractors \n\nAdvocate Health (formerly Advocate Aurora Health)\nAmerican Family Insurance Group\nCG Schmidt\nJH Findorff & Son\nJP Cullen\nGenerac\nGilbane Building Company\nHGA Architects and Engineers\nLeonardo DRS – NPS\nMichels Corporation\nOshkosh Defense\nSnap-on Incorporated\nU.S. Bank\nVersiti\nWPS Health Solutions\n\nLocal Government Agencies \n\nCity of Milwaukee\nCity of Wauwatosa \nMilwaukee County\nMilwaukee County Facilities Management – Architecture\, Engineering and Environmental Services\nMilwaukee County Parks\nMilwaukee County Zoo\nMilwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD)\nMilwaukee Public Schools\n\n\n\nState Government Agencies \n\n\n\n\nWisconsin Department of Children and Families\nWisconsin Department of Employee Trust Funds\nWisconsin Department of Health Services\nWisconsin Department of Health Services – Lead Safe Homes Program\nWisconsin Department of Justice\nWisconsin Department of Public Instruction\nWisconsin Department of Revenue\nWisconsin Department of Transportation\n\nFederal Government Agencies \n\nBeyond Vision – AbilityOne Base Supply Center\nGeneral Services Administration\, Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization \nU.S. Army Corps of Engineers\, St. Paul District\nU.S. Department of Veterans Affairs\n\nClick a buyer name to view their buyer profile \nIf you have questions about preparing for the One-on-One Buyer meetings\, the Wisconsin Procurement Institute will be hosting two webinars on “Preparing for One-on-One Buyer Meetings.” These were held on October 17 and November 8. Please visit the Client Portal to view a copy of the presentation’s PowerPoint and the webinar recording. \nAdditionally\, contact us to schedule a one-on-one counseling meeting by calling 414-270-3600. \n\n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/save-the-date-marketplace-wisconsin-governors-conference-on-diverse-business-development/
LOCATION:The Baird Center\, 400 W. Wisconsin Ave.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53203
CATEGORIES:WPI Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation":MAILTO:events@wedc.org
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SUMMARY:Marketplace: Governor's Annual Conference on Diverse Business Development
DESCRIPTION:Online registration is now closed. On-site registration will be available for the Governor’s Annual Conference on Diverse Business Development being held December 6\, 2022. \nThe event will be in person on December 6 at The Wisconsin Center in Milwaukee\, WI. \nCLICK HERE to view the official Marketplace website. \nBuyers confirmed to participate in One-on-One Meetings during Marketplace are listed here. Be sure to review this list again as additional buyers confirm participation in the conference. \nState Government \nState of Wisconsin Department of Administration\nState of Wisconsin Department of Justice\nWisconsin Department of Children and Families\nWisconsin Department of Employee Trust Funds\nWisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR)\nWisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) \nFederal Government \nNational Park Service / Regional Major Acquisitions Buying Office \nLocal Government  \nCity of Milwaukee\nCity of Racine\nCity of Wauwatosa\nKenosha County\nMilwaukee County\nMilwaukee County Office of Equity\nMilwaukee County Zoo\nMilwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD)\nWaukesha County \nCorporate / Government Prime Contractor \nAmerican Family Insurance\nEnbridge Energy\nGE Healthcare\nGilbane Building Company\nHoffman Construction Company\nJP Cullen\nLeonardo DRS Naval Power Systems\nMichels Corporation\nOshkosh Defense\nSnap-on Incorporated\nU.S. Bank\nWPS Health Solutions \nCollege / University \nMarquette University\nMilwaukee Area Technical College (MATC)\nUniversity of Wisconsin – La Crosse\nUniversity of Wisconsin – Madison\nUniversity of Wisconsin – Milwaukee\nUniversity of Wisconsin – System Administration \n\n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/wedc-marketplace-governors-annual-conference-on-diverse-business-development-save-the-date/
LOCATION:The Baird Center\, 400 W. Wisconsin Ave.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53203
CATEGORIES:Conference,WPI Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation":MAILTO:events@wedc.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220920
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220922
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SUMMARY:WEDC Wisconsin Economic Summit
DESCRIPTION:The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation will be hosting the first ever Wisconsin Economic Summit on September 20-21 at the Fox Cities Exhibition Center\, Appleton. To register\, please click here. \nThe summit brings together leaders throughout Wisconsin. These include: \n\nBusiness and industry leaders\nRepresentatives from industry\, business\, ethnic\, and diverse organizations\nEconomic and community development professionals\, including leaders from regional and local EDOs\, chambers of commerce\, workforce development professionals\, regional planning commissions\, etc.\nAcademics with expertise or an interest in community and economic development\n\nThe agenda for this two-day Summit is designed to be accessible for everyone in the state\, with no more than one night’s hotel stay required. To view the agenda\, please click here.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/wisconsin-economic-summit/
LOCATION:Fox Cities Exhibition Center\, 213 S. Nicolet Road\, Appleton\, WI\, 54914
CATEGORIES:In State,WPI Partner Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation":MAILTO:events@wedc.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201006
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201009
DTSTAMP:20260415T001549
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SUMMARY:Lieutenant Governor's Conference on Small Business Development - Virtual
DESCRIPTION:  \nFULL EVENT SITE \nThe Wisconsin Small Business Academy is a multiple day virtual conference focused on providing the state’s entrepreneurs and start-up businesses an opportunity to connect with financial and technical resource providers\, learn the tools needed to start and grow a business\, and network with business owners. Wisconsin Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes (invited) will serve as keynote speaker emphasizing the importance of small business to the state’s economy. \nThe program will include presentations by successful entrepreneurs. Participants will have the opportunity to explore small business topics by choosing from various break out sessions to be conducted during the event. Break out sessions follow two tracks: Starting your Business or Growing your Business\, and they will be led by an expert in a specific area of business. \nIn addition to presentations and break out sessions\, a number of local resource and economic development organizations will be on hand to provide information about the small business support services they provide. On Thursday\, October 8\, participants will have an opportunity to connect with others and discuss topics related to specific industry clusters\, including child care\, retail\, construction\, agriculture\, hospitality/entertainment\, and online business. \nAgenda and Program Details \nThis event will be from 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. on October 6 -7\, and from 8:30 a.m. until noon on October 8. Information about the agenda and program details will be added later. An update will be sent to anyone who has already registered. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact the SBDC office for such assistance by email at sbdc@uwlax.edu or phone 608.785.8783. \nFor information regarding this event\, send an email to: info@sbeacademy.com. \n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/lieutenant-governors-conference-on-small-business-development-virtual/
CATEGORIES:In State,WPI Events,WPI Partner Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation":MAILTO:events@wedc.org
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