Wendy Baumann, president of the Wisconsin Women’s Business Initiative Corporation.

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WWBIC Launches Re-Brand at Annual Luncheon
Law Makes Financial Literacy A High School Graduation Requirement

Law Makes Financial Literacy A High School Graduation Requirement

Bipartisan proposal goes into effect with 2028 Wisconsin high school graduating class.

Women’s Entrepreneurship Week Returns

Women’s Entrepreneurship Week Returns

Annual event returns on May 8 with in-person programming and new organization at its helm.

Veteran Loan Fund announces its first-year results, plans for second round of funding
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Veteran Loan Fund announces its first-year results, plans for second round of funding

The fund supporting Veteran-Owned Small Businesses expands

WBD Award Expands Kiva@WWBIC
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WBD Award Expands Kiva@WWBIC

$100,000 Gift from WBD, Inc. to Fund Kiva in Southeast Wisconsin

Organizations Increasing Investment in Minority-Led Businesses

Organizations Increasing Investment in Minority-Led Businesses

Greater Milwaukee Foundation, Northwestern Mutual invested millions in minority-led businesses in Milwaukee.

Wells Fargo Awards $2.35 Million For Community Development

Wells Fargo Awards $2.35 Million For Community Development

Grantees Riverworks, WWBIC and FACC will support minority and women entrepreneurs.

WWBIC Names Christina Knudsen as Vice President of Development & Communications
Black Business Boost Fund Targeted At Milwaukee Entrepeneurs

Black Business Boost Fund Targeted At Milwaukee Entrepeneurs

New fund targeted at supporting people of color launch and grow businesses.

Wisconsin Women’s Business Initiative Corporation Receives $500,000 Investment From Otto Bremer Trust to Support Small Businesses
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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

City of Milwaukee/WWBIC to Launch Small Business COVID-19 Forgivable Loan Program
Charter Invests $1 Million in the Wisconsin Women’s Business Initiative Corp to Lend to Small Businesses in Underserved Wisconsin Communities
In Partnership with the Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce, WWBIC Presents the Wisconsin Veteran’s Loan Fund
Long-time social business café closes after landlord changes vendor direction
Gov. Evers Honors 14 Recipients of the 2019 Governor’s Financial Literacy Award in Capitol Ceremony
Brew City Match Announces Second Round of Competition
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Brew City Match Announces Second Round of Competition

Entrepreneurs and Commercial Property Owners are Invited to Apply

WWBIC names Kamaljit ‘KC’ Jackson as new Vice President of Programs & Operations
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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.

Brew City Match to launch first round of small business competition
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Brew City Match to launch first round of small business competition

Applications for small business loans, technical support will open June 10

Governor Evers Honors 13 Recipients of 2018 Financial Literacy Award in Capitol Ceremony
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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.

WEDC awards grant to support startup businesses in southeastern Wisconsin
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WEDC awards grant to support startup businesses in southeastern Wisconsin

Wisconsin Women’s Business Initiative Corporation will administer grant through its Growth Accelerator program

JPMorgan Chase Commits $3.5M to Milwaukee Collaborative to Drive Economic Opportunity
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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

WWBIC New SBA Veteran’s Business Outreach Center (VBOC) for Wisconsin, Illinois, and Minnesota Director and New Northeastern Regional Project Director now on board
New $1 million initiative to support tech startups
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New $1 million initiative to support tech startups

WEDC, Invest in Wisconsin to help early-stage companies statewide

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Introduces Tax Reform to Support Small Business Start-Up Growth
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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

Local leaders launch innovative program to spur startup businesses and renovate commercial districts in neighborhoods near downtown
Celebrating 46 Years of Service to Milwaukee’s South Side with Expansion to Welcome More Students, Provide Support for Expectant Mothers with Addiction
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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

Back in the News: Minority Women-Owned Firms Rise 97%

Contribution to Tom Barrett of $100

Back in the News: Minority Women-Owned Firms Rise 97%
Back in the News

Minority Women-Owned Firms Rise 97%

State still ranks low in entrepreneurship but new firms by women and minority owners soar.

Kiva Already Funding City Entrepreneurs

Kiva Already Funding City Entrepreneurs

In less than two months, 28 small businesses have gotten loans. Kiva hopes to increase that to 200.

New Loan Fund Will Support Black Entrepreneurs

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.