Business Ownership 101 (free event in Eau Claire)

Schedule

Wed Apr 15 2026 at 05:00 pm to 07:30 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce | Eau Claire, WI

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Location: 101 N Farwell St, Eau Claire, WI 54703
Cost: FREE
Learn the basics of business ownership and connect with other entrepreneurs — including sandwiches, chips and cookies! This spring, the Western Wisconsin Women's Business Center will host our third in-person event to help you decide if business ownership is for you! Everyone's welcome to attend this event — regardless of gender.
PRE-EVENT (optional attendance)
5:00 – 5:30 pm: Check-In, Networking & Sandwiches
MAIN EVENT
5:30 – 6:00 pm: Start A Small Business in 8 Steps (Jacob Haupt)
6:00 – 6:30 pm: Day in the Life of a Business Owner
BREAK
6:30 – 7:00 pm: Business Lending & Finances (Alex Swanson, Northwestern Bank)
7:00 – 7:30 pm: Marketing Basics
Speakers: Jacob Haupt (Western Dairyland), other speakers pending
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Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce, 101 N Farwell St, Eau Claire, WI 54703-3765, United States

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