About Our Women's Business Center

The Western Wisconsin Women's Business Center, established in 1999, is a program of Western Dairyland EOC Inc. and funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. Our services are designed to provide entrepreneurs with access to individualized as well as group business training, referrals, financing, technology, and ongoing business case management services. Owners of start-up, existing, and expanding businesses receive technical assistance in all aspects of business operation including business plan development, feasibility studies, marketing assistance, business management, and operations. Special efforts are made to assist economically and socially disadvantaged women. We continue our commitment to providing intensive group and one-on-one business training and technical assistance that will assist women to grow their business ideas and acquire or improve their business management skills.

Service Area

We assist individuals interested in starting, expanding, or improving small businesses primarily in these counties:

Barron
Buffalo
Chippewa
Clark (New in 2023)
Dunn
Eau Claire
Jackson
Pepin
Pierce
Polk
St. Croix
Trempealeau

Our Programs

Business Counseling

The Women’s Business Center specializes in helping clients start and grow their business. You can request business counseling by phone, video call or on-site at our office in Eau Claire or Independence.

Online & In-Person 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. Hone your business skills by signing up for our upcoming classes.

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Laptop Lending Library

The Western Wisconsin Women’s Business Center seeks to equip low-income, entrepreneurial individuals with laptops so that they can access the internet and engage with the global marketplace.

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Business Conference

Designed to inspire and connect you with other empowering women, this event will provide you with the resources you are looking for to start, improve, or expand your business.

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Video Library

Did you miss a workshop or webinar? No problem! We offer a 24/7 online video library to help you start or grow your business. Click below to fill out our general client form in order to access the videos.

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Peer-to-Peer Groups

The Western Wisconsin Women’s Business Center is now offering Guided Peer Groups. Working with your peers has been shown to increase confidence, promote collaboration, and help members stay focused on their business growth.

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