Gov. Tony Evers is recognizing the state’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC) network with an official proclamation celebrating SBDC Day and acknowledgement of its support of Wisconsin’s small businesses.
In 2023, the state’s SBDC network helped 5,181 small business clients, resulting in over $96.9 million in capital investment, 298 new businesses, and 17,293 jobs supported.
The eighth annual celebration of the collective impact and success of SBDCs across the nation is March 20. Small businesses, partners, and advocates are invited to use the hashtag #SBDCDay in social media posts leading up to and especially on that date.
Wisconsin has SBDC locations on 11 campuses throughout the state, including Eau Claire, Green Bay, La Crosse, Oshkosh, Parkside, River Falls, Stevens Point, Superior, Whitewater, Madison, and Milwaukee. Additionally there are outreach centers in Rock County, southwest, and southeast Wisconsin.
With nearly 1,000 locations across the country, SBDCs provide entrepreneurs with the resources to succeed and measurable economic results. In 2023, SBDCs across the nation helped generate 83,329 new jobs, $8.4 billion in sales, and $6.9 billion in capital investment.
