Human Resources 101: Recruiting and Hiring Your First Employee


Celebrate!  You’ve grown your business to the point of needing employees.  Now what?  This session will provide practical tips and tools on how to write a job description, how and where to market employees, how to conduct an interview, make an offer, and get your new employee successfully started on the job. As a business owner, you (more…)

Building Out a Business Plan (9-Week Series)


Need funding and/or a roadmap for our business? In nine weeks (including graduation), learn the basics of developing and completing a business plan to run a successful business. Access to a computer and basic technology skills are required. Note: “Introduction to Building Out a Business Plan” is a per-requisite for this series. Need-based scholarships available; (more…)

Cup of Joe Featuring Oscar Aguilar


Join us for a special Cup of Joe conversation featuring Oscar Aguilar, founder of Novel Minds, a Wisconsin-based technology consulting firm focused on innovation, strategic leadership, and custom technology solutions. Oscar will share his entrepreneurial journey—from building a business around problem-solving and technology to helping organizations turn ideas into action. We’ll explore the challenges, lessons (more…)

Financial Literacy – Lindsay Heights


Join us for an interactive financial literacy training designed to help participants build a strong foundation in personal money management. During this workshop, attendees will learn practical strategies for budgeting, saving, managing debt, improving credit, and setting financial goals. Participants who successfully complete the training and meet with a financial coach on two separate occasions (more…)

More than a Loan: Fueling Wisconsin Small Businesses


At WWBIC, we know that capital drives business growth. Join us to learn how WWBIC and Kiva loans, paired with our holistic support, can fuel your long-term success. What to Expect: Meet the Experts: Connect directly with WWBIC loan officers, consultants, and business advisors. Funding Options: Discover flexible small business loans tailored to your needs, (more…)