State aims for small-town entrepreneurship
22 Sep 2016
Business Notes
Wisconsin's job creation agency says a new grant program will boost entrepreneurship throughout the state, especially in small to medium sized places.
The state's Economic Development Corporation has announced a pilot program to give grants to nonprofit groups and communities that provide key resources for entrepreneurs -- but do not fit criteria for the state's existing efforts. The new program will give grants of $10,000 to $100,000 for groups to give new entrepreneurs things like training, mentors, and business and financial development services.
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