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Business Resources

Regulations, Planning & Development

  • City of Stoughton Business Ordinances
  • State of Wisconsin Statutes – Licensing and Permits
  • State of Wisconsin Information for Alcohol Beverage and Tobacco Retailers
  • City of Stoughton Zoning Maps and TIF Information
  • Commercial Real Estate Listings
  • City of Stoughton Signage Regulations
  • City of Stoughton Licenses, Permits, Applications
  • US Dept. of Labor Compliance Assistance Resources for Employers
  • IRS Tax Information and Resources for Businesses
  • Madison SCORE – Mentors and Resources for Businesses
  • US Small Business Administration – Resources and Guides for Small Businesses
  • Start Your Business in 10 Steps (Guide)
  • WI Dept. of Financial Institutions – Search Corporate Records, Register as an LLC or Corporation, File Annual Reports
  • WI Dept. of Revenue Information and Resources for Businesses on Taxes, Fees, Registration, Permits, Licenses, Tax Increment Financing
  • WI Dept. of Workforce Development Resources for Employers
  • WWBIC – Loans, Training, and Consulting for Small Businesses
  • WEDC – Information and Programs for Entrepreneurs & Businesses
  • Food Finance Institute – Funding & Resources for Food-Focused Businesses
  • WI Small Business Development Centers
  • Merlin Mentors – Mentors for Madison-area Entrepreneurs
  • SCORE Templates and Articles
  • Capital Entrepreneurs – Madison Entrepreneurial Resources
  • Doyenne Group – support for women entrepreneurs
  • SizeUp Wisconsin Data Tool – market research and business intelligence
  • Wisconsin Procurement Institute – support for businesses interested in selling to Federal, state, or local government
  • Veterans Business Outreach Center

Funding

  • Stoughton Revolving Loan Fund
  • WWBIC Business Lending
  • Kegonsa Capital Partners (Venture Capital)

Membership Organizations

  • Stoughton Chamber of Commerce
  • Wisconsin Technology Council
  • Capital Entrepreneurs

Programs, Events, Competitions

  • StartingBlock + Madworks Seed Accelerator Program (Applications Due April 7th)
  • UW Small Business Development Center – Entrepreneurial Training Program
  • Start, Run, Grow business planning program – WWBIC (9-week program begins June 7th)
  • Doyenne 5x5x5 Pitch Event on August 23rd (applications due June 16th)
  • UW Small Business Development Center – Biz Smart Sprint (July – August 2023)
  • Start, Run, Grow business planning program – WWBIC (9-week program begins August 15th)
  • Start, Run, Grow business planning program – WWBIC (9-week program begins October 11th)

On-Demand Videos

  • WI SBDC: Entrepreneurial How-To Video Series: Law, Lending, & Accounting
  • UW Madison SBDC: First Steps to Starting a Business Online Course
  • SCORE Recorded Webinar Library
  • SCORE Online Course: The Startup Roadmap
  • SCORE Online Course: Supplier Diversity – Understanding Minority Business Enterprise and Disadvantaged Business Certifications
  • SCORE Online Course: Getting Started with E-Commerce
  • SCORE Online Course: Simple Steps for Exiting Your Business
  • SCORE Online Course: Online Marketing for Small Business Owners
  • SCORE Online Course: Small Business Crisis Management
  • Western Wisconsin Women’s Business Center Online Video Library
  • Doyenne Learning Lab

Food-Based Businesses

  • Stoughton-Area Cooperative Kitchen (STACK)
  • Stoughton-Area Cooperative Kitchen (STACK) list of resources
  • UW Extension – Community Food Systems Upcoming Events

Other Resources

  • WI Innovation Index (WI Tech Council)
  • Entrepreneurs’ Toolkit (WI Tech Council)