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UWRF's Small Business Development Center awarded by EDC
10 Mar 2026
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Members of the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls team, along with the Director of the St. Croix Valley Business Innovation Center, received an award on behalf of the university at the annual St. Croix Economic Development Corporation (EDC) Awards Dinner. The award was presented by St. Croix EDC Executive Director Melissa Meshke — in recognition of the university’s ongoing support for the EDC.
Maren Valentine, Business Consultant at the SBDC at UW-River Falls, recently shared her expertise with the all-women’s networking group, St. Croix Valley Girls, leading an engaging session on how to craft and deliver a compelling elevator pitch. Attendees learned practical strategies for clearly communicating who they are, what they do, and the value they bring—all in a concise and confident way. Maren’s approachable teaching style and real-world business insights made the session both informative and empowering, leaving participants better prepared to represent themselves and their businesses in any networking opportunity.
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