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.
This FREE event begins at 9am and is a ‘choose-your-own-adventure’ for entrepreneurs. Come for the day or for a specific session. Participants can schedule 30-minute individual sessions with consultants to discuss starting a business, financials, marketing, taxes, revolving loan funds, international trade, or legal matters.
The confidential, free, one-on-one appointments can be scheduled between 9am and 4pm.
Consulting services will be available in Spanish from 11am-4pm.
“Whether you’re not sure where to start or you’re ready to make a leap, our experts are here to offer trusted insights and industry-specific advice, free of charge”, said Nora Roughen-Schmidt, business consultant and event organizer. “Please join us on October 11 and we will help get you started!”
“On behalf of Green County Development Corporation (GCDC) and Prosperity Southwest, I’m thrilled to see this Small Business Clinic offer such a valuable resource to our local entrepreneurs,” added Olivia Otte, Green County Development Corporation Executive Director & President, Prosperity Southwest. “This event brings together expertise, guidance, and support to help businesses at any stage thrive. Small businesses are the backbone of our economy, and we are committed to fostering a strong entrepreneurial ecosystem in our community.”
In addition to the 30-minute appointments, participants may choose to attend lecture-style group sessions featuring General Business Law with UW Madison’s Law & Entrepreneurship Clinic, Business Taxes with the Department of Revenue, Marketing 101, Funding your Business with Revolving Loan Funds, and International Trade and Opportunities for Women in Entrepreneurship.
Stay for lunch and mingle with local organizations that support entrepreneurship in the region, meet fellow entrepreneurs, and learn about programs in the region that support Small Businesses.
Local Southwest Wisconsin SBDC Business Consultant and State Small Business Credit Initiative
Specialist Nora Roughen-Schmidt will be available for free and confidential small business consulting: ">
WHAT: FREE Small Business Clinic
WHERE: Blackhawk Technical College Campus, 210 4th Avenue, Monroe, WI
WHO: Four groups hosting this event:
- Office of Business & Entrepreneurship – Universities of Wisconsin
- Green County Development Corporation
- Prosperity Southwest
- Blackhawk Technical College
WHEN: Friday, October 11 – 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Register for the clinic online: https://centerex.wisconsinsbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=9440065 or email: call/text: 608-716-9441.
The Office of Business & Entrepreneurship (OBE) provides specialized resources and helps clients craft personalized plans to grow their businesses. The Institute is part of the world-class University of Wisconsin System.
The Prosperity Southwest region covers six Southwest Wisconsin counties: Crawford, Grant, Green, Iowa, Lafayette, and Richland. Together we are committed to our communities and economic development efforts in knowing Prosperity begins with opportunity, and opportunity can come in some of the most unusual of places. We invite you to join us as we continue unearthing the legacy and heritage of our scenic Southwest Wisconsin.