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Wisconsin Women's Business Initiative Corporation (WI)
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Unlock Your Financial Potential with Wisconsin Women’s Business Initiative Corporation (WI)
Wisconsin Women’s Business Initiative Corporation (WWBIC) is a nonprofit Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) dedicated to helping small businesses, startups, and underserved entrepreneurs access affordable capital and expert guidance. Serving communities across Wisconsin, WWBIC combines flexible lending programs with hands-on business education to help entrepreneurs launch, grow, and sustain successful businesses.
Key Features of Wisconsin Women’s Business Initiative Corporation (WI)
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SBA Microloan Program Expertise
WWBIC is an SBA-approved Microloan Intermediary, offering loans generally up to $50,000 for:- Working capital
- Equipment purchases
- Inventory
- Startup expenses
- Early-stage business growth
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Nonprofit CDFI Lending Programs
In addition to SBA microloans, WWBIC provides flexible small-business financing designed for borrowers who may not qualify with traditional banks, including:- Startup loans
- Credit-building loans
- Gap financing
- Low-collateral business loans
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Business Coaching & Technical Assistance
A core strength of WWBIC is its robust education and advisory support, including:- One-on-one business coaching
- Financial statement and cash-flow guidance
- Business plan development
- Loan-readiness preparation
- Workshops and training programs
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Focus on Underserved Entrepreneurs
WWBIC prioritizes support for:- Women-owned businesses
- Minority-owned businesses
- Veterans
- Rural entrepreneurs
- Low- to moderate-income business owners
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Statewide Wisconsin Footprint
WWBIC serves entrepreneurs throughout Wisconsin, including Milwaukee, Madison, Green Bay, Appleton, Racine, Kenosha, La Crosse, Eau Claire, and rural communities statewide. -
Partnerships with SBA & Banks
WWBIC frequently helps borrowers graduate from microloans to traditional bank financing, including SBA 7(a) and 504 loans through partner lenders.
Why Choose WWBIC for SBA-Supported Financing?
WWBIC fills the critical gap between startups and traditional bank lending. Entrepreneurs choose WWBIC because it offers:
- Accessible capital with flexible underwriting
- SBA-backed microloan programs
- Deep expertise in early-stage and small-business financing
- Coaching alongside capital
- Strong referral pathways to SBA bank lenders
- Mission-driven support focused on long-term success
For startups, side-hustles, home-based businesses, food entrepreneurs, childcare providers, contractors, and service businesses, WWBIC provides a realistic path to funding and financial stability.
How to Get Started
Ready to explore SBA microloans or nonprofit small-business financing? Visit the
Wisconsin Women’s Business Initiative Corporation website
to learn about loan programs, attend a workshop, or connect with a business advisor.
Empower your financial future today with WWBIC — where Wisconsin entrepreneurs gain capital, coaching, and confidence to build lasting businesses.