Supporting the Federal and Defense Supply Chain Series - What every subcontractor should know - Marinette, WI - Jul 23-24, 2014  CLICK HERE for detail

Topics include:

• Contractor Purchasing System Review
• Cost - Pricing
• Understanding the Requirements of Your Contract
• ITAR – International Traffic and Arms Compliance
• Awards Presentation by Marinette Marine Corporation

8th Annual Volk Field Small Business Conference - Featuring the Department of Veterans Affairs State Opportunities Showcase August 6 - 7 2014 - Visit the website for updated information and registration

IBM Partners with Epic in Battle for Pentagon’s Multibillion-Dollar EHR Deal  CLICK HERE FOR STORY

Ft. McCoy Small Business Event - June 26 2014 - A MUST ATTEND for businesses interested in selling to Ft. McCoy - CLICK HERE for details and registration

GREAT BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY - Growing Your Business with Certifications, Teaming and Market Intelligence – June 24 2014 in Ashland, WI at Northland College – FREE EVENT

Guest speakers include:

•  Eric Ness, District Director Wisconsin US SBA
• Jean Marie Thiel, President - Belonger Corporation
• William Kurtz, P.E., President – Chequamegon Bay Group
•  Jeffery Emerson, Brent Pickard, & Laurie Dolsen – WI Department of Transportation (WisDOT)

CLICK HERE for registration and updated information

Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Certification Training - Madison, WI - Benefiting contractors working with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, Milwaukee County, Dane County and City of Madison.  June 24 2014 in Madison WI.  CLICK HERE for updated information and registration.  FREE SESSION.

Pentagon Ranks Top Suppliers to Spark Competition Among Contractors - potential future opportunities for Wisconsin subcontractors

Defense Acquisition Briefing -Undersecretary Frank Kendall III and Assistant Secretary Sean Stackley briefed reporters and responded to questions on the second annual… on CSPAN2

Growing Your Business with Certifications, Teaming and Market Intelligence - Green Bay, WI - June 19, 2014 - a MUST ATTEND FOR all small businesses that want to successfully enter and grow in the government market.  Jean Thiel, a successful government contractor will be sharing her experience and expertise and will be joined by WPI , US SBA and other experts.  CLICK HERE FOR LINK to EVENT

June 18 2014 workshop at FVTC (Appleton) for MANUFACTURERS.  Training will be lead by experts and contractors supporting the Department of Defense supply chain.  CLICK HERE for updated information.

Wisconsin in Washington - June 10 - 12 2014
Updated schedule on WIW website
Contact Kim Garber at kimg@wispro.org or josephs@wispro.org or call 414-270-3600 for additional information

For current Federal Contractors

• June 25 - Milwaukee - Costing, Pricing and DCAA Compliance - Winning in Today's Government Contracting Market  -

• Price to Win: Randy Richter – Richter & Company
• DCAA Approved Accounting Systems Overview: Darrell Oyer – H. Bernstein Associates, Inc.
• Joint Ventures : A growing trend: Edward Tolchin, Esq. – Offit Kurman
• How to Shred an RFP for Winning Cost Proposals: Harley Bernstein – H. Bernstein Associates, Inc.
• Accounting Update 2014: Panel

• July 30 - Milwaukee - Incurred Cost Contractor Seminar - Incurred Cost Submission Preparation Training - presented by Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) and Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA)

Join us on June 18 in Appleton, WI for a unique workshop that will help your manufacturing business gain the competitive edge in the Federal market. You will also have the opportunity to individually discuss your specific products / capabilities, challenges and opportunities with the presenters.

Speakers include:

• Daryl G. Zahn, CFCM, Manager, Contracts and Compliance, DRS Power & Control Technologies, Inc. – DRS is a significant DoD contractor on Navy programs as well as a primary subcontractor to Marinette Marines on various projects including the LCS project.
• William Capelle, VP, American Pride Industrial Equipment & Services – Green Bay - Mr. Capelle has been involved with Industrial and Government Business Development for over 25 years working with large clients including 3M, Monsanto, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, Oshkosh Corporation, CH2M Hill and is currently VP at American Pride, a growing Federal contractor.
• Jean Polka, Government Contract Specialist, WPI - Oshkosh - Ms. Polka has acquired over 30 years of experience as a Contract Manager at Oshkosh Corporation. Her areas of expertise include negotiations, Federal Acquisition Regulations and compliance. 

CLICK HERE FOR DETAIL AND REGISTRATION

Wisconsin in Washington - a unique experience to meet with your legislators and decision makers in DC.  This program provides unique access for Wisconsin businesses to learn about as well as discuss upcoming programs, challenges and funding opportunities. Updated WIW speaker list includes:

• Steve Moffitt - Navigating Capitol Hill - experienced in DOD and technology issues and opportunities
• Ed Silva - part of team that lead the growth of a Wisconsin 8a firm to acquisition by CACI
• Dr. Al Burman - previous leadership in acquisition policy advising Reagan, Bush and Clinton
•  Will Stone - previously worked with WI Cong Obey on issues on energy, telecommunications, environment and others
•  Mark Meservey, VP Oshkosh Corporation based in DC - will share his knowledge and experience
• John Streufert, Dir National Cyber Security for Dept Homeland Security 
• Tony Warshel, Director DOD Operational Energy
• Representatives from USAID, US Army Corps of Engineers, Dept of State, Dept of Energy and other DC based agencies

Visit the WIW WEBSITE or contact Kim Garber at kimg@wispro.org or hilaryd@wispro.org or call 414-270-3600.  

Congratulations to Jacob Haupte, WPI Intern –

For receiving his

Masters Degree in Public Administration and Urban Planning (dual degree)from UWM this weekend.