The Division of Entrepreneurship and Economic Development (DEED) fosters, supports and coordinates entrepreneurship and economic development activities occurring at the University of Wisconsin campuses and the communities they serve. We do this through partnerships with governmental entities, educational institutions, non-profit organizations and the business community.
DEED, via the Small Business Development Centers and the Wisconsin Entrepreneurs’ Network, helps entrepreneurs create new businesses and grow existing businesses by providing training; information about financial, technology and other resources; one-on-one business counseling; and networking opportunities.
UW-Extension Building
432 N. Lake Street, Room 423
Madison, WI 53706
(608) 263-7794
Office:
432 N. Lake Street, Room 423
Madison, WI 53706
Phone: 608-263-7794
www.wisconsinsbdc.org
Wisconsin Small Business Development Centers
The Small Business Development Centers provide educational assistance to strengthen small business management. This service is available at twelve of the 4-year UW campuses. Specialty centers include:
Office:
432 N. Lake Street, Room 423
Madison, WI 53706
Phone: 608-263-0398
Wisconsin Entrepreneurs’ Network
The Wisconsin Entrepreneurs’ Network is a statewide system of service providers offering a comprehensive set of public services targeted at entrepreneurs. Includes services offered by chambers of commerce, county-based economic development corporations, community based organizations, technical colleges, SBDCs, women's centers, and others.
Website: www.wenportal.org
Office:
Fluno Center, 601 University Ave.
Madison, WI 53715-1035
Phone: 608-441-7117
UW-Madison Executive Education
UW-Madison Executive Education helps companies improve their business performance. UW-Madison Executive Education was named the “Best School for Continuing Education” by Corporate Report Wisconsin.
Website: http://exed.wisc.edu/
Office:
161 West Wisconsin Ave, Suite 6000
Milwaukee, WI 53203
Phone: 414-227-3200
UW-Milwaukee Business and Management
UW-Milwaukee’s Department of Business and Management offers quality, noncredit courses that foster success in today’s work environment.
Website: www3.uwm.edu/sce/dci.cfm?id=3
Call the Wisconsin Business AnswerLine for a live question-and-answer session with an SBDC expert: 1-800-940-7232.
Or request assistance online.
Free help is available from experienced business counselors from Monday to Friday, 8:30 to 4:30 p.m.
You can call once or on an ongoing basis — SBDC Business AnswerLine counselors will give you personalized attention for as long as you need it.
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