(MADISON, WI) –The Office of Business & Entrepreneurship (OBE), the Wisconsin Small Business Development Center (SBDC), Northwood Technical College, and Ashland Area Development Corporation will host a Small Business Clinic – free to all participants – on Friday, July 31, 2025, at Northwood Technical College.
This FREE event will take place from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM and is a ‘choose-your-own-adventure’ for entrepreneurs. Come for the day or for a specific session. Participants can schedule 30- minute individual sessions with consultants to discuss starting a business, financials, marketing, home baking businesses, international trade, or legal matters, and/or participate in lecture-style sessions in a group setting.
“Your entrepreneurial journey doesn’t have to be a solo adventure,” said Dan Brosman, Office of Business & Entrepreneurship Strategic Projects Associate Director and event organizer “Our clinic provides the roadmap, resources, and community support you need to succeed.”
“The Chequamegon Bay area is fortunate to have a deep well of professional organizations eager to provide entrepreneurs with start-up support,” reported Carver Harries, executive director of the Ashland Area Development Corporation. “The single-day small business clinic onJuly 31 offers a complete menu of services to help new owners kick-start their businesses.”
“Whether you’re curious about where to start, or you’re ready to make a leap, our experts are here to offer trusted insights and industry-specific advice, free of charge,” reported Nora Roughen-Schmidt, business consultant and event organizer. Small Business Clinics give participants the opportunity to check off everything on their to do lists through relevant education, inspiration and resources. Please join us on July 31, in Ashland and we will help get you started.”
“In addition to the 30-minute appointments, participants may choose to attend lecture- style group presentations featuring the Basics of Small Business Law with UW Madison’s Law & Entrepreneurship Clinic, Creating Your Business Plan, AI Created vs AI Enhanced Marketing Content, Financial Records, Statements and Strategy, and an Overview of AI for Small Business.”
Roughen-Schmidt (ROWAN-Schmidt) serves as the event organizer and Business Consultant with the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI). She will be available for free and confidential small business consulting that day. Contact her via email: nora.roughen-schmidt@business.wisconsin.edu to schedule your time with her.
Stay for lunch and mingle with local organizations that support entrepreneurship in the region, meet fellow entrepreneurs, and learn about programs in the region that support small businesses.
WHAT: FREE Small Business Clinic
WHERE: Northwood Technical College, 2100 Beaser Avenue, Ashland, WI 54806 Conference Center (Room 305/306/307)
WHO:
1. Office of Business & Entrepreneurship (OBE) – Universities of Wisconsin
2. Northwood Technical College
3. Ashland Area Development Corporation
4. Small Business Development Center (SBDC), Stevens Point & SBDC Superior
WHEN: Friday, July 31, 2025 9am-4pm
Register for the clinic online:
or email: nora.roughen-schmidt@business.wisconsin.edu call/text: 608-716-9441.
