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Meet the community of entrepreneurs at the Technology Innovation Center at Research Park, the Milwaukee region’s only full service business incubator. The Tech Center is where things are really happening. Since 1993, more than 200 fast-growing businesses have called the Tech Center home. With a combined valuation in excess of $560 million, these innovative companies […]

Many government agencies and commercial organizations seek to include veteran-owned businesses as suppliers, contractors and service providers. This session is designed to provide you with the knowledge needed to participate in commercial and government contracting programs. It will bring together commercial and government purchasers, and will provide veteran-owned businesses with critical information on certification programs, […]

Each Fall, WWBIC showcases clients and work at the Annual Luncheon. This 'friend' fundraiser has grown to become a fan favorite and is a high-energy impactful support vehicle for small businesses in Wisconsin.

Additive manufacturing is staged to change the way we design, produce  and manufacture goods across a wide range of market sectors. New applications are being discovered daily as this technology continues to evolve into a transformative new tool pushing past the boundaries of prototyping. This session will focus on: A crash course on the history […]

Join this free half-day Business Academy for: Existing Small Businesses Individuals Thinking of Starting a Business Entrepreneurs Looking for Funding and Resources This event includes business owner education workshops, small round-table learning sessions, resource booths staffed by small business lenders and resources and the opportunity to network and make new connections.  

During this workshop, sponsored by the MCW Office of Technology Development, a Technology Consultant from Center for Technology Commercialization (CTC), will cover all aspects of writing NIH SBIR/STTR grants including: Is SBIR/STTR a fit for me? Understanding what SBIR/STTR reviewers are looking for Getting Started with Aims and Significance Step-by-step guidance on preparing key sections […]

This conference is an opportunity for DBE firms to network and connect with Wisconsin's construction industry decision makers. Activities will include: Transportation panel and construction forecast for 2018 Networking with highway construction and building trade professionals Foxconn and highway vehicle technology panel Relationship-building networking reception

"Make it Happen!" is the 2019 Manufacturing Matters! conference theme. Manufacturers’ confidence hasn't been this high in years. The economy is strong, and more things become possible each day. There are, of course, challenges in this dynamic business environment.  Labor is tightening.  Technologies are changing the way work is done. Tariffs are creating uncertainty.  Better, […]

This course will provide a detailed review of the ISO standard requirements and the proof that should be available to the auditor. Attendees will perform practiced audits using an organization’s department documentation to learn how to audit, be audited and record the results, and will leave with true-to-life auditing experience.