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SUMMARY:Start A Small Business in 8 Steps
DESCRIPTION:The Western Wisconsin Women’s Business Center invites entrepreneurs and aspiring business owners to “Start a Small Business in 8 Steps”. Note: All our webinars and events are open to women and men. \nTopics covered include: \n1. Your Business Idea\n2. Are you an Entrepreneur?\n3. Business Feasibility\n4. Legal Structure\, Permits & Zoning\n5. Marketing\n6. Recordkeeping\n7. Business Plan\n8. Funding \nAfter the class\, attendees may request free\, one-on-one assistance from Western Dairyland’s Business Development Specialists at https://www.successfulbusiness.org/request_for_counseling.phtml to delve deeper into their individual small business concepts\, including the preparation of a business plan with financial forecasting to present to lenders. \nNOTE: By signing up for this training\, you agree to be automatically subscribed to our (bi)weekly newsletter. You are able to unsubscribe at any point. Thank you for your interest in our events!\nSpeaker: Walmsley Johnson-Cole\, Business Development Specialist & Certified Personal Finance Counselor \nFee: No Cost \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.blackrivercountry.net/event/start-a-small-business-in-8-steps/2026-08-22/
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SUMMARY:Borrow the Mic: Grow Your Business by Leveraging Existing Podcasts
DESCRIPTION:Discover how established businesses can use other people’s podcasts as a strategic marketing channel during the Borrow the Mic webinar on Tuesday\, August 25\, 2026\, from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. CDT. This free online business session is presented by the Western Wisconsin Women’s Business Center. \nKrystle Frey\, founder of Pivot Ball Change\, will explain how businesses can increase visibility\, establish authority and support sales without launching a podcast of their own. Topics include identifying podcast guest opportunities\, pitching yourself authentically\, discussing your offers with confidence and exploring podcast sponsorships. \nFrey founded Pivot Ball Change\, a podcast production company providing editing\, production and launch support. Her professional background includes careers in dance and healthcare before building her podcast-focused business. \nThe Borrow the Mic webinar is open to women and men. Advance online registration is available and there is no fee to attend. A public webinar-access link\, online platform and registration deadline are not listed. Registering also subscribes attendees to the Western Wisconsin Women’s Business Center’s biweekly newsletter\, with the option to unsubscribe later. \nRegister for the Borrow the Mic webinar and start building a practical strategy for reaching new audiences through established podcasts. \n\n  \n\n 
URL:https://www.blackrivercountry.net/event/borrow-the-mic-grow-your-business-by-leveraging-existing-podcasts/
LOCATION:Western Wisconsin Women’s Business Center\, WI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business Events,Educational Events,Virtual Events
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SUMMARY:Start A Small Business in 8 Steps
DESCRIPTION:The Western Wisconsin Women’s Business Center invites entrepreneurs and aspiring business owners to “Start a Small Business in 8 Steps”. Note: All our webinars and events are open to women and men. \nTopics covered include: \n1. Your Business Idea\n2. Are you an Entrepreneur?\n3. Business Feasibility\n4. Legal Structure\, Permits & Zoning\n5. Marketing\n6. Recordkeeping\n7. Business Plan\n8. Funding \nAfter the class\, attendees may request free\, one-on-one assistance from Western Dairyland’s Business Development Specialists at https://www.successfulbusiness.org/request_for_counseling.phtml to delve deeper into their individual small business concepts\, including the preparation of a business plan with financial forecasting to present to lenders. \nNOTE: By signing up for this training\, you agree to be automatically subscribed to our (bi)weekly newsletter. You are able to unsubscribe at any point. Thank you for your interest in our events!\nSpeaker: Walmsley Johnson-Cole\, Business Development Specialist & Certified Personal Finance Counselor \nFee: No Cost \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.blackrivercountry.net/event/start-a-small-business-in-8-steps/2026-08-25/
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SUMMARY:Start A Small Business in 8 Steps
DESCRIPTION:The Western Wisconsin Women’s Business Center invites entrepreneurs and aspiring business owners to “Start a Small Business in 8 Steps”. Note: All our webinars and events are open to women and men. \nTopics covered include: \n1. Your Business Idea\n2. Are you an Entrepreneur?\n3. Business Feasibility\n4. Legal Structure\, Permits & Zoning\n5. Marketing\n6. Recordkeeping\n7. Business Plan\n8. Funding \nAfter the class\, attendees may request free\, one-on-one assistance from Western Dairyland’s Business Development Specialists at https://www.successfulbusiness.org/request_for_counseling.phtml to delve deeper into their individual small business concepts\, including the preparation of a business plan with financial forecasting to present to lenders. \nNOTE: By signing up for this training\, you agree to be automatically subscribed to our (bi)weekly newsletter. You are able to unsubscribe at any point. Thank you for your interest in our events!\nSpeaker: Walmsley Johnson-Cole\, Business Development Specialist & Certified Personal Finance Counselor \nFee: No Cost \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.blackrivercountry.net/event/start-a-small-business-in-8-steps/2026-09-19/
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SUMMARY:Holiday Marketing Without the Panic: A Strategic Head Start with Claire Lauer
DESCRIPTION:Holiday Marketing Without the Panic: A Strategic Head Start is a free online webinar scheduled for Thursday\, September 24\, 2026\, from noon to 1:00 p.m. Central Daylight Time. The Black River Country listing identifies Zoom as the webinar platform. \nDuring Holiday Marketing Without the Panic\, presenter Claire Lauer will focus on planning seasonal promotions early\, choosing the right offers\, and using SEO and AI to reduce last-minute marketing stress. The session is categorized as Business Basics by the Western Wisconsin Women’s Business Center. \nLauer is an SEO specialist who has worked in digital marketing since 2013 and started her own business in 2017. Her work focuses on making SEO easier to understand and helping businesses improve their visibility through Google and AI search. \nThe webinar is available to women and men. There is no fee to participate\, but attendees must complete the official online registration form. A public Zoom access link and registration deadline are not listed. Registering also enrolls participants in the Western Wisconsin Women’s Business Center’s biweekly newsletter\, with the option to unsubscribe later. \nRegister for Holiday Marketing Without the Panic and give your business a strategic head start on its holiday marketing plan. \n  \nWhen is Holiday Marketing Without the Panic? \nThe webinar is scheduled for Thursday\, September 24\, 2026\, from noon to 1:00 p.m. Central Time. \nWhere will the webinar take place? \nThis is an online event. The Black River Country listing identifies Zoom as the platform\, while the official organizer page lists the location as online. A public Zoom link is not listed. \nHow much does the webinar cost? \nThere is no cost to attend. \nWhat topics will the webinar cover? \nThe webinar will cover planning holiday promotions early\, choosing appropriate offers\, and using SEO and AI to reduce last-minute marketing stress. \nWho is presenting the webinar? \nClaire Lauer\, an SEO specialist and the owner of CL Content Marketing\, is the featured speaker. She has worked in digital marketing since 2013 and started her business in 2017. \nWho may attend? \nThe Western Wisconsin Women’s Business Center states that its events and courses are available to women and men. \nHow do I register? \nRegistration is completed through the Western Wisconsin Women’s Business Center’s official online registration form. A registration deadline is not listed. \nWill registering subscribe me to a newsletter? \nYes. The organizer states that webinar registration automatically subscribes participants to its biweekly newsletter. Participants may unsubscribe at any time. \nAre disability accommodations available? \nThe organizer states that arrangements for people with disabilities and other special needs can be made when requested at least two weeks in advance. Language assistance services are also available for people with limited English proficiency.
URL:https://www.blackrivercountry.net/event/holiday-marketing-without-the-panic-a-strategic-head-start-claire-lauer/
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SUMMARY:Know Your Numbers Before Tax Season
DESCRIPTION:Know Your Numbers Before Tax Season\nWednesday\, October 28  |  12 – 1 PM\nWhere: Online\nWhen: Wednesday\, October 28\, 2026  |  12 PM to 1 PM\nTopic: Business Basics \n  \nNow is the perfect time for business owners to get to know their numbers! In this webinar\, you’ll learn how to organize and understand your financial information\, so filing your BUSINESS taxes is smoother and less stressful this coming tax season. \nABOUT THE SPEAKERS\nAmanda Larsen provides a broad array of tax services to individuals\, corporations\, partnerships and cooperatives. Amanda serves as a valued resource to businesses in the manufacturing\, distribution and agribusiness industries. With over ten years of experience\, she works proactively with clients to address both their tax and nontax business issues. Outside of work Amanda and her husband\, Tyler\, enjoy spending their time at the hockey rink or baseball field with their three children. \nBecca Holman has been providing outsourced accounting\, consulting\, and advisory services to clients for over a decade. She is passionate about delivering accounting assistance and training through QuickBooks and other financial accounting software. Becca specializes in accurate and timely financial statement preparation and is dedicated to developing meaningful relationships with clients\, helping them thrive and grow in their businesses. A native of Eau Claire\, Wisconsin\, Becca enjoys exploring the city’s wonderful parks and clubs. Known by many as a fitness enthusiast\, she now spends most of her days chasing after her twin toddlers. \nNOTE: By signing up for this webinar\, you agree to be automatically subscribed to our (bi)weekly newsletter. You are able to unsubscribe at any point. Thank you for your interest in our webinars and events!\nSpeaker: Amanda Larsen and Becca Holman\, www.brandnerbauer.com \nFee: No Cost \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.blackrivercountry.net/event/know-your-numbers-before-tax-season/
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SUMMARY:23rd Annual Women's Business Conference
DESCRIPTION:Registration for the Women’s Business Conference is OPEN! \nDesigned to inspire and connect you with hundreds of empowering women\, this event will provide you with the resources you are looking for to start\, improve\, or expand your business. \nEvent date: Wednesday\, Nov. 4\, 2026 \nLocation: Pablo Center\, downtown Eau Claire WI \n\nCheck-in/registration: 7:30 am\nExhibitor hall opens: 8 am\nKeynote: 8:45 am\nFirst session starts: 9:30 am\nLast session ends: 3:30 pm\n\n2026 Conference Tickets \nBUY YOUR TICKET \n\nStarting on Memorial Day: $85 per person (early-bird ticket\, includes breakfast & lunch)\nStarting After Labor Day: $95 per person (includes breakfast & lunch)\nDay-of-Event: $100 per person (lunch first come\, first served)\n\nApply for a scholarship ticket (if approved = $30 fee instead of $85) \n2026 Exhibitor Tables – 22 tables sold already!\n(includes exhibitor and guest ticket\, access to all presentations) \nRESERVE YOUR TABLE \nEarly-Bird Pricing (Until Labor Day at 11:59 pm) \n\nBusinesses that employ fewer than 10 people: $210\nBusinesses that employ more than 10 people: $410\n\nRegular Pricing (Starting after Labor Day) \n\nBusinesses that employ fewer than 10 people: $310\nBusinesses that employ more than 10 people: $510
URL:https://www.blackrivercountry.net/event/23rd-annual-womens-business-conference/
LOCATION:Pablo Center at the Confluence\, 128 Graham Ave\, Eau Claire\, WI\, 54701\, United States
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