(MADISON, WI) –The Office of Business & Entrepreneurship (OBE) along with the Wisconsin Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at UW-Milwaukee will host a Small Business Clinic – free to all participants – on Friday, November 7, 2025, at Waukesha County Technical College in Pewaukee.
This FREE Small Business Clinic will take place from 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM and is a ‘choose-your-own-adventure’ for entrepreneurs. Come for the day or for a specific session. Participants can schedule 30-minute individual sessions with consultants to discuss starting a business, financials, marketing, home baking businesses, international trade, or legal matters in a group setting. The clinic will include educational sessions on business planning, taxes, workforce development, financial record keeping, legal topics, digital marketing, and artificial intelligence. It will also feature expert-led panel discussions on accessing capital with lenders and Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI), as well as a session focused on global market opportunities and strategies for navigating international trade.
“Your entrepreneurial journey doesn’t have to be a solo adventure,” said Dan Brosman, strategic projects associate director, OBE, and event organizer. “Our clinic provides the roadmap, resources, and community support you need to succeed.”
“We are excited to host a Small Business Clinic in the Milwaukee area that connects and resources small businesses,” added event site sponsor Athena Agoudemos, associate director, Wisconsin SBDC Network. “This event brings together valuable business information, direct access to resource providers and lenders, and opportunities to engage with subject matter experts, offering guidance tailored to each entrepreneur’s unique needs, all in one place and in one day!”
“Whether you’re curious about where to start, or you’re ready to make a leap, our experts are here to offer trusted insights and industry-specific advice, free of charge,” reported Nora Roughen-Schmidt, business consultant and event organizer. “Small Business Clinics give participants the opportunity to check off everything on their to-do lists through education, inspiration, and resources. Please join us on November 7 and we will help get you started.”
In addition to the 30-minute appointments, participants may choose to attend lecture-style group sessions featuring General Business Law with UW Madison’s Law & Entrepreneurship Clinic, Business Planning 101, Financial Records, Statements and Strategy, A.I. for Your Business, LLC Formation Lab, Food Finance Institute and Cottage Industry 101, Optimizing Your Business Marketing Strategy, Business Taxes with the Department of Revenue, and Entrepreneurial Resources in your Local Library.
