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SBDC successes highlighted in state magazine

The Wisconsin Small Business Development Center Network is proud to be included in the Wisconsin Economic Development Association‘s Leading the Way magazine for 2017.

SBDC at UW-Stevens Point welcomes Meschke as new director, congratulates Wescott upon retirement

STEVENS POINT — Melissa Meschke has been named Director of the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at UW-Stevens Point, taking over for Mary Wescott, to lead regional efforts in the nation’s largest business assistance network.

Wisconsin SBDC clients recognized at White House event

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Two Wisconsin business owners were among five America’s SBDC clients who visited the White House Aug.

Two Wisconsin businesses invited to White House for small business roundtable

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Two Wisconsin business owners have received exclusive invitations to the White House for an Aug. 1 roundtable on small business.

Northern Star Fire, UW-Eau Claire SBDC client, wins Governor’s Business Plan Contest

MADISON – An Eau Claire fire captain who invented an eight-directional compass to save firefighters who become disoriented in a blaze has won the 14th annual Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest.

UW-Eau Claire SBDC honored by Small Business Administration

EAU CLAIRE – The UW-Eau Claire Small Business Development Center and Director Luke Kempen have been recognized for excellence in entrepreneurship by the Wisconsin district of the U.

Veterans can earn up to $500 for entrepreneurship training

MADISON – Veterans and their immediate family members can receive up to $500 for the Wisconsin SBDC Network’s Entrepreneurship Training Program, thanks to a state grant and partnership with Bunker Labs Wisconsin.

#SBDCDay March 22: Celebrating small businesses

MADISON – The Wisconsin SBDC Network invites everyone to “get social” March 22 for the first-ever SBDC Day celebrating the collective impact and success of small businesses and the nation’s largest business assistance network.

Neil Lerner Receives Chancellor’s Career Award

Neil Lerner received the Chancellor’s Career Award from the University of Wisconsin (UW)-Colleges and UW-Extension in Madison, WI on September 22, 2016.

Alumnus Andy Donahue Named Director of SBDC at UW-Superior

Andrew Donahue, a University of Wisconsin-Superior alumnus, has been named the Director of the SBDC hosted at UW-Superior.