Starting and growing a business can be a difficult journey for even a highly experienced entrepreneur. At the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC), we want to foster an environment that allows you to be successful every step of that journey.
Did you know that Wisconsin has a thriving life science sector as well as a diversified agricultural base and a strong manufacturing community? Become part of the movement where there is no better place to start a business. Wisconsin is where you should be.
The Wisconsin Business AnswerLine provides free information to small business owners and their staff in the state of Wisconsin on a wide variety of business topics. AnswerLine staff have access to an extensive document library, phone and web resources and often field calls about starting a business, business planning, permits and licensing, insurance, legal entity types and business financing topics. These resources can also be e-mailed to the caller to answer their questions quickly and efficiently. The AnswerLine is available from Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Call: 800-940-7232. Or use this secure online form: https://secure.wisconsinsbdc.org/busanswer/
WEDC’s Minority Business Development program is designed to generate and foster the growth of minority businesses in the State of Wisconsin. The WEDC provides consultation and services to minority business owners, entrepreneurs, and resource organizations. Marketplace and the Governor’s Conference on Minority Business Development are held annually. This is the state’s premier event for Minority Business Enterprises to share ideas to generate and foster the growth of minority businesses. Learn more at www.MarketplaceWisconsin.com
WEDC’s Entrepreneurship and Innovation makes early stage investments in entrepreneurs and technology-based companies and by investing in partners who provide entrepreneurship support services. Such support includes investment tax credits and technology development financing. Please contact us only if you are company seeking early-stage investment. Please direct all other business start-up inquires to the Wisconsin Business AnswerLine.
Contact Us
WISCONSIN BUSINESS ANSWERLINE
Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
608-263-7680 or 800-940-7232
Or use this secure online form: https://secure.wisconsinsbdc.org/busanswer/
WEDC ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INNOVATION CONTACTS
Chris Schiffner 608-267-2425 Chris.Schiffner@wedc.org
Aaron Hagar 608-267-0769 Aaron.Hagar@wedc.org
MINORITY BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CONTACT
Seyoum Mengesha 414-302-2807 Seyoum.Mengesha@wedc.org
Click here for a complete list of WEDC contacts.