Breaking the Barrier – Rothschild, WI

Holiday Inn & Suites 100 Imperial Drive, Rothschild, WI, United States

Integrity Grading & Excavating, Inc. cordially invites you to attend “Breaking the Barrier”- a FREE seminar where you will learn what it means to be a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) in Wisconsin. Topics include: Advantages of becoming DBE How to build a company profile Where to find work Bidding on Federal and State projects Handling […]

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 […]

Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) Annual Meeting and Wisconsin Federal Contractor Forum – Milwaukee, WI

Hosted by TAPCO (Traffic & Parking Control, INC.) 5100 W Brown Deer Rd, Brown Deer, WI, United States

WPI is celebrating 32 years, but it is not about us. This year we will focus on expanding opportunities for Wisconsin businesses in technology, R&D and non-traditional opportunities. We will learn how to really understand the government’s challenges and requirements and how to use mechanisms such as OTAs, PIAs, CRADAs, DIU, SOFWERX / AFWERX, prize […]

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

WWBIC 2300 S Park St Ste 103, Madison, WI, United States

The Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) Program can help small businesses in designated areas of Madison (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: How the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Will Impact Your Business

Companies interested in conducting business with the Department of Defense in late FY-20 and beyond will have to meet a new and stringent set of cybersecurity requirements including review and certification by a DoD identified Third Party. These requirements will apply to all businesses – Primes, and Subcontractors at any level. This webinar will provide […]

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 […]

WPI and NCMA WI Chapter CFCM Study Session 1: Intro- CFCM Requirements: Basic Refresher – Government Contracting – Webinar

Advanced registration is now closed. Please contact Benjamin Blanc with questions at benjaminb@wispro.org. The Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) and National Contract Management Association (NCMA) are hosting a series of CFCM study sessions for 2020. The first session will discuss the CFCM requirements, an overview of the FAR and the basics of federal contracting. These sessions […]

Acquisition Hour: Introduction to Certifications Available to Woman Owned Businesses

Woman-owned businesses can receive advantage when selling to various Public and Private entities. In most cases, a certification process must be completed to qualify. It is important for business to understand the certification requirements and the potential benefits to their business prior to investing their time and resources in the certification process. This webinar will […]

Acquisition Hour: Introduction to Certifications Available to Minority Owned Businesses

Minority owned business can receive advantage when selling to various Public and Private entities. In most cases, a certification process must be completed to qualify. It is important for business to understand the certification requirements and the potential benefits to their business prior to investing their time and resources in the certification process. This presentation […]