2023 Spring Antigo Entrepreneurial Training Program

Orientation: Tuesday, February 7, 2023 5:30 - 7 p.m.

Class Dates: Tuesdays, February 28 - April 25, 2023 5:30-8:30 p.m

Location: Northcentral Technical College | Antigo, Wisconsin This is a virtual class.

The Entrepreneurial Training Program (ETP) is offered by the Wisconsin Small Business Development Center's UW-Stevens Point and UW-Green Bay. It is a 9 week course that provides an easy to follow, step by step process that shows you how to:

• Answer the question – "Will people buy my product or service?"
• Appeal to more customers
• Develop a lender-ready business plan
• Use time, money, and resources wisely

Through instruction and guest speakers, the course serves those who are considering starting a business, owners of existing businesses struggling to get a handle on all the details, and those with successful companies they want to grow.

Registration Information

Registration Fee: The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation is offering qualified applicants Entrepreneurial Training Grants that cover most of the $1,000 course fee. The grant covers 75 percent of the tuition, reducing your cost to $250.

Grant recipients must meet attendance requirements and complete a business plan within 90 days of completion of the course, or will otherwise be responsible for the remaining $750.

To Register: Space in the course is limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Register online by applying for the Entrepreneurial Training Program (ETP) grant to see if you qualify. The ETP grant is only for businesses in the state of Wisconsin and for "for-profit" businesses or those wanting to start a "for-profit" business. Non-profits are not eligible for the ETP grant.

Program Reviews

"This course is an eye opener and shows me the path to open a new business. Teaching is provided in a very friendly environment and the support staff is excellent not only during the training but also afterwards. They (support staff) are very resourceful and always ready to help." ~D.R., Wausau

"SBDC ETP class has changed my views on being in business. The amount of knowledge and practical business skills I have learned outweigh the price ten-fold." ~ B.L., Stevens Point

"The class had so much information - helpful in informing people what all is entailed to start a business. The class was also a great way to meet and network with new and potential small businesses!" ~ B.K., Antigo