UW-Green Bay Small Business Development Center

08/19/2026

💡 Do you know what your business numbers are really telling you?

Take the guesswork out of your finances with Financial Training for Small Businesses from the UWGB SBDC and Progress Lakeshore!

Learn how to better understand your financials, make informed decisions, and strengthen your business for the future.

📅 Aug. 26, Sept. 2 & 9
⏰ 11 AM–1 PM
📍 In-person or virtual
💲 $50, lunch included

Get ready to feel more confident about your business finances!

👉 Learn more & register: https://www.progresslakeshore.org/entrepreneur-small-business-training-programs/financial-training-for-small-businesses/

08/18/2026

Small-business owners, entrepreneurs and current or prospective suppliers are invited to CONNECT: Meet the Buyers & Ask the Experts, Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026, from 2:30–5:30 p.m. at Lambeau Field!

Presented as part of the Green Bay Packers Mentor-Protégé Program, CONNECT gives businesses direct access to corporate buyers, procurement professionals and experienced business experts. AFF Research, LLC serves as administrator of the program.

“Small businesses often want to know how to get in front of buyers, what those buyers are looking for and where to turn when they have specific business questions,” said Anna Steinfest, AFF Research, LLC. “CONNECT brings those resources together in one place and creates an environment where business owners can have real conversations, ask questions and build relationships that can continue well beyond the event.”

🔗 Register for free here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/connect-meet-the-buyers-ask-the-experts-tickets-1992511102344
🖥️ Read the full article here: https://www.greatergbc.org/connect-event-at-lambeau-field-to-connect-local-businesses-with-buyers-and-business-experts/

08/11/2026

Ready to bring your business to the next level? ⬆️

The UWGB SBDC is partnering with Progress Lakeshore, Inc. to host an 8-week Entrepreneurial Training Program!

Throughout the program, you’ll learn to:

🎯 Identify opportunities and determine your target market
💰 Understand what goes into your financials such as contribution margin, budgeting, and calculating the business’s break-even point
🧾 Learn the process to obtain funding for your business
✍️ Complete a workbook that can become the foundation for a full business plan
💼 Connect with other entrepreneurs
📊 Develop a network of small business support services
👥 Receive confidential one-on-one consulting

For your convenience, we’re offering both in person AND online sessions!

For registration, grant information, and more, check out the links below:

🔗 IN PERSON: https://businessentrepreneurship.zohobackstage.com/EntrepreneurialTrainingProgramETPIN-PERSONFall2026inManitowoc

🔗 ONLINE: https://businessentrepreneurship.zohobackstage.com/EntrepreneurialTrainingProgramVIRTUALOnlineFall2026

We look forward to seeing you there!

08/04/2026

Congratulations to our friend Harlie Juedes, director at the Wisconsin SBDC at UW-Eau Claire, for earning the Wisconsin SBDC’s Rising Leadership Award! Well deserved!

🔗 Link to the story here: https://volumeone.org/articles/2026/07/27/395818-eau-claires-harlie-juedes-earns-state-sbdc-rising-leadership-award?fbclid=IwdGRjcATcnIBwZG9mBWZkaWQWULsq9cIj4dYGwZgWirz5hIHVL7ye1GV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDzE3Mzg0NzY0MjY3MDM3MAABHv7aJveVtf1rWfMeAnsKjegvLMjRaFWRtnecO7lWmbtzJgS_WJQVGMXlVQkq_aem_UUBLVOY6pijruyO-4knWDQ

Harlie Juedes, director at the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, has earned the state of Wisconsin SBDC’s Rising Leadership Award for her longtime leadership in the community ...

08/03/2026

Small Business Success Story 💪

We’re proud to support and celebrate Dan Rankin, owner of Hi Tec Fabrication, in diversifying and growing his business to its fullest potential!

Dan worked alongside UW-Green Bay SBDC director David Stauffacher to navigate financial statements, grant applications, and growth strategy to upgrade and expand key components of his business.

“David is like a helpful big brother– in a good sense. He looks over the financials and helps me identify the questions that I wouldn’t know to ask. He checks in with me monthly. He even stops by the shop to see how we’re doing,” Dan said.

🔗 Read More on Hi Tec’s Success Story Here: https://bit.ly/4fxtLFw

When Dan Rankin purchased Hi Tec Fabrication, he knew he could preserve the integrity and value of the small business and help it diversify and grow.

07/28/2026

Ready to grow your business?

Whether you're dreaming about starting a business or looking to strengthen an existing one, our new Skills Training Series is here to help!

Choose from sessions covering:
💵 Financial Training
🌱 Business Basics for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
📊 Strategic Planning for Small Businesses

Each course is designed to give you practical tips, useful tools, and strategies you can start using right away.

Which business skill would you most like to improve this year?

See course info and dates here: https://bit.ly/3S0KzM3

07/27/2026

🎯 Business Question of the Week

Who is your best customer?

Not your biggest customer.

Not your newest customer.

The one who truly values what you offer, comes back, and tells others about your business.

The better you understand your ideal customer, the easier it becomes to create products, write marketing messages, and grow your business.

💬 Tell us in the comments: What makes your ideal customer a great fit for your business?

07/24/2026

Running a business means you’re constantly learning new things.

What's something you learned this week that you'll carry into next week, or perhaps bring into your business strategy going forward?

It could be about customers, marketing, finances, or even yourself!

Share your lesson below. Someone else might benefit from hearing it! 🌟

07/23/2026

📊 Quick Business Check-In:

When was the last time you looked at your numbers?

Not just your bank account...

Your actual business numbers.

Take 10 minutes this week to review:
📈 Sales
💰 Expenses
👥 Customer activity
📣 Marketing performance

Knowing your numbers helps you make smarter business decisions.

Which metric do you watch most closely?

07/20/2026

☕ Monday Motivation:

Success doesn't happen because you had the perfect plan.

It happens because you kept showing up.

This week, instead of focusing on everything you have to do at once, choose ONE business goal that will move you forward.

Maybe that's:
✅ Calling a potential customer
✅ Updating your website
✅ Reviewing your finances
✅ Finally launching that new product
✅ Asking for help where you need it

Small steps create big momentum.

💬 What's ONE business goal you're committing to this week? Share it below—we'd love to cheer you on!