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Business Readiness Program Helping early-stage entrepreneurs move from idea to first revenue with practical guidance, local support, and accountability.

10/14/2026

Most business owners picture economic development as something reserved for major employers and out-of-state relocations. Drew Pennington, President and CEO of the Greater Beloit Economic Development Corporation, spends his days proving that assumption wrong. In this session, Drew breaks down the incentives, resources, and support available to founders and growing businesses right here in the region, from tax incremental districts to site selection to permitting help, and makes the case for picking up the phone earlier than you think you should.

10/12/2026

Winner for shortest video goes to Greg.

But we love a contractor who keeps it short, sweet, and done right.

Meet Greg, owner of . He can save your house, save you money, and apparently say everything he needs to say in about 10 seconds. 😜

Come hear the longer version at BRP Cohort 2 Pitch Night on October 20th.

Big thank you to the for sponsoring Pitch Night!

10/11/2026

What happened, and why?

After going through that experience with her own newborn, Ravneet has spent the last 15 years working in this field trying to help make sure other families and clinicians have better answers.

Meet Ravneet, co-founder of QSec. They’re bringing together what medical devices are telling clinicians with what’s actually happening at the bedside, because every second tells a story.

Want to know how? You’ll have to come hear the pitch October 20th.

10/10/2026

Dustin finally gets his own video after making cameos in approximately half of everyone else’s.

At this point, 'can you find Dustin' might be its own Pitch Night game.

Meet Dustin, founder of . He’s making intake easier and more affordable for solo estate planning and bankruptcy attorneys.

And honestly, who doesn’t want to vote for the guy who gives you two thumbs up and calls it a day?

Come hear the actual pitch October 20th at BRP Cohort 2 Pitch Night.

10/08/2026

Meet Lisa, founder of Flights and Feelings WI

She came into BRP with an idea, and on October 20th she gets to stand up at Pitch Night and tell you what she’s built from it.

Flights and Feelings is all about connection, culture, community, and creating experiences that actually bring people together.

So yes, I want you to check out Lisa’s business.

But I also want you to come meet her.

Cohort 2 Pitch Night is October 20th at the Woodman’s Sports & Convention Center in Janesville. It’

10/07/2026

Dustin cameo count...+2!

This time he’s here to confirm that Tiffanie’s energy is, in fact, great.

Meet Tiffanie, founder of . After dealing with burnout, fatigue, and plain old exhaustion herself, she created products like her magnesium spray and Pain Away oil, paired it with Reiki energy work.

Come hear more from Tiffanie at BRP Cohort 2 Pitch Night on October 20th.
And yes, Dustin will apparently be appearing throughout the entire series.

10/07/2026

Pitch Night is coming, and this founder came prepared. He made a skit.

Meet Dayton owner of Elevated Content Creation LLC He captures your event from the sky so it looks as good online as it felt in person.

See him and the rest of the BRP cohort pitch live on October 20th at Woodman's Sports and Convention Center in Janesville. Free to attend, snacks likely, voting definitely.

Come support local founders. Bring a friend. Bring a few.

RSVP: https://businessreadinessprogram.com/pitch-night

Josh served his country. Now he's channeling that same precision into Ember & Edge Co. LLC, a veteran-owned business whe...
09/18/2026

Josh served his country. Now he's channeling that same precision into Ember & Edge Co. LLC, a veteran-owned business where every piece is custom laser-engraved by hand. Each order turns a simple idea into something someone will hold onto for years.

The BRP Accelerator Grant awarded Josh $250 in direct funding this quarter, no repayment, no equity required.

Congratulations, Josh, and thank you for your service. Applications for our next round are open now through October 30. If you're building something in Rock County or northern Illinois, we want to hear from you: https://businessreadinessprogram.com/accelerator-grant

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