Spring 2023 Catalog
Check out some of our upcoming webinars, courses, classes, and conferences in the newly released Spring 2023 Catalog! Check out our events page for more details and new offerings!
22Mar
08Nov
Business Resources for U.S. Veterans – November 2022
The GRID November 2022 Newsletter - Provides over 13 business resources for U.S. Veterans to start or grow their small business. Check out the veteran entrepreneur training through Google, learn how veterans have access to the Federal Surplus Program, discover an entrepreneur portal through the Department of Veteran Affairs,...
01Aug
August Quick Links
Check out these additional links to stay connected on news and resources for small business. How to Prep for a Cybersecurity Interview, How to Avoid Predatory Lending, 12 Funding Options for Entrepreneurs, Inflation is Crushing Rural America and...
29Jul
Employee Incentives to Help Your Company Stand Out
Article Written By: Chelsea Lamb ([email protected]) For decades, many companies have provided their employees with benefits like paid time off (PTO), sick days, health care, and 401(k) contributions. But millennials and Gen Zers are looking for more from their current and potential employers, which is why so many businesses (large,...
09Jun
Celebrating Pride Month
June is Pride Month and to celebrate we are highlighting Northwoods business founder, Bruce Walentowski of Crandon. Bruce discovered his passion for the floral industry during his teenage years. While working at the local grocery store, Bruce met a lady that operated a floral business out of her home. Shortly...
04May
How to Make Money From a Small Hobby Farm
Article by: Chelsea Lamb of Business Pop [email protected] For many people, having a small farm is a choice that satisfies their lifestyle. This is a chance to be away from all the noise in the city. However, it will not hurt if you add some extra spending to improve your...
23Apr
Innovator in Action
April's Innovators in Action are Christie Terkelson and Joe Reed, owners of Arbor Vitae's Northfork Fin & Filet American Grill. Vilas County Economic Development featured the bustling business this month. Click here to learn more about the restuarant and watch their video interview with VCEDC.
23Apr
SBA Community Navigator Pilot Program Helps Nrthwoods Small Businesses Access Resources
Previous rounds of economic relief last year helped millions of small businesses stay afloat and keep employees on the payroll, yet too many minority-owned businesses and mom and pops found themselves at the end of the line, while larger, well-connected businesses accessed programs right away. To better reach these small...
19Jan
January Quick Links
January 13 is Make your Dreams Come True Day.This unofficial holiday with unknown origins encourages people to be proactive about achieving what they want in life. Dreamers get your notebooks out and get ready to check out this month's quick links. The GRID has a whole page dedicated to dreamers...
12Nov
Innovator in Action
"If you’re serious, really serious, about being an entrepreneur, stay with it. It’s hard work. It’s long hours. It requires sacrifice. I’ve had tough conversations with my husband, my employees, my clients – and myself. This business has tested my commitment and my perseverance – and it continues to do...