Global Access Exporter Forum with Congressman Mark Pocan - August 28

Congressman Mark Pocan (WI-2), U.S. House of Representatives invites you to attend the Exporter Forum on Wednesday, August 28 from 8:30 AM to Noon at the Accelerator Building in Madison.  The Forum is being held in collaboration with the Export-Import Bank of the United States, whose Chairman & President Fred Hochberg will also be in attendance.  There is no cost to attend the event, but space is limited.  To register, please click the following link: http://www.exim.gov/gasb.

Exporter Forum
Wednesday, August 28, 2013
8:30 AM - Noon
Accelerator Building - Conference Room 10
5602 Research Park Boulevard
Madison, WI

Learn How to Increase Your Company's Foreign Sales by:

• Obtaining protection against the risk of nonpayment
• Extending credit to your buyers
• Accessing vital working capital
• Finding new markets and consumers
• Understanding how other companies have used government resources to export

This event is tailored to meet the needs of small and medium-sized businesses with 500 or fewer employees.

Feedback Needed from Local ‘Lone Eagles’ to Determine Feasibility of a Co-Working Space in Waunakee

In an effort to help grow the entrepreneurial spirit in Waunakee, the Village is currently seeking feedback and insight from individuals who are currently working out of their homes or in remote office spaces to determine if there is a demand/need for a co-working facility to serve area residents.

Across the nation, the number of co-working spaces is rising at rapid pace as professionals and entrepreneurs strive to get out of whatever currently serves as their makeshift workspace.  However, a co-working facility is more than just office space shared by professionals; rather, it provides the opportunities created by people who are still working independently, but share values and are interested in the synergy that can result from working with like-minded, talented people in the same space.

While demand for this type of space is increasing, co-working space founders almost all agree that it isn’t a “build it and they will come” project. The key to a successful operation is creating a space that meets the unique needs of the community of users that it will serve. Some facilities operate as nonprofits and others are managed/owned by a primary user. Several exist purely to provide the social interaction and camaraderie of a traditional “office”, while several strive to build collaborations and partnerships.

It is for these reasons that the Village of Waunakee has contracted with the T. Braun Company to assess the independent professional landscape in Waunakee and determine the need and ability to support a co-working facility. The intention of the study is not for the Village to operate or manage the Project, but to provide recommendations and guidance so that such a space is not only sustainable, but fosters the generation of ideas, facilitates business collaborations, and fuels future economic development success stories.

If you are potentially interested (now or in the future) in having a co-working or shared office facility in Waunakee, or if you simply have questions about what such space could provide, please contact Tricia Braun before Friday, August 23 at tricia@thebrauncompany.com or 951.201.5895. 

Exportech - Techniques for Profitable Exporting

Driving growth is the key to success.

Business growth comes from three sources:

1. Increasing existing sales

2. Bringing new innovative products to the market

3. Exporting

Forward-thinking Wisconsin companies are taking advantage of explosive growth seen in other parts of the world.  Today, 95% of consumers are outside the United States, and small-to-midsize Wisconsin companies are profiting from this global demographic.

Successful companies are tapping into new markets with a customized export expansion strategy.  They've done the analysis and they're targeting the top two or three countries that have the greatest revenue potential and the least risk.

ExporTech-Proven path to export success

Develop a customized, action-oriented export expansion strategy with ExporTech.  Graduates of ExporTech have achieved sales increases averaging $900,000 in 6-9 months after completing the program.

Who should participate:

Success in exporting relies on executive support.  ExporTech requires commitment from at least two top senior executives, i.e. owners, CEOs and other executive leadership.

Cost: $5,000 per company; scholarships are available.

Where & When:

Each ExporTech session consists of three intense events scheduled one month apart.  Coaching and assistance is provided between events.

September Kick-off Waukesha - WCTC Center for Business Performance Solutions

• Wednesday, September 11
• Wednesday, October 9
• Thursday, November 14

October Kick-off Racine - SC Johnson iMET Center

• Tuesday, October 1
• Tuesday, November 5
• Tuesday, December 10

October Kick-off Manitowoc (AG Focus) - Holiday Inn, Manitowoc AND LTC, Cleveland

• Tuesday, October 22 Manitowoc
• Thursday, November 21 Cleveland
• Thursday, December 12 Cleveland

November Kick-off Appleton - Bordini Center - FVTC

• Tuesday, November 12
• Tuesday, December 3
• Tuesday, January 7 (2014)

December Kick-off Waukesha - WCTC Center for Business Performance Solutions

• Thursday, December 5
• Thursday, January 9 (2014)
• Thursday, February 6 (2014)

For more information, contact:

Roxanne Baumann, Director of Global Engagement, WMEP

baumann@wmep.org   262.442.8279

Joni Geroux, Outreach Program Manager, MOC

gerouxj@uwstout.edu   715.232.5270

Lone Eagle Profile - Emily Olson

Talent Accounting Services, LLC developed out of a love of business, specifically accounting, the love of helping others, and the passion to support the non-profit industry as well as small businesses. Growing up on the family farm in the hills of Crawford County, Emily was introduced at an early age entrepreneurship and business, as well as the need to support and volunteer for non-profit organizations. This drive was further developed attending Viterbo University in La Crosse, a university that focuses on servant leadership and development. Emily loves the Waunakee area as it still has the small-town feel—she doesn’t have to go far to see a cornfield, yet is still close to the booming metropolis of Madison. There is a great diversity of people that live and serve in this community as well.

The focus of Talent Accounting Services, LLC is to support non-profit organizations, small businesses, and individuals. Services include tax preparation, financial statement preparation, budget assistance, payroll, accounts receivable and accounts payable. It has been very rewarding being a Lone Eagle both from a networking perspective, as well as gaining education on topics that affect Emily—such as office space and insurance needs. The Lone Eagle Initiative has allowed her to network with many organizations similar to hers, and to develop some great business relationships. She is looking forward to further developing these relationships, as well as any new relationships that may develop.

Email: emily@talentcpa.com
Website: www.talentcpa.com
Phone: (608) 386-0038
Facebook: www.facebook.com/TalentCPA
Twitter: @TalentCPA
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/olsonemily/

Lone Eagle Profile - Chad Margenau

Chad Margenau founded Triton Business Advisors, LLC, a project-based CFO and Business Analysis firm, in 2010.  Leveraging 15 years of corporate financial and operational management experience, he helps small and medium-sized businesses monitor and manage performance.  In addition to traditional financial management support, he develops powerful and customized planning and analysis, modeling and dashboard tools that help owners and managers evaluate key decisions and track progress toward business goals.

Chad moved to Waunakee in 2009 to raise his family here.  He finds the benefits of being a Lone Eagle are flexibility and balance, allowing him to quickly adapt his schedule to not only serve his clients and meet other professional commitments, but also be very involved with family activities.  He feels the Lone Eagle Initiative has provided a great networking opportunity and an innovative way to become more engaged locally. The Initiative in and of itself is another great reason to be a part of the Waunakee Community.

More information about Triton Business Advisors can be found on his website at:
http://www.tritonbus.com/services.html

Lone Eagle Initiative Picnic - July 10th

Are you working from home in the Village of Waunakee?  If so, please consider joining us for a picnic on Wednesday, July 10th from 4:00-6:00 PM at the Village Park shelter.  The Village will be providing catered food from Bunky's Cafe.  There is no charge to attend.  This picnic is part of the Lone Eagle Initiative--an ongoing Village economic development effort to engage and serve home office professionals.  You can learn more about the Initiative by clicking on the following link: http://www.waunakee-ed.com/loneeagles.

Lone Eagle Profile - Becky Olson

Becky Olson is the owner of Clutter Confidant, a professional organizing business based in Waunakee, WI. In addition to my management experience in the business world I spent over ten years in ministry. This brings a unique insight to my organizing business as I work alongside clients, teaching them to bring their homes, offices and lives from chaos to calm. De-cluttering your environment contributes to your health and wellbeing by lowering your stress levels. Clutter Confidant services include the organization of all living and storage areas of the home and office including downsizing, and home staging. Being a part of Lone Eagle Initiative has certainly been a beneficial networking opportunity but more than that it has brought me an increased sense of community. Living and doing business in Waunakee gives you the best of both worlds. We are a relatively small town but we have a wide variety of demographics and close access to a multitude of cultural experiences. Working as a Lone Eagle also gives me the flexibility to enjoy my kids and grandkids, church life, travel, and music.

Clutter Confidant
Bringing Calm to Chaos

http://www.clutter-confidant.com/

clutterconfidant@gmail.com

http://www.facebook.com/Clutter-Confidant

Clutter Confidant on LinkedIn