Wendy Baumann, president of the Wisconsin Women’s Business Initiative Corporation.
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WWBIC Launches Re-Brand at Annual Luncheon
Dec 3rd, 2024 by Wisconsin Women’s Business Initiative Corp.
Law Makes Financial Literacy A High School Graduation Requirement
Bipartisan proposal goes into effect with 2028 Wisconsin high school graduating class.
Dec 8th, 2023 by Margaret Faust
Women’s Entrepreneurship Week Returns
Annual event returns on May 8 with in-person programming and new organization at its helm.
Apr 4th, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
Veteran Loan Fund announces its first-year results, plans for second round of funding
The fund supporting Veteran-Owned Small Businesses expands
Nov 11th, 2022 by Wisconsin Women’s Business Initiative Corp.
WBD Award Expands Kiva@WWBIC
$100,000 Gift from WBD, Inc. to Fund Kiva in Southeast Wisconsin
Oct 11th, 2022 by Wisconsin Women’s Business Initiative Corp.
Organizations Increasing Investment in Minority-Led Businesses
Greater Milwaukee Foundation, Northwestern Mutual invested millions in minority-led businesses in Milwaukee.
Jul 15th, 2022 by PrincessSafiya Byers
Wells Fargo Awards $2.35 Million For Community Development
Grantees Riverworks, WWBIC and FACC will support minority and women entrepreneurs.
Jan 18th, 2022 by Angeline Terry
WWBIC Names Christina Knudsen as Vice President of Development & Communications
Oct 26th, 2021 by Wisconsin Women’s Business Initiative Corp.
Black Business Boost Fund Targeted At Milwaukee Entrepeneurs
New fund targeted at supporting people of color launch and grow businesses.
Oct 15th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Wisconsin Women’s Business Initiative Corporation Receives $500,000 Investment From Otto Bremer Trust to Support Small Businesses
PRI and Grant Will Provide Capital, Technical Assistance to Diverse and Disadvantaged Small Businesses
Jun 14th, 2021 by Wisconsin Women’s Business Initiative Corp.
City of Milwaukee/WWBIC to Launch Small Business COVID-19 Forgivable Loan Program
Oct 30th, 2020 by Wisconsin Women’s Business Initiative Corp.
Long-time social business café closes after landlord changes vendor direction
Jun 22nd, 2020 by Wisconsin Women’s Business Initiative Corp.
Brew City Match Announces Second Round of Competition
Entrepreneurs and Commercial Property Owners are Invited to Apply
Feb 11th, 2020 by Local Initiatives Support Corporation Milwaukee
WWBIC names Kamaljit ‘KC’ Jackson as new Vice President of Programs & Operations
Jackson brings a wealth of experience in leadership, coaching, program management and process improvement strategies.
Aug 1st, 2019 by Wisconsin Women’s Business Initiative Corp.
Brew City Match to launch first round of small business competition
Applications for small business loans, technical support will open June 10
May 30th, 2019 by Local Initiatives Support Corporation Milwaukee
Governor Evers Honors 13 Recipients of 2018 Financial Literacy Award in Capitol Ceremony
The recipients were selected by the Governor’s Council on Financial Literacy from the nominations submitted for consideration.
Mar 21st, 2019 by Wisconsin Office of the Commissioner of Insurance
WEDC awards grant to support startup businesses in southeastern Wisconsin
Wisconsin Women’s Business Initiative Corporation will administer grant through its Growth Accelerator program
Oct 29th, 2018 by Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation
JPMorgan Chase Commits $3.5M to Milwaukee Collaborative to Drive Economic Opportunity
Bank’s PRO Neighborhoods investment will fuel community-based entrepreneurs, business owners to extend gains of downtown development to nearby neighborhoods
Oct 9th, 2018 by Local Initiatives Support Corporation Milwaukee
WWBIC New SBA Veteran’s Business Outreach Center (VBOC) for Wisconsin, Illinois, and Minnesota Director and New Northeastern Regional Project Director now on board
Ana Simpson has been brought on to the WWBIC Team and will lead the VBOC@WWBIC.
Jun 25th, 2018 by Wisconsin Women’s Business Initiative Corp.
New $1 million initiative to support tech startups
WEDC, Invest in Wisconsin to help early-stage companies statewide
Oct 30th, 2017 by Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Introduces Tax Reform to Support Small Business Start-Up Growth
For three years in a row, Wisconsin has ranked last in business start-up activity
Oct 21st, 2017 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Local leaders launch innovative program to spur startup businesses and renovate commercial districts in neighborhoods near downtown
This pilot project is intended to lay the groundwork for larger initiatives.
Oct 11th, 2017 by Local Initiatives Support Corporation Milwaukee
Celebrating 46 Years of Service to Milwaukee’s South Side with Expansion to Welcome More Students, Provide Support for Expectant Mothers with Addiction
Anniversary Celebration will honor Friends of the Hispanic Community & Badger Mutual Wall of Fame Awardees and Commemorate Expanded Partnerships to Benefit Students
Apr 21st, 2016 by United Community Center
Minority Women-Owned Firms Rise 97%
State still ranks low in entrepreneurship but new firms by women and minority owners soar.
Sep 2nd, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
Kiva Already Funding City Entrepreneurs
In less than two months, 28 small businesses have gotten loans. Kiva hopes to increase that to 200.
Apr 13th, 2015 by Molly Rippinger
New Loan Fund Will Support Black Entrepreneurs
$200,000 fund overseen by WEDC and African American Chamber of Commerce offers loans of $5,000 to $25,000.
Feb 27th, 2014 by Rick Brown
