Thinking of taking that big step and starting your own business, but some of the risks might be too great? The Venture Center offers the highly successful E-Seed program that shows entrepreneurs how to take their dream into reality. More than 200 graduates are in business today thanks to this innovative and results-oriented program.
If you're already working in a small business, maybe some of your tools aren't as sharp as they once were. The Venture Center's seminars, workshops and classes link you to the experts who can help you develop and grow your existing business to the next level.
Sound like a discussion item on your department agenda? If so, join some of the nation's top brand-names who have already partnered with the Venture Center to integrate the passion, risk-taking and creative thinking characteristic of entrepreneurs into their companies. We call it "Intrapreneurship," but you might call it your strategic success.
Starting your own business is not just about having a dream and courage. There are real steps to ensure your business a successful start and a sustainable future. The Venture Center at Fox Valley Technical College is equipped with the experts, networks and resources to help you with your small business – whether you’re just starting up or whether you've been in business for years.
Fox Valley Technical College’s Venture Center is an integrated entrepreneurship center providing programming and services in three areas: entrepreneurial studies, business development and innovation. Our across-the-community approach to entrepreneurship education and training has produced unique, effective product offerings for middle and high school youth, associate degree and certificate seeking-students, nascent and existing entrepreneurs and small business owners, inventors, associations and corporations.
Ultimately, education and training is our core strength and at the Venture Center it’s the experience designed to equip students, entrepreneurs and small business owners with the knowledge and tools they need to help them be successful, that sets us apart. We are committed to generating sustainable, strong enterprises and we develop long-term relationships with our students and clients and become a trusted resource for them throughout their business’ life cycle. We educate, empower and provide solutions that drive results.
The Fox Valley Technical College Venture Center pulls together a long list of disciplines in order to provide the necessary legal, business, scientific, capital markets, regulatory, and leadership skills needed to follow the path of idea to launching and operating a sustainable business.
The Venture Center is housed in the D.J. Bordini Center at Fox Valley Technical College. The college is home to nationally recognized training programs in many fields in business and industry. To find out more about our business and industry programs and the complete Venture Center programs, please call 920-735-5709 or
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… One of the success factors of a regional economy is to have successful small businesses start up and continue to grow. The venture center is critical because it’s showing people who want to develop businesses the path they need to take for success.
- Mary Schmidt, Schmidt Communicates
Your presentation gave me a great insight in how I would be able to tackle our final project of creating a business plan. Your explanation on what the Venture Center does and some of its success stories gave me the ambition to look further into a business concept I came up with a few years ago while I was attending FVTC. I know I am capable of doing all of the aspects of starting a business on my own but I believe the Venture Center provides an excellent opportunity to lead me in the right direction. After I graduate with my bachelors’ degree, and if I end up deciding it would be beneficial to pursue my business, I will defiantly look further into coming to the Venture Center.
After finding out about Pro-Seed powered by E-myth, it sounded like the perfect answer to all of my questions. It has made
me look into all of the details of my business from leadership to marketing. It has allowed me to find ways to save money as well as spend it more wisely. This
program was well worth the investment. I only wish I would have known five years ago what I know now.
- Todd Cloutier, DarkSide Ventures II, Inc. and Just Between Friends
Pro-Seed™ powered by E-Myth® is the best secret weapon a company can have in today’s competitive world. I have found
the curriculum organized and flexible with web based tutorials, allowing business owners to work on their business as time permits. Leading questions and exercises along with knowledgeable business coaches have helped refine my business systems and improve the efficiency of day to day business operations. The systems approach has worked well for my company, combining my personal visions and business goals. Pro-Seed™ powered by E-Myth® has helped take my business to the next level and into the future. Anyone in business interested in results must consider Pro-Seed™ powered by E-Myth®!
- Chuck Greening, The House Inspector, LLC.
E-Seed helped me write a comprehensive business plan and continues to provide ongoing support after business start-up.
- Gail Giese, Owner of Dinner Helpers
...I have a personal mission to help entrepreneurs with their business, growing their business, growing their sales … coincidentally that seems to be the same mission as the venture center... I like to work with people of like minds who also have the same mission: to grow businesses.
- Al Lautenslager, Author Guerrilla Marketing in 30 Days
The Venture Center benefits entrepreneurs and small business owners on so many levels. From quality structured educational opportunities, to seminars, to one-on-one coaching, to a vast array of networking opportunities, the Venture Center delivers value. Its commitment to successful small business start-up, stabilization, and growth is unparalleled in the Fox Valley region.
- Andrea Hogan, Owner of My Happy Place Home Accents & Gifts
Thanks to this course (E-Seed™) we were given all the necessary tools
to execute a comprehensive business plan to further the growth of our existing business. We found the entire team at the Venture Center to be fully assessable and ready to share their extensive knowledge and experience in order to benefit us and our business. Without a doubt we would recommend this course to any entrepreneur in need of a well written business plan. Taking this course (E-Seed™) was a valuable experience for us and we appreciate all the guidance we were provided to accomplish our business goals.
- Ruben & June Contreras, Owners Action Painting Services & Action Carpet Care
I found the program beneficial for two reasons, you learn by preparing a thorough strategic business plan and by being able to interact with quality resources who are credible business owners. You are what you think….think big with E-Seed!
- Lori M. Thiel, Vice President Open Road Harley-Davidson
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