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IN THIS ISSUE

Holiday Message

Business Tech Tip

Small Business Trends

Marketplace Recap

Newly Certified Business

UPCOMING EVENTS

JAN 10: MASTERING FEDERAL CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT PERFORMANCE?

JAN 25: END OF YEAR FEDERAL CONTRACTOR UPDATE

JAN 30: FAR WEBINAR 1

FEB 6: FAR WEBINAR 2

FEB 13: FAR WEBINAR 3

REGIONAL EVENTS:

MILWAUKEE

WISCONSIN

Dear Wisconsin Supplied Diversity Program Participants,

As the year draws to a close, we want to extend our warmest wishes for a joyous holiday season filled with happiness, peace, and prosperity. May the festive moments ahead bring you and your loved ones much joy and many cherished memories. The Wisconsin Supplier Diversity Program has been instrumental in fostering growth and inclusivity within our community. We extend our heartfelt appreciation for your dedication and support throughout the year. Wishing you all a very merry holiday season and a prosperous 2024 filled with success and achievements.?

Warm regards,?

The Wisconsin Supplier Diversity Team

Business Tech Tip: Artificial Intelligence (AI) and your Business

Are you using AI for your business? If not, Try ChatGPT

• You can use ChatGPT to help you write letters to your customers
• Respond to emails
• Write advertising, website, and social media marketing content
• Brainstorm ideas for your business
• Draft contracts (disclaimer: have ChatGPT draft a contract, then have an attorney review it) It could save you money on attorney?s fees
• Create job postings for hiring?or interview questions
• Even help you with your taxes, just to name a few?..

We recommend that you research how ChatGPT can work for your business. Visit YouTube and search for ChatGPT Tutorials (How to Use Chat GPT For Beginners 2023).

Small Business Trends Heading Into 2024

Thinking about what trends might be popular as you create a business plan for 2024? According to the US Small Business Administration, businesses should look into harnessing artificial intelligence effectively while not losing the human touch because ?customer experience is everything.? To check out their entire list, visit SBA?s blog.

Congrats to the MBE/WBE/DVB WISDP Program participants that got recognized at Marketplace 2023

Governor?s Awards recognize excellence in business

MILWAUKEE, WI. DEC. 7, 2023 ? Governor Tony Evers and Missy Hughes, secretary and CEO of the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC), recognized seven businesses and leaders with 2023 MARKETPLACE Governor?s Awards, which honor Wisconsin businesses owned by minorities, women and service-disabled veterans, and their advocates.

Winners were announced at the Governor?s Awards Luncheon Thursday at the 42nd annual MARKETPLACE: the Governor?s Conference on Diverse Business Development. The event was held at the Baird Center in Milwaukee with the support of over 20 sponsors.

Awards are given to Wisconsin companies that are certified as a minority-owned business enterprise (MBE), woman-owned business enterprises (WBE) or disabled veteran-owned businesses (DVB), as well as individuals who work to support these businesses.

The winners in the Outstanding Business Award category for MBE, WBE, DVB are:

Abaxent LLC ? Pewaukee (MBE)

Camo Crew Junk Removal ? Butler (DVB)

OH Snap! By Shell Photography ? Glendale (WBE)

The winner in the Best Workplace category is:

Vendi Advertising (WBE) ? La Crosse

The winner in the Diverse Business Champion of the Year Award category is:

Anisha Jackson, American Family Insurance Group ? Madison

The CEO of the Year Award is:

Rashi Arora Khosla, MARS Solutions Group (MBE/WBE) ? Waukesha

The Thought Leadership Excellence Award category winner is:

Deirdra Kendrix, DC Global Group ? (MBE/WBE) ? Milwaukee

Entering its 42nd year, MARKETPLACE helps Wisconsin businesses learn about contracting with state, federal and local agencies as well as corporations, which represent billions of dollars of annual purchasing power. During this two-day event, participants connect with government and corporate buyers as well as other small businesses and service providers through networking sessions, virtual workshops, panel discussions, buyer meetings, and more.

While MARKETPLACE is open to all Wisconsin business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs, conference content is specifically crafted for small, minority-owned, women-owned, veteran-owned, and LGBTQ-owned business enterprises and HUBZone businesses. These companies can connect with resources and potentially make a deal or lay the framework for a future contract.

MARKETPLACE Wisconsin is presented by WEDC and is supported by over 20 sponsors. To learn more about the conference, visit www.marketplacewisconsin.com

Newly Certified Businesses

We are excited to welcome the following newly certified business to the Supplier Diversity Program!