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Small
Business Resources Within an Easy Reach
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There are many organizations that will provide
helpful information for start-up operations and existing small businesses.
This listing is not comprehensive, but a preliminary overview for the La
Crosse area.
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Chamber of Commerce
Serves the needs of members and
promotes the regional economy. Try (608) 784-4880 or
www.lacrossechamber.com.
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Coulee Community Action Program (Couleecap)
Provides technical assistance and
advice to small business owners free of charge in Crawford, La Crosse,
Monroe and Vernon counties. Try (608) 782-4877 or
www.couleecap.org.
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Coulee Region Business Center (Incubator)
Supports small business development
in the region with rental space and technical assistance for start-up and
expanding businesses. Business support
services provide added value for the tenants. Call Dave Loomis at
(608) 782-8022 or try
http://www.la-crosse.wi.us/hosting/crbc/CRBC.asp. |
Downtown Mainstreet, Inc. (DMI)
DMI is responsible for the economic redevelopment and revitalization of La
Crosse's award-winning historic downtown. DMI provided assistance with
relocation, development projects, renovation and design.
Call
(608) 784-0440 or try
www.historicdowntownlacrosse.com. |
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La Crosse Area Development Corporation (LADCO)
Provides direct assistance to
business owners in relocation and expansion projects. LADCO is especially
helpful in location and financing issues, and in identifying specific resources
in the community. Call Jim Hill or Jon Lamb at (608) 784-5488 or
1-888-208-0698 or try
www.ladcoweb.org.
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Law: Business Assistance Program for both Profit and Nonprofit Businesses
The State Bar of Wisconsin selects a
business lawyer to address your concerns for up to 2 hours of
counseling. Call (608) 250-6006 to obtain a business
application prior to assigning a lawyer. For more information,
visit
www.wisbar.org.
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Northwest Wisconsin Manufacturing Outreach Center
(NWMOC)
A joint effort of technical colleges
and UW Stout for the purpose of enhancing productivity and quality.
Manufacturing businesses may be eligible for manufacturing assessments
and training programs. Call WWTC’s Jeff Butteris, (608)
785-9469, e-mail
butterisj@wwtc.edu or try http://nwmoc.uwstout.edu.
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Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE)
A voluntary team of retired
executives who meet individually to discuss start-up opportunities and
business concerns. The advisors draw on their own extensive corporate
experiences and knowledge of resources in the community. Call (608)
784-4880 or try
http://www.lacrossescore.org/.
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Small Business Development Center -
UW-La Crosse (SBDC)
Provides businesses with information and guidance
concerning business start-up, business plans, cash flow management,
accounting, finance, expansion, personnel issues, marketing, production,
and technical expertise. Non-credit programs and seminars are
designed for business owners and managers. Call (608)785-8782 or
visit www.uwlax.edu/sbdc. |
Small Business Development Center National
Information Clearinghouse (SBDCNET)
SBDCNET serves as a resource providing timely,
relevant research, web-based information, and training to SBDC
counselors and their small business clients. 1-800-689-1912 or
http://sbdcnet.org. |
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Western Dairyland Business Enterprise Center
Provides technical assistance and
advice to small business owners in Buffalo, Eau Claire, Jackson and
Trempealeau counties free of charge. Business plan workshops are
scheduled at regular intervals. They have new funding for a SBA
Women’s Center. Try (800) 782-1063 (Independence) or (715)
836-7511 (Eau Claire) or
www.westerndairyland.org.
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Western Technical College - Business and
Industry Services (BIS)
Committed to helping
businesses of all sizes increase productivity and profits through
quality, customized instruction. BIS will work with individuals to
design training specific to their workforce needs in technical or soft
skills. Please contact Business and Industry Services at (608) 785-9232
or e-mail
bis@westerntc.edu.
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Wisconsin Department of Commerce
Request an excellent information
packet for start-ups in Wisconsin, discuss business permits and
licenses, get an outline of financial programs as well as a listing of
publications and conferences. Call
800-435-7287 or visit
www.commerce.state.wi.us.
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UW-L, Small Business
Development Center
Last revised 12/11/2007
URL is http://www.uwlax.edu/sbdc/Resource.htm |
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