Sustainability Pays Off
Making sustainability a core part of your business isn’t just green—it’s strategic. That’s the message from the Wisconsin Sustainable Business Council: sustainable practices help future-proof your business through cost savings and regulatory readiness https://www.wisconsinsustainability.com/newsletter.
Wisconsin Tax Incentives
Businesses can explore credits, exemptions, and deductions using the Wisconsin Department of Revenue’s Tax Incentive Finder https://www.revenue.wi.gov/Pages/Businesses/Incentives.aspx.
On top of that, the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) offers a Business Development Tax Credit program—eligible enterprises making at least $250K in capital investment may qualify: https://wedc.org/programs/business-development-tax-credits/.
Marketing / Social Media
Keep an eye on the Wisconsin Sustainable Business Council’s blog—they recently spotlighted sustainability as a rising marketing differentiator for small businesses.
Co‑working / Networking
Startup WI’s event listings include Milwaukee meetups for founders and tech professionals—these include pitch nights, coworking days, and mixer happy hours, such as “Sip & Sync in Kenosha” and the “FOR‑M July Founder Showcase.”
What it is: An annual, high-impact conference & trade show hosted by WEDC focused on women-, minority-, veteran-, disabled-, and LGBTQ+-owned small businesses. It combines educational sessions, networking, and direct contracting opportunities with government and private-sector buyers.
When & Where:
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December 9, 2025 (Virtual): The Contracting Academy
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December 10–11, 2025 (In‑person): Baird Center, Milwaukee (South Building, 400 W. Wisconsin Ave.) https://www.marketplacewisconsin.com/
Why it matters: This is your shot at one-on-one meetings with buyers, breakout discussions on AI, digital marketing, access to capital, plus seminars on contracting in sectors like healthcare, construction, and energy.
Wisconsin's largest tech & entrepreneurship festival
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