Entrepreneurial Training Program, IN-PERSON - Spring 2024 - Door County

These ETP classes will meet IN-PERSON, one night a week for 8 weeks This learning opportunity is being sponsored by the Door County Economic Development Corporation and will be held in-person at the DCEDC, 185 Walnut St, Sturgeon Bay, WI.

Successful business owners have a plan — let us help you build yours!

Whether your business is growing or brand-new, writing a business plan is critical to building a profitable venture, especially to attract financing from lenders or investors.

The Entrepreneurial Training Program (ETP) is eight efficient sessions to help you develop a plan for a thriving, profitable business. In this program, you will learn to identify customers, determine their needs and analyze that information into a feasible plan for starting or growing your business.

• Organize and better manage your business.

• Identify opportunities and market your business.

• Understand and get your business financials in order.

• Get funding for your business.

• Write a detailed, comprehensive business plan OR complete a written business plan SBDC workbook.

• Network with other entrepreneurs.

• Develop a network with small business support services.

Total cost of course = $1000. Qualifying participant's cost = $150.

One-time Scholarship Opportunity Available: The Door County Economic Development Corporation (DCEDC) is hosting an in-person, 8-week Entrepreneurial Training Program facilitated by UW-Green Bay’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC). Included in this course is a $750 grant, provided by the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC). An additional $100 sponsorship, provided by Door County area business institutions, will be available to 20 participants. Sponsorships are limited. DCEDC staff will contact registrants to arrange for a scholarship interview. Each participant's fee will be $150, payable upon registration.

Grant and scholarship recipients must attend at least 75% of classes and complete a workbook/business plan within 2 weeks of the final class, OR recipients will be responsible for the full $1,000.

You must register online, pay the $150 registration fee and complete the Letter of Intent (LOI) WEDC Grant Agreement prior to the first night of class. The LOI will be emailed to you from the SBDC-UWGB office staff.

Class Dates: January 18, 25, Feb 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 and March 7, 2024 Class Time: 5:30pm - 8:30pm