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SUMMARY:Session 2: Understanding How the Government Marketplace Works
DESCRIPTION:The Milwaukee Small Business Development Center – Small Business Development Lab and the Wisconsin Procurement Institute will be presenting a 2 session event to prepare established businesses for corporate and government contracting. In this session\, attendees will hear about: \n\nHow to locate and identify supplier opportunities with large corporations (led by MAC)\nHow to make the right connections with government buyers (led by WPI)\n\nThis session builds on the foundation of Session 1\, but you’re welcome to attend either or both. If you’re looking to grow your business through contracting\, this is where to start. \nWho should attend: \n\nSmall businesses with at least 1 year in business and $50K+ in sales\nBusiness owners interested in becoming corporate or government suppliers\nAnyone ready to explore contracting opportunities with real support
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/session-1-understanding-how-the-government-marketplace-works-2/
LOCATION:Technology Innovation Center\, Room 121\, 10437 W Innovation Dr. Room 121\, Wauwatosa\, WI\, 53226\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person Event,In State,WPI Events
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SUMMARY:Session 1: Understanding How the Government Marketplace Works
DESCRIPTION:The Milwaukee Small Business Development Center – Small Business Development Lab and the Wisconsin Procurement Institute will be presenting a 2 session event to prepare established businesses for corporate and government contracting. In this session\, attendees will hear about: \n\nHow to get your internal operations and back end in order (led by SBDC)\nWhat the government marketplace actually looks like and how to approach it (led by WPI)\n\nWhether you’re brand new to the world of government contracts or actively researching bids\, this session will give you the foundational knowledge you need to move forward. \nWho should attend: \n\n\n\n\n\nSmall business owners with 1+ year in business\nEntrepreneurs preparing to scale through contract work\nAnyone curious about entering the government contracting space\n\n\n\n\n\nThis workshop is free to attend\, but space is limited. Save your seat now and take the first step toward contract readiness. \nTo register for session 2\, click here.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/session-1-understanding-how-the-government-marketplace-works/
LOCATION:Technology Innovation Center\, Room 121\, 10437 W Innovation Dr. Room 121\, Wauwatosa\, WI\, 53226\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person Event,In State,WPI Events
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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
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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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SUMMARY:Business Financing\, Planning and Developing New Market Opportunities - Milwaukee\, WI
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis session will be held on the first floor of the Technology Innovation Center\, Room 119. Please park in the Visitors parking lot or back lot facing the Crowne Plaza Hotel. \nAgenda: \n2:30 pm – Exhibitor Setup \n3:00 – 4:00 pm – Registration  & Vendor Networking \n4:00 – 4:15 pm – Welcome and Introductions \n4:15 – 4:30 pm – Local\,  State and Federal Marketplace Opportunities & Certification – presented by Benjamin Blanc\, Government Contract Specialist\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) \n4:30 – 4:45 pm – Small Business Administration (SBA) Resources – presented by Shane Mahaffy\, Lead Business Opportunity Specialist\, U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)  \n4:45- 5:30 pm – Small Business Development Resources \n\nBusiness Planning – Start-up\, Expansion & Succession – presented by Yuli Her\, Business Development Specialist\, WI- CLANS\, and May yer Thao\, Executive Director\, Hmong Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce (HWCC)\nFinancial Planning – presented by Ger Thao\, Executive Director\, Hmong Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce (HWCC)\nMarketing and Social Media – presented by Rob Pero\, Perodigm Design Studio \n\n5:30 – 5:45 pm – Small Business Loan Programs – presented by May yer Thao\, Executive Director\, Hmong Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce (HWCC) and Frank Demarest\, Jr.\, Deputy District Director\, Wisconsin District Office\, U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) \n5:45 – 6:00 pm  – Discussion – Informal networking (scheduling follow-up meetings)
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/bus-financing-market-opportunities-wi/
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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SUMMARY:Grasshopper Meeting - How Jerry Jendusa Grew a $100 Million Business
DESCRIPTION: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 high multiple of revenue. \nJerry is now Co-Founder and Partner at STUCK LLC\, a consulting firm that aims to help small- to mid-sized businesses get “unstuck.” He will discuss the challenges he faced along the way\, particularly during EMTEQ’s startup phase. \nPlease join us on Thursday\, March 20 at 4:30pm for this discussion\, great networking and drinks and appetizers. There is no cost to attend\, but please register.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/grasshopper-meeting-how-jerry-jendusa-grew-a-100-million-business/
LOCATION:Technology Innovation Center\, Room 121\, 10437 W Innovation Dr. Room 121\, Wauwatosa\, WI\, 53226\, United States
CATEGORIES:In State,WPI Partner Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Kathleen Gallagher":MAILTO:Kathleen@mkei.org
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SUMMARY:Preparing a Winning Government Proposal
DESCRIPTION:Is your proposal responsive and effective? \nWriting 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. \nJoin us and learn what makes an effective winning proposal. All contractors and subcontractors looking to improve their proposals should attend! \nSpeaker: Carol Murphy\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI)
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/preparing-a-winning-government-proposal/
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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ORGANIZER;CN="Hilary Deblois":MAILTO:hilaryd@wispro.org
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SUMMARY:Maximizing Your Conference Return on Investment (ROI) 101 - Milwaukee\, WI
DESCRIPTION: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 conference/tradeshow to take advantage of all possible opportunities. \nTopics include: \n\nDoing your homework– how to develop your focus\, goals and plan of attack\nCreating targeted marketing materials including business cards\, capabilities statements\, websites and elevator pitches\nBasics of time management and networking\nAttracting people to your exhibit\nPost event strategies\n\nCLICK HERE to visit the schedule of upcoming sessions.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/maximizing-conference-roi-101-milwaukee-wi/
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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