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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/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation":MAILTO:events@wedc.org
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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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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 
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LOCATION:The Baird Center\, 400 W. Wisconsin Ave.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53203
CATEGORIES:WPI Events
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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 
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LOCATION:The Baird Center\, 400 W. Wisconsin Ave.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53203
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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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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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