Main Street Bounceback now has opportunities beyond the funding, offering small businesses in Wisconsin no-cost educational resources, expert consulting and specialized training! Check out our Course Catalog or if you’re not sure where to start, reach out to our Business Navigator!
These technical assistance offerings are being supported, by the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation and the Wisconsin Small Business Development Center Network.
What is the Main Street Bounceback Program?
In a continued effort since 2020, the Main Street Bounceback Program is a grant initiative designed to help Wisconsin’s small businesses recover and thrive in the midst of economic challenges. This program is targeted towards local entrepreneurs, fostering vibrant communities across the state.
Through a partnership with the Wisconsin Small Business Development Center (SBDC), we now offer a series of classes and workshops at no cost to eligible businesses. These educational opportunities provide valuable skills, insights, and tools that help businesses build stronger foundations, make informed decisions, and navigate their growth journey.
Who is Eligible?
This program is open to anyone that is an owner, employee, or staff member of a small business that meets each of the following criteria:
- Based in Wisconsin
- Currently operating and open for business (does not include pre-venture)
- Fewer than 500 employees
Questions regarding eligibility? Contact Dylan Brown to discuss!
Resource Gallery
Training & Education
Access all no-cost training events offered in-person, online and hybrid modes to Main Street Bounceback Grant awardees. Choose from various offerings, ranging from hour-long sessions to 6-week cohorts.
Entrepreneurial How-To Video Series
Explore tutorials designed for people starting or expanding their small business! Explore complex but important topics – Law, Lending and Accounting – in an approachable way on your own time.
Looking for additional assistance?
We offer no-cost, confidential consulting to all Wisconsin small businesses. If you are looking to get connected to a center near you, check out the links below.
Digital Marketing Clinic
The Digital Marketing Clinic provides free digital marketing services for small businesses throughout Wisconsin!
Dylan Brown, Business Navigator
Dylan specializes in business development, project management and strategic communication. He has a strong passion for helping others to meet their own goals. Dylan attributes his success in achieving better business outcomes to simply asking the right questions. Gathering the additional perspective by asking more questions allows organizations to shift focus towards the most important metrics and produce measurable outcomes.
Contact Dylan Brown for your personalized concierge plan to see what services YOU should connect with to enhance your business.
Contact Dylan Brown for your personalized concierge plan to see what services YOU should connect with to enhance your business.
Main Street Bounceback Technical Assistance Partnership
The Wisconsin SBDC is able to provide this technical assistance to Main Street Bounceback recipients due to a key partnership with the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation.