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SBA awards grant to impact underserved innovators

Streamlining SBIR/STTR support to increase Wisconsin’s success A unique new program, SBIR Labs, focused on streamlining Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programming in Wisconsin has received a competitive federal grant.

Free Small Business Clinic October 11

Expert help with starting a business, financials, marketing, taxes & more (MADISON, WI) –The Office for Business & Entrepreneurship (OBE), Green County Development Corporation, Prosperity Southwest and Blackhawk Technical College will host a Small Business Clinic – free to all participants – on October 11 at Blackhawk Technical College’s Monroe campus.

The Center for Technology Commercialization announces Margaret Ramey as new director

MADISON, Wis. – Margaret Ramey officially became the new director of the Center for Technology Commercialization on October 2nd.

Stauffacher named Wisconsin SBDC Network’s 2023 ‘State Star’

David Stauffacher, business consultant at the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at UW-Green Bay, was chosen by his peers as the Wisconsin network’s 2023 State Star.

America’s SBDC honors 2 in Wisconsin with ’40 Under 40′ awards

Two outstanding Wisconsin Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network young professionals have earned national awards for their leadership in helping small businesses start and grow.

The Center for Technology Commercialization welcomes a new, yet familiar interim director 

MADISON, Wis. – Dr. Idella Yamben has recently accepted the position of Director of Economic Engagement at the University of Wisconsin System.

Meschke Receives Designation of Certified Economic Developer from the International Economic Development Council

Madison, Wisconsin – Melissa Meschke earned the designation of Certified Economic Developer (CEcD), a national recognition that denotes a mastery of skills in economic development, professional attainment and a commitment to personal and professional growth.

Food Finance Institute to be Wisconsin Network Coordinator for Great Lakes Midwest Regional Food Business Center

MADISON — The Food Finance Institute (FFI), part of UW System’s Institute for Business & Entrepreneurship is thrilled to be a key partner on one of twelve recently USDA-awarded Regional Food Business Centers: The Great Lakes Midwest Regional Food Business Center.

UW System’s Institute for Business and Entrepreneurship and Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce join forces to hire Veteran and Military Community SBDC Consultant 

The University of Wisconsin System‘s Institute for Business and Entrepreneurship and the Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce (WVCC) announce their partnership to support and empower the Veteran and Military Community’s entrepreneurial endeavors.