While the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) continues to evolve and take form, DFARS 252.204-7012 is still the active cyber security clause/requirement for defense contractors. Those who are loosely involved with defense contracting know about the clause, its relationship to NIST 800-171 r1 and two very well-known requirements - The System Security Plan and The […]
Federal government construction solicitations might initially seem intimidating, complex, and out of reach. However, the Federal Government spends billions of dollars every year on construction, and therefore learning how to read, understand, and respond to these solicitations is worth the effort. Join us in this webinar and learn what types of construction projects the Federal Government […]
The GPO SPA Program offers a streamlined agency procurement option for projects under $10,000 using GPO-approved contractors. Under SPA, agencies solicit bids and issue print orders directly to the chosen contractor. This free 2-hour course provides the mandatory training for agency staff who will sign SPA work orders. The course is also open to […]
The Great Lakes Lenders Conference (GLLC) is offering a virtual alternative to the 2020 conference in partnership between the Michigan Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). The event will provide timely and relevant guidance to lenders directly from SBA leadership on small business lending programs. Event schedule and […]
SCHEDULE FOR BUYER ROOMS - PDF In collaboration with the Wisconsin Procurement Institute, the Green Bay Packers Mentor-Protégé Program offers a virtual panel discussion & networking event. Experts share their vast knowledge to benefit small business at our two-part event. Part One "Roadmap to doing Business with Private Companies and Public Agency Partners" The […]
This FREE online event is open to small businesses in the construction, supply and service sectors, along with members of the surety bond industry. The conference will cover topics ranging from the future of the surety bond industry to the SBA's role in the industry and tips for small businesses seeking surety bonds.
The SCORE/SBA Wisconsin Small Business Awards Breakfast scheduled for Friday, May 8, 2020 has been cancelled due to COVID-19. However, we will still be honoring our winners via a video that will premiere during Small Business Week (rescheduled for September 21 - 25). The video will appear on this page after it has premiered.
Today's companies deal with emails, prints, models, algorithms, computer code and more. Employees meet, discuss and converse about opportunities and projects. For companies in the defense space much of the information that they work with is sensitive or controlled unclassified information. No matter the medium, this type of information needs to be safeguarded and protected […]
As a contractor for the Federal Government or a subcontractor to a prime contractor, you may receive government property. Managing this property is a contractual obligation. There are costs associated with government property management that must be considered by a prime or a subcontractor. An unfavorable assessment of a contractor's Property Management System may result […]
FULL EVENT SITE The Wisconsin Small Business Academy is a multiple day virtual conference focused on providing the state’s entrepreneurs and start-up businesses an opportunity to connect with financial and technical resource providers, learn the tools needed to start and grow a business, and network with business owners. Wisconsin Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes (invited) […]
