Small businesses thrive in an environment with room for insight, advice and a strong network of seasoned professionals. The Office of Business and Entrepreneurship offers these resources and more — on our client’s terms. Entrepreneurial visionaries are in the driver’s seat with direction from our seasoned, unbiased advisors. With our clients’ successes, we move Wisconsin’s economy forward.
Vision
The Institute for Business and Entrepreneurship is a valuable resource and trusted partner for the business community, improving economic well-being for all.
Mission
To serve aspiring, new and established businesses by connecting them to resources, information and services that improve performance and increase capabilities for success.
Programs Units
The Office, through our four distinct program units, helps Wisconsin businesses perform at their highest levels. We help ideas and innovators succeed. We’re Wisconsin’s hub for specialized resources — many at no cost — to help business owners grow. You have ideas. We have experience.
Wisconsin SBDC is a statewide network supporting entrepreneurs and business owners through no-cost, confidential consulting and business education.
The Center for Technology Commercialization’s objective is to guide you through the complex and exciting journey of bringing your technology from idea to market.
Food, beverage and value-added ag businesses are unique. From choosing a business model to raising capital, the Food Finance Institute has the tools entrepreneurs need for success.
YourEconomy data is rare and sought-after. Our micro-level data from private companies comes straight from individual businesses. We’re your one-stop-shop for private business data.
Work with us
Our statewide network of consultants, economic developers and lenders is unparalleled. We help entrepreneurs, businesses and economic development professionals across the state to achieve their goals by offering technical assistance, counseling and leveraging data.
Learn with us
Explore our Statewide and Virtual Events
Continual skill development is integral for successful entrepreneurs on along their journey. Explore all of the Office’s events around the state for prospective and current business owners across any industry in any part of Wisconsin.