This page is dedicated to sharing information on the Small Business Clinic being hosted in Viroqua on Thursday, August 14th at Western Technical College.
Date: Thursday, August 14th
Time: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Location: Western Technical College (220 S Main St)
Parking is available in the main lot and on the street. You do not need to pay for parking in the Western Technical College parking lot.
General Sessions:
Click this link to view the schedule as a PDF.
| Time | Title |
|---|---|
| 8:30 – 9:00 AM | Registration, Breakfast, Coffee & Networking | Lobby |
| 9:00 – 9:30 AM | Welcome & Opening Remarks | Lobby/Atrium |
| 9:40 – 10:40 AM | GENERAL SESSION 1: Option A: Cottage Lawsuit & Food Entrepreneurship in Your Kitchen | Room: 133 Option B: Small Business Taxes | Room: 126 |
| 10:40 – 10:50 AM | Break |
| 10:50-11:50 AM | GENERAL SESSION 2: Option A: Creating Your Business Plan | Room: 133 Option B: Discover SBA Resources for Your Small Business | Room: 126 Option C: Entrepreneurial Resources at Your Library | Room: Library Conference Room |
| 11:50 – 12:00 PM | Break |
| 12:00 – 12:50 PM | Lunch & Panel Session | Lobby & Room 126 12:20 – 12:50 PM | Small Business Panel | Room 126 |
| 12:50 – 1:00 PM | Break |
| 1:00 – 2:00 PM | GENERAL SESSION 3: Option A: Understanding the Basics of Small Business Law | Room: 126 Option B: Overview of SBIR/STTR Funding Programs to Grow Your Business | Room: 133 |
| 2:00 – 2:10 PM | Break |
| 2:10 – 3:10 PM | GENERAL SESSION 4: Option A: Short Form Video for Small Business Owners | Room: 133 Option B: Financial Records, Statements, and Strategy for Success | Room: 126 |
| 3:10 – 3:20 PM | Break |
| 3:20 – 4:20 PM | GENERAL SESSION 5: Option A: AI for Small Business: Practical Strategies for Growth | Room: 126 Option B: Navigating International Trade | Room: 133 |
| 4:20 – 4:30 PM | Closing Remarks & Wrap-Up | Lobby/Atrium |
1:1 Consulting Appointments:
If you signed up for a one-on-one appointment, below are the specific names of consultants and room numbers assigned. View this map to locate the room, or visit the registration table for help with finding the room you need to be in.
Click here for a venue map and 1:1 room assignments/locations.
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1:1 General Small Business | Room 154
Nora Roughen-Schmidt – SBDC Consultant, Wisconsin SBDC Network
Carrie Bork – SBDC Consultant, Wisconsin SBDC Network
Kate Koziol – SBDC Consultant, Wisconsin SBDC Network
Jason Schleip – SBDC Consultant, Wisconsin SBDC Network
1:1 Marketing, Social Media, and E-Commerce | Rooms 134, 135
Kathy Fredrickson – Director, UW Digital Marketing Clinic (DMC)
Student Consultants – UW Digital Marketing Clinic (DMC)
1:1 International Trade | Room 158
Chris Wojtowicz – Export Trade Consultant, Wisconsin SBDC Network
1:1 Legal Services | Room 155
Tami Patel – Attorney & Interim Director, UW Law & Entrepreneurship Clinic
1:1 Accounting and Finance | Room 147
Wendy Potratz – Professional Financial Consultant, Office of Business & Entrepreneurship (OBE)
1:1 Artificial Intelligence (AI) | Room 127
John Muraski – Small Business AI Clinic Manager (SBAIC), Office of Business & Entrepreneurship (OBE)
1:1 Commercialization & SBIR/STTR Funding Programs | Room 159
Rob Baranowski – Consultant, Center for Technology Commercialization (CTC)
1:1 Food, Farm, or Ag Businesses | Room 148
Andy Larson – Farm Program Manager, Food Finance Institute (FFI)
Anna Thomas – Farm Finance Specialist, Food Finance Institute (FFI)
1:1 Taxes w/ Dept. of Revenue | Room 144
Tracey Mueller – Revenue Tax Specialist, Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR)
LLC Formation Lab | Room 149
Anne Hlavacka – Center Director, Wisconsin SBDC Network at UW La Crosse
Mike Walker – Business Consultant, Wisconsin SBDC Network at UW La Crosse; Owner, M.W. Business Consulting, LLC
Other Offerings:
11:00 – 4:30 PM | Complimentary Headshots
Provided by: KLSchwarz Photography
Availability: 11:00-4:30 PM
Sign up here: https://book.usesession.com/s/HVPdflKQOn
9:00 – 4:00 PM | Resource Provider Tables | Lobby
4:30 – 6:30 PM | Post-Clinic Networking Event
Location: Hotel Fortney & Tangled Hickory
Details: After the Small Business Clinic, join us for casual networking hosted by the Viroqua Chamber from 4:30–6:30 PM. Connect with fellow entrepreneurs, resource providers, and community leaders. Drinks will be available for purchase (cash/card accepted).