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23 Mar 2026
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Twenty organizations that support Wisconsin entrepreneurs through technical and financial assistance have been awarded nearly $2 million in the inaugural round of Small Business Technical Assistance (SBTA) grants from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC).
“The recipients of this year’s SBTA grants play a vital role in driving Wisconsin’s economy forward by supporting entrepreneurs at every stage of their journey,” said John W. Miller, secretary and CEO of WEDC, the state’s leading economic development organization. “Through these grants, we are expanding access to critical technical assistance and strengthening the small businesses that power communities across Wisconsin.”
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