2026 Vendor Fair
JOIN US!
Thursday, May 28, 2026
8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at City Hall, 200 E. Wells Street
(Check-in at 7:30 a.m.)

City Connect: City of Milwaukee Vendor Fair
Join the City of Milwaukee for a chance to connect your business to potential contracting opportunities with local government at the upcoming City of Milwaukee Vendor Fair. Come learn about the City’s Bid Submittal Process, Small Business Certification, and Contracting Opportunities. You don’t want to miss this event.
Local businesses will have the opportunity to participate in workshops, networking, and have access to staff regarding city contracting opportunities.
Organizer: Department of Administration, Purchasing Division, Department of Compliance and Engagement, and Department of City Development
Event Questions: Call 414-286-5553
Reasonable accommodations provided for persons with disabilities upon request. Call 414-286-3475 or email [email protected].
Executive Sponsor: BMO Bank
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City Hall Complex
Registration:
• City Hall Rotunda (Participants, volunteers, and Community and City Department Networking Exhibitors)
• City Hall - Ante Chamber - third floor (Workshop speakers check-in)
Workshop Rooms:
• City Hall - Room 303 - third floor
• City Hall - Room 603 (MAPP boardroom)
• Zeidler Municipal Building - Fishbowl - first floor
• Zeidler Municipal Building - Room 501
• 809 Building - Conference Room - first floor
Networking Areas:
• City Hall Rotunda (Opening/closing remarks; afternoon workshop/panel)
• Zeidler Municipal Building - Market Street Lobby Area and Fishbowl Lobby Area
Parking Options:
• 1000 N. Water Street - Enter on Market St., from Highland or State
2025 Resources & Presentations
- Current City of Milwaukee Bid Opportunities
- Milwaukee County Bids and RFPs- Find Business Opportunities With Milwaukee County
- Certification City and County Programs
- City and County Bid Submission
- DPW DCD NIDC Contracting Opportunities
- Securing Business Capital Panel
- Using the Law to Protect Small Business



