MONROE — The Institute for Business & Entrepreneurship, Green County Development Corporation (GCDC), Prosperity Southwest and Blackhawk Technical College will host a Small Business Clinic-free to all participants on Oct. 11 at Blackhawk Technical College Campus, 210 4th Avenue, Monroe.
The event begins at 9 a.m. and is a choose-your-own-adventure for entrepreneurs. Come for the day or for a specific session. Participants can schedule 30-minute individual sessions with consultants to discuss starting a business, financials, marketing, taxes, revolving loan funds, international trade, or legal matters. The confidential, free, one-on-one appointments can be scheduled between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Consulting services will be available in Spanish from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
“Whether you’re not sure where to start or you’re ready to make a leap, our experts are here to offer trusted insights and industry-specific advice, free of charge. Please join us on Oct. 11 and we will help get you started,” said Nora Roughen-Schmidt, business consultant and event organizer.
“On behalf of GCDC and Prosperity Southwest, I’m thrilled to see this Small Business Clinic offer such a valuable resource to our local entrepreneurs,” said Olivia Otte, Executive Director, Green County Development Corporation and President, Prosperity Southwest. “This event brings together expertise, guidance, and support to help businesses at any stage thrive. Small businesses are the backbone of our economy, and we are committed to fostering a strong entrepreneurial ecosystem in our community.”
In addition to the 30-minute appointments, participants may choose to attend lecture-style, group sessions featuring: General Business Law with UW Madison’s Law & Entrepreneurship Clinic and Business Taxes with the Department of Revenue, Marketing 101, Funding your Business with Revolving Loan Funds, International Trade and Opportunities for Women in Entrepreneurship. Stay for lunch and mingle with local organizations that support entrepreneurship in the region, meet fellow entrepreneurs, and learn about programs in the region that support Small Businesses. Local Southwest Wisconsin SBDC Business Consultant and SSBCI Specialist Nora Roughen-Schmidt will be available for free and confidential small business consulting.
Register for the clinic online:https://centerex.wisconsinsbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=9440065 or email: nora.roughen-schmidt@business.wisconsin.edu call/text: 608-716-9441.
The Institute for Business & Entrepreneurship provides specialized resources and helps clients craft personalized plans to grow their businesses. The Institute is part of the world-class University of Wisconsin System.
The Prosperity Southwest region covers six Southwest Wisconsin counties: Crawford, Grant, Green, Iowa, Lafayette, and Richland. Together they are committed to area communities and economic development efforts in knowing Prosperity begins with opportunity, and opportunity can come in some of the most unusual of places. They invite the public to join them as they continue unearthing the legacy and heritage of scenic southwest Wisconsin.
