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
Assisting Wisconsin businesses compete in the government marketplace. WPI is also funded in part by the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC).
Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) is a non-profit organization established in 1987 to help Wisconsin businesses win Federal contracts, especially defense contracts. WPI staff and their extensive network of partners provide technical and professional expertise to Wisconsin businesses. WPI, a Procurement Technical Assistance Center, is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the Defense Logistics Agency. Full events calendar available at https://www.wispro.org/events/
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.
WPI Events Newsletter Email from Wisconsin Procurement Institute Events Blog FAQs - May, 2026 - FEATURED EVENTS 12th Annual DOD Contract Management Update May 21 Fox Valley Tech | D. J. Bordini Center 5 North Systems Dri
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.
WPI Critical Tech Briefing Newsletter Email from Wisconsin Procurement Institute Your source for information on Applied Artificial Intelligence | Biomanufacturing | Contested Logistics Technologies | Quantum and Battlefield Informatio
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.
WPI Acquisition Alert Email from Wisconsin Procurement Institute Events Blog Client Dashboard - February 12, 2026 - UPCOMING EVENTS 2/12/26 Satellite Office: Madison– Federal Certifications – guest speaker Shane Mahaff
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
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