Women Trailblazers Conference (MSBB)

Women Trailblazers Conference

Registration fees can be waived for qualifying small businesses, thanks to a partnership between the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC), UW’s Office for Business & Entrepreneurship, and the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at UW-Stevens Point.

You must meet one of the requirements to apply for this:

1. Small Business: An owner, employee, or staff member of a WI-based business currently operating (no pre-venture) with less than 500 employees.
2. MSBB Recipient: An owner, employee, or staff member of an organization that received a Main Street Bounceback Grant in 2021 or 2022.

If you have any questions about this waived opportunity, please email the Small Business Development Center at uwspce-sbdc@uwsp.edu.

For Trailblazers Who START NEW THINGS: New Businesses, New Projects, New Social Change

Unmuted: Power, Purpose, and Possibility

Join us for a transformative women’s conference where trailblazing voices rise—unmuted and unstoppable. Whether you're launching a business, driving a bold initiative, or sparking social change, this is your space to ignite your voice and step fully into your power, purpose, and possibility.

Discover the tools to amplify your leadership, fuel your mission, and create meaningful impact in your organization, your community, and beyond.

Let’s rise, lead, and transform the world together—Unmuted!

Our one-day conference showcases and develops women trailblazers, founders, and entrepreneurs from every sector including professionals, artists, volunteers, students, and parents.

Conference Agenda:

• 8 - 9 am: Networking, Coffee, and Check-In
• 9 - 11 am: Welcome, Trailblazers Spotlight, Keynote Speaker
• 11 am - 12 pm: Exhibit Hall
• 12 - 1:15 pm: Lunch Program and Networking
• 1:30 - 3:45 pm: Facilitated Breakout Sessions
• 3:50 - 4:05 pm: Closing Event
• 4:05 - 5 pm: Networking Reception

Visit the UWSP website for more information on the conference.

The link above should ONLY be used to review event details. TO COMPLETE THE REGISTRATION PROCESS AT NO COST, PLEASE RETURN TO THIS EVENT PAGE. A UWSP SBDC representative will contact you thereafter to confirm your registration at the conference and provide you with further details.

Please only register if you are available and plan to attend, so the provided funding can assist as many small business owners as possible. Mainstreet Bounceback registrants who are no-shows will not receive any digital handouts/resources.

Fee: $105.00 WEDC will cover registration cost of the class for Main Street Bounceback grant recipients and eligible small businesses who register for and attend the complete course.