Business Impact

SBDC’s 14 centers impact organizations around the state, helping entrepreneurs start, manage and grow their businesses. We positively influence people with great ideas to create successful dream companies.

The Wisconsin SBDC Network is part of America’s SBDC, which has produced a
2021 Impact Report. See the report here.

310
New Businesses Created in 2022
21,424
Jobs Supported in 2022
6,385
Clients Served in 2022
$132.4M
In Capital Investment in 2022
1,541
Business Education Participants in 2022
My SBDC Consultant asks really good questions to help me make sure all the pieces are in place. She’s always in my corner and makes me feel confident about my decisions.
Abbe Braun
Forward Thai Boxing
My SBDC was able to help me with financial projections, operating agreements, sales tax compliance, a business plan and marketing strategies.
Chris Wysong
Bucket of Bread
I could not have gotten through the anxiety and the feelings of being overwhelmed without the help of the [ETP] course leader.
Ashley Schroeder
The Garden Wellness
53%
Female Clients
24%
Minority Clients
$43M
Rural Capital Investment
71%
Businesses Having some Female Ownership
7%
Veteran Clients

Siren Shrub: Side hustle to multi-product, multi-flavor company

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The Code-Switcher: Inspiring inclusivity   

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The Ginger House: An international adventure

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News

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

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