Events

Do you plan to submit to NSF in September? Please register with CTC to participate in our free Presubmission Panel Review. CTC, in collaboration with a panel of expert reviewers, will simulate the NSF review process to help you improve your SBIR/STTR proposal ahead of the September deadline. This...

Do you plan to submit to NIH in September? Please register with CTC to participate in our free Presubmission Panel Review. CTC, in collaboration with a panel of expert reviewers, will simulate the NIH review process to help you improve your SBIR/STTR proposal ahead of the September deadline. This...

By joining us for this overview session, you will build a solid foundation of concepts that can help you understand how to put real numbers to your dreams and learn the path to projections. Whether you plan to seek funding from a bank, determine the feasibility of your business idea, or explore n...

You have an idea, you may have started the initial research on it, and now you're trying to see what's next?

Join us at Versiti Blood Research Institute to learn more about lean startup mechanics, the SBIR/STTR program, and the services that are provided by the CTC. This is part of ...

$4.5 Billion dollars in product development is available, maybe to you! Learn more about how you might tap the largest seed fund in this brief overview (and how we can help for free).

The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfe...

Find out if the Entrepreneurial Training Program is right for you!

Curious about what the Entrepreneurial Training Program entails? Join us for our upcoming orientations, designed for both prospective participants and those already registered.

At these sessions, you...

Most U.S. banks view loans for exporters as risky. This makes it harder for you to get loans for things like day-to-day operations, advance orders with suppliers, and refinancing existing debts. That's why the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) created programs to provide lenders with up to...

Do it right with a solid, researched and tested plan for optimum success. Beneficial for pre-venture through mature businesses in any industry and any size. Learn from the experts and those who have 'been there done that'. Find out if customers want what you have to offer and what they are wil...

Find out if the Entrepreneurial Training Program is right for you!

Curious about what the Entrepreneurial Training Program entails? Join us for our upcoming orientations, designed for both prospective participants and those already registered.

At these sessions, you...

The National Science Foundation (NSF) invests more than $200 million annually in their SBIR/STTR Program to promote the progress of science; to advance the national health, prosperity, and welfare; and to secure the national defense. NSF-funded research has led to breakthroughs and new discoverie...

How to Craft a Value Proposition for Your Small Business

*Presented live, VIRTUALLY- 10:00-11:30AM, Thursday, Sept 12, 2024

A value proposition training helps small business owners create a clear and compelling statement that explains the value and benefits...

How to Craft a Value Proposition for Your Small Business

*Presented live, VIRTUALLY - 5:00-6:30AM, Thursday, Sept 12, 2024

A value proposition training helps small business owners create a clear and compelling statement that explains the va...

Find out if the Entrepreneurial Training Program is right for you!

Curious about what the Entrepreneurial Training Program entails? Join us for our upcoming orientations, designed for both prospective participants and those already registered.

At these sessions, you...

The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) conducts worker surveys of the state workforce and consistently finds at the top of the training needs list is "work ethic." Other nationwide surveys have been conducted with the same exact results. Does your organization stru...

Nothing can undermine team productivity like unresolved, festering conflict! It creates undertow in the team and prevents it from high performance. This session provides a proven, multi-step empathy method for resolving individual and team conflict. Through several interactive case studies and th...

We are hosting an informational orientation for people who are inte...

This ETP offering will be held in-person at Progress Lakeshore, Manitowoc.

Successful business owners have a plan - let us help you build yours!

Whether your business is growing or brand-new, writing a business plan is critical to building a profitable venture, espe...

At this lunch and learn, hear from and interact with innovators and entrepreneurial ecosystem members about how to move your technology out of academia, with a focus on SBIR/STTR opportunities.

You'll hear directly from founders of UW-Madison spinouts in biotechnology, medical technology s...

$4.5 Billion dollars in product development is available, maybe to you! Learn more about how you might tap the largest seed fund in this brief overview (and how we can help for free).

The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfe...

Join us for a discussion with other local business owners who share their challenges and successes as they form relationships with each other and share resources that have been successful for them.
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By registering for this event, you give SBDC permission to use a...

This session is for UW-Madison and Wisconsin innovators (including faculty, staff, postdocs, graduate students, and alumni) pursuing commercialization of research and technologies related to health and medicine.

For basic research advancing beyond the academic realm into p...

Developing a Brand Identity

*Presented live, VIRTUALLY - 10:00 -11:30AM, Thursday, Sept 26, 2024

This training is designed for small business owners looking to develop a strong and cohesive brand identity. The training will cover key concepts such...

Developing a Brand Identity

*Presented live, VIRTUALLY - 5:00-6:30PM, Thursday, Sept 26, 2024

This training is designed for small business owners looking to develop a strong and cohesive brand identity. The training will cover key concepts such as ...

Strategic Planning for Small Businesses is a four-week course (meeting once a week, virtually) for those new to starting a business, seeking a refresher to increase business success, or having a desire to expand their small-scale business.

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How to Develop a Marketing Plan

*Presented live, VIRTUALLY - 10:00-11:30AM, Thursday, Oct 24, 2024

In this training module on developing a marketing plan, participants will learn about the essential components of a successful marketing plan. This will inclu...

How to Develop a Marketing Plan

*Presented live, VIRTUALLY -5:00-6:30PM, Thursday, Oct 24, 2024

In this training module on developing a marketing plan, participants will learn about the essential components of a successful marketing plan. This will include ...

Mastering Sales for Small Business Owners: An In-Depth Training on Effective Sales Strategies and Techniques

*Presented live, VIRTUALLY- 10:00-11:30AM, TUESDAY, Oct 29, 2024

Sales is the lifeblood of any business, and small business owners ...

Mastering Sales for Small Business Owners: An In-Depth Training on Effective Sales Strategies and Techniques

*Presented live, VIRTUALLY - 5:00-6:30PM, TUESDAY, Oct 29, 2024

Sales is the lifeblood of any business, and small business owners n...

THIS CLASS IS ONLINE

If you as an entrepreneur or business manager are looking for the answers and solutions to these sorts of questions and challenges, then this class is for you: (1) How to read and understand financial information, (2) How to analyze financial informati...

If you as an entrepreneur or business manager are looking for the answers and solutions to these sorts of questions and challenges, then this class is for you: (1) How to read and understand financial information, (2) How to analyze financial information to improve business management decisions r...

Mastering YouTube: Essential Secrets for Small Business Success

*Presented live, VIRTUALLY - 10:00-11:30AM, Thursday, Nov 7, 2024

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This training is designed exclusively for small business owners ...

Mastering YouTube: Essential Secrets for Small Business Success

*Presented live, VIRTUALLY - 5:00-6:30PM, Thursday, Nov 7, 2024

Description:

This training is designed exclusively for small business owners aiming to leverage ...

Podcasting Mastery for Small Business Success: From Concept to Connection

*Presented live, VIRTUALLY - 10:00-11:30AM, Thursday, Nov 14, 2024

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This training is tailored for small business owners keen on harnessing...

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Stepping into the world of business ownership brings with it the critical responsibility of understanding and managing business taxes. Whether you're a fledgling entrepreneur, a freelancer transitioning to a formal business entity, or a small business owner, grasping the basic...