From ambitious high schoolers, to inspiring interns, to energetic Gen-Zs, to motivated millennials, VtSBDC welcomes the opportunity to grow young entrepreneurs.

"The St Croix SBDC greatly helped me with starting and opening my business in late-2019 and has assisted me throughout the tough months this year. With the COVID19 pandemic, I've had to temporarily close twice. During that time at home, my SBDC Counselor guided me through applying for aid, registering and certifying as a WOSB."

Melanie Voorhees, Co-owner, Zelda's Pet Grooming

When successful millennial entrepreneur Stephanie Knight Clarke wanted to rebrand and expand her behavioral health practice, she turned to the SBDC for assistance. With the guidance she received in reviewing her business model, hiring employees, and training in social media marketing and accounting software, Mosaic Wellness now exemplifies Stephanie's holistic view of mental health and mindfulness while allowing her to maintain the consultation aspect of her practice.

UW-Oshkosh students created Hive Central to increase survival rates in bee colonies using innovative technology developed by a UW-Superior researcher. SBDC at UW-Oshkosh connected this Innovator of the Year award winner to programs across the state.