Rock County 5.0, in conjunction with several partnering organizations, is presenting a FREE workshop series targeted specifically at small businesses and entrepreneurs. The workshop series, which will be offered weekly during the month of February, will introduce individuals to the following topical areas: Business Planning Basics, Library Resources for Market Research, Business Financing Basics, and Marketing for Start-Ups.

Speakers will include industry experts and entrepreneurs who represent M&I Bank, the UW-Whitewater College of Business & Economics, the UW-Whitewater Small Business Development Center (SBDC), and the Hedberg Public Library. 

The workshops will begin at 6:00 PM and last approximately one hour. Although there is no fee to attend, participants are encouraged to register by contacting Mary Rajek (608-757-3160). For more info, see our flyer.

Workshop Schedule:
Tuesdays:   Beloit Public Library
                    605 Eclipse Blvd
                    Beloit, WI 53511
Thursdays:  Forward Janesville, Inc.
                     14 South Jackson St
                     Janesville, WI 53548

Week 1: Business Planning Basics
              Speaker: Ryan Pingel, Strategic Advisor, UW-Whitewater SBDC
Week 2: Library Resources for Market Research
              Speaker: Mary Buelow, Head of Adult Services, 
              Hedberg Public Library
Week 3: Business Financing Resources
              Speaker: Mark Lorenz, Vice President, Business Banking,
              M&I Bank
Week 4: Marketing for Start-Ups
              Speaker:  Ann Roe, Instructor, UW-Whitewater College of
              Business & Economics and President, Custom College Solutions