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Events

Events

Explore all of the SBDC’s events around the state for prospective and current business owners looking to expand their skill set, receive guidance, network, or connect to the Wisconsin entrepreneurial ecosystem. 

Event Date

Speed Networking: Inside Illumina

December 5, 2025 | 11:30AM | Online

Join us for an energizing speed networking session with Illumina leaders - connect, learn, and explore careers in biohealth and engineering!
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NIH Pre-submission Review

CTCDecember 9, 2025 | 12:00PM | Online

Topic: Business Basics, Start-up Assistance

Are you a CTC client who plans to submit to NIH in January? Please register with us to participate in our free Presubmission Panel Review.
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SBIR 101 Webinar (December)

CTCDecember 16, 2025 | 12:00PM | Online

Topic: Start-up Assistance, Business Basics

$4.5 Billion dollars in product development is available, maybe to you! Learn more about how you might tap the U.S.'s largest seed fund.
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Entrepreneurial Training Program Virtual - 10 Sessions

SBDCJanuary 6, 2026 | 5:30PM | Online
Facilitated by: Wisconsin SBDC at UW - River Falls

Topic: Business Basics

This program is meant for anyone who wants to create, build or grow their business.
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First Steps to Starting a Business

SBDCJanuary 7, 2026 | 7:00PM | Online
Facilitated by: Wisconsin SBDC at UW - Stevens Point

Topic: Start-up Assistance, Business Basics

Thinking of starting a business but don't know where to begin?
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Entrepreneurial Training Program IN-PERSON: Spring 2026 in Door County

SBDCJanuary 15, 2026 | 5:30PM | Door County Economic Development Corporation, Sturgeon Bay
Facilitated by: Wisconsin SBDC at UW - Green Bay

Topic: Business Basics, Start-up Assistance

The Entrepreneurial Training Program is designed for anyone who wants to create, build or grow their business.
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SBIR 101 Webinar (January)

CTCJanuary 20, 2026 | 12:00PM | Online

Topic: Business Basics, Start-up Assistance

$4.5 Billion dollars in product development is available, maybe to you! Learn more about how you might tap the U.S.'s largest seed fund.
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Communicating for Success: Engaging SBIR Program Managers Effectively

CTCJanuary 26, 2026 | 12:30PM | Online

Topic: Start-up Assistance, Financing, Managing a Business, Government Contracting, Business Basics

Join this virtual panel discussion with SBIR program managers, centered on effective communication strategies.
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NSF SBIR/STTR 101 + Proposal Prep Webinar w/ Ben Schrag

CTCFebruary 10, 2026 | 11:30AM | Online

Topic: Business Basics

Join NSF Program Manager Ben Schrag to chat about the NSF SBIR/STTR basics and how to start your proposal!
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All-State Wisconsin Virtual Entrepreneurial Training Program

SBDCFebruary 12, 2026 | 5:30PM | Online
Facilitated by: Wisconsin SBDC at UW - Stevens Point

Topic: Business Basics, Start-up Assistance

Learn to identify customers, assess your industry and competitors, and turn insights into a strong plan to launch or grow your business.
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China: BUSINESS, EDUCATION & GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT

SBDCMay 24, 2026 | 7:00PM | Hangzhou, Hangzhou
Facilitated by: Wisconsin SBDC at UW - Green Bay

China May 25 – June 5, 2026. Study Abroad and International Business Leader trip on digital economy, supply chains, global business and AI.
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Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact the relevant SBDC office or call 608-263-7794.