Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI)

10/15/2026

Would your business know what to do if a cybersecurity incident happened today?

Federal contractors can face cybersecurity reporting requirements with specific triggers and reporting timelines. Being prepared before an incident occurs can make all the difference.

Join us next Thursday, October 22, from 11:00 AM–12:00 PM for Cyber Thursday: Federal Cybersecurity Reporting Requirements for Small Business.

Matt Frost of Wisconsin Procurement Institute – WI APEX Accelerator will cover practical topics including DFARS incident reporting, DIBNet's 72-hour reporting requirement, SPRS score posting, annual affirmations, CIRCIA, and what businesses should have ready before an incident happens.

✅ Virtual
✅ 1 CPE credit available

👉 Learn more and register today here: https://www.wispro.org/event/cyber-thursday-federal-cybersecurity-reporting-for-small-businesses-2026-10-22/

10/14/2026

What's Project Tradewinds.ai, and why should government contractors have it on their radar?

Join Wisconsin Procurement Institute on October 28 from 12:30–1:00 PM for Federal Market Insights and learn more about Tradewinds, a platform designed to support DoW's goal of becoming an “AI-First Warfighting Force.”

WPI's Marc Violante and Matthew Christman will lead this concise 30-minute virtual conversation.

☕ Grab your lunch and join the conversation!
👉 Learn more and register today: https://www.wispro.org/event/federal-market-insights-2026-10-28/

10/14/2026

How are Commercial Solutions Openings changing the way the federal government buys?

With an increased emphasis on“Buying Commercial” in the defense marketplace, understanding Commercial Solutions Openings (CSOs) is increasingly valuable for businesses pursuing federal opportunities.

Join Wisconsin Procurement Institute for our next Federal Market Insights (FMI) webinar:

📌 What Are Commercial Solutions Openings (CSOs) and Why Are They Used?
📅 Wednesday, October 21
⏰ 12:30–1:00 PM CDT

In just 30 minutes, learn more about this acquisition tool and how CSOs can help accelerate the buying process, expand opportunities and options, and help reduce costs.

The webinar is only one week away. Reserve your spot today!
👉 Register here: https://www.wispro.org/event/federal-market-insights-2026-10-21/

FEDERAL MARKET INSIGHTS [FMI] is an informal podcast designed to provide valuable information about the government marketplace for businesses interested in government contracting. Each episode is a concise 30-minute session, scheduled during the noon hour on Tuesdays. We review noteworthy items publ...

10/14/2026

Join us Thursday, Oct 15 at MATC Goodman South Campus for free information on selling to Milwaukee County, City of Milwaukee, and Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District - MMSD. Speakers include Rhonda Kelsey; City Purchasing Director for the City of Milwaukee Purchasing Division.

WPI will be holding office hours at our satellite location in the Madison Area Technical College (MATC) Goodman South Campus, Room 103 in Madison, WI. Contact the counselor directly to schedule your meeting with them.

09/28/2026

Government contracting can open the door to new opportunities for your business, but knowing where to start is key!

Join us October 6 in Oneida as Aina Vilumsons, CEO of the Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI), shares her expertise during our Economic Development Training for Small Businesses session .

Aina has been with WPI since 1997, serving as Executive Director since 2000 and CEO since 2017. WPI is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping Wisconsin businesses compete for and win government contracts at the federal, state, and local levels. With decades of experience in government procurement, Aina brings practical knowledge of the contracting process and the resources available to small businesses looking to enter or expand in the public sector.

Whether you're pursuing your first government contract or looking to expand your business into the public sector, this session will provide practical guidance and valuable resources to help you take the next step.

October 6 | Oneida, WI

Register today and join us for this valuable small business training!
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09/14/2026

Looking to grow your business and build confidence navigating government contracting?

Join the American Indian Chamber of Commerce of Wisconsin and the Oneida Nation for the next session of the Economic Development Training for Small Businesses series.

This free training, made possible through a grant from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation, will focus on two critical topics for growing businesses: Marketing and Government Contracting.

Hear directly from experts representing:

• Perodigm

• Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI)

Whether you’re looking to improve your marketing, grow your customer base, or take the next step toward government procurement opportunities, this session will offer practical guidance and resources to help move your business forward.

October 6th, 2026
12:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Oneida Casino Employment Services
1940 West Mason Street
Green Bay, WI 54303

Register today and invest in the future of your business:

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08/14/2026

How can local manufacturers better understand opportunities within the Department of Defense supply

07/10/2026

Join us on July 23rd! The National Small Business Matchmaking Series is a premier initiative designed to bridge the gap between local small businesses and the federal marketplace.

More info at https://cmp.dot.gov/event/nsbmswisconsin

06/25/2026

The deadline to register for our July 7th GOBC at Fort McCoy is fast approaching. Registration and more information available at https://wigobc.org/july-7-2026-gobc-fort-mccoy-fort-mccoy-wi/

06/01/2026

Truax Field will be hosting our first stop in the 20th Annual Government Opportunities Business Conference (GOBC) on June 16. Prior registration is required for facility security. More info at wigobc.org