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

Business Ownership 101 (free, in-person event in Eau Claire) - SOLD OUT (waitlist available)

Wednesday, April 15  |  5 - 7:30 PM
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Start A Small Business in 8 Steps

Tuesday, April 21  |  6 - 7 PM
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From Skills to Services - Turning Your Experience Into a Profitable Business (Krystle Frey)

Tuesday, April 28  |  10 - 11 AM
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April 14, 2026 – Join Krystle Frey's webinar on Tuesday, April 28 from 10 - 11 AM to learn how to identify your most marketable skills, validate whether a service is something people will actually pay for, and structure simple offers that generate revenue without overcomplicating the process. Register via our website: https://www.successfulbusiness.org/events

March 24, 2026 – Congratulations to all the winners: Racing Heart Farm, Beloved Acres, Cultivating The Commons, Fun Guy Farm, YMCA Camp St. Croix and Jilly and Lilly's Homemade!

March 9, 2026 – https://www.visiteauclaire.com/blog/post/girl-power-celebrating-women-owned-businesses-in-eau-claire/

February 23, 2026 – Don't miss our free, upcoming webinar hosted by Ashley Bender, founder of AMK Cleaning Services: Simple, Not Easy - Hiring & Building Winning Teams on Thursday, February 26 from 12 - 1 PM CST. Register via our website: https://www.successfulbusiness.org/events

February 23, 2026 – Don't miss this week's webinar with Ashley Bender, owner of AMK Cleaning Services! If you're ready to hire employees but afraid of getting it wrong, then this free webinar is for you. Register via our website: https://www.successfulbusiness.org/events

February 10, 2026 – SAVE THE DATE - This year's Women's Business Conference will take place on Wednesday, Nov. 4th from 7:30am - 3:30pm. Tickets and exhibitor tables will go on sale on Memorial Day. Stay tuned! https://www.womensbusinessconference.com/

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

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Testimonials

 

Had a fabulous time meeting other women who I was able to network with and simply enjoy their company [throughout the conference]. I was able to attend all four of my workshops and learned quite a bit from all of them. I have a few take-aways that I can apply to my work life and my personal life. Thank you to all who put in all of the hard work. It is never an easy task putting on an event like this. Great job to everyone!

– Lynn, Past Conference Attendee

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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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