Are you looking to support small businesses around Wisconsin? Work with our dynamic network focused on improving and expanding Wisconsin’s entrepreneurial ecosystem through small business assistance. These business experts, economic development organizations and entrepreneurs, often clients themselves, collaborate to strengthen the backbone of our economy.
Leveraging our Partnership
Refer a small business for consulting
Do you know someone with an innovative idea? A business hoping to expand? If you’re not equipped to help them in certain areas, our expert consultants range across Wisconsin’s industries. They’ll collaborate with you, with one goal in mind: client success.
Understand economic trends
Analyze trends in jobs and geographic distribution of competitors/prospects by industry, or dive deep into local economic conditions. Use our data to explore changes or identify opportunities.
Find a speaker for your event
Our business experts are always looking to share their expertise and expand out network. From food trends to leveraging technology for marketing to data utilization, we have you covered. Contact a speaker or presenter for your next in-person or virtual event.
Curious how the Office might be able to work with your organization? Learn more about our four program units by viewing our one page informational sheet.
Contact us to learn more about working with the Institute
Contact OBE
Bon Wikenheiser
Executive Director – Office of Business & Entrepreneurship
Colleen Merrill
Strategic Projects Director – Office of Business & Entrepreneurship