“Small businesses are the economic engines of America. They provide nearly 80% of new jobs and generate 50% of our gross domestic product.  I encourage small business owners in northeast Wisconsin to take advantage of programs that can help them create jobs and rebuild our economy.  Together, we will build a better future for all of us.”

-  Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D.

 

There are some new small business programs you may be able to take advantage of.  The Small Business Administration’s revised 7(a) program allows owners to get loans of up to $2 million with a substantial government guarantee.  The SBA’s 504 program provides a guarantee on up to $4 million in financing for major economic development projects.

 

 To take advantage of opportunities for your small business, follow these three steps:

1) Draft a business plan.  Contact a SCORE chapter (http://www.greenbayscore.org  or http://www.scorefoxcities.com/), the Wisconsin Small Business Development Center (http://www.wisconsinsbdc.org/) or your local Chamber of Commerce for assistance in putting together a plan that will improve your chances of obtaining a loan.

 

2) Contact the Wisconsin Small Business Administration (http://www.sba.gov/localresources/district/wi/index.html)for information on loans.

 

3) Apply for a loan through a commercial lender.  A list of approved lenders can be found by clicking here.  Shop around to multiple lenders if you are turned down.

 

Small Business Resources in Northeast Wisconsin

 

Small Business Development Center

 

UW - Green Bay Business Assistance Center
2701 Larsen Road, Suite A3
Green Bay, WI
Phone (920) 496-9010
Fax (920) 496-6009

Web Site:  http://www.wisconsinsbdc.org/

 

UW-Green Bay Small Business Development Center

As part of a statewide network that serves businesses and entrepreneurs, the mission of the UW-Green Bay Small Business Development Center is to champion entrepreneurial growth.

 

UW-Green Bay Small Business Development Center at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College

2701 Larsen Rd.

Green Bay, WI

Phone:  1-800-940-7232 or (920) 496-2117

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Web Site:  http://www.uwgb.edu/sbdc/

 

SCORE (Counselors to America 's Small Business)

SCORE is a nonprofit association dedicated to educating entrepreneurs and the formation, growth and success of small business nationwide. SCORE members are trained to serve as counselors, advisors, and mentors to aspiring entrepreneurs and current business owners.

 

Green Bay:

 

Green Bay SCORE

2701 Larsen Road, Suite A1

Green Bay, WI

Phone: (920) 496-8930

Fax: (920) 496-6009

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Web Site:  http://www.greenbayscore.org

 

Appleton:

 

Fox Cities SCORE

125 N. Superior Street

Appleton, WI

Phone: (920) 734-7101

Fax: (920) 734-7161

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Website: http://www.scorefoxcities.com/

 

U.S. Small Business Administration

 

The Wisconsin Small Business Administration resource guide can be found at http://www.sbaguides.com/pdf/english/wisconsin.pdf

 

Small Business Administration – www.sba.gov

 

Wisconsin Small Business Administration - http://www.sba.gov/localresources/district/wi/index.html

 

Phone:

 

Milwaukee (414) 297-3941

Madison (608) 441-5263

 

Contact Amanda Dietrich in Congressman Kagen’s office for additional assistance at 920-380-0061 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it