Supporting Wisconsin’s Small Businesses & Entrepreneurs
Wisconsin communities rely on businesses and entrepreneurs to increase overall economic well-being and quality of life. Businesses and entrepreneurs require critical information and knowledge of...
View ArticleThe Rise Of Entrepreneurship During the Pandemic
(Image Source: Brandy Kennedy / Unsplash) Join us for a virtual webinar as we discuss entrepreneurial activity in Wisconsin during the pandemic and discuss what communities can do to help entrepreneurs...
View ArticleGov. Evers, WEDC Announce $1 Million Initiative to Support Rural Entrepreneurs
Gov. Tony Evers today announced a $1 million initiative led by the University of Wisconsin-Madison (UW-Madison) Division of Extension and the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) to...
View ArticleRural Entrepreneurship Gets Boost with Outreach Funding
UW-Madison Extension is proud to join with the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) on a new initiative to support rural entrepreneurship across the state. As announced by Gov. Tony Evers...
View ArticleSupporting Business Succession & Transition: Lessons Learned from Minnesota
This webinar will describe efforts at the University of Minnesota Extension to work across organizations to raise awareness among business owners and create support for business succession and...
View Article2023 Wisconsin Rural Economic Summit
Using the latest research and data specific to Wisconsin’s rural communities and regions, we will focus on the Wisconsin rural economy. The summit includes an overview of the latest economic and...
View ArticleWisconsin saw a surge in new businesses during the pandemic
Wisconsin, like much of the country, saw a surge in new businesses created during the COVID-19 pandemic. But those businesses have faced challenges in the form of inflation and the ongoing labor shortage.
View ArticleBusiness Retention and Expansion (BRE) – Minnesota Examples of An Essential...
Join us for a virtual webinar as we explore examples of business retention and expansion as an essential economic development activity with guest presenters, Michael Darger, Marty Walsh, and Amy Schaefer.
View ArticleExploring the Landscape of Women-Owned Businesses in Wisconsin
In this month’s data snapshot, we explore the landscape of women-owned businesses in Wisconsin. To calculate sector shares, we utilize both employer and nonemployer establishments to present a...
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