We Succeed Together

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

Women's Business Conference

Our annual conference is designed to connect you with other empowering women 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.

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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.

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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.

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Upcoming Events

Becoming Fearless in Business

Tuesday, September 26, 2023  |  6 - 7 PM
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Turn the Tide: How to Thrive as a Business Owner

Tuesday, October 10, 2023  |  6 - 7 PM
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20th Annual Women's Business Conference at the Pablo Center in Eau Claire

Wednesday, October 25, 2023  |  8 AM - 4 PM
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September 19, 2023 – Only 35 days left until the 20th Annual Women's Business Conference! Anna Ledebuhr, owner of Coulee Boutique, did a great job as a panelist and speaker at last year's event! If you're still on the fence about attending, check out her testimonial. Scholarships are available via the link below. We hope to see you at the conference this fall! https://www.womensbusinessconference.com/income-eligibility.phtml

September 13, 2023 – Only 41 days left until the 20th Annual Women's Business Conference! We are excited to have Danielle Kummer of @eauclairechamber facilitate a small business tour as part of the conference. Scholarships are still available. See you at the conference! https://www.womensbusinessconference.com/income-eligibility.phtml

September 11, 2023 – Win two tickets to the 2023 Women's Business Conference on Wednesday, Oct 25th at the Pablo Center in downtown Eau Claire!

September 6, 2023 – Only 48 days left until the 20th Annual Women's Business Conference! We are excited to have Toni Mattson of Live the Life with Toni Mattson present on how to find your right-fit clients. Scholarships are still available via our website: https://www.womensbusinessconference.com/sign-up.phtml We hope to see you at the conference this fall!

September 2, 2023 – Did you know we offer $30 scholarship tickets for the 20th Annual Women's Business Conference? If you're looking to start, improve, or expand your business, then this conference is for YOU! We hope to see you at the Pablo Center in downtown Eau Claire on Oct. 25th. Click to apply: https://www.womensbusinessconference.com/income-eligibility.phtml

August 30, 2023 – Only 55 days left until the 20th Annual Women's Business Conference! We are excited to have Dawnell Kelly of Auxly Help present on how to reach your goals. She'll walk you through a detailed worksheet to help you outline your goal and create actionable steps. Scholarships and exhibitor tables are still available: https://linktr.ee/westernwiwbc

August 16, 2023 – Are you one of the many busy Moms trying to find time to do all the things — at the expense of your health & well-being? YOU ARE NOT ALONE! Reserve your spot today for the 3 Steps To Self-Care workshops to start feeling calm and inner peace by designing life balance with ease. Register here for this workshop by Dawnell Kelly, founder of Auxly Help, held at CoLab or online:

August 13, 2023 – Are you thinking about starting a childcare business this year? We can answer questions on the different regulation types, give feedback and review policy handbooks, help you navigate the regulation process, offer onsite consultation on setting up your childcare environment, health & safety requirements, and share resources and grant opportunities. Contact us by phone 715-836-7511 or info@successfulbusiness.org.

August 11, 2023 – Only 74 days to go until the 20th Annual Women's Business Conference! We've got a few exhibitor tables available and we still take scholarship applications. Hear what Dawnell Kelly, founder of Auxly Help, has to say about the event! Don't miss her presentation about setting and reaching your business goals. https://www.womensbusinessconference.com/income-eligibility.phtml

August 8, 2023 – 77 days left until the 20th Annual Women's Business Conference! We are excited to have Molly Rodriguez of Eau Claire Body Care back to speak about selling your products or services, and teaching your employees how to properly execute a transaction to improve your company's bottom line. Scholarships and exhibitor tables are still available: https://linktr.ee/westernwiwbc

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September 19, 2023 – Only 35 days left until the 20th Annual Women's Business Conference! Anna, owner of @couleeboutique, did a great job as a panelist and speaker at last year's event! If you're still on the fence about attending, check out her testimonial. Scholarships are available via the link in our bio. We hope to see you at the conference this fall! #womensbusinesscenter #womensbusinessconference #businessconference #femaleentrepreneur #madeinwisconsin #wisconsinbusiness #business #wisconsin #smallbusiness #smallbusinessowner 1w

September 13, 2023 – Only 41 days left until the 20th Annual Women's Business Conference! We are excited to have Danielle Kummer of @eauclairechamber facilitate a small business tour as part of the conference. Scholarships are still available via the link in our bio. See you at the conference! #smallbusinesstour #womensbusinesscenter #womensbusinessconference #businessconference #femaleentrepreneur #madeinwisconsin #wisconsinbusiness #business #wisconsin #smallbusiness #smallbusinessowner

September 11, 2023 – Win two tickets to the 2023 Women's Business Conference on Wednesday, Oct 25th at the Pablo Center in downtown Eau Claire! Click the link in our bio to enter by September 20th at 11:59 pm. #womensbusinesscenter #womensbusinessconference #businessconference #femaleentrepreneur #madeinwisconsin #wisconsinbusiness #business #wisconsin #smallbusiness #smallbusinessowner

September 6, 2023 – Only 48 days left until the 20th Annual Women's Business Conference! We are excited to have @mattsontoni of Live the Life with Toni Mattson present on how to find your right-fit clients. Scholarships are still available via the link in our bio. We hope to see you at the conference this fall! #womensbusinesscenter #womensbusinessconference #businessconference #femaleentrepreneur #madeinwisconsin #wisconsinbusiness #business #wisconsin #smallbusiness #smallbusinessowner

September 2, 2023 – Did you know we offer $30 scholarship tickets for the 20th Annual Women's Business Conference? If you're looking to start, improve, or expand your business, then this conference is for YOU! We hope to see you at the Pablo Center in downtown Eau Claire on Oct. 25th. Click the link in our bio to apply.

August 30, 2023 – Only 55 days left until the 20th Annual Women's Business Conference! We are excited to have @dawnell_kelly of @auxlyhelp present on how to set (and reach) your goals through expert project planning. Dawnell Kelly, CEO of Auxly Help, is going to walk through a detailed worksheet to help you outline your goal and create actionable steps that you can take today. Scholarships and exhibitor tables are still available via the link in our bio. #womensbusinesscenter #womensbusinessconference #businessconference #femaleentrepreneur #madeinwisconsin #wisconsinbusiness #business #wisconsin #smallbusiness #smallbusinessowner

August 13, 2023 – Are you thinking about starting a childcare business this year? We can answer questions on the different regulation types, give feedback and review policy handbooks, help you navigate the regulation process, offer onsite consultation on setting up your childcare environment, health & safety requirements, and share resources and grant opportunities. Contact us by phone 715-836-7511 or info@successfulbusiness.org. #womensbusinesscenter #womensbusinessconference #businessconference #femaleentrepreneur #madeinwisconsin #wisconsinbusiness #business #wisconsin #smallbusiness #smallbusinessowner

August 11, 2023 – Only 74 days to go until the 20th Annual Women's Business Conference! We've got a few exhibitor tables available and we still take scholarship applications. Hear what Dawnell Kelly, founder of @auxlyhelp, has to say about the event! Don't miss her presentation about setting and reaching your business goals. #womensbusinesscenter #womensbusinessconference #businessconference #femaleentrepreneur #madeinwisconsin #wisconsinbusiness #business #wisconsin #smallbusiness #smallbusinessowner

August 8, 2023 – 77 days left until the 20th Annual Women's Business Conference! We are excited to have @nurse.molly_ecbc of @eauclairebodycare back to speak about selling your products or services, and teaching your employees how to properly execute a transaction to improve your company's bottom line. Scholarships and exhibitor tables are still available. Link in our bio. #womensbusinesscenter #womensbusinessconference #businessconference #femaleentrepreneur #madeinwisconsin #wisconsinbusiness #business #wisconsin #smallbusiness #smallbusinessowner

July 31, 2023 – The early-bird rates for attendees and exhibitors/vendors will be available until Tuesday, August 1st at 11:59 pm. As an attendee, you'll be able to pick from 20 fantastic sessions ranging from marketing to business financing and much more! Hear what @nurse.molly_ecbc of @eauclairebodycare has to say about the event! Registration link can be found in our bio. #womensbusinesscenter #womensbusinessconference #businessconference #femaleentrepreneur #madeinwisconsin #wisconsinbusiness #business #wisconsin #smallbusiness #smallbusinessowner

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Testimonials

 

Having never run a business of this scale before, Sorensen appreciated how the Business Development Specialists at the Western Wisconsin Women's Business Center walked her through every step. Specifically, in terms of finances, they assisted her in getting set up with QuickBooks, which she notes has been a great help. As well, she emphasized that they have been able to address her concerns by helping her work through challenges progressively, in a chronological way. She mentions, “The Business Development Specialists have been absolutely wonderful to work with and have been helpful in pointing me in the right direction.”

– Penny Sorensen, Owner of American Phoenix Transportation

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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.

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