September 16th event for Milwaukee area entrepreneurs features $500 grants, speed coaching, an expert panel, and more
MILWAUKEE, WIS. – WWBIC will present and Huntington Bank will sponsor “Seeds for Growth” for small business owners on Tuesday, Sept. 16 from 8:00 am – 12:30 pm at Schlitz Park in Milwaukee.
The event will feature an expert panel on accessing capital for entrepreneurs, as well as the opportunity to have one or more speed coaching sessions with topical business leaders, a resource fair showcasing organizations who provide small business support, a client vendor marketplace, and a chance to win one of five $500 grants from Huntington Bank.
“’Seeds for Growth’ is going to be a wonderful morning celebrating and uplifting small business in Wisconsin in a variety of ways, and we’re so grateful that Huntington Bank has provided the funds for this event to take place,” says Kathryn Dunn, WWBIC President and Chief Visionary Officer. “Whether you need technical assistance, guidance on where to apply for a loan, or even if you’re just hoping to win one of those five grants, this is an incredible opportunity for small business owners to help get them on the path to growth and prosperity.”
The event is free, but advance registration is required at bit.ly/seedsforgrowth25. Some restrictions also apply for eligibility for the five grants, which are detailed on the online registration page. Huntington Bank served as the sponsor for a “Seeds for Growth” event in 2023 which was attended by over 100 area entrepreneurs. Huntington hosts “Seeds for Growth” events across the country on an annual basis.
“At Huntington, we believe thriving businesses are the foundation of thriving communities,” said Patrice DeCorrevont, Illinois/Wisconsin Region President at Huntington Bank. “‘Seeds for Growth’ events are a powerful way to equip small business owners with the tools, insights, and connections they need to succeed at every stage of their journey. We are incredibly proud to partner with WWBIC and Milwaukee area businesses to bring this incredible event to life.”
Highlights of the “Seeds for Growth” event include:
- Over two dozen speed coaches on hand specializing in fields ranging from accounting and finance to marketing, technology, the law and more
- Expert panel of business loan experts from Huntington, WWBIC, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), and a WWBIC client who has applied for and received multiple forms of capital
- Resource fair featuring organizations including MEDC Wisconsin, the SBA, SCORE, Sherman Phoenix, UW-Milwaukee SBDC, WiDEN, the Wisconsin LGBT Chamber of Commerce and more
- The opportunity to win a $500 grant (eligibility restrictions apply)
- A vendor marketplace featuring a dozen WWBIC clients: Artesania Minga, ATC Hair Care, Childlike Faith Apparel, Divine Melanin Beauty Supply, Dragonfly Farm, Jasher’s Organic Tea House, Ka’i Caribbean Market, Legacy Creative Solutions, Lil Kings and Lil Queens, My Auntie’s Kitchen, Queen’s Palace Beauty & Wellness Studio, and Soulful Juice
