Women’s Business Center Events
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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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Women's 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. At this conference, you’ll learn from established members of the business community in Western Wisconsin, talk to business assistance providers, and network with other women in business.
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In-Person and Online Training
Flushing out your business idea? Attend one of our group trainings geared toward people in the business ideation stage or existing entrepreneurs looking for a competitive advantage. Hone your business skills by taking one of our business classes on topics ranging from recordkeeping, marketing and more.
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Kauffman FastTrac® Course for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
This 10-week course is designed to provide information, tips, exercises and tools to help you think about your business idea. As you progress through the course, our facilitator will help you define your target market, set realistic financial goals, and create a business plan to turn your dream into reality.
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Become a Speaker/Instructor
Would you like to share your skills and expertise with our female entrepreneurs? The Western Wisconsin Women’s Business Center welcomes proposals from qualified candidates to present entrepreneurial and business-related topics from their area of expertise or experience.
Could you be eligible to apply for a $10,000 small business grant?
Here at Verizon Small Business Digital Ready, we’re dedicated to helping small businesses thrive. But we know just how difficult it can be without the right resources - which is why we’ve set up our free learning program to help give you access to the tools needed to succeed. By joining Verizon Small Business Digital Ready, you’ll not only get access to courses, live coaching sessions led by industry experts, and insightful resources, but you’ll also be able to apply for an exclusive pool of $10,000 small business grants. In partnership with LISC, Verizon Small Business Digital Ready has committed $1M in small business grants for 2023.
How to Apply by May 12, 2023
To unlock the application (on the Verizon Small Business Digital Ready platform under the "Incentives" tab) for the current round of grant funding, register on Verizon Small Business Digital Ready, complete any combination of two courses, coaching events, and community events, and apply by May 12, 2023.
- Click to sign up for the Verizon Small Business Digital Ready platform (free learning platform)
- Click here to learn more about the grant (PDF, English and Spanish)
All applicants will be notified about whether or not they have been selected to receive grant funding by the week of May 18, 2023.
Need help registering? Reach out to info@successfulbusiness.org
