Coulee Region Business Center

08/17/2026

07/17/2026

Applications are now open for the inaugural CRBC Pre-Startup Cohort!

Every successful business starts with an idea. The challenge is knowing what to do next.

The CRBC Pre-Startup Cohort is a four-week program designed for aspiring entrepreneurs who want to explore, validate, and develop a business idea before launching. Whether you're starting from scratch or refining an existing concept, you'll gain practical knowledge, guidance, and connections to help you move forward.

There is no cost to participate. We simply ask that participants commit to actively engaging throughout the program.

****UPDATED SCHEDULE****
Weeks of July 29 and August 5
Starting Strong
Connect 1x 1 in preparation for upcoming sessions. The first session for this cohort is August 5.

August 5 | 4:30–6:30 PM
Thinking Like an Entrepreneur
Strategic & Innovative Thinking (CRBC) and Building Your Brand & Value Proposition; Introduction to Starting & Developing a Business (Wisconsin SBDC) and the Business Model Canvas (SCORE)

August 12 | 4:30–6:30 PM
Planning for Success
Financial & Business Planning (Wisconsin SBDC)

August 19 | 4:30–6:30 PM
Moving Forward
Scaling Your Business, Developing Your Action Plan, and Next Steps

Throughout the cohort, you'll work alongside experienced business professionals and regional partners in a collaborative environment designed to help you take the next step with confidence.

Space is limited.

Apply here: https://uwlax.iad1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0wwpknoKGLLisOa

07/14/2026

🥖 Thinking about starting a food business?

Whether you've been perfecting a family recipe, dreaming about opening a bakery, making sauces, jams, or specialty foods, getting started can feel overwhelming.

That's why we've created our Starting Your Food Business at the Coulee Region Business Center guide.

Inside you'll find straightforward information about:
✔ Licensing and inspections
✔ Food safety requirements
✔ Commercial kitchen operations
✔ Insurance and pricing
✔ Local organizations that can help you succeed

Our goal is simple: make it easier for entrepreneurs to turn great ideas into real businesses.

Download your free copy from our website, and if you're ready to take the next step, we'd love to connect with you and show you how the Coulee Region Business Center can help.

Every successful food business starts somewhere. Yours can start here.

https://couleeregionbusinesscenter.org/downloads/Starting%20Your%20Food%20Business%20at%20the%20Coulee%20Region%20Business%20Center.pdf

07/10/2026

07/01/2026

After several months of updates, organization, and a lot of learning, we're excited to launch the new website for the Coulee Region Business Center.

The site reflects who we are today: a nonprofit business incubation center providing affordable commercial space, private offices, a shared commercial kitchen, and connections to the organizations that support entrepreneurs across the Coulee Region.

Like the businesses we serve, it will continue to evolve, but we're proud to share this next step and make it easier for people to learn about CRBC, explore opportunities, and get involved.

Thank you to everyone who has supported this work and helped strengthen our regional entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Affordable commercial space, shared kitchen, and private offices in La Crosse, WI. Built for small businesses that need room to operate, produce, and grow.