Small Business Development Center-University of Wisconsin River Falls

09/04/2026

One of the last Online Marketing Bootcamps is begins in just a couple of week! Join us on September 9th at 5pm for the first of 5 sessions at the St. Croix Valley Business Innovation Center. This course will teach you how to optimize your business's product online presence through topics such as social media and sales funnels. Register today before all the spots fill up!

This 5-week online course will grow your online presence and increase revenue by giving you actionable strategies and valuable feedback.

09/02/2026

Check out the events happening this Fall!

ETP (9/8 - 11/10): https://businessentrepreneurship.zohobackstage.com/EntrepreneurialTrainingProgramInPerson-10Sessions

Online Marketing Bootcamp (9/9 - 10/7): https://businessentrepreneurship.zohobackstage.com/OnlineMarketingBootcamp-UWRF-Session11

Cybersecurity Wake-Up Call (10/7): https://business.stcroixedc.com/events/Details/cybersecurity-wake-up-call-protecting-your-business-before-it-s-too-late-1869725?sourceTypeId=Hub

08/31/2026

Join us on September 8th for the first of 10 weekly sessions of the Entrepreneurial Training Program (ETP)! Throughout the ETP you will narrow out the fine details of your business (from target markets to financial projections), network and learn from other business owners, prepare for the challenges your business may face, and more. Whether you are just starting up or have been working on your business for a long time, the ETP is a beneficial resource that will help you to map out your business and drive business growth. Learn more and register for this program today!

Dates: 9/8, 9/15, 9/22, 9/29, 10/6, 10/13, 10/20, 10/27, 11/3, 11/10
Time: 5:30pm to 7:30pm
Location: St. Croix Valley Business Innovation Center

Register: https://businessentrepreneurship.zohobackstage.com/EntrepreneurialTrainingProgramInPerson-10Sessions

"I so appreciate the connections and wisdom I gained over the past three months. I feel much more confident in operating my business now, which is just what I hoped for!" - Morgan A, River Falls

This program is designed for entrepreneurs, at any phase, to create a vetted written business plan and three years of financial projections.

08/21/2026

The Baldwin-Woodville Chamber of Commerce is holding their 21st annual Chilli Fest on September 26th. This event is a great opportunity to showcase your business to the local community. If you're not interested in having a booth, you can participate in other ways such as cooking chilli, being part of an activity, or supporting the Chilli Fest. Learn more about this event and register by September 1st to participate with your business!

08/19/2026

Register for the Entrepreneurial Training Program today!

https://businessentrepreneurship.zohobackstage.com/EntrepreneurialTrainingProgramInPerson-10Sessions

08/18/2026

Don't let not knowing how to form a legal identity prevent you from opening your small business! The Entity Creation Clinic, happening on September 17th at 11am, is here to help you learn the ins and outs of creating a legal identity. This clinic will go over the different entity types, registration, equity, and legal documentation. If you need further guidance on this topic, one-on-ones will be offered after the clinic has finished. Register for this clinic today!

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Most startup events celebrate ideas. This event hands you one.

08/14/2026

The Online Marketing Bootcamp is approaching fast! The programs begins September 9th at 5pm for the first of 5 weekly sessions. Through this FREE program, you will learn how to optimize your business's online presence. Online presence is one of the most important things to have in today's market. Not only will it help bring attention to your business but it will draw in customers online and in-store. Register today before it is too late! This is one of the last sessions of the Online Marketing Bootcamp.

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This 5-week online course will grow your online presence and increase revenue by giving you actionable strategies and valuable feedback.

08/12/2026

SBA Critical Suppliers Prize Competition

SBA is offering up to $20 million in targeted and mission-aligned prize awards that will bring innovation to the manufacturing base and rapidly expand production capacity in areas identified as critical supply chain chokepoints. The overall objective of the Critical Suppliers Prize Competition is to deliver measurable, near-term improvements by directing resources toward:

- Existing suppliers with the ability to scale
- High-impact supply chain gaps or chokepoints
- Actions that achieve defined milestones or produce tangible output within a defined timeframe

Submissions due August 28.

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SBA is offering up to $20 million in prize awards to help expand capacity in areas identified as critical supply chain chokepoints. Overview SBA is offering up to $20 million in targeted and mission-aligned prize awards that will bring innovation to our manufacturing base and rapidly expand producti...

08/10/2026

The next Entrepreneurial Training Program starts next month! Join us on September 8th at 5:30pm for the 1st of 10 sessions. Not only will you walk away with an executable business plan and 3-years of financial projections, but you will also network with other business owners and fine-toon the details of your business. Still not convinced? The Entrepreneurial Training Program is a get opportunity to get connected with business resources and ask questions you can't find the answer to. Register today before all the spots fill up!

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This program is designed for entrepreneurs, at any phase, to create a vetted written business plan and three years of financial projections.

08/07/2026

Don't miss out on all the programs happening next month!

ETP: https://businessentrepreneurship.zohobackstage.com/EntrepreneurialTrainingProgramInPerson-10Sessions

Online Marketing Bootcamp (1 of the last sessions ever!): https://businessentrepreneurship.zohobackstage.com/OnlineMarketingBootcamp-UWRF-Session11