Meet the Small Business Environmental Council

Join the Small Business Environmental Council for a free event designed for small business owners, entrepreneurs and students.
About this Event

Meet Council members and DNR staff, learn about free resources, ask questions and make connections to gain confidence in navigating environmental requirements.

The Small Business Environmental Council advises the DNR on ways to serve Wisconsin's small business community in practical and effective ways. The council:

• Advises the DNR on the effectiveness of the Small Business Environmental Assistance Program;
• Explains challenges faced by small businesses to DNR programs;
• Provides a small business perspective on new regulations;
• Reviews tools and documents; and
• Advocates for small businesses.

Visit the Council webpage for a detailed agenda and speaker bios. You can also check out Introducing Wisconsin's Small Business Environmental Council [PDF] to learn more about current members.

The council wants to hear from you! As they work to represent the interests of small businesses, your ideas and experiences can help them to be your voice at the DNR.

Event highlights Include:

• Meeting the Small Business Environmental Council
• Hearing from Madison College President Dr. Jennifer Berne & DNR Secretary Karen Hyun, Ph.D.
• Learning what environmental requirements commonly affect small businesses
• Asking questions of Council members and DNR experts
• Connecting with fellow small business owners, entrepreneurs, and students

Whether you're starting a business, growing an existing one or simply interested in learning more about environmental requirements and sustainability, this gathering is for you.

We hope to see you there!