MARKETPLACE WISCONSIN
Governor’s Conference on Diverse Business Development
December 7-9, 2021The Wisconsin Center | Milwaukee, WI
SPECIAL HEALTH STATEMENT
MARKETPLACE is committed to taking every step possible to allow us to assemble safely and enjoyably, virtually on December 7 and in person at the Wisconsin Center in Milwaukee on December 8-9.
We can assemble face-to-face by agreeing to take reasonable precautions to protect and preserve each other’s health and well-being. Prudent health precautions include:
- Get vaccinated
- Wear a mask
- Respect physical distance
- Wash hands often
MARKETPLACE will operate according to the prevailing laws, regulations, and guidelines issued by the United States (federal), the State of Wisconsin, Milwaukee County, and the City of Milwaukee. These include the U.S. Centers for Disease Control recommendations. You can access the CDC’s most recent guidance here.
With the constantly changing coronavirus environment, these laws, regulations, and guidelines can change at any time. Decisions on the actual protocols and requirements necessary in December will likely not be made until we are closer to the MARKETPLACE dates. We will continue to monitor official guidance and will regularly update the overall status of MARKETPLACE and specific MARKETPLACE health protocols.
HOTEL AND PARKING
The Hilton Milwaukee City Center is offering discounted room rates along with covered parking for conference attendees. The Hilton is connected to the Wisconsin Center and offers easy access to the Marketplace conference through the skywalk.
Hotel:
Hilton Milwaukee City Center
509 W. Wisconsin Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53203
Website
Room Rate: $109.00 per night
Please call 414-935-5940 and mention “WEDC Marketplace Conference”
Reservations may also be made online here.
The cut-off date for the room block is Tuesday, November 23, 2021
Check-In/Check Out:
- Check-in time is 3:00 pm
- Check-out time is 12:00 pm.
Discounted parking at the Hilton:
- Event-only covered parking – $10/vehicle per day
- Overnight covered parking – $18/vehicle per day
EXHIBITOR INFORMATION
Exhibitor Move-In:
Dec. 8, 1 to 5 p.m.
Dec. 9, 6 to 7 a.m.
Exhibitors should unload at 501 W. Wells Street, which is under the tunnel near Ballroom D. Exhibitors must bring their own carts/dollies for unloading exhibit materials. The maximum time allowed for unloading is 20 minutes. Please move your vehicle after unloading.
Please note that the Wisconsin Center does not have a shipping and receiving department, so shipping your exhibiting materials ahead of time is not an option.
Exhibitor Move-Out:
Dec. 9, 4 p.m.
Exhibitors must be moved out not later than 5 p.m.
Exhibitor Check-In and Registration:
Exhibitors will have their own dedicated registration table located near the exhibit hall. Please check in at this location when you arrive, and you will receive an exhibitor badge.
Exhibiting Hours:
Dec. 9, 9:30 a.m. to noon and 1:30 to 4 p.m.
Booth Information:
The booth size is 8’ x 8’ and includes a skirted table (2’x6’x30”), two chairs and a sign pre-printed with the name of your company as provided upon registration.
The exhibit hall is carpeted. If you need to order electrical service to your booth, please indicate this during your registration.
Wisconsin Expo has provided an online portal for additional booth services, that you can access here.
For questions, please contact Steve Makovec of the Wisconsin Procurement Institute at SteveM@WisPro.org or 414.688.6638.
Agenda
Tuesday, December 7 – Virtual |
| 8:30-9:30 a.m. – Supplier Diversity Panel |
| 9:30-11:30 a.m. – Current Conversation Topics |
| 1:00-4:00 p.m. – The Contracting Academy (TCA) – Multiple Tracks |
Wednesday, December 8 – In-person |
| 1:00 p.m. – Onsite Registration and Networking |
| 2:00 p.m. – Economic Opportunity Session |
| 5:30-8:00 p.m. – Networking Reception |
Thursday, December 9 – In-person |
| 7:00 a.m. – Registration |
| 7:30 a.m. – MARKETPLACE Governor’s Awards Breakfast |
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| 9:00 a.m. – Expo Hall Opens for Exhibitors and Buyer Meetings |
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| Noon – 40th Anniversary Luncheon |
| 1:30-4:00 p.m. – Expo Hall Reopens for Exhibitors and Buyers Meetings |
| 4:00 p.m. – End of Program |