Grow North Regional Economic Development Corporation

05/06/2026

Available FREE Small Business Virtual Programming TODAY, MAY 6th, 2026 from Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation through the Small Business Academy:

9 a.m.
Entrepreneurial Mindset: Small Habits Build Big Wins

10 a.m.
Price It Right: How to Set Prices that Actually Make You Money

11 a.m.
How Did You Decide When You Were Ready to Quit Your Day Job?

Noon:
Lunch

12:30 p.m.
How Do You Build Your Free Dream Team around You?

1 p.m.
Library Resources for Startups

2 p.m.
Business Law 101

3 p.m.
From Spreadsheet to Strategy: Using AI to Power Your Business Finances

More Info available at:
https://wedc.org/build-your-small-business/small-business-academy/?fbclid=IwY2xjawRoEHdleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEenoU8nOkxya8d8C-Sai0SUSl80WQvKIaqX03rkEkvca7O2sTdJwDbvW_jf48_aem_P-G7PPSRn6_D2u9lE3rYNg %20

The Small Business Academy is a free, annual event with both virtual and in-person sessions. Get expert advice on how to start or grow your business.

05/05/2026

Today kicks off the WEDC Small Business Academy! With virtual programming open to all starting today (May 5th) through Thursday (May 7th), and In-Person sessions across the state on Friday (May 8th).

If you are a current or aspiring entrepreneur, there will be inspirational programming to spark your small business flame!

Find out more at:

The Small Business Academy is a free, annual event with both virtual and in-person sessions. Get expert advice on how to start or grow your business.

04/28/2026

Spending some time in Merrill, Wisconsin today at the Lincoln County Economic Development Summit hosted by Lincoln County Economic Development and their Executive Director Sara Guild. A great turnout for the event today, with barely a parking spot available at the Bierman Building here in Merrill.