The Western Dairyland Business Centers work with startup, existing, and expanding businesses in the Western Dairyland Community Action Agency's service area of Eau Claire, Jackson, Trempealeau and Buffalo counties. The Business Centers' services are designed to provide entrepreneurs with access to individualized as well as group business training, referrals, financing, technology, and ongoing business case management services. Assistance is provided at various locations throughout the service area as well as on-site. Owners of startup, existing, and expanding businesses receive technical assistance in all aspects of business operation including business plan development, feasibility studies, marketing assistance, business management, and operations. Clients also have access to various financing alternatives including the Western Dairyland Business Center's Loan Guarantee Fund, the Minority Loan Program, SBA Loan Pre-qualification, and Micro Loan programs as well as financing from local lenders.

For more information on Western Dairyland's Business Development services, email us at jbdassist@WesternDairyland.org or call:

Independence Office
(715) 985-2391, Ext. 211 or (800) 782-1063, Ext. 

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Eau Claire Office
(715) 836-7511, Ext. 171