Continuing Education and Outreach

Assisting Startup and Existing Businesses

As part of a statewide network, the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at UW-Stevens Point offers no cost, confidential advising and resources as well as fee based workshops/conferences to both startup and existing businesses primarily serving nine counties - Adams, Langlade, Lincoln, Marathon, Oneida, Portage, Vilas, Waupaca and Wood.

Our Vision 

At the Small Business Development Center at UW-Stevens Point, we treat all businesses, no matter how large or small, as though they are our own. Through our passion, experience, and dedication, we hope to assist all business owners in the areas they need it most. The center provides educational opportunities through individual counseling sessions, as well as conferences and presentations, and builds strong relationships with community leaders so all businesses can achieve their version of success!

2022 Economic Impacts

• ​434 clients
  
• 19 business starts
  
• 921 total consulting hours
• 1090 jobs supported
•  $4.8 million capital investment​
  

Check out our full Results and Resources Report to learn more.

Entrepreneurial Success Stories

Siren Shrub: Side hustle to multi-product, multi-flavor company 

Speaking from Triumph Over Tragedy: Positivity!

ZanBria Artisan Farms: Regenerative Agriculture

More SBDC client success stories! Visit https://wisconsinsbdc.org/centers/stevenspoint/client-successes/

The Small Business Development Center is a proud member of the following Chambers of Commerce and Economic Development Organizations:

Portage County Business Council | Clintonville Chamber of Commerce | Wausau Region Chamber of Commerce | Heart of Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce | Hmong Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce | Mosinee Area Chamber of Commerce | Marshfield Area Chamber of Commerce and Industry | Merrill Area Chamber of Commerce and Information Center | New London Area Chamber of Commerce | Waupaca Area Chamber of Commerce | Wisconsin LGBT Chamber | Minocqua Area Chamber | Wisconsin Veterans Chamber | Stevens Point Downtown Business Alliance | Rhinelander Area Chamber of Commerce  |  Adams County Chamber of Commerce and Tourism | Tomorrow River Business Association | American Indian Chamber of Commerce of Wisconsin | South Area Business Association | Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce 

                  

The Wisconsin SBDC Network is a proud part of the Institute of Business and Entrepreneurship in the UW-System. Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Please contact the SBDC at 715-346-3838 or uwspce-bus@uwsp.edu.