Small Business Event

This year's 13th Annual Volk Field - Fort McCoy Small Business Conference will be a two-day event held on July 30th and 31st at Volk Field Air National Guard Base and will be hosted by the Juneau County Economic Development Corporation and the Wisconsin Procurement Institute. The event has recently been renamed as the Government Opportunities Business Conference (GOBC).

Please note: This event is being held on a US Military installation. Therefore, prior registration is absolutely required, substitutes will not be allowed and identification that matches registration details will be required to be shown in order to access the installation and attend the event.

To Register or to view Agenda Information visit the conference website - https://volkfieldsbconference.org/

Event overview:

This business development conference will focus on providing small businesses the tools, information and access to resources needed to enter the government marketplace or increase their government book of business.

The overarching goal of this event is to help in the all-important work of development of the military supply base and supply chain which include supporting military operations, warfighter support and base support and infrastructure needs. There will also be opportunities to meet with federal agency representatives, State of Wisconsin buyers, Tribal government, and prime federal contractors.

Day 1 includes military briefings from Volk Field and Fort McCoy, as well as a variety of workshops to enhance knowledge of contracting tools, skills and strategies.

Technical training will be provided on a variety of timely topics including:

• Critical Infrastructure opportunities

• Information Security requirements, programs and compliance

• Manufacturing - supporting military supply chain needs

• Elements of successful teaming arrangement

• Market Research and Strategy

• Emphasizing your success in the Bidding Process

A networking session, will be held after the formal portions of Day 1's events have concluded.

Day 2 includes opportunities to meet face-to-face with State and Federal Government and Prime Contractor Buyers. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet with prime contractors and government agencies under one roof. The following buyers have committed to participating thus far:

The conference website will be updated as we confirm buyers.

Federal & State Government

· Fort McCoy - Mission Installation Contracting Command (MICC)

· General Services Administration (GSA)

· Tomah VAMC

· U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs - Milwaukee

· US Property & Fiscal Office (USPFO) - Wisconsin

· Volk Field Air National Guard Base - Contracting

· Wisconsin Department of Corrections

Government Prime Contractors

· Ayres Associates

· GE Healthcare

· Gana-A 'Yoo Limited

· Mathy Construction Company

· Michels Corporation

· Oshkosh Defense

· Woodward, Inc.

Tribal Government

· Ho-Chunk Gaming - Nekoosa and Black River Falls

Additionally, resource providers will be available to assist small businesses on a wide range of topics including certifications, proposal development and techniques for effectively managing contracts.

Breakfast, lunch and snacks on both days are included.
Volk Field is located in Juneau County on Interstate 90/94, Exit 55, across from Camp Douglas, Wisconsin. Lodging is available within a few miles of Volk Field in the surrounding communities of Mauston, New Lisbon and Tomah.
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