Small Business Administration:  U.S. Small Business Administration has delivered millions of loans, loan guarantees, contracts, counseling sessions and other forms of assistance to small businesses.

SCORE: a nonprofit association, who for nearly fifty years, is dedicated to helping small businesses get off the ground, grow and achieve their goals through education and mentor-ship.

IRS: the U.S. government agency responsible for tax collection and tax law enforcement.

Wisconsin Business Development: For over 30 years, Wisconsin Business Development has helped business owners find solutions and strategies to help their small businesses grow.

Wisconsin Economic Development Association: Wisconsin’s Voice for Economic Development. This statewide association is a 420+ member organization whose primary objective is to increase the effectiveness of individuals involved in the practice of economic development in Wisconsin by encouraging cooperation, exchange of information and promotion of professional skills.

Wisconsin Workforce Development: a state agency charged with building and strengthening Wisconsin’s workforce in the 21st century and beyond. The Department’s primary responsibilities include providing job services, training and employment assistance to people looking for work, at the same time as it works with employers on finding the necessary workers to fill current job openings.

New North, Inc: a 501(c)3 nonprofit, regional marketing and economic development organization fostering collaboration among private and public sector leaders throughout the 18 counties of Northeast Wisconsin, known as the New North region. New North is a regional partner to the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) and the State of Wisconsin, as well as local economic development partners, and represents more than 100 private investors.