Join us for the Economic Development Update
What It Takes To Compete And Win In The World's Largest Market
Last year the Federal government spent almost $600 billion and the State of Wisconsin about $3 billion on manufacturing, construction, technology, R&D, goods and services. This market is not for everyone and the barriers to entry can be a bit steep, but with an understanding of how it works, determining where you fit and how to identify and locate good opportunities, the government can become a very good and long term customer.
Speaker: Aina Vilumsons, CEO, Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI)
Aina Vilumsons has worked with the Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) since 1997 and has served as Executive Director since 2000 and CEO since 2018. The Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI), a non-profit organization established in 1987, is an outgrowth of then Congressman Les Aspin's efforts to help Wisconsin businesses win federal contracts, especially defense contracts. Over the past years, WPI’s mission has expanded to provide technical assistance to Wisconsin companies in Federal, State and Local government contracting and subcontracting. WPI serves over 1,200 clients in the State and supports over 100 educational / conference events annually.
Ms. Vilumsons currently serves on the Executive Board of WPI, as Treasurer of the Wisconsin Chapter of the National Contract Management Association, as Secretary for the Great Lakes Chapter of the Society of American Military Engineers, as Member of the Green Bay Packer Mentor Protégé board, member of the Volk Field Community Council and as a board member of the Wisconsin Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve. Ms. Vilumsons received her BS degree from the University of Minnesota and her MBA from Marquette University.
Speaker: Aina Vilumsons, CEO, Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI)
Aina Vilumsons has worked with the Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) since 1997 and has served as Executive Director since 2000 and CEO since 2018. The Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI), a non-profit organization established in 1987, is an outgrowth of then Congressman Les Aspin's efforts to help Wisconsin businesses win federal contracts, especially defense contracts. Over the past years, WPI’s mission has expanded to provide technical assistance to Wisconsin companies in Federal, State and Local government contracting and subcontracting. WPI serves over 1,200 clients in the State and supports over 100 educational / conference events annually.
Ms. Vilumsons currently serves on the Executive Board of WPI, as Treasurer of the Wisconsin Chapter of the National Contract Management Association, as Secretary for the Great Lakes Chapter of the Society of American Military Engineers, as Member of the Green Bay Packer Mentor Protégé board, member of the Volk Field Community Council and as a board member of the Wisconsin Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve. Ms. Vilumsons received her BS degree from the University of Minnesota and her MBA from Marquette University.
Thank you to our Event Sponsors:
Thank you to our Room Sponsor:
Thank you to our Room Sponsor:
Economic Development Update
Date and Time
Wednesday Jun 17, 2020
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CDT
Wednesday, June 17
12:00-1:00 PM
Location
This meeting will be held virtually via Zoom.
Zoom Meeting information is contained in your registration confirmation. If needed, please email Kristen to receive it again.
Fees/Admission
This event is FREE for members as a Member Benefit. To receive the member pricing, please log into your Chamber account. If you do not have login information, please email Lisa at lisaquam@middletonchamber.com.
Contact Information
Kristen Parent
Send Email
