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.
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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 ...
Orientation - Antigo ETP Spring 2024
SBDCFebruary 6, 2024 | 5:30PM | Northcentral Technical College - Antigo Campus, Antigo
We are hosting an informational orientation for people who are...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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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.