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BizStarts helps entrepreneurs launch and grow businesses through 1:1 coaching, mentoring, and connections to resources. We offer all the resources they need.

As a one-stop shop, we help anyone wanting to grow their business that will create sustainable jobs.

10/14/2026

Built Here is one night that celebrates Wisconsin entrepreneurs, and everyone's invited!

Taste food from local caterers, shop from BizStarts graduates building real businesses, cheer on this year’s Inspirational Entrepreneur Award honorees and bid in the live auction.

Whether you’re a founder, a supporter or just love local business, there’s a seat for you.

$200 early bird ends Oct 19. Grab your ticket here ➡ https://events.humanitix.com/built-here-the-future-starts-in-wisconsin

10/13/2026

Congratulations to Cohort 12 of the Fall BizStarts Institute, our Class of 2026.

Over six weeks, these Milwaukee entrepreneurs worked through the fundamentals of building a business that lasts. They walked away with financial clarity, a strong business model, and a plan they could carry forward.

Each graduate leaves with a business plan and ongoing access to BizStarts coaches and the wider entrepreneur network.

Milwaukee is better because you’re building here.

Thinking about joining the next cohort? Apply here: https://bizstarts.com/bizstarts-institute/

10/01/2026

BizStarts is proud to support Wisconsin Tech Month 2026! 🚀

This October, organizations, companies, entrepreneurs, educators, technologists, students, and community leaders from across Wisconsin will come together to celebrate the people and ideas moving our state forward.

This year’s theme, Connected Through Innovation, is all about creating stronger connections across Wisconsin’s technology ecosystem and making sure more people have an opportunity to participate in our growing tech economy.

There are several ways to get involved:
✨ Host an event during Wisconsin Tech Month
🎉 Attend the Wisconsin Tech Month Kickoff
🚀 Join the Emerging in Tech Summit
📅 Explore events happening throughout October

We’re excited to help spread the word and encourage our community to get involved.
Learn more and get connected at WItechmonth.com.

09/21/2026

We are excited to be a Promotional Program on Wealth Building through Business Ownership.

Please join us for an afternoon created to turn "I've thought about business as an option" into "here's my next move."

There will be ample time to make new acquaintances throughout the event and afterwards please join us a light dinner. We hope to see you in the audience!

Come curious, leave with a plan.
Learn more and register at WomensFundMKE.org. Space is limited.

09/16/2026

ENTREPRENEURS! There are 2 ways to build with us on 11/19.

BizStarts is now accepting applications for the Entrepreneur Showcase and Taste of BizStarts at this year's Built Here fundraiser, Venue 3, 5:30 to 8:30 PM.
APPLICATIONS CLOSE 9/21

The Showcase features roughly 20 booths built by BizStarts program graduates, entrepreneurs sharing what they've grown.

Apply here: https://forms.gle/KBrvrgvUHizqHip8A

Taste of BizStarts spotlights entrepreneur caterers, bringing Wisconsin's flavor to the table. Apply here: https://forms.gle/NxJWyTpqJ4zysR8d6

09/15/2026

Early bird registration is open for Built Here: The Future Starts in Wisconsin, BizStarts' 2026 Annual Fundraiser on Thursday, November 19 (5:30 to 8:30 PM) at Venue 3.

It didn't happen by accident. Every business at this event started with someone planting a seed, and a community that gave it the roots to hold. Built Here is that story on repeat: entrepreneurs building stronger products, stronger services, and a stronger Wisconsin.

Register early and save $50 on general admission. Early bird pricing ends October 19, after which tickets move to $250.

Reserve your seat: https://events.humanitix.com/built-here-the-future-starts-in-wisconsin

09/02/2026

Is Someone in your circle is building something worth celebrating? Time to say so.

Nominations are open for the Inspirational Entrepreneur Awards. Three ways to recognize a BizStarts graduate who's doing the work:

Emerging Builder: for the entrepreneur who's just getting started and already building something real.

Built to Last: for the entrepreneur who's navigated challenges and built something that lasted.

Community Cornerstone: for the entrepreneur who builds up the people around them.

Anyone can nominate. Staff, mentors, coaches, sponsors, fellow entrepreneurs, even the graduate themselves. It takes less than 3 minutes.

Nominate by September 21. Honorees will be recognized live at our annual fundraiser, Built Here: The Future Starts in Wisconsin, on November 19th

Nominate here: https://forms.gle/a7FNTVWVfMAf8GVp7

08/21/2026

Another room full of nonprofit leaders leaving with real tools, not just good intentions.

Dr. Kasey Hammock walked entrepreneurs and non-profit leaders through designing programs that meet real community needs, measuring impact with ease, and building the diverse funding streams that keep a mission alive. This is what building sustainable organizations looks like, right here in Milwaukee.

Grateful for Sherman Phoenix for hosting and Partner for Better for sharing your knowledge.

Missed this one? More workshops are coming. Keep an eye on the Good Newsletter so you don't miss the next.

08/20/2026

Where are you in your entrepreneurial journey?
Join us for FEET PLANTED: Understanding the Awesome Women Incubator Model and explore the different stages of business ownership.

✨ Learn from Sheila Long, founder of MalamaDoe and the Head of the Table podcast, as she shares powerful stories and lessons from her journey supporting women’s career and business growth.

Thursday, September 24
5:00–7:00 PM
📍 MalamaDoe
4465 N Oakland Ave, #201
Shorewood, WI 53211

Whether you're just getting started or growing an established business, this is an opportunity to reflect on where you are, where you want to go, and what’s next. 💪🏽

Women entrepreneurs, register today at the link down below.

Link: https://events.humanitix.com/feet-planted-understanding-the-awesome-women-incubator-model/tickets

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161 S 1st Street Ste 100
Milwaukee, WI
53204

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Tuesday	9am - 4pm
Wednesday	9am - 4pm
Thursday	9am - 4pm

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