We Succeed Together

We provide support with business plan development, financial projections and training for entrepreneurs in Western Wisconsin. Learn About Business Counseling

Women's Business Conference

Our annual conference is designed to connect you with other entrepreneurs and provide resources to help start or expand your business. Learn About the WBC

Business Training

We offer online and in-person training with practical information on the steps you will need to take in order to start or grow a small business. See Upcoming Events

One-on-One Counseling

We specialize in helping our clients start and grow their businesses. Click below to fill out our online form. As soon as we’ve received your information, we’ll set up an in-person or virtual meeting with you.

Learn More

Business Resources

Your business is unique, but that doesn’t mean you have to build everything from scratch. Our business resource center has many road plans to help you.

Learn More

Our Story

We succeed when you succeed. From helping you write your business plan, to group training exercises, browse the many services our business center offers.

Learn More

Upcoming Events

Leverage Your Money Personality to Boost Your Business

Thursday, February 20  |  10 - 11 AM
Learn More

New Business, New Confidence: Navigating Imposter Syndrome with Strength

Wednesday, February 26  |  12 - 1 PM
Learn More

Child Care Business - Info Session (Western Wisconsin only)

Thursday, February 27  |  1 - 1:30 PM
Learn More

Follow Us on Social Media

Follow Us on Facebook

February 11, 2025 – SAVE THE DATE We're excited to announce that this year's Women's Business Conference will take place at the Pablo Center at the Confluence in downtown Eau Claire on Wednesday, November 12th! Tickets and exhibitor tables will go on sale on Memorial Day. Scholarships are available for students and qualifying individuals.

February 4, 2025 – This month, we'll provide webinars about your money personality, how to navigate imposter syndrome and more! Register via this link: https://www.successfulbusiness.org/events

January 28, 2025 – Don't miss tomorrow's "Why Customer Experience Matters" webinar at 6 pm! Robe Ann Paccial (Wenig) will share how you can elevate your customers' experience & much more. Register here for free: https://www.successfulbusiness.org/events

January 24, 2025 – Learn the basics of business ownership and connect with other entrepreneurs — including sandwiches, chips, and cookies on Wednesday, April 16th! Hear from finance and marketing experts as well as a local business owner to help you decide if business ownership is for YOU! Everyone's welcome to attend this FREE event — regardless of gender. Registration is required via our website: https://www.successfulbusiness.org/event/501450020/business-ownership-101-free-in-person-event-in-eau-claire Speakers: Jen Laubach and Alex Swanson (Northwestern Bank), Sara Larsen (Four Peas Consulting), Carla Cooper (The Zaniya Center), and Jacob Haupt (Western Dairyland, not pictured).

January 23, 2025 – The Eau Claire Homeless Connect Event is happening today from 9 am - 12 pm at Renew Church, 416 Niagara Street, Eau Claire. Free services and supplies include: Food, Bus Passes, Winter Gear, Nail Care, Birth Certificates with valid IDs, Information about local services. Call Western Dairyland for more info: 715-836-7511

January 6, 2025 – Happy New Year! Check out these free webinars to start or grow your business. Register here: https://www.successfulbusiness.org/events

December 23, 2024 – Our offices will be closed on 12/24, 12/25, 12/31, and 1/1. Are you planning to start a new business in 2025? We can help! Click here to sign up for our free business counseling service: https://ic.successfulbusiness.org/reg.aspx?mode=counsel¢er=52501&subloc=0

December 10, 2024 – Exhibitor Hall

December 10, 2024 – "Starting Your Business" - Roundtable with Kate Holmes Thompson, Margaret Raether, Karlee Wallin, Kayla Midthun

December 10, 2024 – Thank you to Measha Lea Photography for capturing our 2024 Women's Business Conference at the Pablo Center at the Confluence!

Check Us Out on Instagram

November 21, 2024 – We've partnered with Verizon Small Business Digital Ready to give entrepreneurs a chance to win a $10,000 grant to start or expand their businesses! Learn more and apply by Dec. 13th via the link in our bio. #businessgrant #grant #verizonbusinessgrant #womensbusinesscenter #femaleentrepreneur #madeinwisconsin #wisconsinbusiness #business #wisconsin #smallbusiness

November 19, 2024 – Don't let legal uncertainty hold your startup back! Join us for this free event on Friday, December 6th from 12-4pm. This event includes a light lunch, legal/business presentations, and 1-on-1 consults by the UW-Extension from 2-4 pm. Location: Eau Claire Chamber of Commerce in downtown Eau Claire. Register via the link in our bio. #eauclairewi #womensbusinesscenter #femaleentrepreneur #madeinwisconsin #wisconsinbusiness #business #wisconsin #smallbusiness #businesstraining

November 4, 2024 – Thank you for supporting the 21st Annual Women's Business Conference! Our team had a blast interacting with hundreds of attendees, speakers, panelists, exhibitors and sponsors from all over Western Wisconsin and beyond! More event photos will be posted soon. Did you have your headshot taken at the event? Please email info@successfulbusiness.org to receive the photos. SAVE THE DATE for next year's conference: Wednesday, Nov. 12th, 2025 #womensbusinessconference #eauclairewi #womensbusinesscenter #femaleentrepreneur #madeinwisconsin #wisconsinbusiness #business #wisconsin #smallbusiness

October 29, 2024 – We're excited to see you at the Women's Business Conference tomorrow! Tickets are available for $100 at the registration table. #womensbusinessconference #eauclairewi #womensbusinesscenter #femaleentrepreneur #madeinwisconsin #wisconsinbusiness #business #wisconsin #smallbusiness

October 28, 2024 – Meet @trowby (co-founder of Four Peas Consulting), Karah Gonstead (founder of @genuinewayfamilytherapy), @maria.serbus (founder of Maria Serbus LLC), and @KellyGardner (founder of @createhappyshop and @createhappywi ). These panelists will be talking about social media marketing from 2:30-3:30 pm! Online ticket sales have ended, but additional tickets can be purchased at the venue for $100. #womensbusinessconference #eauclairewi #womensbusinesscenter #femaleentrepreneur #madeinwisconsin #wisconsinbusiness #business #wisconsin #smallbusiness

October 25, 2024 – We're less than 1 week away from the Women's Business Conference and it's time to highlight another group of sponsors! Thank you to @westconsincu, @lifeatcla, Capital Coordinators G. Mitchell Piper, @bradaclinic, and Mutual of America Financial Group for supporting the Women's Business Conference and female entrepreneurship in our region! If you want to be part of the event, get your tickets via the link in our bio before Sunday. #womensbusinessconference #eauclairewi #womensbusinesscenter #femaleentrepreneur #madeinwisconsin #wisconsinbusiness #business #wisconsin #smallbusiness

October 23, 2024 – Meet @maria.serbus, business owner and mom with ADHD, brings a wealth of knowledge from an eight-year occupational therapy career across a variety of settings including Mayo Clinic and community-based rehab settings! Don't miss her session about navigating your entrepreneurial mindset from 11am - 12pm. Haven't reserved your tickets yet? Purchase your tickets before Oct. 27th via the link in our bio. #womensbusinessconference #eauclairewi #womensbusinesscenter #femaleentrepreneur #madeinwisconsin #wisconsinbusiness #business #wisconsin #smallbusiness 5d

October 21, 2024 – We're just over 1 week away from the Women's Business Conference and it's time to highlight another group of sponsors! Thank you to @jacounter.aleragroup, @trustpointinc, and @associatedbank for supporting the Women's Business Conference and female entrepreneurship in our region! If you want to be part of the event, click the link in our bio. #womensbusinessconference #eauclairewi #womensbusinesscenter #femaleentrepreneur #madeinwisconsin #wisconsinbusiness #business #wisconsin #smallbusiness

October 18, 2024 – Meet Jennifer Hafele, founder of Mama Bear Family Care! Do you need to develop an awareness of where you are burning out on “not-yours-to-do” tasks at the expense of the “smack-in-the-middle-of-your-genius” activities? Then this session is for YOU (11am - 12pm)! Haven't reserved your tickets yet? Purchase your tickets before Oct. 27th via the link in our bio. #womensbusinessconference #eauclairewi #womensbusinesscenter #femaleentrepreneur #madeinwisconsin #wisconsinbusiness #business #wisconsin #smallbusiness

October 16, 2024 – Meet @margaretraether (owner of @mainstreethairsolutions_thorp), Karlee Wallin with @royalcreditunion, @kdmidthun (founder of @shine_on_ec), and our host @holmeske8 (founder of Kate Holmes Thompson Coaching LLC). The panelists will be talking about the journey of "Starting Your Own Business"! Get your tickets to this year's Women's Business Conference via the link in our bio. #womensbusinessconference #eauclairewi #womensbusinesscenter #femaleentrepreneur #madeinwisconsin #wisconsinbusiness #business #wisconsin #smallbusiness

Get Social With Us

Testimonials

 

There’s something about being in a room full of women looking to better themselves that just gets me in the feels! Another great Western Wisconsin Women's Business Center conference in the books!

– Anna Ledebuhr, 2023 Women's Business Conference Attendee & Owner of Coulee Boutique  |  Learn More

Read More Testimonials

The Western Wisconsin Women's Business Center is a program of Western Dairyland Economic Opportunity Council (WDEOC). Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. Agreements for persons with disabilities will be made at all times in accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990 and associated amendments. Arrangements for persons with special needs will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. This Institution is an Equal Opportunity Provider. Language assistance services are available for limited English proficient individuals.

Website Development & Hosting by MYERSJJ Developments

Western Dairyland Economic Opportunity Council Small Business Administration
[x]

Are You Ready to Start or Grow Your Business?

Click below to sign up for your free, 1-on-1 business counseling appointment! Individuals must be located in Barron, Buffalo, Chippewa, Clark, Dunn, Eau Claire, Jackson, Pepin, Pierce, Polk, St. Croix, or Trempealeau County to qualify.

Webinars and in-person events are open to anyone. 

Get Started