Inventor & Entrepreneur (I & E) clubs offer a place for individuals to share new ideas, develop networks and obtain support for their efforts. They can offer a venue for entrepreneurs to explore and move their ideas to reality, as well as provide education on issues related to market feasibility, intellectual property, marketing, financing and business planning. I & E clubs also play a significant role in bolstering the confidence of individual entrepreneurs by offering them a sense of legitimacy. The majority of clubs meet monthly, with a typical meeting including a guest speaker followed by an opportunity for networking. Popular speakers have included successful inventors and entrepreneurs and intellectual property experts. Tax advisors, patent attorneys, advertising agency staff and motivational speakers are among the other professionals who participate in I & E club meetings.
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Wisconsin's PeerSpectives Network provides Peer-to-Peer Learning opportunities for CEOs, presidents, and business owners. The program is offered at several Wisconsin Small Business Development Centers (SBDC). Benefits include:
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“America is undergoing a time of rapid change. Old ways and businesses that don’t keep up with the times are passing away. But at the same time, new opportunities are springing up like never before.We must foster a culture that embraces and supports the innovators and entrepreneurs within our communities; they will be the ones to lead our economy to higher ground.” —Terry Whipple, Executive Director, Juneau County Economic Development Corporation