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NDIA CMMC Academy
January 28, 2026
Pewaukee, WI
Are you CMMC ready?
The NDIA CMMC Academy is your roadmap to staying eligible for federal and Department of War (DoW) contracts. Phase 1 implementation is underway, and new clauses are moving into prime and subcontractor agreements. If you touch federal work in any part of the supply chain, now is the moment to act.
Join NDIA’s Cybersecurity Division and the Great Lakes’ Chapter for a practical briefing on what the regulation includes and what you must do to bid, win, and perform under DoW solicitations.
What you’ll learn:
- The evolution of CMMC and why it matters now
- The three certification levels and which one fits your business
- FCI vs. CUI: how to identify the data you handle
- What a C3PAO is and how to select one
- When a self-assessment is sufficient versus when a C3PAO certification is required
- How DoW and federal agencies are enforcing the new requirements
- Trusted resources to accelerate your CMMC journey
Get clear on the requirements. Protect your eligibility. Move forward with confidence.
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18th Annual
End of Year Federal Contractor Update
January 29, 2026
Pewaukee, WI
Join Wisconsin’s Federal Government contractors and subcontractors for this annual event. Briefings during the event will provide an overview of the current Federal contracting environment as well as highlight up and coming trends for future business opportunities.
SCHEDULE
8:00 AM – Light Breakfast and Registration
8:30 AM – Welcome and Introductions
9:00 AM – Program
12 NOON – Lunch
4:00 PM – End of Program
4:30 PM – End of Event
CONFIRMED PARTICIPANTS
- David Zvenyach – Founder, Tandem – CEO, MakeGov
- Nathaniel Millsap – Vice President, Security & Compliance, Fincantieri Marinette Marine
- Baly Ambegaoker – CEO and Corporate Director, BTMS Breakthrough Technologies for Mission Success
- Brian Waagner – Partner, Husch Blackwell
- Jason Rathsack – NCMA WI Chapter Board Member
- Samuel Jack – Senior Counsel, Husch Blackwell
- Shane Mahaffy – Lead Business Opportunity Specialist, U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
- James Pitcher – Director of Strategic Contracts, Gallatin AI
- Daryl Zahn – Sr. Manager, Contracts & Compliance, DRS Naval Power Systems, Inc.
- Ben Blanc – Government Contracts Specialist, Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI)
- Aina Vilumsons – President-Executive Director, Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI)
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Presented by the National Contract Management Association (NCMA) Wisconsin Chapter, this webinar series covers a range of topics from market entry, sales growth, small business certifications, compliance, and more. Attendees receive 1 CPE credit for attending.
- January 14, 2026 – Selling to the Government – Is There an Opportunity for Your Small Business?
- January 21, 2026 – The Basics of Cybersecurity for Any Small Business
- February 11, 2026 – Is the GSA Schedule Right for Your Business?
- February 18, 2026 – Overview of the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS)
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Announcing New Sessions
Previously Cyber Fridays, Now Thursdays
If you are currently, or are planning to be, a contractor or subcontractor supporting the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) you are required to comply with the newly finalized CMMC requirements.
- January 22 – CMMC: Correctly Scoping Your Environment
- February 26 – CMMC: Control Set Series: 3.1 Access Control
- March 26 – CMMC: Control Set Series: 3.2 Awareness and Training
- April 30 – CMMC: Control Set Series: 3.3 Audit and Accountability
- May 28 – CMMC: Control Set Series: 3.4 Configuration Management
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Announcing New Sessions
Federal Market Insights 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 at the end of the week. We review noteworthy items published during the week, delve into key topics, and offer background information and perspectives relevant to the government contracting landscape. Stop by, settle in and take-in the conversation.
- January 6 – Defense Production Act
- January 13 – Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence (FOCI)
- January 20 – Industrial Base Analysis and Sustainment (IBAS)
- January 27 – Mentor Protégé Program
- February 3 – The 4 Pillars of Contracting
- February 10 – The Contracting Triangle
- February 17 – The Contracting Equation
- February 24 – FAR 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concern
- March 3 – Issues Related to Debarment
- March 10 – Federal Contracts for Real Estate and Leasing Opportunities
- March 17 – Government Property Programs
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Expanding Business Opportunities in Rural Wisconsin
WAUSHARA COUNTY
A Newly Designated HUBZone
January 14, 2026
Wautoma, WI
PRESENTED BY:
- U.S. Small Business Administration
- Waushara Area Chamber of Commerce
- Waushara County Wisconsin
- Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation
- Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) - Wisconsin's APEX Accelerator
AGENDA:
9:00am Registration
9:30am Welcome and Introductions
9:45am Federal Government 101 – How to Successfully Sell to the Federal Government – presented by WPI
10:15am Break
10:30am US SBA Small Business Certification Update – HUBZONE, WOMAN, DISADVANTAGED and VETERAN Getting and Leveraging Your HUBZone Certification – Presented by US SBA
11:15am US SBA Lending Programs – presented by US SBA
11:30am Closing comments
NOON Networking to end of program
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ALL EVENTS
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January
- January 14 – Selling to the Government – Is There an Opportunity for Your Small Business?
- January 21 – The Basics of Cybersecurity for Any Small Business
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Upcoming WPI Office Hours
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June, 2026
Columbus, Ohio
The DLA Supply Chain Alliance Symposium & Exhibition is hosted by the National Defense Industrial Association in partnership with the Defense Logistics Agency’s Land, Maritime and Aviation Class IX supply chains to provide a forum to discuss logistics support strategies and challenges, and to streamline efforts to better support the warfighter. In odd years, the conference is held in Richmond, Virginia, and in even years it is held in Columbus, Ohio. The 2025 event was held at the Greater Richmond Convention Center in Richmond, Virginia, June 11-12.
The forum draws together government and industry leaders to discuss sustainment aspects of the National Military Strategy and the Defense Department’s first-ever National Defense Industrial Strategy. Dynamic speakers from Industry and Defense with backgrounds in logistics and acquisition, as well as General and Flag Officers from the military services will provide critical perspectives across elements of the end-to-end DOD supply chain along with breakout sessions that will give valuable insight on doing business with DLA.
Registration and more information at DLA Supply Chain Alliance Symposium
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GOBC Dates Have Been Announced!
- June 16 - 115th TRUAX | Madison
- July 16 - Volk Field ANG | Camp Douglas
Government Opportunities Business Conference will be celebrating 20 years! Watch the website for the 2026 schedule. https://wigobc.org/
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WPI 10437 Innovation Dr. Suite 320, Milwaukee, WI 53226 414-270-3600
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