Sponsored by State Representative Fred Clark, Columbia County Economic Development Corporation, UW Small Business Development Center, Small Business Administration and the Portage Area Chamber of Commerce.
Monday May 17, 2010
Portage Area Chamber of Commerce 608-742-6242Event Sponsors
Columbia & Marquette County Business Development Forum
Helping Businesses Survive, Innovate and Grow in a Tough Economy
Each panel member will talk about ways in which businesses can utilize their organizations programs, including loans and grants.
These business owners & managers will talk about the ways they have used federal, state and local services and prospered in this economy.
John Whitver, TW Design in MontelloDate and Time
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
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Business Development Forum
Monday, May 17th, 9:00am—Noon
Best Western Resort Hotel in Portage
2701 South County Highway CX
9:00AM Panel Discussion
Reaching Out – Federal, State and Local Support for Businesses.
Eric Ness, Small Business Administration
David Martens, Wisconsin Department of Commerce
Nancy Elsing, Columbia County Economic Development Corporation
Joan Gillman, UW Small Business Development Center
Paul Soglin, Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority
Mike Daniels , U.S. Department of Agriculture
10:30AM Panel Discussion
Learning from our Neighbors - Success Stories from Local Businesses.
Kathy Cromey, Penda Corporation in Portage
Andy Murphy, Murph’s Chop Shop in Portage
Rendezvous Paddle and Sports in Montello
Thanks to our sponsors, there is no cost to attend. We do ask that you pre-register by calling the Portage Area Chamber of Commerce office at 608-742-6242.
The SBDC is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. All opinions, conclusions or recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact: Program Coordinator, SBDC, 975 University Ave., Suite 3260, Madison, WI 53706, 608-263-9675. An EEO/AA employer, the University of Wisconsin provides equal opportunities in employment and programming, including Title IX and ADA requirements.
Business Development Forum
Monday, May 17th, 9:00am—Noon
Best Western Resort Hotel in Portage 2701 South County Highway CX
Free