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Facilitate connections through networking
MARKETPLACE Wisconsin, the Governor’s Conference on Diverse Business Development, helps Wisconsin business owners learn about doing business with state, federal and local agencies as well as corporations, which represent billions of dollars of annual purchasing power. During this two-day event, businesses can meet with government and corporate buyers and connect with other small businesses and service providers from across the state. The conference will facilitate connections through networking, workshops, panel discussions, buyer meetings, and much more.
MARKETPLACE PARTNERS
MARKETPLACE partners help make this annual event a success by providing valuable guidance, promoting attendance through their networks, supporting awards judging, and more.
African American Chamber of Commerce of Wisconsin
American Indian Chamber of Commerce of Wisconsin
City of Madison
City of Milwaukee Office of Small Business Development
Dane County
First American Capital Corporation
Hmong Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce
Latino Chamber of Commerce of Dane County
Latino Chamber of Commerce of South Eastern Wisconsin
Latino Entrepreneurial Network
Madison Black Chamber of Commerce
Milwaukee County
Milwaukee Economic Development Corporation
Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District
New North, Inc.
North Central Minority Supplier Development Council
Milwaukee Urban League
Phoenix Financial Advisors
Small Business Development Center
The Business Council
US Bank
U.S. Commercial Service Wisconsin- U.S. Department of Commerce | International Trade Administration
Wisconsin Black Chamber of Commerce
Wisconsin Chinese Chamber of Commerce
Wisconsin Department of Administration
Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority
Wisconsin Indigenous Housing & Economic Development
Wisconsin Procurement Institute
Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce
Wisconsin Women’s Business Initiative Corporation
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.
Marketplace Testimonials
The conference is a great mix of networking, business resources and personally meeting with both private and public sector contracting decision makers. An incredible value for the price and always worth the time for us to attend.
It is the event that draws folks across the state when many of us touch base once a year face-to-face. Now, in today’s world, with so much telecommunications and web meetings, sometimes in person reminds us all we are in it together as people – not just a persona behind an email or text.
Prior Year Programs
2025
2024
2023