Mission Statement
Assisting Startup and Existing Businesses
As part of a statewide network, the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at UW-Stevens Point offers no cost, confidential advising and resources as well as fee based workshops/conferences to both startup and existing businesses primarily serving nine counties – Adams, Langlade, Lincoln, Marathon, Oneida, Portage, Vilas, Waupaca and Wood. SBDC Services are provided in a nondiscriminatory way to all legal residents and citizens of the US.
Our Vision
At the Small Business Development Center at UW-Stevens Point, we treat all businesses, no matter how large or small, as though they are our own. Through our passion, experience, and dedication, we hope to assist all business owners in the areas they need it most. The center provides educational opportunities through individual counseling sessions, as well as conferences and presentations, and builds strong relationships with community leaders so all businesses can achieve their version of success!
2024 Prior Year Impacts
- 385 clients
- 30 new business starts
- 1045 new employees gener
- $5.7 million capital infusion
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Entrepreneurial Success Stories
(Mark) gave me the confidence and direction. He was very, very helpful in teaching me to find other paths, resources to get to the right results. ~ Tanya MGill, Owner
The Wisconsin SBDC Network is a proud part of the Institute of Business and Entrepreneurship in the Universities of Wisconsin. Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Please contact the SBDC at 715-346-2270 or uwspce-sbdc@uwsp.edu
