BizStarts: Hosting breakfast series

USASBE Announces a New Free Business Breakfast Series, “Entrepreneurship Over Easy” for Wisconsin Business Professionals and Entrepreneurs

Whitewater, WI Dec. 2, 2014 − The United States Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship® (USASBE), in conjunction with the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater College of Business and Economics and BizSTARTS, is hosting a unique free breakfast series, “Entrepreneurship
Over Easy
” for Wisconsin business professionals and entrepreneurs that kicks off December 5, 2014 at the Schlitz Park Auditorium in Milwaukee from 7:30 to 10 a.m. The business breakfast series is designed to help attendees build their professional networks, stay connected to leading economic trends and issues in Wisconsin, and provide business-building tools for success.

The lead topic will be, “Economic Projections in the New Year: Wisconsin in 2015,” given by Dr. Russ Kashian, director of the Fiscal & Economic Research Center, and a Professor of Economics at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. Dr. Kashian’s theme, “As Wisconsin goes, so goes Wisconsin,” will focus on the uniqueness of the Wisconsin economy within the larger US economy in 2015. Dr. Kashian will also highlight the expected growth segments within the Wisconsin economy that attendees can leverage to grow their businesses.

“The current economic and political uncertainty across the nation and in Wisconsin makes business planning extremely challenging. We’re pleased to have Dr. Kashian present his forecast for Wisconsin’s economy in 2015, which will give our local business professionals and entrepreneurs a head start in projecting their own business forecasts for the coming year,” said Patrick Snyder, Executive Director for the USASBE.

Attendees will also hear, “Difference-Making Sales Training and Performance,” given by Dr. Jimmy Peltier, director of the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Institute for Sales Excellence. Dr. Peltier will offer insights into effective selling and sales management tools needed for today’s nimble organization. Key takeaways include a step-by-step guide to sales success, including what it takes to close a deal, and industry best practices.

BizSTARTS President Dan Steininger will emcee the event, and share his own insightful comments throughout the morning.

This is a free event, and attendees are encouraged to register, as seating is limited.