BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P1H REFRESH-INTERVAL:P1H CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=3;BYDAY=2SU DTSTART:20070101T000000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:Central Daylight Time END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=11;BYDAY=1SU DTSTART:20070101T000000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:Central Standard Time END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260916T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260916T173000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:CONNECT: Meet the Buyers & Ask the Experts DESCRIPTION:FREE EVENT BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE GREEN BAY PACKERS MENTOR PROTEGE PROGRAM! \nOverview Meet buyers\, connect with experts\, and discover new opportunities to grow your business and expand your network. CONNECT: Meet the Buyers & Ask the ExpertsJoin us at Lambeau Field for CONNECT\, an interactive business networking experience hosted by the Green Bay Packers Mentor-Prot g Program. Whether you are looking to become a corporate supplier\, expand your professional network\, access business resources\, or gain expert guidance\, this event is designed to help you build meaningful connections and discover new opportunities for growth. Unlike traditional networking events\, CONNECT combines direct access to procurement professionals\, corporate buyers\, business experts\, lenders\, government agencies\, and resource partners in a highly interactive format.What to Expect Procurement Panel Discussion The event begins with a dynamic panel featuring procurement professionals\, supplier diversity leaders\, and business experts who will share practical insights on: How to become a vendor What buyers look for in potential suppliers Common mistakes businesses make Certifications and supplier diversity opportunities Building relationships that lead to contracts Ask the Experts Interactive Business Huddles Following the panel\, attendees will participate in three rounds of facilitated discussions led by industry experts. Choose the topics most relevant to your business and engage in small-group conversations designed to answer your questions and provide actionable advice. Topics may include: Meet the Buyers Access to Capital & Banking Marketing & Branding Certifications & Supplier Diversity AI & Technology Legal & Contracts Government Contracting Business Growth & Strategy Open Networking The event concludes with open networking\, providing additional opportunities to connect with buyers\, experts\, resource partners\, and fellow business owners. Who Should Attend? Small business owners Entrepreneurs and startups Existing and prospective suppliers What to Bring Capability Statement Business Cards Questions for buyers and experts A willingness to make new connections Event Schedule 2:30 PM Registration Opens 3:00 PM Welcome & Procurement Panel 3:30 PM Expert Station Round 1 3:50 PM Expert Station Round 2 4:10 PM Expert Station Round 3 4:30 PM Open Networking & Buyer Connections 5:30 PM Event Concludes Confirmed buyers\, experts\, lenders\, government agencies\, and resource partners will be announced as they are confirmed. Space is limited. Register today and take advantage of this unique opportunity to meet buyers\, ask experts\, and build relationships that can help move your business forward. For assistance preparing for buyer meetings\, contact Matthew Christman at MatthewC@wispro.org or 414-270-3600. Learn more about the Green Bay Packers Mentor-Prot g Program\, click here. Don't miss this valuable opportunity to network and gain insights into financial strategies and government-market opportunities for your business. Register now and secure your spot at this dynamic event!\nREGISTER NOW! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

FREE EVENT BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE GREEN BAY PACKERS MENTOR PROTEGE PROGRAM! \;

Overview \;

Meet buyers\, connect with experts\, and discover new opportunities to grow your business and expand your network. \;

CONNECT: Meet the Buyers &\; Ask the Experts

Join us at Lambeau Field for CONNECT\, an interactive business networking experience hosted by the Green Bay Packers Mentor-Proté\;gé\; Program. \;

Whether you are looking to become a corporate supplier\, expand your professional network\, access business resources\, or gain expert guidance\, this event is designed to help you build meaningful connections and discover new opportunities for growth. \;

Unlike traditional networking events\, CONNECT combines direct access to procurement professionals\, corporate buyers\, business experts\, lenders\, government agencies\, and resource partners in a highly interactive format.

What to Expect \;

Procurement Panel Discussion \;

The event begins with a dynamic panel featuring procurement professionals\, supplier diversity leaders\, and business experts who will share practical insights on: \;

&bull\; How to become a vendor \;

&bull\; What buyers look for in potential suppliers \;

&bull\; Common mistakes businesses make \;

&bull\; Certifications and supplier diversity opportunities \;

&bull\; Building relationships that lead to contracts Ask the Experts &ndash\; Interactive Business Huddles \;

Following the panel\, attendees will participate in three rounds of facilitated discussions led by industry experts. Choose the topics most relevant to your business and engage in small-group conversations designed to answer your questions and provide actionable advice. \;

Topics may include: \;

&bull\; Meet the Buyers \;

&bull\; Access to Capital &\; Banking \;

&bull\; Marketing &\; Branding \;

&bull\; Certifications &\; Supplier Diversity \;

&bull\; AI &\; Technology \;

&bull\; Legal &\; Contracts \;

&bull\; Government Contracting \;

&bull\; Business Growth &\; Strategy \;

Open Networking \;

The event concludes with open networking\, providing additional opportunities to connect with buyers\, experts\, resource partners\, and fellow business owners. \;

Who Should Attend? \;

&bull\; Small business owners \;

&bull\; Entrepreneurs and startups \;

&bull\; Existing and prospective suppliers \;

What to Bring \;

&bull\; Capability Statement \;

&bull\; Business Cards \;

&bull\; Questions for buyers and experts

&bull\; A willingness to make new connections \;

Event Schedule \;

2:30 PM &ndash\; Registration Opens \;

3:00 PM &ndash\; Welcome &\; Procurement Panel \;

3:30 PM &ndash\; Expert Station Round 1 \;

3:50 PM &ndash\; Expert Station Round 2 \;

4:10 PM &ndash\; Expert Station Round 3 \;

4:30 PM &ndash\; Open Networking &\; Buyer Connections \;

5:30 PM &ndash\; Event Concludes \;

Confirmed buyers\, experts\, lenders\, government agencies\, and resource partners will be announced as they are confirmed. \;

Space is limited. Register today and take advantage of this unique opportunity to meet buyers\, ask experts\, and build relationships that can help move your business forward. \;

For assistance preparing for buyer meetings\, contact Matthew Christman at MatthewC@wispro.org \;or 414-270-3600. \;

Learn more about the Green Bay Packers Mentor-Proté\;gé\; Program\, click here. Don'\;t miss this valuable opportunity to network and gain insights into financial strategies and government-market opportunities for your business. \;

REGISTER NOW!

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