Kate Koziol and Nora Roughen-Schmidt hosted the “Turn your Ideas into Reality” business planning workshop during the Career Fair Day hosted at North Crawford High School in Crawford County, Wisconsin. Busloads of students from seven high schools across the region were treated to a day-long event featuring 15 workshops and 25 college and career tradeshow booths.
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SBDC client wins Emerging Small Business of the Year
Confluence Graphics, a woman-owned commercial print shop known for its high-quality printing, signage, and mailing solutions, has been named the 2025 Emerging Small Business of the Year by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Wisconsin District. Owner Courtney Skinkis worked with the SBDCs at UW-Milwaukee and UW-Eau Claire. Congratulations!
Go Global client wins in Startup Draft
Ubicept, a client of SBDC’s Go Global initative, uses foundational technology developed at University of Wisconsin-Madison and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Ubicept has been selected as one of two winners in the inaugural TitletownTech Startup Draft, securing a $1 million investment from the Green Bay–based venture capital firm.
Inman named Wisconsin SBDC Network’s 2024 ‘State Star’
Anne Inman, Accounting and Projection Clinic program manager and senior business consultant of the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at UW-Madison, was chosen by her peers as the Wisconsin network’s 2024 State Star.
Governor Evers Recognizes 2024 #SBDCDay with Proclamation
March 20, 2024, Marks Wisconsin’s 8th Annual Special Day (MADISON, WI) – Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers is recognizing the Wisconsin SBDC network with an official proclamation celebrating SBDC Day and acknowledging their support of the state’s small businesses.
Stauffacher named Wisconsin SBDC Network’s 2023 ‘State Star’
David Stauffacher, business consultant at the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at UW-Green Bay, was chosen by his peers as the Wisconsin network’s 2023 State Star.
Wisconsin SBDC’s Digital Marketing Clinic collaborates to take its services across the state
The Wisconsin Small Business Development Center’s (SBDC) Digital Marketing Clinic (DMC) is collaborating with the Rock County SBDC and the SBDC at UW-Eau Claire to bring their services to two free events.
America’s SBDC honors 2 in Wisconsin with ’40 Under 40′ awards
Two outstanding Wisconsin Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network young professionals have earned national awards for their leadership in helping small businesses start and grow.
UW System’s Institute for Business and Entrepreneurship and Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce join forces to hire Veteran and Military Community SBDC Consultant
The University of Wisconsin System‘s Institute for Business and Entrepreneurship and the Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce (WVCC) announce their partnership to support and empower the Veteran and Military Community’s entrepreneurial endeavors.
The SBDC at UW-Eau Claire Selected for Wisconsin Top Rural Development Initiative Honor
UW-Eau Claire Small Business Clinics have been selected to receive the Wisconsin Rural Partners, Inc. 2023 Top Rural Development Initiative award.