Empowering Small Businesses with Tools and Expertise Since 2004
Mentoring
Consultants here for you every step of the way.
Grants
Funding available to cover training or grant applications.
Training
Over 100 events per year, in person and virtual.
Tech. Assistance
Connections to the best resources, usually at no cost to you.
How may we help you today?
We provide expert, unbiased technical assistance—often at no cost—to help you solve challenges, sharpen your competitive edge, and scale with confidence. Whether you’re launching a new idea or expanding an existing venture, our experienced team is here to support your success. With your vision and our know-how, we’ll help your business stand out and strengthen Wisconsin’s economy.
General Business Assistance
Money Matters
- Capital Readiness Program
- Assistance pursuing Federal SBIR/STTR funds
- Food Finance Institute
- General loan and grant assistance
Partner With Us
- Leverage our partnership
- Refer a small business
- Economic data: Your Economy
- Speaking engagements
What else????
Your Connection to Wisconsin’s Statewide Business Outreach
The Office of Business & Entrepreneurship’s four programs are all reflections of our collaborative approach – connecting Wisconsin’s businesses with resources, data and one another to improve lives and communities across the state. The Office of Business and Entrepreneurship offers four specialized programs to help Wisconsin businesses start, grow, and thrive. We provide expert, impartial support—often at no cost—to help you build a competitive edge, scale up, and succeed. With your ideas and our experience, we’ll help your business stand out and drive Wisconsin’s prosperity.
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.
Business Impact
Assisting small businesses across Wisconsin on their entrepreneurial journey makes a difference to people and communities across Wisconsin. See what success looks like through our interconnected programs empowering people to start, improve and grow their businesses.
See our ImpactSiren Shrub: Side hustle to multi-product, multi-flavor company
Siren Shrub Co., which takes drinks up a notch with an old-but-new concept, has taken its company up a notch in just a few short years.
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Discover how the Main Street Bounceback Technical Assistance program is helping small business owners in Wisconsin.
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