Starting or growing a business doesn’t have to happen alone. The following organizations offer training, coaching, and access to capital to help entrepreneurs turn ideas into sustainable businesses.

• Wisconsin Women’s Business Initiative Corporation (WWBIC)
  Opens the doors of opportunity by providing individuals who are interested in starting, strengthening, or expanding businesses with access to critical resources such as responsible financial products and quality business and personal finance training.
• Forward Community Investments (FCI)
  A community development financial institution offering flexible financial support to mission-driven projects that promote greater social and economic opportunity across Wisconsin.
• Community Assets for People (CAP Services)
  Supports entrepreneurs through business coaching, technical assistance, and access to capital, with an emphasis on helping individuals and families achieve economic stability.
• Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at UW–Stevens Point
  Offers no-cost, confidential consulting and business education to help entrepreneurs start, grow, and manage successful businesses.