Welcome to
The Governor’s Conference on Diverse Business Development
Save the dates: Dec. 9-11, 2025
When small businesses succeed, Wisconsin thrives.
Join Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation for this annual educational, networking, and contracting event for women, minority, veteran, disabled, and LGBTQ+ small business owners.
MARKETPLACE is an educational and networking opportunity for diversely owned small businesses. If you’re wondering how to get your foot in the door with government and private sector buyers and lay the groundwork for contracts that will grow your business, this is a great place to start.
Save the dates for the 2025 MARKETPLACE!
Dec. 9 – Virtual
The Contracting Academy
Dec. 10-11 – In-person
Seminars, Panels and Networking Sessions
Baird Center, Milwaukee, WI
THERE’S SO MUCH TO LOOK FORWARD TO AT MARKETPLACE
One-on-one meetings with government and private-sector buyers interested in your product or service
Industry roundtables where you can learn how to contract for health care, construction, energy, and more
Breakout sessions on trending topics that affect your business such as AI, digital marketing, access to capital, and more
Expand your business opportunities today
Facilitate connections through networking, workshops, panel discussions, buyer meetings and much more. Connect with resources and potentially make a deal or lay the framework for a future contract.
