Financing

Call it Persistence

Often, the first step to starting a business is having a base of capital. There are a number of banks and financial institutions in Southwest Wisconsin who could assist you in your quest for capital. Try consulting with the resources below to find financing options that fit you.

Wisconsin SBDC

Wisconsin SBDC

Wisconsin SBDC consultants have the knowledge, tools, and connections to assist with loans and financing to help aspiring entrepreneurs and existing businesses.

The Wisconsin SBDC is part of the University of Wisconsin System's Institute for Business & Entrepreneurship and a nationally accredited member of America’s SBDC, the most comprehensive small business assistance network in the United States.

Website: www.wisconsinsbdc.org/swwi
Email: SWWISBDC@lists.wisconsin.edu
Phone: 608-215-3915
Confidential Request Form

The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC)

The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC)

The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) can help you find contacts to locate financing or business loans. WEDC works with more than 600 regional and local partners to develop and deliver solutions representative of a highly responsive and coordinated economic development network.

The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) leads economic development efforts for the state by advancing and maximizing opportunities in Wisconsin for businesses, communities and people to thrive in a globally competitive environment.

Website: www.wedc.org
Email: marie.steenlage@wedc.org
Phone: 608.210.6755

Wisconsin Women’s Business Initiative Corporation (WWBIC)

Wisconsin Women’s Business Initiative Corporation (WWBIC)

Wisconsin Women’s Business Initiative Corporation (WWBIC) can help find financing and provide small business loans for individuals and minorities who face barriers in accessing resources.

The Wisconsin Women’s Business Initiative (WWBI) is a statewide non-profit organization that supports small business owners and entrepreneurs, specifically by providing small business loans and educational resources.

Website: wwbic.com
Email: jemslie@wwbic.com
Phone: 608-632-804