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With U.S. Economic Development Administration funding assistance, this project is part of an economic development strategy to help entrepreneurs start businesses and to help existing businesses grow. Dr. Dick Rogers and Rick Graves, PhD., have conducted research and held interviews with 70 people that provide services to entrepreneurs and businesses in the region. People in both the public and private sector were interviewed and several entrepreneurs were interviewed. The results of their findings are in the Southwest Wisconsin Economic Development Study Resources Mapping Project report that is currently being shared during meetings with the public. You must have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer to view PDF files. This software is available as a FREE download.
Find the specific business expertise you need through the WEN Resource Navigator. Based on your answers to a few questions about your business and the assistance you seek, the Resource Navigator will compile a list of organizations that can help. You can contact organization representatives directly or ask them to contact you. Wisconsin Department of Commerce: Starting A Business? Here's Help! The Wisconsin Department of Commerce "Build Your Business Web" site found at www.wisconsin.gov/state/byb has a number of assessment tools that can help you evaluate whether or not owning and running a business is right for you. More Wisconsin business resources:
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