Attend MARKETPLACE 2017 to connect with potential buyers, other businesses, lenders and technical assistance providers that can help you grow your business!
Dec. 13 - FREE Small Business Academy
7:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
For startup and newer businesses to meet lenders and assistance resources, learn about key business topics, get answers to common questions and network with other businesses. [more info]
Dec. 13 FREE MARKETPLACE Workshops
1:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Workshops on contracting, certifications, assistance resources and business loans. Updates on federal and state agency procurement, WHEDA and SBA loan programs, Foxcon and much more! [more info]
Dec. 13 $15/$20 Evening Networking Reception
5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Evening Networking Reception with short program recognizing the longevity of Wisconsin's certified firms and an update by the Milwaukee Bucks on the new arena. Only $15 for minority, woman and veteran owned businesses. [more info]
Dec. 14 $60 MARKETPLACE Breakfast and Lunch Programs
7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Both programs plus Expo Hall included in MARKETPLACE registration. $50 Early Bird rate thru Nov 11th.
Breakfast Program 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m [more info]
Award Luncheon 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. [more info]
Expo Hall 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. [more info]
1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.Adjourn 4:00 p.m.
Buyer Meetings
Meet with agencies and corporations at their booths and in the one-on-one meeting area in the expo hall. [More info]
Workshops and Seminars
Expo Hall
- Network with hundreds of attendees
- Meet one-on-one with buyers
- Meet with the National Deputy Ombudsman, U.S. Small Business Administration
- Identify potential funding sources
- Find teaming partners to go after larger projects
- Connect with valuable business resources
- Business are encouraged to consider exhibiting to increase visibiltiy