Federal 8(a) Program: Obtaining Certification and Maximizing Opportunities – Milwaukee, WI

Technology Innovation Center, Room 121 10437 W Innovation Dr. Room 121, Wauwatosa, WI, United States

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. While there is no goal […]

Selling to the US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) – Milwaukee

Technology Innovation Center, Room 121 10437 W Innovation Dr. Room 121, Wauwatosa, WI, United States

Registration is now closed. Onsite registration is available. Doing 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 […]

Business Financing, Planning and Developing New Market Opportunities – Milwaukee, WI

Technology Innovation Center, Room 121 10437 W Innovation Dr. Room 121, Wauwatosa, WI, United States

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. This session will […]

Grasshopper Meeting – How Jerry Jendusa Grew a $100 Million Business

Technology Innovation Center, Room 121 10437 W Innovation Dr. Room 121, Wauwatosa, WI, United States

Jerry Jendusa founded EMTEQ in 1996 with an SBA loan. Starting in the basement of his home, Jerry grew the maker of aircraft interior and exterior lighting systems and management and power systems into an award-winning, global player with more than $100 million of revenue. EMTEQ was acquired by B/E Aerospace in 2014 for a […]

Preparing a Winning Government Proposal

Technology Innovation Center, Room 121 10437 W Innovation Dr. Room 121, Wauwatosa, WI, United States

Is your proposal responsive and effective? Writing 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. Join us […]

Maximizing Your Conference Return on Investment (ROI) 101 – Milwaukee, WI

Technology Innovation Center, Room 121 10437 W Innovation Dr. Room 121, Wauwatosa, WI, United States

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 […]