{"id":1416,"date":"2026-05-14T17:07:53","date_gmt":"2026-05-14T17:07:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/test-uwsp-multi.pantheonsite.io\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/?page_id=1416"},"modified":"2026-05-15T18:48:35","modified_gmt":"2026-05-15T18:48:35","slug":"wisconsin-lenders-conference","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/homepage\/small-business-development-center\/sbdc-conferences-and-training\/wisconsin-lenders-conference\/","title":{"rendered":"36th Annual Wisconsin Lenders Conference"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/2026-Lenders-Website-Header-1-1024x375.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1396\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/2026-Lenders-Website-Header-1-1024x375.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/2026-Lenders-Website-Header-1-300x110.png 300w, https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/2026-Lenders-Website-Header-1-768x282.png 768w, https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/2026-Lenders-Website-Header-1.png 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u200bThursday, May 14, 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u200bKalahari Resort &amp; Convention Center\u200b, Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Details<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\u200b\u200bThe 2026&nbsp;conference is a one day, in-person event that&nbsp;provides&nbsp;educational\u200b information&nbsp;and updates for commercial lenders through presentations from SBA, SBDC, RMA, regulatory agencies, and more!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A variety of sessions will be available for new and experienced lenders and those who work with SBA loans. The conference features the SBA Lender Awards, breakout sessions, exhibitors, and a networking reception.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Returning by popular demand!&nbsp;WBD will be hosting a workshop again&nbsp;this year&nbsp;on SBA Fundamentals,&nbsp;Wednesday afternoon before our Lenders Conference.&nbsp;\u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who should attend<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Bank presidents, CEOs, board and chamber directors, CPAs, commercial lenders, credit analysts, tellers, collection managers, financial, economic development professionals, business chambers, small business owners, and anyone in lending!&nbsp;\u200b\u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Keynote Speaker<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:35% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/Darcy-Luoma.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1661 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/Darcy-Luoma.png 500w, https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/Darcy-Luoma-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/Darcy-Luoma-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Darcy Louma<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Darcy Luoma, author of Thoughtfully Fit\u00ae and Certified Speaking Professional, is a Master Certified Coach and inspiring speaker. She has worked as director for a U.S. Senator, trusted senior advisor to a governor, and on the national advance team for the White House and two presidential campaigns. As the CEO of Darcy Luoma Coaching &amp; Consulting, she\u2019s worked in forty-eight industries with more than five hundred organizations to create high-performing people and teams.\u200b\u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\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\">Attendee Registration<\/h2>\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:\/\/uwspce.ungerboeck.net\/prod\/emc00\/register.aspx?aat=302b74385361584565715351446f723673665355574846342b56465851654646432f454a3544336b77334d3d\">Register Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>\u200bEarly Bird Fee<\/strong>&nbsp;&#8211; $315\u200b<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Group Rate of 3 or more<\/strong> &#8211; $315\u200b<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Regular Conference Fee<\/strong> &#8211; $339 (begins on April 11, 2026)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Early bird registration closes April 10, 2026.&nbsp;<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Regular registration closes May 1, 2026.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\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\">2026 Sponsorship &amp; Exhibitor Opportunities\u200b<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"panelcontainer nofirst\">\n<details class=\"wp-block-create-block-uwsp-accordion-section\"><summary class=\"accordion-heading\">Sponsorship Opportunities<\/summary><div class=\"accordion-content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2026 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Sponsorship Level<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Price<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Logo on Conference Materials<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Logo <\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Recognition during welcome presentation<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Complimentary Conference Registrations<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Exhibit Booth<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Gold Keynote (Filled)<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$3,000<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">X<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">X<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">X<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">4 Tickets<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">X<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Silver (Filled)<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$2,000<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">X<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">X<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">X<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">3 Tickets<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">X<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Lunch ( 2 available)<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$1,500<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">X<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">X<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">X<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">2 Tickets<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">X<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Networking<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$1,000<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">X<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">X<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">X<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">1 Ticket<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">X<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Bronze Session Sponsor<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$650<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">X<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">X<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">X<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">1 Ticket<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">X<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>To view all details of each sponsorship tier, view our Sponsorship Flyer:&nbsp;\u200b<a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/2026_WI-Lenders-8x11-Sponsorship.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2026 Lenders Sponsorship Tiers<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8a5fe200e83ea42096ba1f79003fdb38\"><strong>Registration for sponsorships have closed. <\/strong>If you have interest in being involved as a sponsor for next year&#8217;s conference, please reach out to&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:%20uwspce-bus@uwsp.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">uwspce-bus@uwsp.edu\u200b<\/a>\u200b.&nbsp;\u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sponsorships are non-refundable.\u200b<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-create-block-uwsp-accordion-section\"><summary class=\"accordion-heading\">Exhibitor Opportunity<\/summary><div class=\"accordion-content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2026 Exhibitor OPPORTUNITIES<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Showcase your products and services to a highly engaged audience of lending professionals as an event exhibitor:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pricing: $425<\/strong><br><strong>Electricity: +$75\u200b<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As an exhibitor, you&#8217;ll receive:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>One skirted exhibit booth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>One complimentary conference registration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your company name listed on our event webpage<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Please note that we will accept registrations for an exhibit booth on a first-come-first serve basis&nbsp;until space is filled.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-0fddc9aa7f801dce67278ab652a7600b\"><strong>Registration for exhibitors have closed. <\/strong>If you have interest in being involved as a sponsor for next year&#8217;s conference, please reach out to&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:%20uwspce-bus@uwsp.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">uwspce-bus@uwsp.edu\u200b<\/a>\u200b.&nbsp;\u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Exhibit booths are non-refundable.\u200b<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/details>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>View below for the&nbsp;2026&nbsp;conference details.&nbsp;<\/strong><br>Thank you, WBD, Inc. for your generous sponsorship and coordination&nbsp;of the pre-conference events!&nbsp;\u200b\u200b\u200b<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1038\" height=\"396\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/wbd-logo.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1332\" style=\"aspect-ratio:2.576054917264496;width:225px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/wbd-logo.png 1038w, https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/wbd-logo-300x114.png 300w, https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/wbd-logo-1024x391.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/wbd-logo-768x293.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1038px) 100vw, 1038px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Please&nbsp;click on the drop down menu&nbsp;for more details.&nbsp;\u200b\u200b<\/strong><\/h3>\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\">\u200bWednesday, May 13, 2026 | Pre-Conference <\/h2><\/div><div class=\"panelcontainer nofirst\">\n<details class=\"wp-block-create-block-uwsp-accordion-section\"><summary class=\"accordion-heading\">1:30 &#8211; 4 p.m. | SBA Fundamentals Workshop<\/summary><div class=\"accordion-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-grid wp-container-core-group-is-layout-baef362d wp-block-group-is-layout-grid\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\u200bJoin WBD for their&nbsp;SBA Fundamentals Workshop, whether you are new or just need a refresher.&nbsp;\u200b\u200b<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/wbdlogo_rgb_2x.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1332\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u200bWednesday, May 13, 2026&nbsp;| 1:30-4 p.m.&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Kalahari Resort &amp; Convention, Wisconsin Dells,&nbsp;Wisconsin<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\u200bThis workshop is FREE, but you must pre-register to attend.&nbsp;For more information on the workshop and to register, please visit the WBD workshop webpage.&nbsp;<\/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 is-style-uwsp-gold\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/homepage\/small-business-development-center\/sbdc-conferences-and-training\/wisconsin-lenders-conference\/sba-fundamentals-workshop\/\">WBD Workshop Webpage<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Please note:<\/strong>&nbsp;Although this workshop is scheduled the day before the Wisconsin&nbsp;Lenders Conference at the Kalahari, it is a separate event and separate&nbsp;\u200bregistration&nbsp;from the Wisconsin Lenders Conference. <strong>You must&nbsp;pre-register&nbsp;for this workshop in order to attend. <\/strong>You do not have to be a Wisconsin Lenders Conference attendee in order to qualiy to register.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-create-block-uwsp-accordion-section\"><summary class=\"accordion-heading\">4 &#8211; 6 p.m. | WBD Sponsored Reception <\/summary><div class=\"accordion-content\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/wbdlogo_rgb_2x.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1332\" style=\"aspect-ratio:2.5760037496465054;width:291px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>WBD will be hosting an evening reception following their SBA Fundamentals workshop. Workshop attendees,&nbsp;Lenders Conference attendees and anyone is&nbsp;welcome to attend, network, and enjoy happy hour drinks.\u200b&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u200bWednesday, May 13, 2026&nbsp;|\u200b 4 &#8211; 6 p\u200b\u200b\u200b.m. | Kalahari Resort &amp; Convention, Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Registration for the reception is collected alongside the SBA Workshop registration. Please indicate on your registration&nbsp;that you will be attending the reception.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwsp-accordion noblockspacetop blockspacebottom\"><div class=\"accordion\" id=\"\"><div class=\"card-intro\" style=\"text-align:left\"><h2 class=\"h2\">Thursday, May 14, 2026  | Wisconsin Lenders Conference\u200b<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"panelcontainer nofirst\">\n<details class=\"wp-block-create-block-uwsp-accordion-section\"><summary class=\"accordion-heading\">7:15 &#8211; 8 a.m. | Check-in &amp; Visit with Exhibitors<\/summary><div class=\"accordion-content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Start your Morning Early!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Check-in to get your name badge\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Grab food and coffee\u00a0at the breakfast buffet\u200b\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Visit the Exhibitors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Business\u00a0Lending Partners\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Entrepreneur Fund\u200b\u200b\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>EWH University for Small Business\u200b<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>iBusiness\u00a0Funding\u200b\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kapur Inc.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Livetrust Financial<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Office of\u00a0Business &amp; Entrepreneurship \u200b<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Midwest Business Finance Corporation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>REI Engineering Inc.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Small Business Administration\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Small\u202fBusiness Development Center\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Starfield &amp;\u202fSmith\u202f\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Perk<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>WBD, Inc.\u200b\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wisconsin Center for Employee Ownership\u00a0\u200b<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-create-block-uwsp-accordion-section\"><summary class=\"accordion-heading\">8 &#8211; 8:30 a.m. | Welcoming Remarks<\/summary><div class=\"accordion-content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Welcoming Remarks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our conference MC, Harlie Juedes, will kick off the day with a warm welcome to the 2026 36th Annual Wisconsin Lenders Conference.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Frank Demarest will be welcomed onto the stage to provide the&nbsp;SBA Commentary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our Platinum Sponsor,&nbsp;Risk Management Association, will share a&nbsp;brief commentary, and the Midwest Business Finance Corporation Gold Keynote Sponsor will provide some&nbsp;remarks before introducing the keynote speaker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Thank you to our Platinum Sponsor!<\/h3>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"407\" height=\"124\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/RMA.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1340 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/RMA.png 407w, https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/RMA-300x91.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 407px) 100vw, 407px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Thank you to our Gold Keynote Sponsor!<\/h3>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"401\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/MBFC_Blue_PMS.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1338 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/MBFC_Blue_PMS.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/MBFC_Blue_PMS-300x134.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/MBFC_Blue_PMS-768x342.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-create-block-uwsp-accordion-section\"><summary class=\"accordion-heading\">8:30 &#8211; 9:20 a.m. | Keynote Speaker<\/summary><div class=\"accordion-content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Thoughtfully Fit: The Core Workout for Resilience and Results<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pre\u200b\u200bse\u200b\u200b\u200bnter:\u00a0<\/strong>\u200bDarcy Luoma, Founder &amp; CEO, Darcy Luoma Coaching &amp; Consulting<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Life is filled with challenges, change, and uncertainty. Relationships have conflict, you get blindsided, you feel stuck, and you don\u2019t always handle yourself the way you\u2019d like. The highest-performing leaders and teams train to clear these hurdles so they have the resilience to get results \u2013 despite the obstacles. You can\u2019t control what happens to you, but you can control what you do next. That\u2019s what Darcy learned first-hand when her life fell apart in the most shocking way. Drawing on her harrowing personal journey and decades of coaching across 48 different industries, Darcy reveals three powerful steps you can use immediately to clear the hurdles standing in your way of peak performance. So you get results, instead of regrets!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Closing morning remarks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our\u00a0Gold Keynote Sponsor,\u00a0Jellum Law,\u00a0will offer\u00a0some closing\u00a0remarks\u200b\u200b as we wrap up the\u00a0morning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Thank you to our Gold Keynote Sponsor!<\/h3>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"161\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/Logo-wordmark-Colored-no-tagline-1-1024x161.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1337 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/Logo-wordmark-Colored-no-tagline-1-1024x161.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/Logo-wordmark-Colored-no-tagline-1-300x47.png 300w, https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/Logo-wordmark-Colored-no-tagline-1-768x121.png 768w, https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/Logo-wordmark-Colored-no-tagline-1-1536x242.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/Logo-wordmark-Colored-no-tagline-1.png 1812w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-create-block-uwsp-accordion-section\"><summary class=\"accordion-heading\">9:20 &#8211; 9:30 a.m. | Break &amp; Visit with Exhibitors<\/summary><div class=\"accordion-content\">\n<p>Enjoy a quick break and visit with exhibitors!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-create-block-uwsp-accordion-section\"><summary class=\"accordion-heading\">9:30 &#8211; 10:45 a.m. | Breakout Sessions<\/summary><div class=\"accordion-content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1) SBA 7(a) Loan Closing Best Practices&nbsp;\u200b<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Presenter:<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Nick Jellum,\u200b\u00a0President, Jellum Law, P.A.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\u200b\u200b\u200bProper loan documentation and closing procedures are critical in protecting a lender&#8217;s SBA guarantee. In this session, we will discuss the best practices to ensure successful and efficient loan closings.\u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2) Uncommon Deals, Unconventional Solutions<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Prese\u200bnter:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ryan Black, \u200b\u200bVice President of SBA Lending,\u00a0First Business Bank<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Andrew Hendricks,\u00a0\u200b\u200bAssistant Vice President \u2013 SBA Lending<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ben Woodward, Vice President, Business Development Officer, Banc of California<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The session will go over case studies on unique SBA transactions that required &#8216;outside the box&#8217; structuring.&nbsp;\u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3)&nbsp;Funding Opportunities for Manufacturers Using SBA Programs<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Present\u200b\u200ber:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Keith Schlegel,\u00a0Finance Manager, Office of Manufacturing &amp; Trade, SBA<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Provide insight into the SBA Programs that can assist manufacturers access to capital to support growth &amp; taking on large contracts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4) Everyday AI for Lenders\u200b<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Presenter:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ben Udell,\u00a0Founder, Ben Udell Consulting LLC<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Lenders have significant upside in both productivity and performance when they apply GenAI to everyday tasks. You can move faster, communicate better, think more critically, and serve customers with confidence. In this session, you will see how to use ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and other GenAI tools to improve how you work today. Best of all, the examples shared require no sensitive data or PII. Through video demonstrations and real banking scenarios, we&#8217;ll walk through practical applications that support the way lenders actually work. You will see exactly how these tools can help you become a stronger, more effective banker. It is built for immediate application. You will leave with specific, practical examples you can use toda<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5) RMA Regulators Panel<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Presenter:\u200b\u200b<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Christopher Lewis,\u00a0Senior Examiner, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago\u200b<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Alan Sisson,\u00a0Financial Examiner Supervisor, Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kevin Graff,\u00a0President of Integrity Loan Review LLC, CPA, CRC<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Brandon Marriott\u200b,\u00a0Assistant Deputy Comptroller, Comptroller of the Currency<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Join representatives from the Federal Reserve\u200b, Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions,&nbsp;Integrity Loan Review LLC, and&nbsp;Office of the Comptroller of the Currency&nbsp;\u200bas we hear about hot topics in the regulatory world. Update on current conditions and issues facing lenders from a regulatory standpoint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Thank you to our Bronze Session Sponsor!<\/h3>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"227\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/Kapur-Logo-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1708 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/Kapur-Logo-1.png 500w, https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/Kapur-Logo-1-300x136.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-create-block-uwsp-accordion-section\"><summary class=\"accordion-heading\">10:45 &#8211; 11 a.m. | Break and Coffee &amp; Visit with Exhibitors<\/summary><div class=\"accordion-content\">\n<p>Take a break with some coffee and visit with exhibitors!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-create-block-uwsp-accordion-section\"><summary class=\"accordion-heading\">11 a.m. &#8211; 12:15 p.m. | Breakout Sessions<\/summary><div class=\"accordion-content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6) SBA Litigation and Liquidation<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Presen\u200b\u200bter:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Nick Jellum,\u00a0President, Jellum Law, P.A.\u200b<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In this session, attendees will learn how to properly manage their institution&#8217;s SBA loan portfolio servicing and liquidation process in accordance with the 7(a) Servicing and Liquidation SOP.\u200b\u200b\u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>7)&nbsp;504 Loan Program \u2013 SBA\u2019s Premier Economic Development Program<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>P\u200b\u200bresenter:<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Kyle Kuntz, Senior Vice President &#8211; Loan Origination, WBD, Inc.\u200b<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wesley Walsh,\u00a0Vice President &amp; Loan Officer, Business Lender Partners (BLP)\u200b<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Join us for a high impact overview of the SBA 504 Loan Program \u2014 SBA\u2019s premier economic development tool and one of the most effective fixed asset deal structuring resources available to commercial lenders today. This session will cover the essentials of 504 lending, including program benefits, eligibility, and proven structuring strategies that help lenders win and retain more business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u200bIs your financial institution focused on loan growth in Owner Occupied CRE &amp;\/or C&amp;I?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then this session is for you. You\u2019ll learn how the 504 structure reduces your bank\u2019s credit exposure, helps borrowers preserve valuable working capital, and provides access to competitive, long term fixed rate financing your clients can\u2019t get anywhere else.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ll also dive into the SBA\u2019s Made in America Manufacturing Initiatives and the resulting impacts on the 504 program. These incentives \u2014 including meaningful fee relief for eligible manufacturing projects \u2014 can make facility expansions, modernization efforts, and major equipment purchases even more attractive. For lenders, this creates a powerful opportunity to support growth in a critical sector while strengthening portfolio performance.\u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you\u2019re new to SBA lending or looking to sharpen your structuring toolkit, this session will equip you with actionable insights to help get projects across the finish line and build long term customer relationships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>8) Banking for Growth: Evaluating the Future, Not Just the Past\u200b<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Presenter:<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Kate Halfwassen, Owner, MKE Business Coach<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Brent Halfwassen\u200b,\u00a0Founder &amp; Owner, MKE Business Coach<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Most underwriting looks backward\u2014focused on historical financials and past performance. But growth companies operate forward, where their greatest opportunities and risks exist. When businesses scale quickly, yesterday\u2019s numbers often lag behind tomorrow\u2019s reality, challenging bankers to evaluate deals where vision outpaces the balance sheet. This session equips commercial bankers with a forward-looking framework to assess growth-oriented clients. We\u2019ll explore how to critically evaluate projections, separate credible strategies from wishful thinking, and assess whether leadership, operations, and systems can support projected growth\u2014helping bankers reduce risk and confidently support high-potential clients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>9) Cracking the Generational Code: Unlocking the Secrets to Engaging and Retaining a Multi-Generational Workforce\u200b<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Presen\u200bter:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Treva Wetherell,\u00a0Head of Coaching Services, LIFT Consulting\u200b<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Prepare to dive into the unique mindsets, motivations, and workplace expectations shaping today\u2019s multigenerational workforce. This session equips professionals with practical strategies to strengthen collaboration, improve retention, and enhance performance by fostering harmony across generations. Attendees will learn how to empower senior staff to serve as strong mentors in professionalism and business etiquette, while also guiding junior staff to become receptive, collaborative, and highly capable teammates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>10) The Business of Change: Organizational Documents in Ownership Transitions<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Presenter:<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ja\u200b\u200bnet Dery,\u00a0Esquire, Starfield &amp; Smith, P.C.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Please join me to learn about the organizational documents that are essential when there is a change in ownership of a business entity. I will start with entity basics &#8211; what are the documents that create and govern corporations, limited liability companies, and partnerships. With that basic understanding, we will go through change of ownership scenarios for each of these types of entities, specifically discussing which documents will be involved in the change and how they need to be created or revised.\u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Thank you to our Bronze Session Sponsor!<\/h3>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"973\" height=\"192\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/Starfield-Smith-logo-horz-jpg-04599309xAED9B.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1326 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/Starfield-Smith-logo-horz-jpg-04599309xAED9B.jpg 973w, https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/Starfield-Smith-logo-horz-jpg-04599309xAED9B-300x59.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/Starfield-Smith-logo-horz-jpg-04599309xAED9B-768x152.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 973px) 100vw, 973px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-create-block-uwsp-accordion-section\"><summary class=\"accordion-heading\">12:15 &#8211; 1:45 p.m. | SBA Lender Award Luncheon<\/summary><div class=\"accordion-content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>Afternoon Remarks<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our Silver Sponsor, iBusiness Funding, will welcome us into the afternoon with some remarks.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>SBA will be welcomed onto the stage to begin the <strong>SBA Lender Award Luncheon which will go from 12:30-1:15 pm<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u200bPlease\u00a0visit our exhibit\u00a0booths before or after the lunch program to learn more about their products and services.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Thank you to our Silver Sponsor!<\/h3>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"338\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/iBusiness-Funding-1024x338.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1334 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/iBusiness-Funding-1024x338.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/iBusiness-Funding-300x99.png 300w, https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/iBusiness-Funding-768x254.png 768w, https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/iBusiness-Funding.png 1239w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-create-block-uwsp-accordion-section\"><summary class=\"accordion-heading\">1:45 &#8211; 3 p.m. | Breakout Sessions<\/summary><div class=\"accordion-content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>11)&nbsp;SBA Loan Servicing &#8211; Being Confident in Servicing your SBA Loan Portfolio &#8211; How to Get er Done!\u200b<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Presenter:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>John Gossett,\u00a0Assistant Center Director Fresno Commercial Loan Service Center Post Servicing Actions\u200b<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Servicing Actions 7a and 504 Best Practices \/ Unilateral Actions \/ How to Submit a Request and Avoid Pitfalls and Delays\u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>12) 504 Case Studies<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Presenter:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Kyle Kuntz,\u00a0Senior\u00a0Vice President &#8211; Loan Origination,\u00a0WBD, Inc.\u200b<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wesley Walsh,\u00a0Vice President &amp; Loan Officer, Business Lender Partners (BLP)\u200b<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Take an in depth look at the SBA 504 Loan Program in action through real world case studies and insights from both the Certified Development Company perspective (WBD &amp; BLP) and the participating lender. Back by popular demand, two experienced commercial lenders who actively use the 504 program will join this session to share their approach, lessons learned, and best practices for structuring successful projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This highly practical session will walk through actual 504 financing scenarios \u2014 including equipment purchases, owner occupied CRE acquisitions, new construction, business acquisitions, and refinance projects. Attendees will gain a clear understanding of how 504 structures perform in the field, how lenders and CDCs collaborate throughout the process, and how these tools can help get complex projects closed while strengthening long term customer relationships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>13) Closed Sites: Are They Really Closed?\u200b\u200b<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Prese\u200b\u200bnter:<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Jim Bannantine,\u00a0P.G., Kapur &amp; Associates\u200b<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Many environmental cases have been investigated, cleaned up and closed.&nbsp; However, many of these cases have been closed with remaining soil, groundwater and vapor contamination.&nbsp;To address residual contamination the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources requires continuing obligations that may include a cap, groundwater use restriction, or a vapor mitigation system.&nbsp;This presentation will discuss sites that have residual contamination, and how they can be addressed through the environmental due diligence process.\u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\u200b14) Lender Liability&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Presenter:<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Nick Jellum,\u00a0President, Jellum Law, P.A.\u200b\u200b<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\u200bThis session will discussion potential lender liability claims throughout the life cycle of a loan.&nbsp;\u200b\u200b\u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>15)&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>The People Side of Lending: What Financials Don\u2019t Tell You<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pres\u200benter:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Kate Halfwassen,\u00a0Owner, MKE Business Coach<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Brent Halfwassen\u200b,\u00a0Founder &amp; Owner, MKE Business Coach<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Financial statements tell a critical part of the story, but they rarely capture the full picture of a business\u2019s health. Behind the numbers are people\u2014owners, managers, and employees\u2014whose decisions, leadership style, and culture ultimately drive performance and determine whether a loan succeeds or fails. A company may look strong on paper while quietly struggling with issues like poor leadership alignment, weak succession planning, toxic culture, or over-reliance on a single individual. These people dynamics can directly impact cash flow, enterprise value, and repayment ability, yet they often remain invisible to bankers focused primarily on financial ratios. In this session, we\u2019ll dig into the human factors that matter most in commercial lending and explore how culture and leadership affect risk in ways that numbers can\u2019t show. You\u2019ll walk away with practical tools and questions you can use to surface hidden risks, strengthen client conversations, and better anticipate challenges before they impact the bank. By understanding the people side of lending, bankers can deepen relationships, protect their portfolio, and add meaningful value as trusted advisors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Thank you to our Bronze Session Sponsor!<\/h3>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"325\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/WICEO_Logo-1024x325.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1709 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/WICEO_Logo-1024x325.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/WICEO_Logo-300x95.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/WICEO_Logo-768x244.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/WICEO_Logo.webp 1291w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-create-block-uwsp-accordion-section\"><summary class=\"accordion-heading\">3 &#8211; 3:15 p.m. | Snack Break &amp; Visit with Exhibitors<\/summary><div class=\"accordion-content\">\n<p>Take a break with our snack option and visit with exhibitors!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-create-block-uwsp-accordion-section\"><summary class=\"accordion-heading\">3:15 &#8211; 4:30 p.m. | Breakout Sessions<\/summary><div class=\"accordion-content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>16) E-Tran Navigation \u2013 Tips and Tricks &#8211; Navigating thru E-Tran Servicing \u2013 What Another Error Message!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Presenter:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u200bJohn Gossett,\u00a0\u200bAssistant Center Director Fresno Commercial Loan Service Center Post Servicing Actions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Adding that New Obligor, Changing Ownership Percentages, Collateral\u2026etc\u2026 \u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>17) Tax Updates and Relevancy for Bankers<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Presenter: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Hunter Weckerly, Tax Manager, Wipfli Advisory LLC<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mckayla Garski, CPA &#8211; Tax Manager\u200b,\u00a0Wipfli\u200b<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\u200bThis session will cover timely tax developments impacting businesses and individuals. Topics include the tax implications of the One Big Beautiful Bill and the Wisconsin Interest and Fee Exclusion, including its relevance to financial institutions and borrowers.\u200b\u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>18) Key Performance Indicators and the Cash Flow Story They Tell<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Presenter:<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Jos\u200b\u200beph Hastreiter,\u00a0Business Coach, EWH University for Small Business<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to understanding financials, cash flow, and whether a borrower is truly loan-worthy, key performance indicators reveal the story the numbers are telling you. KPIs act as the path\u2014the yellow brick road\u2014that shows whether a business is, or is not, worthy of the borrowing they are seeking. In this session, we will highlight the importance of key performance indicators, identify the most critical KPIs, show where they appear on the financial statements, and explain how to use them with the financials and spreads you receive to understand a borrower\u2019s true cash flow position and clarify the lending decision you are\u2014or are not\u2014going to make.\u200b\u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\u200b19) Collaboration, Not Conflict: Communication Techniques that Build Relationships &amp; Drive Results\u200b<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pres\u200b\u200benter:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Corie Hoffman,\u00a0Leadership Coach + Culture Consultant, The Perk\u200b<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Team collaboration &amp; connection are essential for growth, but they don\u2019t happen by default, they happen by design. In this high-energy &amp; high-impact workshop, your team will learn why collaborative teams &amp; cultures have greater success (especially during times of turbulence &amp; change), fresh perspectives &amp; strategies to create &amp; deepen connection, &amp; how to confidently foster a culture of collaboration to drive engagement, inclusion, &amp; business results. Together they\u2019ll dive deep &amp; explore the 3 catalysts that lead to optimal collaboration: cultivate a Collaborative Environment, adopt a Collaboration Mindset, &amp; utilize Collaborative Behaviors\u200b\u200b\u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>20)&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>The 2026&nbsp;U.S. and Wisconsin Economies<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Presenter:\u200b\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Kevin Bahr,\u00a0Chief Analyst, Center for Business and Economics Insight, Sentry School of Business and Economics, UWSP\u200b<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scott Wallace, Director of UWSP&#8217;s Center for Business &amp; Economic Insight,\u00a0University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The presentation provides an overview of the U.S. and Wisconsin economies focusing on economic growth, stock market performance, inflation, tariffs, interest rates, labor markets, housing, and small business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Thank you to our Bronze Session Sponsor!<\/h3>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"510\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/d-1024x510.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1707 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/d-1024x510.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/d-300x149.png 300w, https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/d-768x382.png 768w, https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/d-1536x765.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/d-2048x1020.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-create-block-uwsp-accordion-section\"><summary class=\"accordion-heading\">4:30 &#8211; 6:30 p.m. Networking Reception<\/summary><div class=\"accordion-content\">\n<p>Stay for the evening and network with industry peers while enjoying hors d&#8217;oeurves and drinks, courtesy of our sponsors.\u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Thank you to our Networking Sponsors!&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ad2f72ca wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"510\" height=\"172\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/BLP_Logo_Division_CMYK-510x172-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/BLP_Logo_Division_CMYK-510x172-1.png 510w, https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/BLP_Logo_Division_CMYK-510x172-1-300x101.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 510px) 100vw, 510px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"323\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/TrueNorth-Consultants-Logo-1024x323.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1329\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/TrueNorth-Consultants-Logo-1024x323.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/TrueNorth-Consultants-Logo-300x94.png 300w, https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/TrueNorth-Consultants-Logo-768x242.png 768w, https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/TrueNorth-Consultants-Logo-1536x484.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/TrueNorth-Consultants-Logo-2048x645.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"391\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/wbd-logo-1024x391.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1332\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/wbd-logo-1024x391.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/wbd-logo-300x114.png 300w, https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/wbd-logo-768x293.png 768w, https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/wbd-logo.png 1038w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/details>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwsp-accordion noblockspacetop blockspacebottom\"><div class=\"accordion\" id=\"\"><div class=\"card-intro\" style=\"text-align:left\"><h2 class=\"h2\">Important Information<\/h2><p>As you plan your visit to the Kalahari in Wisconsin Dells for the Wisconsin Lenders Conference, please review the additional information provided.&nbsp;<br><\/p><\/div><div class=\"panelcontainer nofirst\">\n<details class=\"wp-block-create-block-uwsp-accordion-section\"><summary class=\"accordion-heading\">Kalahari Room Block Rates<\/summary><div class=\"accordion-content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2026&nbsp;Special Lodging Rates at the Kalahari<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A&nbsp;block of rooms is&nbsp;available at the Kalahari Resort &amp; Convention Center.&nbsp;Reservations should be made online to avoid excessive wait times and resort fees.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Special rates:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Wednesday, May 13, 2026\u00a0&#8211; $123\/night<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thursday, May 14, 2026\u00a0&#8211; $123\/night\u200b<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Expiration date:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>April 13, 2026&nbsp;<strong>-OR-<\/strong>&nbsp;when&nbsp;room block is full. Whichever one occurs first.&nbsp;Please reserve your room as soon as possible.\u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Location:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Kalahari Resort and Conference Center<br>1305 Kalahari Drive<br>Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Making a Reservation:&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Rooms can be booked online at the <a href=\"https:\/\/book.passkey.com\/e\/51155967\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Booking Website<\/strong><\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lodging Cancellation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you need to cancel lodging, please contact the Kalahari directly. Cancelling your lodging does not cancel your conference&nbsp;registration. Please refer to our conference cancellation policy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Kalahari Policy&nbsp;&#8211; Please Read<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u200bAuthorization Form<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tax Exemption<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Purchase Orders\u200b<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Per our policy at Kalahari Resorts, we DO NOT accept completed Letters of Authorization forms, Tax Exemption forms, nor Purchase Orders to be submitted to us at the hotel check-in. We have a dedicated team that approves these forms to ensure validity prior to attachment to the reservations prior to check-in. <strong>These forms should be submitted no later than 7 days in advanced<\/strong> to us at <a href=\"mailto:wireservationssupport@kalahariresorts.com\">wireservationssupport@kalahariresorts.com<\/a>\u200b or fax them to 608-254-6116. We highly suggest that the attendees submit these forms at minimum two weeks in advanced prior to the hotel check in so our team can process them in a timely manner. <strong>Failure to follow this procedure may result in full room and tax charges to the attendees on their personal cards<\/strong>; since our Front Desk will not accept these forms at check-in. If you have any questions at all, I am attaching a link to our website that will bring you to our general policy page for the entire resort, which explains our policies in full detail. (Link:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kalahariresorts.com\/wisconsin\/help\/faq\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.kalahariresorts.com\/wisconsin\/help\/faq\/<\/a>).&#8221;&nbsp;~&nbsp;Kalahari Resort<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-create-block-uwsp-accordion-section\"><summary class=\"accordion-heading\">Trappers Turn Golfing<\/summary><div class=\"accordion-content\">\n<p>Trappers Turn is offering discounted rates for conference attendees again this year!<\/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 is-style-outline is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.trappersturn.com\/wisconsin\/\">Trappers Turn Golf Club<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Thursday, May 14, 2026\u00a0&#8211; $79\u00a0<\/strong>for any Lenders Conference golfers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Price includes 18 holes of golf, golf cart, and practice range use\u200b.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u200bVarious tee times available. Please contact Trappers Turn directly to make reservations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Phone: 608-253-7000<br>Reference: Wisconsin Lenders Conference\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-create-block-uwsp-accordion-section\"><summary class=\"accordion-heading\">Special Dietary Needs<\/summary><div class=\"accordion-content\">\n<p>UWSP Continuing Education works hard to communicate all special meal requests and allergies to the conference venue. Unfortunately, due to circumstances beyond&nbsp;our control, we cannot guarantee all special dietary needs can be met. If you have specific&nbsp;dietary needs (i.e., kosher,&nbsp;low salt, low carb, keto,&nbsp;etc.), you may wish to make alternative meal arrangements.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Meal tickets for dietary needs such as vegetarian, vegan, or gluten free can be accomodated at the Kalahari.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Conference fees cannot be adjusted due to special dietary needs.&nbsp;\u200b\u200b<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2026 Presenters<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Meet the presenters and panelists joining us for the 36th Annual Wisconsin Lenders Conference. We&#8217;re welcoming back familiar speakers and introducing new faces!&nbsp;<\/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 is-style-fill is-style-fill--2\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/homepage\/small-business-development-center\/sbdc-conferences-and-training\/wisconsin-lenders-conference\/wisconsin-lenders-conference-presenters\/\">Presenters<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\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\">About Us<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Wisconsin Lenders Conference was created, and continues today, to educate current and prospective lenders on SBA lending programs, business lending programs, and relevant banking topics. The conference is a one day&nbsp;event, keynote speaker, SBA Lender awards,&nbsp;conference breakout session, networking reception, and workshop opportunites pre and\/or post the Thursday conference\u200b.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thank you to the 2026\u00a0Conference Advisory Committee for your dedication and hard work in planning the conference.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-grid wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6be84c55 wp-block-group-is-layout-grid\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4b2eccd6 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Andrew Brueggeman<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Senior Vice President &#8211; Director of SBA Lending\u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Associated Bank<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4b2eccd6 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Nick Loppnow<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Director &#8211; Business Development and Education<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Wisconsin Bankers Association (WBA)\u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4b2eccd6 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bridget Condon\u200b<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">SVP SBA Team Lead<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">CIBM Bank\u200b<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4b2eccd6 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Travis Frazier<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">SBA Portfolio Manager<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">First Business Bank\u200b<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group wp-container-content-2155ee95 is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4b2eccd6 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Jim\u00a0Ebben\u200b<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Sr. Manager &#8211; SBA Business Banking<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">BMO Bank<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4b2eccd6 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wesley Walsh<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Loan Officer<br>BLP\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4b2eccd6 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Kyle Kuntz\u200b<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Senior Vice President &#8211; Loan Officer<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">WBD<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4b2eccd6 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cartoon Vue<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Outreach Specialist<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">\u200bContinuing Education at UW-Stevens Point\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4b2eccd6 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Melissa Torres<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Vice President &#8211; Loan Operations<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Oak Bank&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\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\">Thank you 2026 Sponsors!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u200b\u200bVisit the individual organizations&#8217; websites by clicking on the image.\u00a0\u200b<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Platinum Sponsor<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rmahq.org\/?gmssopc=1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"407\" height=\"124\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/RMA.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1340\" style=\"width:499px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/RMA.png 407w, https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/RMA-300x91.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 407px) 100vw, 407px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Gold Keynote Sponsor<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-center is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-94bc23d7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"161\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/Logo-wordmark-Colored-no-tagline-1-1024x161.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1337\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/Logo-wordmark-Colored-no-tagline-1-1024x161.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/Logo-wordmark-Colored-no-tagline-1-300x47.png 300w, https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/Logo-wordmark-Colored-no-tagline-1-768x121.png 768w, https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/Logo-wordmark-Colored-no-tagline-1-1536x242.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/Logo-wordmark-Colored-no-tagline-1.png 1812w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mbfc.org\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"401\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/MBFC_Blue_PMS.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/MBFC_Blue_PMS.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/MBFC_Blue_PMS-300x134.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/MBFC_Blue_PMS-768x342.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Silver Sponsor<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ibusinessfunding.com\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"338\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/iBusiness-Funding-1024x338.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1334\" style=\"aspect-ratio:3.0295378320678865;width:439px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/iBusiness-Funding-1024x338.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/iBusiness-Funding-300x99.png 300w, https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/iBusiness-Funding-768x254.png 768w, https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/iBusiness-Funding.png 1239w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Networking Sponsors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ad2f72ca wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blp504.org\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"510\" height=\"172\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/BLP_Logo_Division_CMYK-510x172-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/BLP_Logo_Division_CMYK-510x172-1.png 510w, https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/BLP_Logo_Division_CMYK-510x172-1-300x101.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 510px) 100vw, 510px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/consulttruenorth.com\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"323\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/TrueNorth-Consultants-Logo-1024x323.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1329\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/TrueNorth-Consultants-Logo-1024x323.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/TrueNorth-Consultants-Logo-300x94.png 300w, https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/TrueNorth-Consultants-Logo-768x242.png 768w, https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/TrueNorth-Consultants-Logo-1536x484.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/TrueNorth-Consultants-Logo-2048x645.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wbd.org\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"391\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/wbd-logo-1024x391.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1332\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/wbd-logo-1024x391.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/wbd-logo-300x114.png 300w, https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/wbd-logo-768x293.png 768w, https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/wbd-logo.png 1038w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Networking Sponsors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ad2f72ca wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kapurinc.com\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"227\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/Kapur-Logo-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1708\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/Kapur-Logo-1.png 500w, https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/Kapur-Logo-1-300x136.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/starfieldsmith.com\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"973\" height=\"192\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/Starfield-Smith-logo-horz-jpg-04599309xAED9B.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1326\" 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srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/WICEO_Logo-1024x325.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/WICEO_Logo-300x95.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/WICEO_Logo-768x244.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/WICEO_Logo.webp 1291w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/reiengineering.com\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"510\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/d-1024x510.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/d-1024x510.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/d-300x149.png 300w, https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/d-768x382.png 768w, https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/d-1536x765.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/d-2048x1020.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\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\">Conference Cancellation Policy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Conference registration cancellation or substitution requests must be made in writing to <a href=\"mailto:uwspce-bus@uwsp.edu\">uwspce-bus@uwsp.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Refunds requested before April 27, 2026, will receive a full refund. Refunds requested between April 28-May 1, 2026, may receive a partial refund with a $50 cancellation fee per registrant. No refunds will be made after May 1, 2026.\u00a0\u200b<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u200b\u200bNo refunds will be made for no-shows or partial attendance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u200b\u200b\u200bSubstitutions can be made at any time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you reserved lodging with the Kalahari, please contact them to cancel your lodging. 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