GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) — A new initiative is helping Green Bay residents turn their business ideas into a reality.
The city of Green Bay has partnered with the Greater Green Bay Chamber to create Business Launch Pad, a free online guide that helps entrepreneurs navigate the steps to start and grow a business.
The new online resource provides a central place to find information, tools and connections for starting and growing a business. Users can explore resources based on their stage of business, industry and location across 17 Greater Green Bay municipalities. Each municipality’s page brings together local permit and licensing contacts, funding opportunities and other information to help business owners navigate local requirements.
The site also features a resource library with a business plan template, startup checklist and financing and budgeting plan available. It also features the ability to select among four languages: English, Hmong, Somali and Spanish, making the resources easier to navigate and use for a broader range of entrepreneurs in our community.
“Entrepreneurs are essential to the vitality of our local economy and community. When people have the tools and information they need to start and grow a business, they create opportunities for themselves and contribute to the strength of our community,” said Green Bay Mayor Eric Genrich. “The Business Launch Pad makes it easier for aspiring business owners to find the right resources and take the next step, wherever someone is in their start-up journey.”
The city of Green Bay funded the website through American Rescue Plan Act dollars, and the Greater Green Bay Chamber developed the resource in partnership with the city.
