Over 100 small business owners came to Schlitz Park in Milwaukee on Tuesday, September 16th for the Small Business “Seeds for Growth” event sponsored by Huntington Bank and presented by WWBIC. Attendees had several opportunities to receive valuable info and resources for their business, including:

• An “Access to Capital” panel provided valuable tips on credit, loans and financing for small businesses
• Speed coaching with over two dozen small business experts was offered
• A resource fair showcasing a dozen community organizations offering small business resources was on hand
• Five $500 grants were awarded to small business owners in attendance
• Attendees received “Seeds Bucks” to shop for products from several WWBIC small business clients

WWBIC thanks Huntington Bank for their generosity and support in partnering with us to present this event!

VIDEOS 

• See the five grant winners be announced at the close of the event
• Listen to the buzz of excitement and focus in the Speed Coaching room
• Take a virtual tour of the Vendor Marketplace and Resource Fair

PHOTOS 

See some highlights from the event in the photo gallery below.

WWBIC held our annual statewide celebration on Tuesday, August 12th in Madison. Check out videos from the speakers at the reception to the Governor’s Executive Residence and a gallery of photos from the reception and our afternoon meeting at the Urban League Hub below.

City of Madison Mayor, Satya Rhodes Conway

Triple Double Logistics Owner, Vince Carey

Wisconsin Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs, James Bond

WWBIC’s many endeavors would not be possible without the generous support of individuals, foundations and corporations. Donations of time, items and finances are significant in helping us meet the needs of the communities we serve. Your contribution enables us to further our economic impact throughout Wisconsin. WWBIC is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization. We are funded through grants and individual contributions from people like you. Go to our Donations page for more information or to make a contribution

The WWBIC Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Kathryn Dunn as the new WWBIC President/Chief Visionary Officer, effective May 1st. Dunn takes over the post previously held by Wendy K. Baumann, who stepped down as WWBIC President and Chief Visionary Officer after 31 years of service in February 2025. Ms. Dunn has served WWBIC as Vice President, Programs and Operations since 2024, and also served as WWBIC Vice President from 1993-1997.

The 3rd quarter WWBIC training sessions are now ready for you to register online! View the July – September 2025 schedules for each region using the links below:

• Milwaukee (Includes Waukesha, Wauwatosa & West Allis)
• North Central (Hayward)
• Northeast (Appleton)
• South Central (Madison)
• Southeast (Racine/Kenosha)
• Southwest (La Crosse)

Register now on the Trainings page of our website to sign up for any of these training sessions.