Sales Opportunities with Local Government Agencies – Madison, WI

Significant opportunities exist for small businesses to sell to local government agencies in and around Southern Wisconsin. Please join us and learn about how to do business with government agencies in the area. Presentations will be followed by the opportunity for limited one-on-one meetings with Buyers. Meetings between Buyers and Registrants will be coordinated by […]

Acquisition Hour: Responding to Sources Sought Notices and Preparing a Capabilities Statement

A Sources Sought notice is a market research tool that Contracting Officers use to determine the availability of specific capabilities in the marketplace. Sources Sought are also used to determine if there are enough qualified small businesses (including small business program certified) able to perform to support setting aside the specific requirement for limited competition. These Sources […]

Expanding Business Opportunities in Rural Wisconsin – Juneau County

Elroy Theatre 122 S Main St., Elroy, WI

The government can be a great customer for your business – especially if you are a small business. The challenge is to know WHAT they buy, HOW they buy it, and WHEN they buy it – AND THEN – how your business can take those first steps to SUCCESSFULLY SELL to the GOVERNMENT.  Wisconsin is […]

Expanding Business Opportunities in Rural Wisconsin – Black River Falls, WI

Ho-Chunk Gaming (Bingo Hall) W9010 Hwy 54E, Black River Falls, WI

The government can be a great customer for your business – especially if you are a small business. The challenge is to know WHAT they buy, HOW they buy it, and WHEN they buy it – AND THEN – how your business can take those first steps to SUCCESSFULLY SELL to the GOVERNMENT.  Wisconsin is […]

WI Federal Contractor Forum (Washington, D.C.)

Washington, D.C. Washington, DC, United States

November 18 - 20, 2024 Hosted by the Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) Board of Directors, in partnership with the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) Great Lakes Chapter The annual Wisconsin Federal Contractor Forum (WFCF) presents a unique opportunity to build your government business network and gain insights into government priorities and future opportunities. The Forum’s […]

Acquisition Hour: Understanding the US SBA and Department of Defense (DOD) Mentor Protégé Programs (MPP) – What You Need to Know

During this session, you will learn about the two primary Federal Mentor Protégé Programs. The US SBA Mentor-Protégé Program (MPP) helps eligible small businesses (protégés) gain capacity and win government contracts through partnerships with more experienced companies (mentors).  A mentor and its protégé can joint venture as a small business for any small business contract, provided […]

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Government Certification Workshop – DBE

Madison Area Technical College (MATC) Goodman South Campus 2429 Perry Street, Madison, WI, United States

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 Government Certifications Workshop where you will learn about what certifications your business may qualify for and how these certifications could help you gain […]

Emerging Issues: The critical role your accounting system plays in SBIR/STTR success

This series, WPI’s Emerging Issues Series, is intended as an information tool and resource for contract managers and those with a compliance function. The topics selected for the initial group of Webinars are just some of the important topics. Some have not held the spotlight like others but nevertheless they are important. Others, such as […]

Cyber Friday: 3.1.8 Media Control Policy, Media Destruction Policy and Personnel Security

To address the pressing need for cybersecurity compliance within the defense industry, the Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) is proud to offer a series of no-cost webinars dedicated to assisting companies in navigating the complexities of the Department of Defense’s Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Model. Recognizing the challenges businesses face in understanding and implementing the […]

Acquisition Hour: CMMC Update – November 2024

Join us for an essential monthly update designed to provide manufacturers with the latest information on the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC). As cybersecurity becomes an increasingly critical requirement for Federal and Defense contracting, staying current and compliant is vital for manufacturers looking to secure and maintain federal contracts and subcontracts. This webinar will break […]