BizStarts

BizStarts is proud to be the first city to join the Urban Poverty and Business initiative in 2020 and did our first cohort during COVID. There are over 50 cities now throughout the world. We are innovators at BizStarts because of the people we serve!!! Special Thanks to Greater Milwaukee Foundation Town Bank U.S. Bank U.S. Bank BMO U.S. Associated Bank Wintrust Financial Corporation Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation Taureau Group, LLC and so many others for supporting our important work!!!

Yesterday we had our last session of the BizStarts Institute with our biggest graduating class yet with 28 entrepreneurs! Thank you to all our incredible speakers—Jason William Johnson, Ph.D., Patrick Snyder, IOM, Ryan Kauth, Ann Hanna, Thaime Nanez, Alan D. Goodman, MBA, Jen Adamski, Auriel Ackerman, Christal Shipp, Anomaly Catering, and Lily Dysart—and a heartfelt shoutout to our partners, Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation and Greater Milwaukee Foundation. Your unwavering support and dedication made this program a resounding success! We want to thank all graduates for giving up their Sunday afternoons to learn all about running their business. We're endlessly inspired by each graduate's dedication, creativity, and passion for turning their dreams into reality A special shoutout to Tasteful Events Catering, LLC for the delicious food that made the celebration even more memorable! We’re incredibly proud of each graduate and can't wait to see their business grow! #BizStartsInstitute #Entrepreneurship #GraduationDay?

Cocktails and Connections Highlight ? For our February workshop we had BizStarts Institute graduate Emily Honor Hubbard - Engineer, Speaker, Consultant of Empathetic Engineering come to the BizStarts Community Market to share insights on ADD and entrepreneurship. She led an eye-opening discussion on the unique strengths and challenges entrepreneurs with ADD face—and how to harness creativity, improve focus, and thrive in business. It was an inspiring evening filled with learning, networking, and meaningful conversations. Stay tuned for our next Cocktails and Connections events with Patrick Snyder, IOM and our first ever Cocktails and connections in Spanish taught by Thaime Nanez—you won’t want to miss it! ???? Huge shoutout to RGZ Productions LLC for creating an amazing highlight video! #BizStarts #CocktailsAndConnections #Entrepreneurship #addawareness

We love it at BizStarts when our Institute graduates come back to teach! The audience loved your presentation!

?Su contabilidad le quita demasiado tiempo? ?Es hora de simplificar su proceso y hacerlo más eficiente! únase a nuestro Workshop GRATUITO y aprenda a crear un sistema de contabilidad que realmente funcione para usted y su negocio. ?Qué aprenderá?? Los 5 pasos clave para organizar su contabilidad? Cómo definir un proceso manual efectivo? Cómo automatizar tareas y ahorrar tiempo Cuándo: Sábado, 22 de febrero de 2025? Hora: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM? Dónde: BizStarts Community Market (161 S 1st St, Milwaukee, WI)? Costo: ?GRATIS! Reserve su lugar ahora y lleve su negocio al siguiente nivel. Solo hay 30 asientos disponible! Inscríbase aquí: https://lnkd.in/gUQQ4eVP #Emprendedores #Negocios #Contabilidad #BizStarts #Workshop #milwaukeebusiness

Day 1 of the BizStarts Institute kicked off on Sunday with Session 1: Bootcamp Basics – The Entrepreneurial Dream led by Jason William Johnson, Ph.D. of Sound Strategies, Inc. We explored what it means to think like an entrepreneur, the key skills needed, and how to turn an idea into an opportunity. This is just the beginning of the journey. Applications are already open for the fall cohort—don’t miss your chance to start yours. #BizStartsInstitute #EntrepreneurialDream #BuildYourFuture

? REMINDER: THURSDAY **December 5th, 2024** join us for a fun, hands-on workshop where you’ll learn how to choose the perfect theme, arrange items beautifully, and master the art of color coordination to create eye-catching, professional party boxes! ?? Takeaways: ?? Visual arrangement techniques ?? Color coordination tips ?? Practical design advice Whether you're planning a celebration or adding a personal touch to a gift, this session has everything you need to elevate your party game! ???? Don't miss out—RSVP today and get ready to craft something amazing! ??? Register here: https://lnkd.in/g9cZUmtY #PartyBoxMagic #EventDesign #CraftingFun #ColorCoordination #DIYParty

This year, BizStarts has made incredible strides in supporting entrepreneurs. We've doubled our workshops, offering 22 expert-led sessions from top educators at UNC-Chapel Hill, San Diego State, and more. We've conducted nearly 300 personalized coaching sessions, empowering entrepreneurs to navigate challenges. We've expanded access through BizStarts Institute cohorts in English, Spanish, and American Sign Language. And we launched our first-ever Youth Camp, equipping young Milwaukeeans with entrepreneurial tools and the confidence to dream big. As we look to continue this vital work, we ask for your support this Giving Tuesday—help us make even more impact in the year ahead! Link below! https://lnkd.in/dCJ_dHzc

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Anomaly Catering and Isla Bella Coffee Roasters we're also featured on FOX6 News Milwaukee this morning for #smallbusinesssaturday! Visit the BizStarts Community Market to buy delicious Nom Nom Cornbread, Isla Bella Coffee beans and other local products from small businesses around Milwaukee! Check out their feature on FOX6 Milwaukee, WITI-TV ?????? https://lnkd.in/gTH7ZQ3z