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Startup Week MKE 2019 – Running a Successful Business During DNC MKE 2020 – Milwaukee, WI

UWM School of Continuing Education 161 West Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Learn from the DNC MKE 2020 Host committee, in collaboration with planners and entrepreneurs from the DNC meeting in Philadelphia and others how to participate in the activities before, during, and after the DNC MKE July 2020. There are options to be prime and subcontractors supplying goods, services, and venues to the Host Committee or […]

Acquisition Hour: The Future of SAM.gov

Meet the new SAM.gov! beta.SAM.gov will become the official U.S. government website for people who make, receive, and manage federal awards. It will be the central HUB for the entire federal awards community –assistance, grants and procurement. General Services Administration (GSA) went public with the new site last August. Once integrated, 10 systems (including fbo.gov, fpds.gov, Wage Determination, CPARS, […]

Acquisition Hour: Types of Federal Contracts

There are numerous types of federal contracts. The type of contract can affect how much a contractor is paid, risk allocation on cost overruns, and the contractual obligations of the contractor and the government. This webinar will cover: • Fixed Price Contracts • Cost-Reimbursement Contracts • Indefinite-Delivery Contracts • Time and Materials/Labor Hour Contracts, Letter […]

Acquisition Hour: Cyber Trends, Threats and the Evolving Hacker’s Marketplace

This is Part 5 of a five part Acquisition Hour: Cyber Security series. Cyber-threats are pervasive and the ranks of cyber-criminals continues to grow as do their tools and techniques. In some cases, just by powering up an electronic device we are at risk. The cyber-threat landscape is also not static; it continues to evolve […]

Acquisition Hour: The SBA 8(a) Certification Program

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 […]

Federal HUBZone Program: Obtaining Certification and Maximizing Opportunities – Milwaukee, WI

Havenwoods Economic Development Corporation 6161 N. 64th St, Milwaukee, WI, United States

The Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) Program can help small businesses in designated areas of Milwaukee (and other designated urban and rural communities) gain preferential access to federal procurement opportunities (both as direct and subcontractors). Currently, many Federal agencies and Federal Prime contractors are NOT meeting their HUBZone goals. This could be a significant potential […]

Acquisition Hour: Challenges in Estimating Construction Costs

Effective Cost Estimation is key for securing Federal government construction contracts and for ensuring a reasonable profit is made. Attendees will learn strategies that will help contractors to analyze financial risks associated with projects and establish complete and accurate pricing for their bids. This webinar will discuss: • Thumb in the Air Estimates • Unit […]

Federal HUBZone Program: Obtaining Certification and Maximizing Opportunities – Milwaukee, WI

Superior Equipment and Supply, Co. 4550 S. Burst Ave, Milwaukee, WI, United States

The Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) Program can help small businesses in designated areas of Milwaukee (and other designated urban and rural communities) gain preferential access to federal procurement opportunities (both as direct and subcontractors). Currently, many Federal agencies and Federal Prime contractors are NOT meeting their HUBZone goals. This could be a significant potential […]

12th Annual End of Year Federal Contractor Update – Oshkosh, WI

La Sure's Hall Banquets & Catering 3125 S Washburn St, Oshkosh, WI, United States

REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT IS CLOSED. Join Wisconsin's Federal contractors for a series of briefings focusing on changes and challenges! Topics this year will include: Federal Case Law Update Export Controls and Security Issues Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification 2019 Updates in Contract Management 2019 FAR and DFAR Updates 2019 Small Business Updates Update on the […]

Acquisition Hour: The HUBZone Program – Certification Benefits and Regulations

The Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) program helps small businesses in designated urban and rural communities gain preferential access to federal procurement opportunities. This presentation is recommended for any business that is interested in becoming an SBA HUBZone certified business. The HUBZone program qualifies your business to compete for the program’s set-aside contracts. HUBZone-certified businesses […]