{"id":1306,"date":"2026-05-13T19:01:19","date_gmt":"2026-05-13T19:01:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/test-uwsp-multi.pantheonsite.io\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/?page_id=1306"},"modified":"2026-05-13T21:08:00","modified_gmt":"2026-05-13T21:08:00","slug":"entrepreneurial-training","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/homepage\/small-business-development-center\/entrepreneurial-training\/","title":{"rendered":"Entrepreneurial Training"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"386\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/Web-Header_ETP.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1319\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/Web-Header_ETP.png 900w, https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/Web-Header_ETP-300x129.png 300w, https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/Web-Header_ETP-768x329.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Program Details<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Entrepreneurial Training Program (ETP) is a 9-week course that\u00a0offers a comprehensive curriculum featuring professional\u00a0\u200bguest speakers and\u00a0expert instruction,\u00a0designed to cultivate the skills necessary for developing a robust, profitable business.\u00a0In this program, you\u2019ll discover how to identify your customer base, size up your industry and competitors, and turn all that into a solid plan to launch or expand your business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Program Highlights<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Organize &amp; Optimize:<\/strong> Streamline and manage your business more effectively.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Identify Opportunities:<\/strong> Find new market opportunities and ways to market your business.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Financial Skills:<\/strong>\u00a0Gain an understanding of your business&#8217;s finances for better stability and growth.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Funding Preparation:<\/strong> Equip yourself with the knowledge and tools necessary to secure financing from lenders and investors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Comprehensive <\/strong><strong>Guidance: <\/strong>Craft your business strategy\u00a0with the guidance\u00a0of our comprehensive workbook<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Expand Your Network: <\/strong>Connect with fellow entrepreneurs and build valuable relationships.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Access Support Services:<\/strong> Tap into a network of business-related support services to aid your journey.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who Should I Register?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Aspiring entrepreneurs who are considering launching a new business.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Current business owners who are grappling with the complexities of business management.Successful business owners looking to scale and expand their enterprises.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These individuals will benefit from the comprehensive training and personalized coaching offered in the program, aimed at developing essential skills for business success and growth journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Program Fee: $200-250<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-primary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-42ef71798e8a2bf8818e93e9641b8d9e\">Sign Up Now for the Interest Form<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are interested in attending a future ETP, please\u00a0complete the form below.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any questions,\u00a0please\u00a0contact us at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:%20uwspce-sbdc@uwsp.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">uwspce-sbdc@uwsp.edu<\/a>.\u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/uwsp.az1.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_6XSLPK55XLhnFC6\">Click here to Sign Up<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwsp-accordion blockspacetop blockspacebottom\"><div class=\"accordion\" id=\"\"><div class=\"card-intro\" style=\"text-align:left\"><h2 class=\"h2\">Co-Hort Program Offerings<\/h2><p>We offer a variety of co-hort groups with different dates to assist you with choosing the best one that fits your schedule. Each co-hort may have different support resources for that\u00a0specific co-hort.\u00a0<br>Please click on the specific drop down menu for your co-hort that will take you to more details on how to get registered.\u00a0\u200b<\/p><\/div><div class=\"panelcontainer nofirst\">\n<details class=\"wp-block-create-block-uwsp-accordion-section\"><summary class=\"accordion-heading\">Antigo\/Langlade County Entrepreneurs (In-Person Only)<\/summary><div class=\"accordion-content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Program Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Class Dates:<\/strong>\u00a0Tuesdays, September 15 \u2013 November 10, 2026\u200b | 5:30-8:30 p.m.\u200b<br><strong>Orientation:<\/strong>\u00a0September 1, 2026, 5:30 p.m.\u200b at Antigo NTC\u00a0<br><strong>Location:\u00a0<\/strong>North\u200b\u200bcentral Technical College\u00a0Antigo Campus<br><strong>Address:<\/strong> 312 Forrest Ave, Antigo, WI 54409<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This offering is open to anyone in\u00a0Langlade County and surrounding counties.\u00a0<br>In addition to the ETP scholarship grant, the\u00a0Langlade County Economic Development Corporation is offering a small scholarship grant upon successful completion of the course to help offset the registration fee.\u00a0<strong>Must be a Langlade County resident or business owner in Langlade\u00a0to qualify<\/strong>.\u00a0For full eligibility, requirements, and\u00a0application process, please visit the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/langladecountyedc.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Langlade County Economic Development Corporation<\/a>\u00a0or call\u00a0715-623-2085\u200b\u00a0for more information.\u200b\u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Antigo\/Langlade Instructor<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top\" style=\"grid-template-columns:30% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/Jeff-Ebel-Headshot.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1321 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/Jeff-Ebel-Headshot.png 250w, https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/Jeff-Ebel-Headshot-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\"><strong>Jeff Ebel | Angel Investor,\u00a0Business Owner<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Jeff Ebel is a former business owner, having had his own business in the 70s and again in 1989 starting Ebel Woodworking in his garage. In between businesses he worked in manufacturing management at two local furniture companies. In 2007 he sold Ebel Woodworking after growing it to over $4MM insales and over 45 employees.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He now spends his time mentoring business owners and assisting entrepreneurs as an adjunct instructor of entrepreneurship forthe Fox Valley Technical College, the SBDC at the UW Stevens Point, and presenting the \u201cFirst Steps\u201d free workshop for the Central Wisconsin SCORE Chapter, and CAP Services. In addition,&nbsp;Jeff has been teaching the Entrepreneurial Training Program for 10+ years!\u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He most recently joined forces with co-owner Leon Ostrowski in Midwest Wealth Ventures, LLC as its President, mentoring and coaching entrepreneurs and assisting with funding their ventures through the Wisconsin River Business Angels. He volunteers annually to serve as a judge for the Wisconsin governor\u2019s Business Plan Contest.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Program Partner: Langlade County Economic Development Corporation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"229\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/LCDEC_final_with_EDC-230.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1324\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-create-block-uwsp-accordion-section\"><summary class=\"accordion-heading\">Virtual<\/summary><div class=\"accordion-content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Program Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Class Dates:\u00a0<\/strong>Thursdays, September 17 \u2013 November 12, 2026 | 5:30-8:30 p.m.\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b<br><strong>Orientation:<\/strong>\u00a0September 3, 2026, 5:30 p.m.<br><strong>Location:<\/strong> Online via Zoom\u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This virtual offering is open to anyone in the state of Wisconsin. Limited seats, first come basis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Virtual Co-hort Instructor<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top\" style=\"grid-template-columns:30% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/Mike-Walker-Headshot-for-ETP.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1341 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/Mike-Walker-Headshot-for-ETP.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/Mike-Walker-Headshot-for-ETP-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/Mike-Walker-Headshot-for-ETP-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\"><strong>Jef<strong>Mike Walker |\u00a0Public Speaker,\u00a0Business Owner<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Mike Walker, MBA, is a business consultant, financial educator, and owner of M.W. Business Consulting, LLC. He specializes in helping small business owners understand their numbers, improve cash flow, and make confident, profit-driven decisions. With over 15 years of experience in business consulting, financial analysis, and economic development\u2014including work with the Wisconsin SBDC network\u2014Mike combines practical frameworks with real-world expertise to make financial concepts simple, actionable, and empowering. Mike is known for his practical teaching style, high-value tools, and ability to help business owners move from overwhelm to clarity.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/details>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwsp-testimonials blockspacetop blockspacebottom\"><section class=\"bg-gray\" aria-roledescription=\"carousel\" aria-label=\"Testimonials\"><div class=\"carousel-slides\" aria-live=\"off\" aria-atomic=\"false\">\n<div class=\"uwsp-the-testimonial\" id=\"testimonial17787032586479526\"><div class=\"testimonial-container test-headshot-left\"><div class=\"testimonial-info\"><div class=\"testimonial-text\">&#8220;The ETP class was a critical step in expanding my business! Not only was I able to surround myself with other community members needing similar support, I gained access to experts in the field to immerse me in the aspects of my business I was feeling less confident in. I would absolutely recommend this class to anyone looking to start their small business!\u200b\u200b&#8221;<\/div><div class=\"testimonial-author-info\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwsp-the-testimonial\" id=\"testimonial17787032737690552\"><div class=\"testimonial-container test-headshot-left\"><div class=\"testimonial-info\"><div class=\"testimonial-text\">&#8220;The class was an amazing opportunity to meet area business owners and learn to develop and maintain a business plan. It was well worth the hard work involved!&#8221;<\/div><div class=\"testimonial-author-info\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwsp-the-testimonial\" id=\"testimonial17787032744884688\"><div class=\"testimonial-container test-headshot-left\"><div class=\"testimonial-info\"><div class=\"testimonial-text\">&#8220;Whether you&#8217;re just starting with a dream or already running a thriving business, I can&#8217;t recommend this class enough. It challenges you to think bigger, fills in the gaps you didn&#8217;t know existed, and surrounds you with like-minded individuals who make the journey that much more inspiring. There&#8217;s space for every walk of business here\u2014and that&#8217;s the true beauty of this program. When you&#8217;re in this environment, everything just clicks. It&#8217;s never too late to launch your dreams and this is the perfect place to start!&#8221;<\/div><div class=\"testimonial-author-info\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwsp-the-testimonial\" id=\"testimonial17787032751532097\"><div class=\"testimonial-container test-headshot-left\"><div class=\"testimonial-info\"><div class=\"testimonial-text\">&#8220;This information is priceless. I wish I would have taken the class before I started my business 3 years ago as the mistakes are plentiful and this class helps stop those from happening.&#8221;<\/div><div class=\"testimonial-author-info\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><button class=\"sliderBack testimonial-sliderbutton\" aria-label=\"previous testimonial\">\u276e<\/button><button class=\"sliderForward testimonial-sliderbutton\" aria-label=\"next testimonial\">\u276f<\/button><\/section><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Proven Impact<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Since 2001, 733 students have completed the course.\u00a0<br>If you&#8217;re interested in future ETP offerings, please email <a href=\"mailto:%20uwspce-sbdc@uwsp.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">uwspce-sbdc@uwsp.edu<\/a> to be added to our interested list.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contact Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Questions regarding this program or the ETP grant requirements, please email\u00a0<a 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