Main Street Bounceback Course Catalog

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These technical assistance offerings are being supported, by the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation and the Wisconsin Small Business Development Center Network.

Smart Borrowing: Accessing Capital through KIVA and Understanding Debt for Growth

SBDCJuly 9, 2025 | 5:30PM | Wisconsin SBDC at UW - Milwaukee, Milwaukee

Topic: Mainstreet Bounceback

Join us for a unique opportunity to learn more about KIVA US, social underwriting, and strategies for raising capital through both conventional and non-conventional channels.

Co-hosted by the Wisconsin Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and ...

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Fee: $309.00 WEDC will cover registration cost of the class for Main Street Bounceback grant recipients who register for and attend the complete course.



Small Business Clinic - Ashland (MSBB-IN PERSON)

SBDCJuly 31, 2025 | 9:00AM | Northwood Technical College - Ashland Campus, Ashland

Topic: Mainstreet Bounceback

Join the Office of Business and Entrepreneurship (OBE) and partners, the Wisconsin SBDC Network and Ashland Area Development Corporation, for an upcoming Small Business Clinic at Northwood Technical College on Thursd...

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Fee: No Cost



Milwaukee Business Lab Workshop- Understanding how the government marketplace works

SBDCAugust 5, 2025 | 8:00AM | Wisconsin SBDC at UW - Milwaukee, Milwaukee

Topic: Mainstreet Bounceback

Join us for Session 1 of a free, two-part in-person workshop series designed to help small businesses prepare for government and corporate contracting.

Date: Tuesday August 5th, 2025
Time: 8:00AM - 10:00AM
Location:...

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Fee: $99.00 WEDC will cover registration cost of the class for Main Street Bounceback grant recipients who register for and attend the complete course.



Milwaukee Business Lab Workshop- Discover how to connect with government buyers

SBDCAugust 12, 2025 | 8:00AM | Wisconsin SBDC at UW - Milwaukee, Milwaukee

Topic: Mainstreet Bounceback

Join us for Session 2 of a free, two-part in-person workshop series focused on helping small businesses pursue government and corporate contracts.

Date: Tuesday August 12th, 2025
Time: 8:00AM - 10:00AM (Doors open at 7:30 AM)
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Fee: $99.00 WEDC will cover registration cost of the class for Main Street Bounceback grant recipients who register for and attend the complete course.



Milwaukee Business Lab Workshop- Improve your Website and Social Media Channels

SBDCAugust 20, 2025 | 8:00AM | Wisconsin SBDC at UW - Milwaukee, Milwaukee

Topic: Mainstreet Bounceback

SBDC Business Lab Workshop- Improve your Website and Social Media Channels

Date: Wednesday, August 20th
Time: 8:30- 10:30 AM
Location: West Allis City Hall; 7525 W Greenfield Ave, West Allis, WI 53214

All in-business, Milwau...

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Fee: $99.00 WEDC will cover registration cost of the class for Main Street Bounceback grant recipients who register for and attend the complete course.



Online Marketing Bootcamp

SBDCSeptember 3, 2025 | 5:00PM | Online
Facilitated by: Wisconsin SBDC at UW - River Falls

Topic: Mainstreet Bounceback

I can't recommend this boot camp highly enough. Make time for it - it's truly worth it. The sections on online marketing, SEO, social media, and website design are particularly valuable, especially the insights on colors, calls to action, and lead magnets. The presenter is effective, thorough an...

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Fee: ~~$399.00~~ *WEDC will cover registration cost of the class*



Personal Finances & Business Funding: What You Need to Know (MSBB)

SBDCSeptember 10, 2025 | 12:00PM | Online
Facilitated by: Wisconsin SBDC at UW - Stevens Point

Topic: Mainstreet Bounceback

"Personal Finances & Business Funding: What You Need to Know"

Securing funding for your business often starts with a solid understanding of your personal financial position. Whether you're seeking a small business loan, pitching to investors, or exploring alternative f...

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Fee: $50.00 WEDC will cover registration cost of the class for Main Street Bounceback grant recipients who register for and attend the complete course.



2026 HR Trends (MSBB)

SBDCNovember 6, 2025 | 12:00PM | Online
Facilitated by: Wisconsin SBDC at UW - Madison

Topic: Mainstreet Bounceback

Through their annual HR Trends Survey, QTI aims to provide businesses with critical HR insights by providing guidance on topics such as compensation, benefits, careers, employee well-being, diversity and inclusion, and workforce planning. For over a decade, the results of their HR Trends survey h...

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Fee: No Cost



Building Your Site + Connecting with Content (MSBB)

SBDCNovember 18, 2025 | 1:30PM | Online
Facilitated by: Wisconsin SBDC at UW - Madison

Topic: Mainstreet Bounceback

WordPress provides software to self-host blogs and websites. This presentation will explain how to obtain a domain name, set up web hosting, set up email accounts, install WordPress and build a website. In addition, you will learn how to install plugins such as contact forms, e-commerce platforms...

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Fee: $99.00 WEDC will cover registration cost of the class for Main Street Bounceback grant recipients who register for and attend the complete course.



Hire Badgers: Student Staffing Opportunities for Small Business (MSBB)

SBDCNovember 19, 2025 | 11:00AM | Online
Facilitated by: Wisconsin SBDC at UW - Madison

Topic: Mainstreet Bounceback

Did you know that the UW-Madison Work-Study Program, previously reserved for on-campus and non-profit organizations, has been expanded to small businesses - and, as of September 2023, even covers 50% of the wages earned? Or that many UW-Madison students pursue internship opportunities as a way to...

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Fee: $99.00 WEDC will cover registration cost of the class for Main Street Bounceback grant recipients who register for and attend the complete course.



Hire Badgers: Student Staffing Opportunities for Small Business

SBDCNovember 19, 2025 | 11:00AM | Online
Facilitated by: Wisconsin SBDC at UW - Madison

Topic: Mainstreet Bounceback

Did you know that the UW-Madison Work-Study Program, previously reserved for on-campus and non-profit organizations, has been expanded to small businesses - and, as of September 2023, even covers 50% of the wages earned? Or that many UW-Madison students pursue internship opportunities as a way to...

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Fee: No Cost



Marketing, Website, and Digital Marketing 1x1 Instructional Support (Higher-Level Support)

SBDCDecember 1, 2025 | 12:00AM | Online
Facilitated by: Wisconsin SBDC at UW - La Crosse

Topic: Mainstreet Bounceback

This is an applied training program that includes up to 2 hours of 1x1 instructional support from marketing professional and up to 14 hours of student support for an identified marketing related project the participant seeks assistance to better understand and implement. The assistance will be pr...

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Fee: $650.00 WEDC will cover registration cost of the class for Main Street Bounceback grant recipients and eligible small businesses who register for and satisfactory attend the course.