MADISON, Wisconsin – SCORE Wisconsinhas been chosen to receive a $74,800.00 Entrepreneurial Partnership Grant for fiscal year 2022-2023 from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC). The goal of the grant is to encourage local and regional economic development throughout the state and extend SCORE’s outreach to every part of Wisconsin, especially the underserved or rural areas.
SCORE is well-positioned to accomplish this goal with more than 200 experienced business volunteers and partnerships with many small business organizations statewide. The 501 (3c) non-profit has chapters in five locations and proven business tools such as free mentoring, local workshops and webinars. In addition, the national network of SCORE business mentors has experience in virtually every industry.
“We are honored to receive this entrepreneurial partnership grant,” says Dave Maaske, district director for SCORE Wisconsin. “Our volunteers have a passion for helping small businesses navigate this new business environment. The pandemic galvanized our volunteers to reach out to small businesses, and guide them to new markets, customers and funding sources. SCORE Wisconsin is committed to the growth of small businesses and the WEDC grant will help facilitate that.”
