PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES
Encourage Formation of New Businesses and Expansion of Existing Business in the CountyDennis Heling started a program called the Entrepreneur's & Inventor's Connection, which meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month. This organization is fashioned to serve entrepreneurs, businesses, inventors, and innovators located in Jefferson County and surrounding counties.
The focus of this organization is to provide an opportunity for entrepreneurs, inventors and anyone with a business idea, to participate in networking, learn from experienced entrepreneurs/inventors and develop creative ideas and support for their endeavors. This fosters and encourages the entrepreneurial spirit and is anticipated that it will help create a strong and diverse economic base within the Jefferson County region. The turnout for the organizational meetings demonstrates a strong community interest in forming an organization that will encourage entrepreneurs and the entrepreneurial spirit.
In addition, the JCEDC brought the First Step Program and the Entrepreneurial Training Series to Jefferson County. UW-Whitewater produces the program through the SBDC at Whitewater. These programs are geared toward encouraging entrepreneurs to look at business and ways to develop their business including creating a business plan. The First Program looks at such thing as:
- Lifestyle changes in becoming an entrepreneur
- What are the personal rewards and challenges?
- How much capital is needed?
- What are the legal requirements?
- What’s in a good business plan?
- Where to get assistance?
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