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Western Dairyland Business Center
March 2009 Newsletter |
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Greetings!
In like a lion, out like a lamb? Regardless, the month of March is here! Take time to break out of your winter blues, re-energize and network with other local entrepreneurs and inventors in the area. You never know who you'll meet!
Three great networking opportunities for you:
03.12.09 Women's Business Networking Meeting with UWEC Internship Coordinator, Staci Heidtke presenting.
03.12.09 Jackson County Inventors & Entrepreneurs Club with local entrepreneur, Darren Durman presenting.
03.19.09 Buffalo/Trempealeau Counties Inventors & Entrepreneurs Club with local inventor & entrepreneur, Randy Hoff presenting.
For more information on any of these events and more, continue reading below or feel free to contact me directly at kbriggs@westerndairyland.org.
Sincerely,
Karman Briggs
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April 23, 2009
Plaza Hotel & Suites
Eau Claire, WI
Register by April 1st and pay only $39 for a full day of education, networking and business counseling. If you're thinking of starting or expanding a business, this conference is for you!
*BECOME A FAN OF THE WOMEN'S BUSINESS CONFERENCE ON FACEBOOK*
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Free Women's Business Networking Meeting
Meetings Now Held on the
2nd Thursday of the month!
"Creating A Mutually Beneficial Experience for UWEC Interns and Your Small Business"
Presented by Staci Heidtke, UWEC Internship Coordinator
Thursday, March 12th, Noon-1:00 p.m.
418 Wisconsin Street, Eau Claire
Interns are not just for big business! Today's UWEC students are emerging with very specific skill sets and your small business may be the perfect place for them to gain real world experience while presenting a fresh point of view for you.
Heidtke will detail:
- how to hire paid and un-paid interns from UWEC
- how to create an experience that will be mutually beneficial to the intern and the employer
- how to identify an appropriate role and/or project for the prospective intern
Bring your lunch and business cards to share.
Come to learn, stay to network!
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7 Steps to Starting a Business
Learn the Basic Steps in Building a Successful Business Plan
Want to start your own business, but don't know how? The Western Dairyland Business Center is hosting an event to teach participants how to start a business by assembling the pieces of a business plan on Tuesday, March 24, from 6 to 9 pm at the Western Dairyland Community Action Agency, 418 Wisconsin Street, Eau Claire.
Topics covered include feasibility, proving your market, funding your business, writing a business plan, marketing, business legal structure and more.
If you attend this event you can apply for FREE, one-on-one assistance from Western Dairyland's Business Development Specialists to determine the feasibility of your business idea and identify sources to prove your market. Business Development Specialists may also help with the preparation of business plans and financial forecasts which could be presented to lenders.
Tuition is $25 and class materials are included. Scholarships are available for income eligible individuals. For more information or to register, go to www.SuccessfulBusiness.org or call 715/836-7511, ext. 171 SPACE IS LIMITED, registration and payment must be received by Friday, March 20. Arrangements for persons with special needs will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance.
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The next Jackson County I&E Club meeting is Thursday, March 12 at our new location at the Black River Falls Area Chamber of Commerce at 120 N. Water St., Black River Falls.
Meetings will continue to be held on the second Thursday of each month at 6:30pm.
This month's guest speaker is Darren Durman, owner of the Merchant General Store and President of the Black River Falls Downtown Association. Darren will discuss his own experiences in small town retailing, Internet e-tailing and how he identified a niche market, which has contributed to his success.
The next Buffalo/Trempealeau County I&E Club meeting is Thursday, March 19th at our new location at the Western Dairyland Annex Building located at 23122 Whitehall Road, Independence. Meetings will continue to be held at 6:30pm on the third Thursday of each month.
This month's speaker is Randy Hoff, President of Rahoffer, LLC. Randy will discuss his personal experiences as an inventor and entrepreneur and how he has combined his knowledge, skills, and passion to create a successful business.
These two clubs are FREE to attend and open to anyone in Western Wisconsin who would like to learn from experienced professionals and discuss their ideas with other local inventors and entrepreneurs.
Connect to other Inventors and Entrepreneurs like you at LinkedIn. Click HERE
For more information on either I & E Club call: Karman Briggs at 715-836-7511, ext. 174 You can also email IandE@WesternDairyland.org
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News and Events
Small business please be careful of your mail and the information you are sharing with recipients through mail.
It has recently been brought to attention that someone is using stationary which is VERY similar to the SBA letterhead and sending letters to small businesses saying they are eligible for a tax rebate under the Economic Stimulus Act, and that SBA is assessing their eligibility for such a rebate. The letter asks the small business to provide the name of its bank and account number.
SBA DOES NOT do that. Small businesses SHOULD NOT respond to letters falsely claiming to have been sent by the SBA asking for bank account information in order to qualify them for federal tax rebates.
PLEASE SPREAD THIS INFORMATION TO OTHER BUSINESS OWNERS YOU MAY KNOW.
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DECI JUMPSTART- BUSINESS COMPETITION
This competition is great for entrepreneurs interested in opening a business in Downtown Eau Claire. This competition is open to any type of business - from hi-tech office services to specialty gift shops.
You could win $5,000 in start-up capital and $500 of TV airtime!
To be eligible:
- You must be 18 years of age or older and interested in starting a business in Downtown Eau Claire or relocating a business to Downtown Eau Claire.
- You cannot enter a business already located downtown at the time of entry into the competition. Proposed business must open by May 2010.
To Enter: You must submit an application and a business plan for the proposed business to Downtown Eau Claire, Inc. by May 31st, 2009.
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The Small Business Resource Guide is now available EXCLUSIVELY online.
Find the information that you need about taxes and other business topics.
Visit this website:
http://www.sbrg.irs.gov/
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Promoting Small Wholesale Businesses in Wisconsin
A new group of wholesalers are joining together to form wholesale gift shows across Wisconsin. All potential members are juried into this group. No membership fees required. This is a elite manufacturing group specializing in gift shop, floral trade and more!!!
For more information:
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