Program Information
Class Dates: Wednesdays, March 5 – April 30, 2025 | 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Location: Nicolet College | 5364 College Drive, Rhinelander, WI 54501
This offering is open to anyone who lives or operates their business within 1 of the 8 Northeastern Wisconsin Counties: Lincoln, Langlade, Oconto, Oneida, Vilas, Forest, Florence, or Marinette.
To Register:
- Apply for the ETP Grant Application. UWSP SBDC will reach out to you about the status of your grant application. Upon approval, you will receive registration details.
- Confirm your participation by registering for the Rhinelander ETP and paying the $50 textbook fee.
Obtain your textbook. Further information for how to do so will be disclosed upon completion of your registration.
Application deadline is Friday February 28, 2025.
Rhinelander Instructor
Jeff Ebel | Angel Investor, Business Owner 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.
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 “First Steps” free workshop for the Central Wisconsin SCORE Chapter, and CAP Services. In addition, Jeff has been teaching the Entrepreneurial Training Program for 10+ years!
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’s Business Plan Contest.
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