Educational Workshops - Attention Management
September 21, 2023 - Attention Management - On average, adults switch tasks at work every 3 minutes and check their phone every 5 minutes. Our inability to focus is robbing our companies of efficiency and limiting our work satisfaction. Is our dwindling attention spans a generational, regional, or universal issue? This talk includes information spanning 7 books and current Psychological research. We will discuss the main causes of our inability to focus and how our whole staff can pay better attention.
Learn MoreEducational Workshops - Is it the Real World or is it AI?
October 19, 2023 - Is it the Real World, or is it AI? An Entrepreneur’s Intro to Artificial Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence is everywhere these days. But what is it, really? We asked ourselves this question - and how AI might be helpful for small businesses - and did some investigating. In this beginner-focused session, join us as “AI Explorers” as we discuss the basics of Artificial Intelligence. Topics include:
What is AI? How does it “think?”
AI for efficiency
Basics of prompt engineering
Small Group or Team Brainstorm: How can AI support your business?
Educational Workshops - How to make your Business Dementia Friendly
November 16, 2023 - Find out how your business can become dementia-friendly from the experts at Fox Valley Memory Project. From retail to housing, utilities to entertainment, finance to transportation, all sectors have a part to play.
Learn MoreEducational Workshops - Find out what is new in Social Media
January 18, 2024 - What are some of the new Social Media Marketing Trends affecting businesses? What can help you and your business successfully navigate the Social Media arena? What tickles the fancy of customers who are “shopping” their favorite Social Media platforms? Why should you care?
Learn MoreEducational Workshops - Free Advertising
March 21, 2024 - Find out how your business can take advantage of all the free advertising for B2B and B2C offers, job postings, press releases and more using the Chamber website and your online access. Don't want to wait until March? Then give us a call to find out how you can take advantage of this.
Learn MoreZenBusiness Academy
We are excited to announce the launch of ZenBusiness Academy! As part of our mission to create smart, successful entrepreneurs, our new robust educational platform will offer free online learning courses on a host of topics. ZenBusiness Academy resources and how-to videos are curated by experts at ZenBusiness and our trusted partners and are designed to help you succeed at every step, whether you just launched your business or are well on your way to business mastery.
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Small Business Development Center at UWSP
Assisting Startup and Existing Businesses
One of 13 in Wisconsin, the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at UW-Stevens Point offers no cost, confidential advising and resources as well as fee based workshops/conferences to both startup and existing businesses primarily serving nine counties - Adams, Langlade, Lincoln, Marathon, Oneida, Portage, Vilas, Waupaca and Wood.
Our Vision
At the Small Business Development Center at UW-Stevens Point, we treat all businesses, no matter how large or small, as though they are our own. Through our passion, experience, and dedication, we hope to assist all business owners in the areas they need it most. The center provides educational opportunities through individual counselling sessions, as well as conferences and presentations, and builds strong relationships with community leaders so all businesses can achieve their version of success!