We Succeed Together

We provide support with business plan development, financial projections and training for entrepreneurs in Western Wisconsin. Learn About Business Counseling

Women's Business Conference

Our annual conference is designed to connect you with other entrepreneurs and provide resources to help start or expand your business. Learn About the WBC

Business Training

We offer online and in-person training with practical information on the steps you will need to take in order to start or grow a small business. See Upcoming Events

One-on-One Counseling

We specialize in helping our clients start and grow their businesses. Click below to fill out our online form. As soon as we’ve received your information, we’ll set up an in-person or virtual meeting with you.

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Business Resources

Your business is unique, but that doesn’t mean you have to build everything from scratch. Our business resource center has many road plans to help you.

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Our Story

We succeed when you succeed. From helping you write your business plan, to group training exercises, browse the many services our business center offers.

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Upcoming Events

The 2026 Marketing Reset: Practical Strategies and AI Tools (with Claire Lauer)

Thursday, January 29  |  12 - 1 PM
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Start A Small Business in 8 Steps

Tuesday, February 17  |  6 - 7 PM
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Simple, Not Easy: Hiring & Building Winning Teams (with Ashley Bender)

Thursday, February 26  |  12 - 1 PM
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January 18, 2026 – Our office is closed on Monday, January 19th, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. We'll get back to you on Tuesday, January 20th. Thank you for your understanding!

January 15, 2026 – Don't miss our upcoming webinar hosted by Claire Lauer, founder of CL Content Marketing, LLC: "The 2026 Marketing Reset: Practical Strategies and AI Tools" on Thursday, January 29 from 12 - 1 PM. Register here: https://www.successfulbusiness.org/events A practical, human-centered framework to simplify your marketing, refocus on what actually works, and use AI as a smart support-not a replacement-for clear strategy.

January 9, 2026 – Grow Your AI Skills in 2026 — Take This Short Survey: As we look ahead to the new year, we’re planning a variety of learning opportunities, including AI skills development. We’d love to hear what you’d like to learn. Click here to fill out the AI survey: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sv/ZKUViiI

January 9, 2026 – Looking to attract and retain your best employees while their families grow? Join Child Care Partnership for this FREE seminar on Tuesday, January 20th to learn practical, proven strategies to recruit employees to a family friendly workplace and help them thrive. Click here to register: https://familyfriendlyworkplacesinc.growthzoneapp.com/ap/Events/Register/J5FGQXztJCzC3

January 7, 2026 – Our office building will be closed tomorrow, Thursday, January 8th, but we'll be available via info@successfulbusiness.org or direct phone numbers listed here: https://www.successfulbusiness.org/about-us Thank you for your understanding!

December 23, 2025 – Register here to get FREE business counseling: https://ic.successfulbusiness.org/reg.aspx?mode=counsel¢er=52501&subloc=0

December 22, 2025 – Our office will be open Monday, Tuesday, and Friday from 8 am - 4:30 pm and closed on Wednesday and Thursday the next two weeks. Click here to sign up for our FREE business counseling session to start or grow your business in 2026: https://ic.successfulbusiness.org/reg.aspx?mode=counsel¢er=52501&subloc=0

December 16, 2025 – 🌟 Big News for Our Community! 🌟 We’re excited to share that starting December 29, 2025, the Community Haven House-Day Resource Center will be in its new location—and with it comes longer hours to better serve those experiencing homelessness in our community. This new space isn’t just a building—it’s a place of hope, dignity, and opportunity.

December 15, 2025 – Photo by Schlough Media

December 15, 2025 – Photo by Schlough Media

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Thank you so much for your suggestions and help on my website. It was so helpful to me in getting it started. I made quite a few changes that you suggested and feel I am off to a good start. I could not have gotten this far without the help from Western Dairyland.

– Liz, Local Entrepreneur

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The Western Wisconsin Women's Business Center is a program of Western Dairyland Economic Opportunity Council (WDEOC). Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. Agreements for persons with disabilities will be made at all times in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and associated amendments. Arrangements for persons with special needs will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. This Institution is an Equal Opportunity Provider. Language assistance services are available for limited English proficient individuals.

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