Business Assistance
I want to start a business, how do I begin?
Guide to Fitchburg Business & Development Services
Economic Development Resource Guide
U.S. Small Business Association
Wisconsin Business Development
Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce
Wisconsin Entrepreneurs Network
Wisconsin Women's Business Intiative
Service Corp of Retired Executives (SCORE)
Guide to Early Stage Financing
Cost Comparison of Doing Business in Wisconsin as Compared to Other Midwestern States
Economic Development Organizations and Partners
Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation
Center for Community & Economic Development
Wisconsin Economic Development Association (WEDA)
Madison Gas & Electric (MG&E) Economic Development
Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA)
Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development
Collaboration Council of Dane County
The Collaboration Council, formed in the summer of 2004, is a regional economic development effort comprised of a cross-section of leaders from the business, government, education, and non-profit communities.
The goal is to grow the Wisconsin Capital Region’s economy in ways that preserve and enhance the quality of life.
Thrive
Thrive was launched in early 2007.
Thrive's three overarching objectives are to:
1. Grow the Wisconsin Capital Region's economy by target industry sectors based on our assets.
2. Be a catalyst for addressing major quality of life issues.
3. Build a region by building a regional culture, regional decision-making, and raise awareness of our regional assets and opportunities.
Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation
Wisconsin Business Development Finance
UW-Madison Office of Corporate Relations
Wisconsin Entrepreneurs' Network
Utilities