To assist accidental entrepreneurs, the self-employed, business start-ups and small business owners Chippewa County Economic Development Corporation (CCEDC) and the UW-Eau Claire Small Business Development Center (SBDC) have teamed up to host a Business Consulting Day on January 26, 2011 at Camille’s Sidewalk Café in Lake Hallie.  The day consisted of individual 1-hour sessions with Jim Mishefske, Director of UWEC SBDCto discuss specific questions regarding their business venture and provide resources and referrals to assist with business start-ups, retention and expansion.

“A solid plan is the most critical part of your business venture it serves as your decision guide, reducing costly trial and error and substantially increases your chance of success, “stated Charlie Walker, President/CEO of CCEDC.  “For that reason CCEDC teams up with the SBDC quarterly to host a full day of sessions, covering all areas of Chippewa County.”

Assistance with your business needs is available at any time by contacting CCEDC at 715-723-7150.