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The GRID

The GRID champions entrepreneurial thinking and cultivates an entrepreneurial ecosystem that drives regional economic vitality and connects business builders to the resources, education, expertise, and social connections that will help new ventures succeed and help entrepreneurs thrive in the Northwoods.

About

Entrepreneurship fuels the economy and creates jobs for the future. It is time to build our entrepreneurial community in northern Wisconsin, The GRID. We will support the development of an inclusive entrepreneurial culture, generate economic diversity, and stimulate growth in the Northwoods. The GRID will create an accessible network of resources, education, and opportunities. Welcoming virtual and physical spaces will foster collaboration, innovation, and creativity. Our mission: The GRID champions entrepreneurial thinking and cultivates an entrepreneurial ecosystem that drives regional economic vitality and connects business builders to the resources, education, expertise, and social connections that will help new ventures succeed and help entrepreneurs thrive in the Northwoods.

Services Provided

Business Planning

  • Business Succession Planning
  • Business Plan Consulting
  • Demographic and Census Data
  • Forming a Business
  • Market Plan Development

Human Resources, Workforce and Talent

  • Apprenticeship
  • Workforce Training (Specialty)
  • Leadership/Professional Development (Specialty)
  • Employee Development
  • Workforce Incentives

Import and Export Assistance

  • Networking/Exploring Exporting

Internship Programs and Student Services

  • Youth Entrepreneurship Education
  • Student Placement
  • Student Training

Libraries and Research

  • Business Research Resources
  • Demographic/Census Data

Management Issues

  • Leadership/Professional Development

Manufacturing, High Tech, Life Sciences Development

  • Health and Safety Training

Marketing and Sales

  • Market Plan Development and Training

Mentoring

  • One-on-One Counseling

Networking and Associations

  • Demographically Based
  • Geographically Based
  • Home Based
  • Industry Specific
  • Small Business/General

Operations and Logistics

  • Health and Safety Training

Starting a Business

  • Business Research Resources
  • Forming a Business
  • Home-Based Business Training
  • Startup Business Counseling
  • Startup Classes (Specialty)

Technical Assistance

  • Virtual Consulting and Online Services
  • Coding Schools, Bootcamps, Classes

Training and Education

  • Online Courses and Videos
  • Trade Education and Training
  • Health Care Training
  • Bookkeeping/Accounting Software Training
  • Budget, Cash Flow and Financial Statements Training
  • Business Management Training
  • Business Plan Training and Assistance
  • E-Commerce/Internet Marketing
  • Health and Safety Training
  • Home-Based Business Training
  • Human Resources Training
  • Marketing Plan Training
  • Startup Classes

Events and Community Building

  • Hackathon / Startup Week or Weekends
  • Pitch Events
  • Neighborhood Fairs and Festivals
  • Startup Drinks
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Contact Information
Tommy Wartman
Website
http://thegridwi.org

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