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The GRID to transfer from Nicolet College to Grow North by end of year

RHINELANDER – What started out four years ago as a major effort to advance economic development in the Northwoods will take a major leap forward later this year. Nicolet College in Rhinelander recently announced that The Grid, which was initiated and fostered at the college, will become a standalone entity under...

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The Dream Business Program

Mashup Lab's Wisconsin's Dream Business Program (online) Mondays, October 30th - December 4th, 6:00-7:30 pm  Sign up to reserve your spot! Are you ready to turn your dreams into a flourishing business in Wisconsin? Search no more! Our Dream Business Program is designed exclusively for aspiring entrepreneurs, and applications are open for residents...

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GRID Spring Catalog 2023

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!

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Flowers from the Heart on Fifth

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...

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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...

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April Quick links

Get connected to the the latest small business news and resources. In this month’s quick links, we connect you to stories on funding for new and existing businesses.   Investing in a Business - Financial Literacy - Annuity.org resource article Small Business Financing Options That Bypass Traditional Banks - Business News Daily...

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April Innovator in Action – Associated Bank

In the GRID's latest interview, Brad Kowieski from Associated Bank tells us about the services that Associated Bank has for area entrepreneurs, business builders and start-ups.  He helps describe the ways that Associated Bank helps to support our community's economy and growing Entrepreneurial Ecosystem.  Watch it all here!

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Spotlight on Services

March's Spotlight on Services highlights the Wisconsin Women's Business Initiative Corp. The Wisconsin Women’s Business Initiative, Corp (WWBIC), a nonprofit, 501c3, is a leading innovative statewide economic development corporation that started in 1987 in the city of Milwaukee.  It's known for opening doors of opportunity for small businesses and have been...

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