If you’re looking to start a business, the Fennimore community welcomes you! Below are local resources that can assist you on your journey to entrepreneurship.
We understand that starting a new business can be overwhelming. If you would like assistance locating an existing property, would like to discuss land acquisition, or have any questions or concerns while navigating information and resources available, please feel free to contact Jessica Helms, Community Development Manager, at 608-822-3599 or promo@fennimore.com. The Fennimore community is here for you!
Small Business Development Resources
Southwest Wisconsin Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
The Small Business Development Center in Southwest Wisconsin helps entrepreneurs succeed at any stage. They offer no-cost, confidential consulting and business education across a wide region, primarily serving Crawford, Grant, Green, Iowa, Lafayette and Richland counties.
Southwestern Wisconsin Community Action Program (SWCAP) Business Development
With over 60 new businesses launched, 100 business assists, and over 1.5 million in funding leveraged for our area businesses, the experienced staff at SWCAP will help you reach your business goals.
Wisconsin Women’s Business Initiative Corporation (WWBIC)
Wisconsin Women’s Business Initiative Corporation (WWBIC) assists individuals who are interested in starting, strengthening or expanding businesses by providing direct lending, quality business and financial capability education and one-on-one technical business assistance. Services are open to anyone but their focus is women, people of color and people of lower wealth – those most likely to face barriers in accessing financing or educational support.
Southwest Wisconsin Technical College
Southwest Wisconsin Technical College has been a part of the life in Southwest Wisconsin for more than half a century. They have influenced, and been influenced by the many communities, people, private and public entities, and organizations that make up, and stretch beyond our district area. Southwest Wisconsin Technical College offers associate degree programs, technical diplomas, and continuing education courses covering a wide variety of topics and skillsets.
U.S. Small Business Administration
Created in 1953, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) continues to help small business owners and entrepreneurs pursue the American dream. SBA is the only cabinet-level federal agency fully dedicated to small business and provides counseling, capital, and contracting expertise as the nation’s only go-to resource and voice for small businesses.
Start in Southwest Wisconsin
Start In Southwest Wisconsin is the premier network for local businesses. For owners and startups, Start In Southwest Wisconsin will power connections to start, scale and accelerate area entrepreneurs. For the established resource network, Start In Southwest Wisconsin will be a platform to provide best fit referrals, build your network, and to showcase the story of entrepreneurship in our region.
SCORE
SCORE Madison provides mentors and programs to small businesses and entrepreneurs to help them succeed. Mentoring services are provided at NO COST; many programs are provided at minimum or no cost; advice is always FREE!
WBD, Inc.
WBD, Inc.’s mission is to assist small businesses in gaining access to capital in order to grow their businesses, create jobs and build communities. The cornerstone of WBD’s success is providing access to the SBA 504 loan product. Available exclusively from not-for-profit Certified Development Companies (CDC), the SBA 504 loan fulfills the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) public policy objective to support small businesses and create jobs in our communities through long-term, fixed-rate financing.
