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Entrepreneurship and Economic Development

Who We Are:

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.

What We Do:

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.

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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:

  • Center for Innovation and Development - www3.uwstout.edu/stti/index.cfm
    Helps small businesses with prototype development.
  • WI Innovation Service Center - wisc.uww.edu
    Specializes in new product and invention assessments and market expansion opportunities.
  • Wisconsin Business AnswerLine: (800) 940-7232
    Provides entrepreneurs access to resources of the Wisconsin SBDC Network.

Wisconsin Business AnswerLine


Looking for help with your business idea? Need assistance for your small business?

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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