UW-Green Bay Small Business Development Center

06/03/2026

📬 Looking for small business resources, upcoming workshops, local events, and inspiring entrepreneur spotlights?

Our monthly newsletter has it all... designed to keep small business owners and community members informed, connected, and supported. 💼✨

Subscribe today and stay up to date on opportunities to help your business grow!

06/01/2026

🚨 Myth Buster Monday 🚨

Myth: “You need a perfect business plan before starting your business.”

Reality: Most successful businesses didn’t start with a flawless plan. They started with an idea, research, and the willingness to adapt along the way. Your business plan should grow and evolve as your business does. 💡

Perfection can slow progress. Taking that first step, even a small one, is often the most important part of the journey.

What’s one step you’ve taken recently toward your business goals? Share it in the comments! 👇

05/28/2026

When you support small businesses, you're really supporting:

A family, celebrating every new customer they meet and milestone they hit. A business owner wearing 10 different hats at once. That photographer you hired to capture the wedding photos you'll look back on for the rest of your life. The coffee shop owner down the street who knows your order by heart. Early mornings, late nights, and endless dedication. Someone who took a chance at their dream.

Real people who pour their heart into what they do every day. ❤️

Every purchase you make has a story behind it, and real impact. Drop a local business you love below and tell us what makes them special! 👇

05/26/2026

🌟 Business owners, entrepreneurs, and community leaders— mark your calendars for Calumet County Connect on June 24! https://bit.ly/3RndIQZ

This event is a great opportunity to build connections, support local economic development, and hear what’s happening across the business community. 🤝

What’s one thing you’d like to see more of to help small businesses grow locally? Share your thoughts in the comments! 👇

05/25/2026

Today, we honor and remember the courageous individuals who gave their lives in service to our country. Their sacrifice has protected the freedoms we enjoy every day, including the ability to build businesses, support our communities, and pursue our dreams. We are grateful beyond words ❤

05/21/2026

Big wins for small business in Northeast Wisconsin! 🎉

Two local businesses were recently awarded $5,000 equity injections through the Journey to Growth Equity program, helping provide the funding, guidance, and opportunities needed to grow and succeed.

Programs like this make a real difference for entrepreneurs by expanding access to capital and helping strengthen our local communities and economy.
We love seeing small businesses recognized and supported on their growth journey! 💪🌱

Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/4a2KU6C

05/06/2026

🌱 Big ideas start in small communities.

Join us at the Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities Conference 2026 in Green Lake, May 13–15, for a one-of-a-kind experience built in and for small-town Wisconsin!

The CEC Conference is a hands-on, immersive experience designed to strengthen rural Wisconsin’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. Bringing together local leaders, business owners, and innovators, this event explores new ways to grow and sustain thriving local economies. 💪

✨ Why is stands out:

• Sessions hosted inside local businesses
• Real-world insights from 50+ entrepreneurs & experts
• Networking with 200+ community leaders from across Wisconsin
• Interactive experiences that bring ideas to life

Whether you’re an entrepreneur, economic developer, or community champion, this is where ideas turn into action!

👉 Register now: https://lnkd.in/eAEXehRJ

05/05/2026

The Sheboygan County Innovation Council and Sheboygan County Economic Development Corporation are launching “Pitches & Pizza,” a FREE Startup Idea Night on May 21st at 3 Sheeps Brewing Company!

The event invites aspiring entrepreneurs and community members to share one-minute business ideas in a fun, low-pressure setting, with audience voting and up to $2,000 in cash prizes. 💵

Designed to make entrepreneurship more accessible, the evening offers networking, feedback, and connections while supporting early-stage innovation in Sheboygan County. 🤝

Register Here: https://bit.ly/4utUpni

04/30/2026

: Batter Up! D-BAT Green Bay is opening for business! ⚾️🧢

Located in Ashwaubenon, this new facility specializes in all things baseball. Featuring six batting cages, four machine-operated cages, two pitching tunnels, a pro shop and a conference and birthday party room, patrons from any level of experience are invited to stop in and take a swing!

In a news release, D-BAT Green Bay ownership shared “To us, this isn't just about batting cages. It's about bringing the love of the game to every child who has ever wanted to pick up a bat or glove.”

Read More: http://bit.ly/3Qyjxuz

D-BAT Green Bay, located at 3525 Layden Drive in Ashwaubenon, recently opened its doors.

04/29/2026

Nonprofits power more than good causes—they power our economy.

Leaders at UW-Green Bay are pushing for a new perspective: recognizing nonprofits as a critical business sector that drives innovation, jobs, and community impact. 🌱

For small businesses, that means new opportunities for partnership, growth, and shared success.

Read More Here: https://bit.ly/48we0L7

Leaders says nonprofits are a critical pillar of the economy and not just "nice to have."