Business Procurement Assistance Center (BPAC)
The Business Procurement Assistance Center (BPAC) provides technical and marketing assistance to Wisconsin businesses interested in selling their products and services to the government. Our mission is to provide Wisconsin businesses the necessary tools to be competitive in the government marketplace.
Is government contracting right for your business?
BPAC's can assist your business in all phases of government contracting! Our services include:
One-on-one business consultations
Our government contract specialists can help guide you through all phases of the government procurement process. We can help determine your firm's potential as a government contractor and will provide counseling to enhance your opportunities for success.
Market research
Our experienced government contract specialists can identify which government agencies are likely to buy your goods/services, and can help you in your government marketing efforts.
Bidmatch service
Receive open bid notices delivered to you via email. Notices are matched based on your product or service .
Agency registration assistance
Our staff can assist you in completing database registrations.
Training
BPAC provides a wide variety of classroom style training throughout the State of Wisconsin.
Past procurement data & federal specs
BPAC can provide past procurement history data on national stock numbers and part numbers.
Other information and guidance necessary to successfully compete for government contracts.
A Government Contract Specialist is available to answer any questions you may have:
Call us at (608) 243-4490, press 3
Email us at askbpac@madisoncollege.edu
In FY11, from October 1, 2010 - July 31, 2011, BPAC assisted 1,224 Wisconsin businesses win a total of $401.8 million in contract awards. It is estimated that over 8,030 jobs were created and/or retained based on BPAC's assistance.
1701 Wright Street
Madison, Wisconsin 53704
(608) 246-6100 or (800) 322-6282
Deaf/hh: use 711 (relay)
Fax (608) 246-6880
Department of Administration
Determine Your State and Local Business Tax Obligations in Wisconsin
In addition to business taxes required by the federal government, you will have to pay some state and local taxes. Each state and locality has its own tax laws. Having knowledge of your state tax requirement can help you avoid problems and your business save money. The most common types of tax requirements for small business are income taxes and employment taxes.
Northwest Wisconsin Manufacturing Outreach Center
Small Business Administration (SBA) Wisconsin District Office
State Data Center at University of Wisconsin, Madison
The Wisconsin Applied Population Laboratory serves as a State Data Center that provides education and access to Census Bureau data and products as well as other statistical resources to millions of data users at the local level. Population estimates and projections, income, poverty, and employment data in addition to other economic data and statistical resources are available.
Contact information:
Department of Rural Sociology
University of Wisconsin, Madison
316E Ag Hall
1450 Linden Drive
Madison, WI 53706-1522
Mr. Dan Veroff
(608) 265-9545
FAX (608) 262-6022
Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development
The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) is a state agency charged with building and strengthening Wisconsin's workforce in the 21st century and beyond. The Department's primary responsibilities include providing job services, training and employment assistance to people looking for work, at the same time as it works with employers on finding the necessary workers to fill current job openings.
Under the DWD umbrella, a wide variety of employment programs can be found which range from securing jobs for people with disabilities, assisting former welfare recipients as they make a transition into work, Promoting employment in the state through Wisconsin Job Centers, linking youth with jobs of tomorrow, protecting and enforcing worker's rights, processing unemployment claims and ensuring workers compensation claims are paid in accordance with the law.
Are you:
In need of the latest Wisconsin Work Place posters?
Looking for help recruiting the brightest candidates for your business?
Interested in learning about the benefits of hiring disabled workers?
Wondering what tax credit programs and other hiring incentives are available to you?
Looking to ensure a job candidate is work ready?
Seeking to improve workplace safety?
Looking to prevent / resolve labor law disputes?
Confused about what rules and laws DWD administers? Attend a labor law clinic and learn the issues.
How we can help:
The Department of Workforce Development is a key participant in efforts to attract, create and retain businesses in Wisconsin, by aligning workforce resources to meet private sector labor needs. DWD programs, such as those listed below, collectively aid in the development of productive, loyal workers for employers.
- Unemployment Insurance
- Employment/Training
- Vocational Rehabilitation
- Worker's Compensation
- Equal Rights
Wisconsin Manufacturing Extension Partnership
Wisconsin Manufacturing Extension Partnership
Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI)
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.
WPI’s mission is to assist Wisconsin businesses in creating, developing and growing their Federal, State and Local Government sales, revenues, profits and jobs. We do this by providing:
Strategic, objective, and practical business advice and technical expertise as it relates to entering or growing the Government market.
Technical training and education in locating and analyzing market intelligence and process.
Knowledge and training required for small and disadvantaged businesses to increase their competitiveness and success in the Government market.
Supplement organizational capabilities and value by:
a. Providing access to current and focused technical expertise, education and training to businesses and their staff in the areas of marketing, sales, contract administration, Government specific requirements, and other.
b. Providing access to professional and knowledgeable counseling and individual assistance.
c. Providing current market information and intelligence to State firms.
d. Providing access to Government Prime Contractors and Government agencies.
e. Providing access to market leadership, policy creators and decision makers.
f. Providing access to unique expertise and jobs skills needed to support Government contracts and associated supply chains.
Not only does WPI provide technical and professional expertise and experience to Wisconsin's business community, we have successfully engaged our State’s most successful government contractors to mentor and teach developing small business suppliers. In addition, WPI actively engages our Congressional delegation and staff in the process.
WPI co-hosts several annual conference and outreach events in support of this mission, including:
Annual Volk Field Small Business Conference
B2Gconnect Federal Contractor Training
Prime Contractor Group meeting
SAME Small Business Expo
Wisconsin in Washington
WPI works throughout the State -- in rural and urban areas -- with large, small, well-established and newly created businesses in areas of manufacturing, technology, construction, research, IT and services. WPI works closely with Federal, State and Local small business programs to maximize the opportunities and market success for disadvantaged, minority, woman, disabled and veteran owned firms as well as those located in designated HUBzone and distressed areas.
The Federal government spends over $500 billion and the State of Wisconsin spends about $2 billion on goods and services each year. Even during these times of decreasing budgets, there are tremendous opportunities for businesses that learn the rules and process, know how the market works and are willing meet the needs of a very demanding customer.
WPI provides the help that is necessary for businesses to succeed in winning Government awards and contracts.
Wisconsin Procurement Institute
10437 Innovation Dr., Suite 228
Milwaukee, WI 53226
Telephone 414-270-3600
FAX 414-270-3600
www.b2gconnect.org
Executive Director – Aina Vilumsons
info@wispro.org
Wisconsin State Trademark Registration Information
To register a trademark and/or service mark at the state level, you must file an application with the trademark office of the specific state in which protection is sought.
To learn about your state registration requirements, visit the link below for contact information for your location.