Use these resources to help grow your business! Scroll down to see the different sections below.
If you need help with business development, check out these resources!
The Business Council (TBC) is a membership organization designed to assist minority business enterprises in scaling by offering targeted programming, education, and advocacy alongside our partner organizations and corporate members seeking to diversify their spend or achieve their supplier diversity goals.
Small Business Association (SBA) - In addition to their loan programs, SBA has trainings on growing and sustaining businesses.
Wisconsin Women's Business Initiative Corporation (WWBIC) - Focused on women-owned businesses, WWBIC offers development opportunities for growth strategies, loans, and financial knowledge.
Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) - WEDC provides many financial development opportunities to businesses as well as support for entrepreneurs and training programs.
Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) - WPI assists Wisconsin businesses compete in the government markets. WPI works with existing and new business to strengthen the defense and government industrial base by accelerating innovation, fostering ingenuity, and establishing resilient and diverse supply chains. WPI provides Wisconsin business a broad range of technical assistance.
Wisconsin's Department of Transportation's (WisDOT) Office of Business Opportunity and Equity Compliance (OBOEC) - In addition to certifying diverse suppliers, OBOEC offers a mentor/mentee program, networking events, and other training opportunities.
Here are some additional training resources:
Chambers are a great way to network and develop your business with the help of a nonprofit in niche areas. If you need help with completing the application or business development in general, consider contacting a Chamber.
Here is a list of Diverse Chambers in Wisconsin:
* The WI Supplier Diversity Program is a proud member of this organization.
The Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) provides assistance with applying for certifications and bidding on federal, state, and local contracts.
This list has other resources for bidding opportunities in the fields of engineering, architecture, goods, services, and construction. There are numerous resources listed. Don't forget to follow our BID | WIN | PERFORMguidelines.