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Upcoming Events

• April
  • April 22
    • Small Business Social Tools & TechniquesIn this presentation, you will learn how to engage your audiences and build your brand on popular social media platforms, and you will get tips for creating short-form videos.April 22, 10:00 am

      This presentation also will demonstrate ad setup, including choosing objectives, demographics and budgets, for B2C advertising and B2B advertising on . . .
    • Wisconsin Tax Seminar for New BusinessesIn this New Business Seminar, hosted by The Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR) you will gain a basic understanding of Wisconsin’s tax laws.April 22, 1:30 pm

      opics may include: Business tax registration Withholding tax information Sales and use tax information Other business taxes Electronic filing made easy through My Tax Account Business . . .
  • April 23
    • Protecting Your Business Partnership: Buy-Sell AgreementsBuy-sell agreements are drafted by attorneys who incorporate important legal provisions. Yet without your guidance, these agreements make assumptions about the terms of the valuation process.April 23, 11:00 am

      In this session, we will cover why phrases like “Fair Market Value” and “Book Value” are not sufficient direction to . . .
  • April 24
    • Creating Signs Customers Will Actually ReadApart of the Retail Success Series, Join seasoned retail consultants Suzanne Rafenstein and Julia Killian for a three-part, no-cost webinar series in Spring 2025, presented by the Wisconsin Department of Revenue Speaker’s Bureau.April 24, 10:30 am

      Using your brand to establish guidelines for signage in your shop to enhance your products and attract attention. . . .
  • April 29
    • Human Resources (HR) Basics for Non-HR ProfessionalsFor most small business owners and managers, there is a wide gap between hiring your first employee(s) and bringing on an HR manager or team of HR professionals.April 29, 8:30 am

      Topics Include: Employment Laws most often violated by Small Businesses Independent Contractor VS Employee Exempt VS Non-Exempt Employee Overtime & Other Pay FMLA, OSHA, Harassment . . .
• May
  • May 7
    • Discovery to Product (D2P) Open HouseMay 7, 4:30 pm, Online

      Have you ever wondered where to start with your innovation or research idea? How do you develop it into a . . .
    • Discovery to Product (D2P) Open HouseMay 7, 4:30 pm, Online

      Have you ever wondered where to start with your innovation or research idea? How do you develop it into a . . .
  • May 9
    • Discovery to Product (D2P) Open HouseMay 9, 12:30 pm, Online

      Have you ever wondered where to start with your innovation or research idea? How do you develop it into a . . .
    • Discovery to Product (D2P) Open HouseMay 9, 12:30 pm, Online

      Have you ever wondered where to start with your innovation or research idea? How do you develop it into a . . .
  • May 12
    • From Research to Action: Understanding Your Market WorkshopSession 1 The Fundamentals of Market ResearchMay 12, 5:00 pm, Business Library, Room 2210U (Inside the Business Learning Commons, 2nd Floor), Grainger Hall

      Join the Technology Entrepreneurship Office (TEO) for a free workshop to help you analyze market trends, uncover customer insights, and . . .