Entrepreneurial Training Program
Congratulations to our recent graduates!
Our recent Entrepreneurial Training Program graduates included: Becky (owner of Becky Swan Photography ), Allison (owner of Et Voila Events ), Norah (owner of Blush & Bashful Bridal Bar, LLC ), Craig (owner of Fall Line Outfitters Co. ), Casey, and Todd .

Congratulations and wishing you all the very best in the future!

Interested in the Entrepreneurial Training Program? Fall 2019 dates coming soon! Get added to our mailing list.
Entrepreneurial Training Program Graduate Spotlight
Fresh Asian Food Ingredients and Hot Deli is Finally Arriving to Wisconsin Rapids
Congratulations to Yer, our fall ETP graduate, on the successful opening of Loyal Phant Marke t.

Yer was making trips to Stevens Point and Wausau for her Asian grocery shopping when she thought, why not open one in Wisconsin Rapids. Surely, she's not the only one traveling to purchase her fresh food ingredients. The rest is history!

Loyal Phant Market offers the largest variety of delectable, hard to find, authentic Asian ingredients in the Wisconsin Rapids area in addition to a hot deli for some made-to-order food.

Their Facebook page also offers up recipes so that you can cook up your favorite Asian dish.

Got eggroll cravings? Stop on by!
Discover Fly Fishing and Adventure in Downtown Stevens Point
Fall Line Outfitters Co . is a veteran owned and operated small business in downtown Stevens Point, offering a variety of different outdoor apparel and gear to include fly fishing, camping, apparel, used seasonal equipment and even veteran owned and roasted coffee.

Owner, Craig, is a recent spring ETP graduate, and is excited to put Stevens Point back on the map in the sport of fly fishing since Stevens Point use to be the "Fly Tying Capital of the World" many decades ago.

Stop by and visit their store before you head out for your next adventure.
YOUR BUSINESS SUCCESS PARTNER
1st Quarter UW-Stevens Point SBDC Economic Impact Numbers

  • 170 clients
  • 10 business starts
  • 201 total consulting hours
  • $743,000 in capital infusion
Contact the SBDC to find out how we can be your business success partner! Consulting services are confidential and free! 715-346-3861
VETERAN SUPPORT
Boots to Business Reboot Workshop
May 10, 2019
8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Stevens Point, WI

Join us for a one-day veteran entrepreneurship workshop open to veterans of all eras, National Guard and Reserve, and military spouses at no charge .

The curriculum provides assistance to those interested in exploring business ownership or other self-employment opportunities by leading participants through the key steps for evaluating business concepts and providing foundational knowledge required to develop a business plan.
Veteran Business Roundtable Discussion
We had an awesome mix of participants for the Veteran Business Roundtable Discussion on April 19, including participation from veteran-owned businesses, veteran government organizations, and veteran oriented non-profits. We showcased the new SBDC Veteran Business Owner Resource Guide and discussed next steps for turning it into a digital resource.

Attendees included Ana Simpson of  VBOC at WWBIC , Ann Whip of UW-Stevens Point - Veteran Services, Brandon Carlin of  Carlin & Barnett , Craig Cook of  Fall Line Outfitters Co. , Dale Walker of  Venture Center at Fox Valley Technical College , Dave Morack of Waupaca County/City of New London, Jesse Cuff of  Waupaca County Veterans Service Office , John Cuilla of Schreier Industrial, Marc Violante of  Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) , Stephen Decker of  Five Rings Martial Arts , Steve Janke of  Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs , Tait Strand of  Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development , and Josh Zimmerman of  NextHome Priority .

Thanks again to all the attendees for their hard work and dedication to the success of our veterans in Wisconsin!

Heart of Wisconsin Community Leadership Program Project
Small Town, Big Ideas: Entrepreneurship Feature

Gain insight on critical business practices and build connections within our community at this FREE expert-led event.

Enjoy light refreshments and networking with entrepreneurs starting at 1:30 p.m., then board the bus leaving promptly at 2:00 p.m. to tour locally owned and operated businesses. From 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m., you'll enjoy the historical beauty of the Tribune while discovering tools to establish or acquire your business and learning about resources available to fund your idea.
BUSINESS EDUCATION SERIES
Talent Attraction and Retention Tools for Businesses
Find Talent and Keep Them

Learn how to use digital and traditional marketing tools to gather job applicants and also how to attract them to work for your company.

Various dates and locations available. Click on the SBDC link to find a date and location near you.
Financial Analysis with QuickBooks
Get a Handle on Your Numbers

Understand how financial reports from QuickBooks can help you view the current and future state of your business by learning what those reports mean and how to analyze them.

Various dates and locations available. Click on the SBDC link to find a date and location near you.
Financing, Planning and Developing New Market Opportunities Workshop
May 14, 2019
3-6 p.m.
IDEA Center, Stevens Point, WI
Free Event

As a new or established growing small business, you face many challenges. For your business to succeed, you need to develop and use a toolbox of resources. These sessions will connect you to business development resources from your area and the State of Wisconsin that could fuel your business growth strategy.

This workshop will offer mini-presentations on access to capital, certifications, doing business with the government, growth, resources for small business, succession planning and acquisition, social media!

The event is coordinated by the Hmong Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce, American Indian Chamber of Commerce, First American Capital Corp, and Wisconsin Procurement Institute.
FUNDING OPPORTUNITY
SBIR Ready - Building Skills, Proving Concepts
SBIR Ready Bootcamp

This immersion opportunity supports graduate students and early-career scientists seeking applied business development skills.

The SBIR Ready Bootcamp will teach you the secrets to articulating a business case for your team’s innovation. The program will help you tap into the $2.5 billion non-dilutive federal Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR)/Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs to launch your business and careers. 

Did we mention that teams completing an enhanced market and research strategy proposal are eligible to earn up to $3,000 toward their business?

Don’t have your own innovation? Let them connect you with a technology where you can practice this process.
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