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Have You Had a Light Bulb Moment? The Wis. Gov’s Business Plan Contest Wants Your Idea

statewide entrepreneurial contest seeks entries by Jan. 31

Do you have a great idea for an app? Or perhaps a new piece of technology or a new process that will change not only the Badger State but the world? Then the Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest is for you. The contest, now in its 19th year, is accepting entries ...

Collaborate With CoLab

CoLab offers critical resources for start-ups and entrepreneurs amid pandemic

CoLab, a coworking community located in downtown Eau Claire, has one primary focus: serving their community. And that value hasn’t changed, despite almost everything else in the world changing radically...

Rev Up Your Social Media Game

a few helpful business tips from social marketing whiz Koobmeej Xiong

As someone who lives and breathes marketing, I spend countless hours preaching the powerful modern day tool known as “social media.” I have moved many clients to a full social media marketing strategy. The beauty of these platforms...

Local Entrepreneur Creates Opportunities For People With Disabilities to Find Fair Work

‘I want to create a path for Nick and others to become more valued and accepted in their community,’ said owner’s mom

We all have hopes and dreams, especially when it comes to our careers. For local high school student Nick Hinze – one-half of the mother-son duo behind the local dog biscuit company Nick’s Dog Treats...

Imagineering the Future

Imagineering evolves tech, helps start-ups find their flow

When Dave Hanson founded smart accounting company HOOPS in 1996, technology looked pretty different. Cellphones were primarily clunky flip phones, the internet was in its infancy, and portable CD players were all the rage...

Local Crafters Turn To Etsy as Side-Gig Income Option

business booms on national e-commerce site, and Chippewa Vallians are reaping the fruits of their labor

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, many businesses have been hit hard, but not Etsy. Amid turbulent economic times, many locals have turned to the popular crafting e-commerce site to sell handmade products as a way to earn extra cash or pass...

Bright Ideas Wanted: Governor’s Business Plan Contest Opens

Wis. entrepreneurs can submit pitches through end of January

Do you have a tech-based business idea that could hit it big? The 18th annual Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest is accepting entries for the 2021 ...

4 Marketing Strategies From Chippewa Valley Experts to Help Boost Your Startup

see if these strategies can work like rocket fuel for your business

Your business plan is air tight. Your logo and website are clicking. You’re making sales but you know your product would sell more if you could just reach your audience better. Now what?

Reluctant to Take the Leap

Wisconsin ranks low on nationwide index of entrepreneurship

If there’s good news for Wisconsin in the annual state rankings of entrepreneurial activity compiled by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, it’s that Wisconsin DIDN’T land in last place this time around ...

Entrepreneurship Opens Doors

new student club and minor at UW-Stout helping build momentum

A trip to Sweden in May for a business course called Arts and Innovation helped catalyze a new entrepreneurship club at UW-Stout. Two of the 12 students who traveled to Scandinavia ...

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