Stephanie Robey, Outreach Program Coordinator, Small Business Development Center (SBDC) State Office, was chosen by her peers as the Wisconsin network’s 2025 State Star.
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SBDC at UW-River Falls receives statewide honor
The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at UW-River Falls along with center director, Katherine Fossler, have earned statewide recognition for innovation, high-impact programming, and strong community engagement from the Wisconsin District of the U.S. Small Business Administration.
Gina Ferraro named Wisconsin SBDC State Director
The Office of Business and Entrepreneurship (OBE) announces the appointment of Gina Ferraro as the Wisconsin Small Business Development Center (SBDC) State Director. Ferraro served as interim state director since December 2024 and was hired as permanent director on June 12, 2025, following a nationwide search.
UWW SBDC client featured in MKE StartUp
The St. Croix Small Business Clinic on May 19 exceeded our expectations in so many ways!
UWO SBDC client wins Grand Prize in Gov Biz Plan contest
The St. Croix Small Business Clinic on May 19 exceeded our expectations in so many ways!
Small Business Clinic success in St. Croix
The St. Croix Small Business Clinic on May 19 exceeded our expectations in so many ways!
SBDC and SBA attend Lenders Conference
The 35th Annual Wisconsin Lenders Conference, held on May 15 at the Kalahari Resort in Wisconsin Dells, brought together financial professionals from across the state for a day of education, recognition, and networking.
SBDC and CTC client acquired by well known platform
SBDC and CTC client RedFox AI has been acquired by Recovery.com, the world’s most comprehensive platform for mental health and addiction recovery.
SBDC clients shine on Season 9 of Project Pitch It
Congratulations to the Wisconsin Small Business Development Center (SBDC) clients and staff. Of the 18 Season 9 Project Pitch It businesses, 10 are SBDC clients!
Lieutenant Governor’s Small Business Academy features SBDC staff
The Lt. Gov. Small Business Academy featured community business development leaders including some of our very own SBDC staff.