The Teaching, Education And Mentoring (T.E.A.M.) Women's Business Network Meeting will take place on Thursday, October 8 from noon to 1pm.

MARKET RESEARCH TIPS 
                                           
Learning how to identify the number and characteristics of potential customers for a new product or business BEFORE entering the market is the topic for the October 8th meeting of the Jackson County Inventors & Entrepreneurs Club.  The club meets on the second Thursday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at the Black River Area Chamber of Commerce, 120 N. Water St., Black River Falls. The meetings are free and open to the public.
           
This interactive meeting will contain a demonstration of how to easily and inexpensively identify and use reliable sources of demographic information on the Internet. The right information can save you time and money when used for making decisions regarding the launch of a new product and business.  Attendees are encouraged to bring questions. 

 

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SUPREME GRAPHICS SITE TOUR
                                           
The Buffalo/Trempealeau Counties Inventors & Entrepreneurs Club will meet on Thursday, October 15th at 6:30 p.m.  Rather than meeting at Western Dairyland, the October meeting will take place at Supreme Graphics, 625 Dettloff Dr. in Arcadia for a site tour. The meeting is free and open to the public.
 
The meeting at Supreme Graphics will consist of a tour of the facility and a presentation by Chris Blaschko, Sales Manager.  Blashko will discuss current trends in business printing as well as printing tips and what questions to ask your local printer when purchasing business cards, letterhead, brochures and more for your business.   

Tuesday, October 13, 1 - 4 p.m.  

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         Tuesday, October 27, 6-9 p.m.           

                     
These training sessions teach participants how to start a business by assembling the pieces of a business plan. Topics covered include feasibility, proving your market, funding your business, writing a business plan, marketing, business legal structure and more. 
 

After the class, attendees may apply for free, one-on-one assistance from Western Dairyland's Business Development Specialists to determine the feasibility of their business idea and identify sources to prove their market.  Business Development Specialists may also help with the preparation of business plans and financial forecasts which could be presented to lenders.

 

Tuition is $25, class materials are included. Scholarships are available for eligible individuals. There are three easy ways to register and pay for the class: online at www.SuccessfulBusiness.org/eventschedule/, by phone at 836-7511 ext 171, or in person at the Western Dairyland office in downtown Eau Claire. 
 

Registration and payment must be received by the Friday before class.  Arrangements for persons with special needs will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. 

 

Chippewa County Economic Development Corporation (CCEDC) has teamed up with the Wisconsin Department of Commerce and the Western Dairyland Women's Business Center to bring you a Woman-Owned Business Enterprise Certification Workshop.  In today's competitive market, woman-owned businesses must find ways to expand their markets.  Having a Woman-Owned Business Certification (WBE) will provide advantages when putting together your marketing plan and will assist in reaching the goals many government and corporations require before doing business  The workshop presenter, Carol Dunn, Women's' Business Ombudsman for the Bureau of Entrepreneurship at the Wisconsin Department of Commerce will explain the criteria, advantages and process of becoming a Woman-Owned Certified business.

 

The primary mission of the CCEDC is to foster a strong economic environment which supports businesses and nurtures growth and new investment in the region.  We are dedicated to promoting and facilitating economic development in the Chippewa Valley.  "This session will help businesses and organizations in identifying the essentials needed to take their operations to the next level" stated Charlie Walker, President/CEO of CCEDC.

 

The Western Dairyland Women's Business Center, Wisconsin Department of Commerce and CSP have teamed up to partner with CCEDC to provide this quality workshop making the cost per attendee only $10.00 per person which includes workshop materials and refreshments.  Those planning to attend should RSVP by contacting Jerilyn Sahr @ 715-723-7150, staff@chippewa-wi.com. 

 

 
                                           
Rainmakers: Meeting the Need will be presented by Tom Pearson, former Vice-President of Marketing at Ayres Associates, on Thursday, October 22, from 1 to 3 pm at the Western Dairyland Community Action Agency, 418 Wisconsin Street, Eau Claire. Tuition is $10 and class materials are included.  Scholarships are available for eligible individuals. 
 
Pearson will be presenting  "Rainmakers: Meeting the Need."  Through this interactive and enlightening presentation, individuals with business and product ideas at all stages of development will learn how to evoke trust from potential clients, discover the needs of their clients and eventually close the sale.
 
There are three easy ways to register and pay for the class: online at www.SuccessfulBusiness.org, by phone at 836-7511 ext. 171, or in person at the Western Dairyland office in downtown Eau Claire.
Arrangements for persons with special needs will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance.