Are you a very small (under 10 employees) and/or socially or economically disadvantaged business seeking access to capital?
The State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) Technical Assistance Center (TAC) is seeking to help disadvantaged individuals prepare to access capital in Wisconsin.
SSBCI is funded by the U.S. Treasury through the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation, in partnership with the UW-Madison Law & Entrepreneurship Clinic.
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Help us, help you!
If you’re looking to obtain capital and are looking for capital assistance, we can help you!
We will provide, at no cost:
- 8 events per year
- Connections to existing small business support for:
- Accounting
- Financial Advisory
- Legal Fundamentals
- Capital Readiness
- 3-year Pro Forma Financial Statements
- and more!
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SSBCI Specialist
Nora Roughen-Schmidt
Nora’s areas of expertise include small business and tech startups and support, social media strategy, marketing, grant writing, nonprofits, partnerships, venture funding, agritourism, and economic development. She says that working with her will always be fun, productive and likely involve caffeine.
Eliminating barriers for small businesses is her favorite part of her job. Curating services and finding the best support and resources for businesses can be game-changing for people. She loves being able to offer that information and access.