Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI)

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

05/12/2026

The latest edition of the WPI Events Newsletter is available now.

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04/23/2026

In response to current advances and requirements in technology, WPI is introducing the Critical Technology Briefing newsletter. Your source for information on Applied Artificial Intelligence, Biomanufacturing, Contested Logistics Technologies, Quantum and Battlefield Information Dominance, Scaled Hypersonics and Scaled Directed Energy.

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04/20/2026

Need help with funding your small business dreams?

Join us for the 13th annual Lieutenant Governor’s Small Business Academy to grow your network and learn about the funding opportunities and resources.

The FREE event kicks off with three days of virtual sessions and then ends with in-person sessions across different regions of the state! The full agenda is now available to review. You can register at anytime to join us. We are looking forward to seeing you there!

Register now: https://wedc.org/build-your-small-business/small-business-academy/

04/01/2026

03/16/2026

March 23, we welcome WI Small Business owners for a workshop covering DBE Program and Recent Recertification Updates. More info and additional dates at wispro.org/events

03/05/2026

Mark your calendars now!

The 2026 Lieutenant Governor's Small Business Academy is set for May 5-8.

The four-day event kicks off with three days of virtual programming, covering topics like financing options, regulatory issues, best marketing practices, and identifying new markets and sales opportunities.

On the final day of the academy, there will be various in-person programming across the state, tackling important strategies to take your business to the next level.

We are still working on this year's agenda, so keep an eye on our social media channels and website for up-to-date information.

Details: https://wedc.org/build-your-small-business/small-business-academy/

02/17/2026

Our monthly Acquisition Alert Newsletter is now available.

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02/02/2026

Beginning this week! Our weekly virtual study sessions return Tuesday, February 3rd at 6:00 pm. Registration link in comments.

01/20/2026