Events

Events

Explore all of the SBDC’s events around the state for prospective and current business owners looking to expand their skill set, network, receive guidance or connect to the Wisconsin entrepreneurial ecosystem. 

To access Start In Wisconsin’s calendar of events for entrepreneurs, click here.

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Digital Marketing & Social Media Conference

SBDCDecember 12, 2023 | 8:30AM | Wisconsin SBDC at UW - Madison, Grainger Hall, Madison

Topic: Marketing and Sales

In this all-day conference, you will learn how to engage your customers and prospects online through your website and social media and track your activities so that you know what is working and what needs to be adjusted. Join us to build your marketing toolkit and take a time-out to learn more! L...

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Fee: $299.00



NIH Presubmission Panel Review

CTCDecember 13, 2023 | 12:00PM | Online
Facilitated by: Center For Technology Commercialization

Topic: Start-up Assistance

Do you plan to submit to NIH in January? Please register with CTC to participate in our free Presubmission Panel Review. CTC, in collaboration with a panel of expert reviewers, will simulate the NIH review process to help you improve your SBIR/STTR proposal ahead of the January deadline. This ...

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Fee: No Cost



Start Strong Strategies: Build Your Business Blueprint

SBDCDecember 21, 2023 | 12:00PM | Online
Facilitated by: Wisconsin SBDC at UW - La Crosse

Topic: Start-up Assistance

The Start Strong Strategies series is designed to help individuals effectively build a strong business. Participants will learn the basics of a financial business plan, business structure and marketing. Each workshop will provide basic information to become more strategic and successful.

M...

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Fee: No Cost



Start Strong Strategies: 10 Steps to Marketing Your New Business

SBDCJanuary 11, 2024 | 12:00PM | Online
Facilitated by: Wisconsin SBDC at UW - La Crosse

Topic: Start-up Assistance

The Start Strong Strategies series is designed to help individuals effectively build a strong business. Participants will learn the basics of a financial business plan, business structure and marketing. Each workshop will provide basic information to become more strategic and successful.

M...

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Fee: No Cost



Entrepreneurial Training Program, IN-PERSON - Spring 2024 - Door County

SBDCJanuary 18, 2024 | 5:30PM | Door County Economic Development Corporation, Sturgeon Bay

Topic: Start-up Assistance

These ETP classes will meet IN-PERSON, one night a week for 8 weeks This learning opportunity is being sponsored by the Door County Economic Development Corporation and will be held in-person at the DCEDC, 185 Walnut St, Sturgeon Bay, WI.

Successful business owners have a ...

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Fee: $150.00



Mastering Sales for Small Business Owners: In-Depth Training on Effective Sales (DP) Virtual

SBDCJanuary 25, 2024 | 9:00AM | Online
Facilitated by: Wisconsin SBDC at UW - Green Bay

Topic: Marketing and Sales

Mastering Sales for Small Business Owners: An In-Depth Training on Effective Sales Strategies and Techniques

Presented virtually on ZOOM.

Sales is the lifeblood of any business, and small business owners need to be equipped with effective s...

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Fee: $80.00



From ideas to products; Where to start, who to ask, how to de-risk

CTCJanuary 29, 2024 | 11:30AM | CTC Workshop, 8701 Watertown Plank Road, Milwaukee

Topic: Start-up Assistance

You have an idea, you may have started the initial research on it, and now you're trying to see what's next?

This event will allow you to hear from critical commercialization resources and innovators who have been where you are. They will help you answer questions you may not have thought ...

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Fee: No Cost



Orientation - Antigo ETP Spring 2024

SBDCFebruary 6, 2024 | 5:30PM | Northcentral Technical College - Antigo Campus, Antigo

Find out if the Entrepreneurial Training Program is right for you!

We are hosting an informational orientation for people who are...

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Fee: No Cost



Orientation - Virtual ETP Spring 2024

SBDCFebruary 8, 2024 | 6:00PM | Online
Facilitated by: Wisconsin SBDC at UW - Stevens Point

Topic: Managing a Business

Find out if the Entrepreneurial Training Program is right for you!

Want to know what the Entrepreneurial Training Program is all about? You're in luck! We are hosting an orientation for those interested in the program and for those that have already registered.

Meet...

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Fee: No Cost



Entrepreneurial Training Program

SBDCFebruary 13, 2024 | 5:30PM | St. Croix Valley Business Innovation Center, River Falls

Topic: Business Basics

Do it right with a solid, researched and tested plan for optimum success. Beneficial for pre-venture through mature businesses in any industry and any size. Learn from the experts and those who have 'been there done that'. Find out if customers want what you have to offer and what they are wil...

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Fee: $250.00



Spring 2024 - Antigo Entrepreneurial Training Program

SBDCFebruary 27, 2024 | 6:00PM | Northcentral Technical College - Antigo Campus, Antigo

Topic: Managing a Business

Orientation: Tuesday, February 6, 2024 6:30 - 7 p.m.

Class Dates: Tuesdays, February 27 - April 23 2024 6 - 9 p.m.

Location: NTC Antigo


The Entrepreneurial Training Program (ETP) is offered by the Wisconsin Small Business Development Cen...

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Fee: $1000.00



Spring 2024 - Virtual Entrepreneurial Training Program

SBDCFebruary 29, 2024 | 6:00PM | Online
Facilitated by: Wisconsin SBDC at UW - Stevens Point

Topic: Managing a Business

Orientation: Thursday, February 8, 2024 6 - 7:30 p.m.

Class Dates: Thursdays, February 29 - April 25 2024 6 - 9 p.m.

Location: Zoom


The Entrepreneurial Training Program (ETP) is offered by the Wisconsin Small Business De...

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Fee: $1000.00



Mastering Pricing Strategies: A Training for Small Business Owners (DP) - Virtual

SBDCMarch 7, 2024 | 9:00AM | Online
Facilitated by: Wisconsin SBDC at UW - Green Bay

Topic: Marketing and Sales

Mastering Pricing Strategies: A Training for Small Business Owners

Presented virtually on ZOOM.

Are you struggling with setting the right price for your products or services? Do you find it challenging to balance your costs with what your c...

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Fee: $80.00



Business Basics Bootcamp (DP) - Spring 2024 - IN-PERSON - In Green Bay

SBDCMarch 7, 2024 | 5:30PM | Wisconsin SBDC at UW - Green Bay, Wood Hall, Room 202, Green Bay

Topic: Business Basics

The Business Basics Bootcamp is a four-week course (meeting once a week, in-person) for those new to starting a business, seeking a refresher to increase business success, or having a desire to expand their small-scale business.

The course will co...

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Fee: $160.00



Business Basics Bootcamp (DP) - Spring 2024 - Virtual

SBDCMay 1, 2024 | 5:30PM | Online
Facilitated by: Wisconsin SBDC at UW - Green Bay

Topic: Business Basics

The Business Basics Bootcamp is a four-week course (meeting once a week, virtually) for those new to starting a business, seeking a refresher to increase business success, or having a desire to expand their small-scale business.

Presented ...

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Fee: $160.00

Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact the relevant SBDC office or call 608-263-7794.