8:00 AM - 9:30 AM CST
Join us for a fast-paced morning of insights, resources, and real conversations to help your business grow.
Tuesday, September 16, 2025 | 8:00–9:30 AM
Whitewater Community Engagement Center
1260 W Main St, Whitewater, WI 53190
Coffee & light breakfast included
We’ve packed this 90-minute event with value:
- Quick-hit panels & real advice from professionals
- A spotlight on tapping into youth to grow your talent pipeline
- Small group roundtables to connect and share what’s working
Agenda:
Lightning Resource Panel
Get to know key organizations offering free and low-cost support to local businesses. Panelists will share their top tools and insights.
- WWBIC: Heather Lux, WBD: Zac Schneider, BLP: Wesley Walsh, Associated Bank, Shane Griifin: WCEDA: Derek D'Auria
Workforce Development Spotlight
Hear a quick highlight from a local school leader on how businesses are tapping into youth talent — and why it’s a smart strategy for future hiring. Also hear from UW-Whitewater on their graduate continuing ed. programs.
- Elkhorn Area School District: Chris Trottier
- UW-Whitewater: Bill Stengrevics
Consultant Power Panel: What Business Owners Need to Know
A panel of experts will share fast, practical advice based on what they see every day.
- Associated Bank: Shane Griffin, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater: Russ Kashian, Bill Stengrevics & Elizabeth Thelen, Sweet & Maier: Patrick DeMoon: Small Business Development Center: Jason Schleip
Small Group Roundtable
Choose your table and dive deeper. Each table will be hosted by a speaker or resource expert
Whether you’re a business owner, lender, advisor, or just someone who cares about building a strong local business ecosystem — this one’s for you.
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