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FEATURED EVENTS

July 23, 2026

Potawatomi Casino & Hotel Event Center

1721 West Canal Street, Milwaukee, WI

The National Small Business Matchmaking Series is a premier initiative designed to bridge the gap between local small businesses and the federal marketplace. Our mission is to empower American entrepreneurs by providing the tools and connections necessary to succeed in federal contracting.

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.

• July 22 - Using Data to Validate and Refine Your Go / No-Go Criteria AND 10+ Important Questions to Ask
• August 5 - AI Adoption in Federal Work: Benefits, Risks, and Realities
• August 19 - The Spend to the End: Are You Prepared for the End of the Federal Fiscal Year?

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. 



• July 16 – A Guide to Strong Supporting Documentation
• August 27 – Determining Your Real CMMC Compliance Responsibilities

Our FMI series will return September 2026

ALL EVENTS

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July

• July 16 – GOBC Volk Field [Volk Field – WI]

• July 16 – Cyber Thursday: A Guide to Strong Supporting Documentation

• July 22 - Acquisition Hour: Using Data to Validate and Refine Your Go / No-Go Criteria AND 10+ Important Questions to Ask

• Just 23 - Satellite Office: Madison – Selling to the State of Wisconsin

August

• August 5 - Acquisition Hour: AI Adoption in Federal Work: Benefits, Risks, and Realities

• August 13 - Satellite Office: Madison – Contracting Opportunities with Dane County and City of Madison

• August 19 - Acquisition Hour: The Spend to the End: Are You Prepared for the End of the Federal Fiscal Year?

• August 27 - Satellite Office: Madison – Preparing for Meetings with Federal, State and Local Buyers

• August 27 - Cyber Thursday: Determining Your Real CMMC Compliance Responsibilities

Miss one of our sessions? 

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If you would like to meet with a WPI Representative, contact us at APEXAccelerator@wispro.org or 414-270-3600

Take a look at our remote office hour schedule at https://www.wispro.org/work-with-wpi/office-hours/

Eau Claire

• July 21
• July 22

Green Bay

• July 27

Madison

• July 23
• August 13
• August 27

Manitowoc

• July 23

Additional Statewide dates to be announced soon at wispro.org

Other News & Events

NCMA World Congress 2026

July 26 - 29, 2026

Swan and Dolphin Hotel

1200 Epcot Resorts Blvd., Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830

As the largest and most comprehensive gathering of contract management professionals, NCMA World Congress is where the contract workforce - from every sector and career stage - comes together to prepare for what’s next.

2026 Federal Small Business Conference for the A/E/C Industry

November 4-6, 2026

Charlotte, NC

This is your opportunity to connect with a community of leading experts, decision-makers, solution providers, business partners, and federal contracting officers.

Save the Date

December 8, 2026

December 9-10, 2026