Wisconsin Business Resource Quick Reference Guide 

For Minority, Women-Owned, and Small Business Development  

 Minority & Diverse Business Development 

Organizations: 

• The Business Council (TBC) – Provides targeted programming, education, and advocacy to help minority business enterprises scale, while connecting them with corporate partners seeking supplier diversity. 

• Ethnic and Diverse Business Coalition (EDBC) – Offers business development support, training, and capacity-building for diverse businesses. 

• Wisconsin Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) – A U.S. Department of Commerce agency supporting minority business growth, access to capital, and federal contracting opportunities. 

• North Central Minority Supplier Development Council (NCMSDC) – Certifies minority businesses, offers professional development, and connects suppliers with corporate members. 

Focus Areas: Minority certification, advocacy, business growth, and supplier diversity. 

Learn more: https://thebusinesscouncilmke.com | edbcwisconsin.org | northcentralmsdc.net | mbda.gov 

 Contracting & Government Market Access 

Organizations: 

• Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) – Helps Wisconsin businesses compete in government and defense markets through technical assistance and supply chain development. 

• National Association of Minority Contractors (NAMC) – Wisconsin Chapter – Focuses on government contracting and offers training and networking for minority contractors. 

• WisDOT Office of Business Opportunity and Equity Compliance (OBOEC) – Certifies diverse suppliers and provides mentorship, networking, and training within transportation-related contracting. 

Focus Areas: Government and defense contracting, certification, and supplier readiness. 

Learn more: wispro.org | namcmw.com | wisconsindot.gov 

 Women-Owned & Diverse Business Support 

Organization: 

• Wisconsin Women’s Business Initiative Corporation (WWBIC) – Specializes in assisting women and diverse entrepreneurs with business development, financial education, and access to loans. 

Focus Areas: Women-owned business development, training, and financing. 

Learn more:  wwbic.com 

 Small Business Growth, Training & Financing 

Organizations: 

• Small Business Administration (SBA) – Offers loan programs, training, and educational resources to help small businesses start, grow, and sustain operations. 

• Small Business Development Center (SBDC) – Provides business planning, management, and growth guidance through the University of Wisconsin–Madison. 

• Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) – Supports statewide business and economic growth through financial resources, training programs, and entrepreneur support. 

Focus Areas: Business education, financing, startup support, and growth strategies. 

Learn more: sba.gov | sbdc.wisc.edu | wedc.org  

To maintain your certification in good standing with the State of Wisconsin, you are required to complete an Annual Update each year.  No additional documentation is needed — just update your business information in the portal. 

As a reminder, to keep your certification in good standing with the state of WI you must complete an Annual Update yearly.  No Documentation Needed To do this: 

• Login to the Supplier Diversity Portal – wisdp.wi.gov (picture under Login to SDP Portal) 

• Click ‘Complete Annual Update’  

• Enter Gross Receipts for Previous Year (Click Business Information Tab) 

• Enter Workforce (employees) for Current Year (Click Other Information Tab) 

• Click ‘Submit’ Tab   

 Important: The most common mistake is missing the final Submit step. Be sure to continue clicking through until you see the message:

“Congratulations — your Annual Update has been successfully submitted!”