Thinking about starting a business? A smart place to begin is at the free Business Incubator Workshop presented by Launch MKE and BizStarts. The two-hour event begins at 3 p.m. on Monday, May 20, at St. Ann Center for Intergenerational Care-Bucyrus Campus, 2450 W. North Ave.

Budding entrepreneurs will learn how to evaluate a business idea or strengthen an existing business. Other topics will include identifying customers, branding and messaging, product and service distribution, startup needs and costs.

“The business incubator gives aspiring entrepreneurs the support they need for their idea and makes business ownership accessible to everyone,” said Ald. Russell W. Stamper II, chair of the Milwaukee Common Council’s Community and Economic Development Committee. “Ultimately, this will help Milwaukee’s north side business community expand.”

Following this introductory workshop, participants will have access to BizStart’s coaches, mentors and resource network and Launch MKE’s 10-week Business Academy. That program, offering hands-on training in business planning and operations, begins the week of June 10, 2019 and meets Monday and Thursday evenings based on the number of participants.

Pre-registration for the Business Incubator Workshop is required, and space is limited. Refreshments will be served. To sign up or to learn more, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/st-ann-center-business-incubator-workshop-tickets-60716803594?platform=hootsuite&utm_campaign=HSCampaign
Questions? email contact@launchmke.org or call 262-243-4365.