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.

AI Innovations at Work Conference (MSBB)

SBDCFebruary 25, 2026 | 8:15AM | UW Center for Civic Engagement, Wausau
Facilitated by: Wisconsin SBDC at UW - Stevens Point

Topic: Mainstreet Bounceback

This event is designed for anyone interested in exploring how Artificial Intelligence can enhance their professional or personal life.

Free Digital Tools You Should Be Using (But Probably Aren't) (MSBB)

SBDCFebruary 25, 2026 | 1:00PM | Online
Facilitated by: Wisconsin SBDC at UW - Stevens Point

Topic: Mainstreet Bounceback, Marketing and Sales

Discover smart, low-cost ways to strengthen your online presence by using the right platforms to meet your branding needs.

Online Marketing Bootcamp-UWRF-SESSION 4

SBDCFebruary 25, 2026 | 5:00PM | Online
Facilitated by: Wisconsin SBDC at UW - River Falls

Topic: Mainstreet Bounceback, Business Basics

This 5-week online course will grow your online presence and increase revenue by giving you actionable strategies and valuable feedback.

AI- Enhanced Entrepreneurship

SBDCFebruary 26, 2026 | 12:00PM | Online
Facilitated by: Wisconsin SBDC at UW - Milwaukee

Topic: Government Contracting, Business Basics, Mainstreet Bounceback

The UW–Milwaukee SBDC, through its MSBB programming, is partnering with WEDC’s Marketplace to offer a three-session virtual follow-on series

(MSBB) Under Pressure: Brain Science-Based Skills for Stress-Resilient Leadership

SBDCMarch 3, 2026 | 8:30AM | Grainger Hall, Madison
Facilitated by: Wisconsin SBDC at UW - Madison

Topic: Mainstreet Bounceback

Learn science-backed tools to stay calm, think clearly, and lead effectively under pressure, reducing stress and improving decisions.

(MSBB) Is it the Real World, or is it AI? An Entrepreneur’s 101 Introduction to Artificial Intelligence

SBDCMarch 3, 2026 | 11:00AM | Online
Facilitated by: Wisconsin SBDC at UW - Madison

Topic: Business Basics, Mainstreet Bounceback, Managing a Business

This session offers introductory teachings to Artificial Intelligence for small businesses.

Online Marketing Bootcamp-UWRF-SESSION 5

SBDCMarch 4, 2026 | 5:00PM | Online
Facilitated by: Wisconsin SBDC at UW - River Falls

Topic: Mainstreet Bounceback, Business Basics

This 5-week online course will grow your online presence and increase revenue by giving you actionable strategies and valuable feedback.

Stand Out and Sell More: AI for Business Communication (MSBB)

SBDCMarch 9, 2026 | 11:00AM | Online
Facilitated by: Wisconsin SBDC at UW - Stevens Point

Topic: Mainstreet Bounceback, Managing a Business

This session shows you how to use AI tools like ChatGPT and Claude to communicate in a way that gets noticed - and gets results.

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

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

Topic: Business Basics, Mainstreet Bounceback, Managing a Business

This course teaches participants how to hire UW-Madison students for a work study or an intern.

Profit-Driven Pricing: Setting Prices with Confidence and Measuring Business Value (MSBB)

SBDCMarch 11, 2026 | 11:00AM | Online
Facilitated by: Wisconsin SBDC at UW - Stevens Point

Topic: Cash Flow Management, Mainstreet Bounceback, Financing

Gain confidence in pricing by learning how to cover costs, measure value, and set prices that support profitability and long-term success.

Blogging Your Way to Success (MSBB)

SBDCMarch 18, 2026 | 1:00PM | Online
Facilitated by: Wisconsin SBDC at UW - Stevens Point

Topic: Marketing and Sales, Mainstreet Bounceback

Use blogging to boost SEO, build authority, and connect social media to your website. Learn why, what to write, and how to do it well.

(MSBB) AI-Enhanced Entrepreneurship: A 102-Level Guide to AI Applications in Business

SBDCMarch 24, 2026 | 10:00AM | Online
Facilitated by: Wisconsin SBDC at UW - Madison

Topic: Business Basics, Mainstreet Bounceback

This session teaches the deeper levels of Artificial Intelligence at a 102 level.

eCommerce and Digital Presence

SBDCMarch 26, 2026 | 12:00PM | Online
Facilitated by: Wisconsin SBDC at UW - Milwaukee

Topic: Government Contracting, Mainstreet Bounceback, Business Basics

The Governor's Marketplace Deep Dive Series is designed to deepen learning from the Governor’s Marketplace event which took place in Dec.

(MSBB) Built to Last: The Entrepreneur's Wellness Framework

SBDCMarch 27, 2026 | 9:00AM | Hybrid | Grainger Hall, Madison
Facilitated by: Wisconsin SBDC at UW - Madison

Topic: Mainstreet Bounceback

This four-week program helps business owners strengthen their resilience and reduce stress.

Sustainability That Sells: Easy Ways Small Businesses Can Attract More Customers (MSBB)

SBDCMarch 27, 2026 | 10:00AM | Online
Facilitated by: Wisconsin SBDC at UW - Stevens Point

Topic: Marketing and Sales, Mainstreet Bounceback

Small businesses can stand out with simple, authentic sustainability—build trust, attract loyal customers, and grow without big costs.

(MSBB) Digital Marketing & Social Media Conference

SBDCApril 7, 2026 | 8:30AM | Grainger Hall, Madison
Facilitated by: Wisconsin SBDC at UW - Madison

Topic: Mainstreet Bounceback, Marketing and Sales

This all day conference teaches how to build your marketing toolkit to gain customers and prospects online.

(MSBB) Strategic Thinking & Planning

SBDCApril 14, 2026 | 8:30AM | Grainger Hall, Madison
Facilitated by: Wisconsin SBDC at UW - Madison

Topic: Mainstreet Bounceback

This course teaches you how to create long term plans strategically.

(MSBB) FinanceEDGE: Turn Financial Data into Smart Decisions

SBDCApril 21, 2026 | 10:00AM | Online
Facilitated by: Wisconsin SBDC at UW - Madison

Topic: Mainstreet Bounceback, Business Accounting and Budget, Cash Flow Management

Learn to diagnose financial health & apply FinanceEDGE’s 4-step framework to solve cash flow, margin & revenue challenges.

(MSBB) Protecting Your Business Partnership: Buy-Sell Agreements

SBDCApril 28, 2026 | 9:30AM | Online
Facilitated by: Wisconsin SBDC at UW - Madison

Topic: Mainstreet Bounceback, Managing a Business, Business Basics

Create or update a buy-sell agreement that defines valuation and transition terms to keep partnership changes smooth and avoid disputes.

Funding Your Business Growth

SBDCApril 30, 2026 | 12:00PM |
Facilitated by: Wisconsin SBDC at UW - Milwaukee

Topic: Mainstreet Bounceback, Financing

These sessions expand on topics introduced at the Governor’s Marketplace event, offering hands-on learning and real-world tools.

(MSBB) Business Taxes 101: A Beginner's Guide to Navigating Self-Employment and Small-Business Taxes

SBDCMay 5, 2026 | 11:15AM | Online
Facilitated by: Wisconsin SBDC at UW - Madison

Topic: Mainstreet Bounceback, Business Basics, Tax Planning, Financing, Business Accounting and Budget

Learn the basics of business and self-employment taxes to stay compliant, reduce liability, and keep your business financially healthy.

FORWARD FEST: Demystifying the Pro Forma: Building Financial Projections (MSBB)

SBDCAugust 19, 2026 | 1:30PM | Online
Facilitated by: Wisconsin SBDC at UW - Madison

Topic: Mainstreet Bounceback

Learn to build solid financial projections to assess business viability, secure funding, and manage cash flow with confidence.