MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee has a strong network of support systems for Wisconsin business owners but lacks a central organization to streamline that support, according to the latest Wisconsin Policy Forum report.
What You Need To Know
- Milwaukee has a strong network of support systems for Wisconsin
business owners but lacks a central organization to streamline that
support, according to the latest Wisconsin Policy Forum report
- The report analyzed 50 public or nonprofit business support
organizations in Milwaukee that focused partially or exclusively on
“Main Street” type businesses, such as restaurants or retail
- The report also said that Milwaukee still lacks a “clear leadership role” in providing supports
- When it comes down to the actual help being offered, the Wisconsin Policy Forum found there were also some capacity gaps
Ken Notes: This is actually a pretty easy fix. A network organization meeting quarterly(ish), a database of online resources, a newsletter like this one to keep everyone in the loop, track best practices, successes, and failures for learning, and use teleology and mentors to improve deliverables. I would also tap local media to help. Finally use incubators and other support entities to grow businesses from the ground up. Milwaukee is a great place to start a business...
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