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36 local businesses get training, mentorship through BizReady program

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Three dozen local businesses will receive free training, mentoring, and networking opportunities through the city of Madison’s new BizReady program.

The BizReady program was modeled after the MarketReady program, which was created in 2017 to give prospective future Madison Public Market vendors the training and technical assistance needed in creating their business plans and setting them up for future success.

Applications for the BizReady program were open from Aug. 26–Sept. 13. The program is being funded by $300,000 in federal money from the American Rescue Plan that was already allocated to the Economic Development Division’s Small Business Equity Recovery program in July 2021.

The Madison Region Economic Partnership and AFF Research LLC will run the program, offering a package of resources and activities specifically designed to help aspiring entrepreneurs innovate and thrive in Madison.

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Businesses accepted into the program include:

  • Zamora Roofing & Construction

  • Purple Door Pilates;

  • SRG Health Labs;

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  • JNJ Gifts and More;

  • La’Karron Beauty Elements & Bouquet Bliss by Tia;

  • Auntie M’s Creations;

  • The Smiling Coast Cuisine;

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  • Rock N Glam Salon;

  • MHS Professional Services;

  • LadyDi Production;

  • Ardorposh;

  • bernie & zuzu;

  • In And Out Pro Cleaners;

  • Pdice Entertainment;

  • Tiba’s Blends;

  • Remote ESL;

  • Angele Risk Management Consulting;

  • Afghan Cuisine;

  • Brazil Bliss;

  • Wright Care;

  • Pure Wellness Chiropractic;

  • West Therapeutic;

  • Media 22;

  • Jazdup Artistry & Co.;

  • Special Events by Anita;

  • JG’s Roadside Assistance;

  • Holy Godz;

  • The Mending Tree;

  • Cooper Ridge Dog Training;

  • TruXteriors Siding & Contractors;

  • Little Light Solutions;

  • Svidusky Creative;

  • Leon’s Cleaning Services;

  • The Beauty Spot Beauty Bar;

  • After Hours Taqueria; and

  • Reese Soul Food & Catering.

A total of 116 applications were reviewed, with 43 applicants selected for interviews. Those who did not receive an interview were either outside the city of Madison boundary, were a nonprofit/cooperative, or did not fit the small business criteria.

Orientation for BizReady program participants will begin on Oct. 23. More programs available for local business owners and entrepreneurs can be found on the city of Madison’s Office of Business Resources website.

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