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- August 8, 2024 -

FEATURED EVENTS

Manufacturing Tomorrow:

Automation and Cybersecurity for the future

August 20, 2024

Chippewa Valley Technical College (CVTC) – Chippewa Falls Campus

770 Scheidler Road Chippewa Falls, WI 54729

The Wisconsin Procurement Institute and UW-Stout Manufacturing Outreach Center (MOC) invite you to join us for an informative event on key topics relevant to the manufacturing sector. The presentations will focus on automation and operational technology in manufacturing, providing insights into how these advancements can improve efficiency and productivity. Attendees will gain practical knowledge about integrating new technologies into their operations and explore how these tools can support their business goals in a rapidly evolving industry landscape.

Additionally, the event will offer an introduction to cybersecurity requirements for Federal and Defense contracting. This session aims to equip manufacturers with the essential information needed to comply with cybersecurity regulations, safeguarding their operations and ensuring eligibility for government contracts. Participants will learn about the necessary steps to meet compliance standards and protect sensitive data to win, and meet, potential Federal and Defense business.

Speakers:

Stephen Casselman, IT-Network Specialist Instructor, Chippewa Valley Technical College (CVTC) Center for Cyber Defense
Ron Thomas, Senior Management Engineer, UW-Stout MOC
Matt Frost, Government Contract Specialist, Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI)

About the Event Host:

The CVTC Center for Cyber Defense was developed to showcase the IT – Network Specialist program and to provide cyber security resources to students, faculty, and community members. The Center for Cyber Defense been designated by the NSA as a “Center for Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education.” The goal of the CAE Cyber Defense Education program is to reduce vulnerability in the national information infrastructure by promoting higher education and research in cyber defense and producing professionals with cyber defense expertise. Additionally, the Cyber Range has been established to help industry partners simulate real-life cyber security events, so they are better prepared for a future of cyber uncertainty.

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The focus on this year’s series is Building a CMMC Ready Program.

August 23 – 3.1.4 Configuration Management Policy, Change Request Process, Baseline Configurations
September 20 – 3.1.6 Incident Response Policy, Incident Response Plan
October 18 – 3.1.7 System Maintenance Policy
November 22 – 3.1.8 Media Control Policy, Media Destruction Policy and Personnel Security
January 24 – 3.1.11 Risk Assessment Policy, Security Assessment Reports

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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.

September 11 – Federal Aquisition Regulations (FAR) Overview
October 9 – Flow-Down Clauses: Management and Responsibilities for Federal Contractors
November 13 – Responding to Sources Sought Notices and Preparing a Capabilities Statement

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Now through November!

Over the last several years, cybersecurity has been front and center and garnered most of DoD’s contractor’s time and energy as it should. Cybersecurity is a major issue that needs to be addressed but it is not the only issue. There are existing and evolving issues that DoD contractors need to know about and in many cases require affirmative actions related to compliance.

This series is intended as an information tool and resource for contract managers and those with a compliance function. The topics selected for the initial group of Webinars are just some of the important topics. Some have not held the spotlight like others but nevertheless they are important. Others, such as Innovation and AI have recently emerged and have shown that they are not just a passing curiosity but truly topics of importance that will continue to impact DoD policy and provide procurement opportunities. These topics included in our first group, are current topics that need attention and need to be addressed. We expect that over time other issues – topics will emerge and come to the forefront. As these topics are identified we will add them to this series. Attendees receive 1 CPE credit for attending.

Aug 22 – Regulation Making – The Process and the Important Role Businesses Play
Sep 19 – Industry 4.0 – The Next Generation of the DIB
Oct 24 – Innovation – What Does Innovation Look Like from DoD’s Perspective?
Nov 21 – The Critical Role Your Accounting System Plays in SBIR/STTR Success

Registration and more information at

https://www.wispro.org/wpi-events/featured-webinars/emerging-issues/

2024 Green Bay Packers Mentor-Protege Program Networking Event

September 18, 2024

Johnsonville Tailgate Village

1265 Lombardi Avenue, Green Bay, WI 54304

The event will be in two parts:

Part 1 features our guest speakers on ALTERNATIVE FINANCING. Speakers include:

Paul Schneider, Partner, SLK Finance
Mike Hetzel – Director of Lending, WWBIC
Kristy Vang – Director of Operations, Hmong Chamber of Commerce
Jose Villa – Vice President of Commercial Lending, Fox Community Credit Union

Part 2 is reserved for networking. The networking will give businesses an opportunity to network with corporate buyers, resource providers, government agencies, lenders, and more. We encourage all businesses to bring a CAPABILITIES STATEMENT and BUSINESS CARDS. If you need assistance preparing for buyer meetings, please contact Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) at NeelagangaP@Wispro.org or at 414-270-3600 for assistance.

Confirmed Buyers

Kohler Company
Miron Construction
Michels Corporation
Boldt Construction
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College

Resource Providers

Women’s Business Development Council (WBDC)
Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce (WVCC)
Wisconsin Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA)
Hmong Chamber of Commerce
Fox Communities Credit Union
American Indian Chamber of Commerce of Wisconsin (AICCW)
BMO
Wisconsin Procurement Institute

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Luncheon:

Great Lakes St. Lawrence Governors & Premiers – Managing the World’s Largest Freshwater Resource

September 25, 2024

David Naftzger, Executive Director, Great Lakes St. Lawrence Governors & Premiers, will present a general overview of the organization and focus on projects related to Water Management and Protection and Restoration of the natural resources.

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