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Looking to schedule a meeting with a Gov't Contract Specialist? Lots of upcoming statewide office hours this month at partners Envision Greater Fond du Lac, Greater Oshkosh Economic Development Corporation, Western Dairyland Economic Opportunity Council and more.

Office Hours | Wisconsin Procurement Institute The Wisconsin Procurement Institute has two full-time permanent locations and several part-time statewide satellite locations. Please contact the counselor listed to schedule a meeting.

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Tuesday, August 20 - join us for Manufacturing Tomorrow: Automation and Cybersecurity for the Future at Chippewa Valley Technical College. The presentations will focus on automation and operational technology in manufacturing, providing insights into how these advancements can improve efficiency and productivity. Attendees will gain practical knowledge about integrating new technologies into their operations and explore how these tools can support their business goals in a rapidly evolving industry landscape.

REGISTRATION: https://shorturl.at/D1icu

Presented by Chippewa Economic Development Corporation, University of Wisconsin-Stout, Chippewa Valley Technical College, and WPI.

Fill | Manufacturing Tomorrow: Automation and Cybersecurity for the future presented by Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI), UW-Stout Manufacturing Outreach Center (MOC) and Chippewa Valley Technical College (CVTC) WHEN:  10:00 AM - 12 NOON Tuesday, August 20, 2024 WHERE: CVTC Chippewa Falls Campus, Room 108 770 Scheidler Road Chippewa, Falls WI 54729

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Events for July 2024 The Wisconsin Procurement Institute and UW-Stout Manufacturing Outreach Center (MOC) invite you to join us for an informative event on key topics relevant to the manufacturing sector. The presentations will focus on automation and operational technology in manufacturing, providing insights into how....

Thank you Aiccw-Facc American Indian Chamber of Commerce of Wisconsin!

July 24 we continue our Emerging Issues Series on compliance with "Beyond Contracts: Conducting Business with the Federal Government"

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We were thrilled to attend the 18th Wisconsin GOBC last month at Fort McCoy. Thank you to all the registrants and organizers who helped make this event a success. See pics and recap here:

18th Wisconsin GOBC held at Fort McCoy; connects businesses with federal opportunities Guests attending the 18th Wisconsin Government Opportunities Business Conference talk with each other June 10, 2024, at Fort McCoy, Wis. Hosted across various Department of Defense and federal agency locations throughout Wisconsin, this year's conference series centered on enhancing procurement pros...

APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE: WPI's Jack Laufenberg will be at Madison College - Goodman South Campus tomorrow to meet 1:1 with business looking to compete in the Gov't marketplace.

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The Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) is a non-profit organization helping Wisconsin businesses win government contracts.

WPI Government Contract Specialists will be available to assist you in SAM registration, locating opportunities, free bid matching service, small business certifications, market research, capabilities statements, contract requirements / compliance, and more.
The next meeting is Thursday, July 11, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. These scheduled meetings will take place at Envision Greater Fond du Lac, 23 S. Main Street, Suite 101, Fond du Lac (entrance is at 9 Sheboygan Street).

To schedule an appointment, contact: Ben Blanc at [email protected] or (414) 270-3600 or Ken Kotloski at [email protected] or (920) 840-4699

The WPI July 2024 Events Newsletter is available now.

WPI Events Newsletter Events Blog FAQs - July 2, 2024 - FEATURED EVENTS   July 18 Center for Technology Commercialization 780 Regent St. | Madison, WI 53715 America’s Seed Fund Road Tour is a national outreach effort to co

We are thrilled to see these connections being made! Thank you!

Team members from Statz Corporation, a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (manufacturing), visited us this week to view our shop, see our capabilities first hand and learn a little bit more about the Spark Ops history and mission. 🤝

Thank you Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) for the introduction to this amazing Wisconsin-local company!!

Pre-registration for our last summer GOBC event closes soon!

2024 – GOBC Truax Field – GOBC HOME 2024 – GOBC Truax Field GOBC Truax Field will take place on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, 8 AM – 12 NOON. Join us for Coffee with the Commander at Truax Field! REGISTER NOW Pre-registration closes 12 NOON, Monday, July 1. Due to base access requirements, there will not be an option to register on-si...

Looking to schedule a meeting with a Gov't Contract Specialist? Lots of upcoming statewide office hours this month at partners Progress Lakeshore, Envision Greater Fond du Lac, Greater Oshkosh Economic Development Corporation, Western Dairyland Economic Opportunity Council and more.

Office Hours | Wisconsin Procurement Institute The Wisconsin Procurement Institute has two full-time permanent locations and several part-time statewide satellite locations. Please contact the counselor listed to schedule a meeting.

WPI Executive Director Aina Vilumsons presenting at the Green Bay Packers “Diverse Supplier Workshop” in preparation of the NFL Draft in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Join us for the upcoming sessions; June 13 in Milwaukee, June 18th in Madison.

https://www.packers.com/news/packers-to-host-workshop-may-28-for-diverse-businesses-about-preliminary-steps-to-apply-to-be-vendor-for-2025-nfl-draft

The first in-person Green Bay workshop was held on Tuesday, May 28, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Legends Club of the Lambeau Field Atrium. 💚💛🏈

Additional workshops will be held at the Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) in Milwaukee, June 13, and The Black Business Hub in Madison, June 18, with additional information available in the near future.

The Aiccw-Facc American Indian Chamber of Commerce of Wisconsin will be present!

💥Members stop by!

💥Non-members stop by to become members!

DONT MISS OUT!

The 2025 NFL Draft in Green Bay, Wisconsin will require a wide array of vendors to be successful, sourcing from the following categories: audio/visual, contract labor, event production, heavy equipment, barricade, entertainment, florals, janitorial, catering, concessions, event services, general contractors and transportation.

Secondary vendor needs include business administration services, legal services, management and advisory services, financial services, marketing, advertising and information technology services.

We are participating in workshops to help educate diverse businesses in receiving the necessary certifications to apply to become a vendor for the NFL Draft hosted by the Green Bay Packers; Join us in Green Bay, Milwaukee or Madison.

Packers to host workshop May 28 for diverse businesses about preliminary steps to apply to be vendor for 2025 NFL Draft Workshop to help educate diverse businesses in receiving the necessary certifications to apply to become a vendor for the Draft; Milwaukee and Madison events also planned

The Annual Government Opportunities Business Conferences (GOBC) are beginning next month. More info at https://wigobc.org/

June 10 - Fort McCoy
June 20 - Volk Field ANGB
July 10 - Truax Field

Our no-cost Cyber Friday sessions start back up this week! Join us virtually for Building a CMMC Program: 3.1.1 Access Control Lists, Account Request Documentation, and Acceptable User Policies.

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Jack Laufenberg, WPI Small Business Advisor, at the Entrepreneur & Innovator Resource Fair last week. Thank you Technology Innovation Center for hosting!

Great turnout for the Entrepreneur & Innovator Resource Fair today! Thank you to everyone who attended and all the resources who attended.

✅ SBDC
✅ African American Chamber of Commerce of Wisconsin
✅ WiDEN
✅ Center for Technology Commercialization
✅ Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI)
✅ Start in Wisconsin
✅ BizStarts
✅ WWBIC
✅ Milwaukee Public Library
✅ Milwaukee Founders Community
✅ Wauwatosa Chamber

Its finally here! Lieutenant Governor’s Small Business Academy begins this week Tuesday-Friday (In-Person and Virtual). The Lieutenant Governor’s Small Business Academy offers practical advice from business owners who have successfully made it through the initial stages of starting and growing their companies.

Small Business Academy Let’s grow our business skills, together. As many small business owners will tell you, there’s the part you're passionate about—and then there’s all the other stuff that comes with owning a business. You know, all the financial, legal, marketing, logistical, and technological work it takes t...

Madison Area Technical College - Goodman South Campus is hosting us as we present Government Certification Workshop – State and Local Certifications on April 24th.

All Minority, Disadvantaged, Small, Women, or Veteran owned or HUBZone-located business welcome.

Events for April 2024 Are you a Minority, Disadvantaged, Small, Women, or Veteran owned or HUBZone located business? Join the Wisconsin Procurement Institute’s Tru Mwololo, the Wisconsin Procurement Institute’s Manager of Small Business Programs, for a once a month Government Certifications Workshop where you will le...

Thank you Wisconsin ESGR!

April 30-May3!

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.

If 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.

Register at https://wedc.org/smallbusiness/small-business-academy/

On April 10th, join us at MSOE for the Wisconsin Federal Contractor Forum. Speakers include Gov't Officials and experienced Federal Contractors from U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Wisconsin Center for Manufacturing and Productivity, Oshkosh Corporation, Fincantieri Marinette Marine and more.

Wisconsin Federal Contractor Forum Website April 10, 2024 The Wisconsin Federal Contractor Forum (WFCF) was developed to facilitate communication, collaboration, information sharing and opportunity for the federal contractors in our State. Gain insights and understanding of future spending plans, current priorities, current funding processes...

New dates have been announced for in-person Statewide office hours. WPI Government Contract Specialists will be available to assist you in SAM registration, locating opportunities, free bid matching service, small business certifications, market research, capabilities statements, contract requirements / compliance, and more.

Events from May 9, 2024 - May 1, 2024Wisconsin Procurement Institute March 26, 2024 - March 28, 2024 AUSA Global Force Symposium & Exposition Von Braun Convention Center 700 Monroe Street SW, Huntsville, AL, United States SCOPE: The Army will transform to become a fighting force with a lower signature and lethality that is sustainable in a contested environment. Gett...

Marie Spilmon, Small Business Advisor, and Mark Dennis, Govt Contract Specialist, are at the Monroe County Economic Development & Tourism Conference today! More info at https://shorturl.at/mPY89

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WPI Acquisition Alert Events Blog FAQs - March 12, 2024 - UPCOMING EVENTS 3/14/24 Emerging Issues: Suggested Process for Creating a Federal Business Development Strategy Webinar Learn More 3/20/24 Government Certificat

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WPI Events Newsletter Events Blog FAQs - March 6, 2024 - FEATURED EVENTS   DLA and Industry: Partnering together to enhance the supply chain and mission readiness April 3, 2024 8:30 - 11:30 am Oshkosh Waterfront Convention