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Continual skill development is integral for successful entrepreneurs along their journey. Explore all of the Institute’s events around the state for prospective and current business owners across any industry in any part of Wisconsin.

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HR Trends 2027

SBDCNovember 4, 2026 | 1:30PM | Online
Facilitated by: Wisconsin SBDC at UW - Madison

Topic: Business Basics

November 2026 - First Steps to Starting a Business

SBDCNovember 4, 2026 | 7:00PM | Online
Facilitated by: Wisconsin SBDC at UW - Stevens Point

Topic: Start-up Assistance

WI Small Business Summit - Start Up Business (November 5, 2026)

SBDCNovember 5, 2026 | 8:00AM | University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Student Union, La Crosse
Facilitated by: Wisconsin SBDC at UW - La Crosse

Topic: Business Basics

The WI Small Business Summit’s “Start Strong” track is for individuals seeking to learn more about starting.

Leading Through Change: Practical Tools for Navigating Change

SBDCNovember 5, 2026 | 8:30AM | Grainger Hall, Madison
Facilitated by: Wisconsin SBDC at UW - Madison

Topic: Business Basics, Managing a Business, Managing Employees, Customer Relations

In this interactive workshop, participants will explore practical frameworks and tools for leading themselves and others through change.

Celebrate Small Business Luncheon

SBDCNovember 5, 2026 | 11:30AM | University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Student Union, La Crosse
Facilitated by: Wisconsin SBDC at UW - La Crosse

Topic: Business Basics

The Celebrate Small Business Luncheon will feature a parade of new small businesses in the region; provide a status of the state of Small Businesses in Western WI

Trust but Verify: Using AI for Small-Business Research

SBDCNovember 11, 2026 | 10:30AM | Online
Facilitated by: Wisconsin SBDC at UW - Madison

Topic: Business Basics, Managing a Business

This session is a 102-level session designed to help entrepreneurs navigate how to know when to trust the output, when to verify it, and when to avoid using AI altogether.

Department of Energy (DOE) SBIR/STTR Program Overview

CTCNovember 12, 2026 | 12:00PM | Online

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

For research advancing beyond the academic realm, DOE provides non-dilutive federal funding through the SBIR/STTR program.

Respond, Don't React: A Strategic Approach to Workplace Challenges

SBDCNovember 13, 2026 | 8:30AM | Grainger Hall, Madison
Facilitated by: Wisconsin SBDC at UW - Madison

Topic: Business Basics

This workshop is designed for business owners, leaders, and professionals who want to navigate conflict with strategic precision rather than stress-driven reactions.

Pricing for Profit: Build a Price That Supports Your Business (and Your Life!)

SBDCNovember 16, 2026 | 12:30PM | Online
Facilitated by: Wisconsin SBDC at UW - Madison

Topic: Business Basics, Marketing and Sales, Business Accounting and Budget

You’ll explore how pricing communicates value, brand position, and customer expectations while also learning the financial foundations behind sustainable pricing decisions.

SBIR 101 Webinar (November)

CTCNovember 17, 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.

Communication & Delegation (Non-MSBB)

SBDCNovember 18, 2026 | 8:30AM | Grainger Hall, Madison
Facilitated by: Wisconsin SBDC at UW - Madison

Topic: Business Basics, Managing Employees

In this course, you'll explore communication breakdowns within teams, learn your DiSC profile for effective interactions, and discover strategies for successful delegation and overcoming barriers.

Launch Your LLC Workshop (November 19 & December 3, 2026)

SBDCNovember 19, 2026 | 12:00PM | Hybrid | Small Business Development Center, La Crosse
Facilitated by: Wisconsin SBDC at UW - La Crosse

Topic: Business Basics

This program is for those interested in organizing a WI Limited Liability Company(LLC) who are ready to begin the business formation process

Small Business Clinic Green County

OBEDecember 10, 2026 | 8:00AM | Ludlow Mansion Events, Monroe

Topic: Start-up Assistance, Managing a Business, Business Basics

Register for a FREE Small Business Clinic at Ludlow Mansion in Monroe!

SBIR 101 Webinar (December)

CTCDecember 15, 2026 | 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.

NIH Pre-submission Review - December 2026

CTCDecember 16, 2026 | 12:00PM | Online

Topic: Business Basics, Start-up Assistance, Government Contracting

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.

SBIR 101 Webinar (January 2027)

CTCJanuary 19, 2027 | 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.

National Institutes of Health (NIH) SBIR/STTR Program Overview

CTCJanuary 26, 2027 | 12:00PM | Online

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

For basic research advancing beyond the academic realm, the NIH provides non-dilutive federal funding through the SBIR/STTR program.

NSF Pre-submission Review - February 2027

CTCFebruary 3, 2027 | 12:00PM | Online

Topic: Government Contracting, Business Basics, Start-up Assistance

Are you a CTC client who plans to submit to NSF in March? Please register with us to participate in our free Pre-submission Panel Review.

NIH Pre-submission Review - March 2027

CTCMarch 10, 2027 | 12:00PM | Online

Topic: Start-up Assistance, Business Basics, Government Contracting

Are you a CTC client who plans to submit to NIH in April? Please register with us to participate in our free Pre-submission Panel Review.