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

How to Apply for the $10k Verizon Business Grant

Tuesday, November 28, 2023  |  10 - 11 AM
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How to Apply for the $10k Verizon Business Grant

Thursday, December 7, 2023  |  11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Start A Small Business in 8 Steps

Thursday, December 7, 2023  |  6 - 7 PM
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November 21, 2023 – Photo by Measha Lea Photography

November 21, 2023 – Tracey Smiskey and Lacey Logslett, Northwestern Bank (photo by Measha Lea Photography)

November 21, 2023 – Chippewa Valley Girls Cycling Club (photo by Measha Lea Photography)

November 21, 2023 – Missy Hughes, secretary and CEO of the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation - WEDC (photo by Measha Lea Photography)

November 14, 2023 – Join our upcoming webinars to learn how to qualify and apply for the $10k business grant by Verizon Small Business Digital Ready. Register here: https://www.successfulbusiness.org/events

November 13, 2023 – Congratulations to all the awardees & applicants!

November 8, 2023 – Visit https://bit.ly/3FOGvVn to learn more and register to join the Royal Credit Union at CoLab on Monday, November 13 at noon.

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November 13, 2023 – Join our upcoming webinars to learn how to qualify and apply for the $10k Grant by Verizon Small Business Digital Ready. Registration link can be found in our bio. #womensbusinesscenter #femaleentrepreneur #madeinwisconsin #wisconsinbusiness #business #wisconsin #smallbusiness

November 2, 2023 – Conference sneak peek by @meashalea Photography! More photos coming soon...

October 24, 2023 – We're excited to see you all at the 20th Annual Women's Business Conference tomorrow! Breakfast will start at 7:30 am, registration at 8 am, and the morning kick-off at 8:45 am at the RCU Theatre! Last-minute tickets can be purchased via our bio link. #womensbusinesscenter #womensbusinessconference #businessconference #femaleentrepreneur #madeinwisconsin #wisconsinbusiness #business #wisconsin #smallbusiness #smallbusinessowner

October 23, 2023 – Only 1 day left until the 20th Annual Women's Business Conference! A big THANK YOU to Ashley Kosharek of @amkcleaningservices for sharing her testimonial about the upcoming conference. There's still time to get your tickets via the link in our bio. #womensbusinesscenter #womensbusinessconference #businessconference #femaleentrepreneur #madeinwisconsin #wisconsinbusiness #business #wisconsin #smallbusiness #smallbusinessowner

October 20, 2023 – The 20th Annual Women's Business Conference is just around the corner, and we couldn't be more grateful to all the amazing speakers who are willing to share their time and expertise with all of us (swipe to see all speakers)! Be sure to get your tickets via the link in our bio this weekend. #hmongwisconsinchamberofcommerce #womensbusinesscenter #womensbusinessconference #businessconference #femaleentrepreneur #madeinwisconsin #wisconsinbusiness #business #wisconsin #smallbusiness #smallbusinessowner

October 16, 2023 – Only 8 days left until the 20th Annual Women's Business Conference! A big THANK YOU to Dr. Maysee Herr of the @hmong_chamber for sharing her testimonial with us! Be sure to stop by their table in the lobby. There's still time to get your tickets via the link in our bio! #hmongwisconsinchamberofcommerce #womensbusinesscenter #womensbusinessconference #businessconference #femaleentrepreneur #madeinwisconsin #wisconsinbusiness #business #wisconsin #smallbusiness #smallbusinessowner

October 15, 2023 – There are only 9 days left until the 20th Annual Women's Business Conference! We'd like to thank all our generous sponsors for supporting the event and furthering our mission of supporting female entrepreneurs in Western Wisconsin.

October 12, 2023 – Only 12 days left until the 20th Annual Women's Business Conference! A big THANK YOU to Jennifer Hafele of @mamabeareauclaire for sharing her testimonial about the upcoming conference. There's still time to get your tickets via the link in our bio! #womensbusinesscenter #womensbusinessconference #businessconference #femaleentrepreneur #madeinwisconsin #wisconsinbusiness #business #wisconsin #smallbusiness #smallbusinessowner

October 9, 2023 – We're counting down the days to the 20th Annual Women's Business Conference! This is the perfect time to highlight our sponsors. Thank you to Northwestern Bank of Eau Claire for sponsoring our keynote address this year! We appreciate Northwestern Bank's ongoing support of our annual conference and female entrepreneurship in our region! #womensbusinesscenter #womensbusinessconference #businessconference #femaleentrepreneur #madeinwisconsin #wisconsinbusiness #business #wisconsin #smallbusiness #smallbusinessowner

October 2, 2023 – Only 23 days left until the 20th Annual Women's Business Conference! A big THANK YOU to TJ Atkins of @tcteauclaire for her wonderful testimonial. Scholarships are available via the link in our bio. We hope to see you at the conference! #womensbusinesscenter #womensbusinessconference #businessconference #femaleentrepreneur #madeinwisconsin #wisconsinbusiness #business #wisconsin #smallbusiness #smallbusinessowner

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Testimonials

 

#BuildingStrongerCommunities is part of our mission and sponsoring events that help our community members learn new skills is an important way to bring opportunities to the Chippewa Valley. It was great to see so many attendees and presentations highlighting how to take your business idea to the next level.

– Northwestern Bank, 2022 Conference Sponsor

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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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