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.

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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

Business Basics

Wednesday, May 28  |  11 AM - 12 PM
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Child Care Business - Info Session (Western Wisconsin only)

Thursday, May 29  |  1 - 1:30 PM
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Reframing Rejection: Turning Setbacks into Strategy for Small Business Success

Wednesday, June 4  |  12 - 1 PM
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May 21, 2025 – Apply by June 30th for a Chance to Win a $10,000 Business Grant and Elevate Your Marketing Strategy: https://www.successfulbusiness.org/news

May 12, 2025 – The countdown is ON! Starting on Memorial Day, attendees and exhibitors/vendors can register to be part of this year's Women's Business Conference at the Pablo Center in Eau Claire on Wednesday, Nov. 12th. Click here to learn more: https://www.womensbusinessconference.com/

May 7, 2025 – Don't Miss Your Chance To Win One of Fifty $10,000 Business Grants! Learn how the courses on the Verizon Small Business Digital Ready platform can take your business to the next level and how you can apply for the $10,000 business grant by the end of June: https://www.successfulbusiness.org/news

May 5, 2025 – Check out our upcoming events & webinars! Register via our website: https://www.successfulbusiness.org/events

May 1, 2025 – Introducing the $10,000 Verizon Small Business Digital Ready Grant! We're excited to announce that the grant application is now available online! Register via the link below and watch two courses to unlock the grant. Applicants must be 18 years of age or older and own a for-profit U.S.-based business. Nonprofits are not eligible to apply. Fifty (50) grantees throughout the USA will each receive a $10,000 grant, further advancing Verizon’s commitment to support small businesses: https://digitalready.verizonwireless.com/?utm_source=awbc&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=digital-ready_national-partner_western-dairyland-wbc_wisconsin

April 29, 2025 – Submit your business idea for a chance to win $5,000! Pitches will be scheduled monthly July - October. The winner will be announced in December! https://www.eauclaire-wi.com/entrepreneurs/idea-challenge/

April 28, 2025 – Don't miss the Fundamentals of Family Child Care hybrid course on Saturday, May 10th from 9 am-2pm and Saturday, 31st from 9 am-2 pm (plus 19 hours of online, self-paced learning). Register via this link by May 1st: https://www.childcarepartnership.org/calendar.phtml/975416/ccft-fundamentals-of-family-child-care-revised-2024-blended/#event

April 23, 2025 – Verizon Small Business Digital Ready offers free online courses developed by experts for small business owners to enhance their digital skills and help them succeed in the digital economy. Be sure to register today and watch two videos to unlock the BUSINESS GRANT application (published on May 1st). Registration link --> https://www.successfulbusiness.org/news

April 15, 2025 – Join us for our FREE Business Ownership 101 event in Eau Claire!

April 9, 2025 – There's still time to register for our free Business Ownership 101 event at the Eau Claire Chamber of Commerce building on Wednesday, April 16th! Speakers from Northwestern Bank, Four Peas Consulting, and The Zaniya Center will share their expertise. Register via our website: https://www.successfulbusiness.org/events

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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

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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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$10,000 VERIZON SMALL BUSINESS DIGITAL READY GRANT NOW AVAILABLE!

By joining Verizon Small Business Digital Ready, you’ll get access to free courses, live coaching sessions led by industry experts, and insightful resources.

  1. Sign up for the Verizon platform via this link.
  2. Complete two courses to unlock the $10,000 grant application (due by June 30th).