It was our privilege at WWBIC to host over 200 people in Madison yesterday at our Open House, Advisory Meeting, (both in the new Urban League Black Business Hub) and Summer Reception (at the Governor's Executive Residence). Thank you to all who attended - we hope you found the day as impactful and inspiring as we we did! Below you'll find some highlights from the day's festivities.

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WWBIC OPEN HOUSE

Staff welcomed guests at the front desk of the new WWBIC South Central (Madison) office

Several Kiva clients set up shop in the atrium of the Urban League Black Business Hub

WWBIC clients Travis & Stefanie Jones of In the Grove Athletics in Cottage Grove showed their wares at the Open House and also spoke at the reception later in the day.

WWBIC client Lizz Stachura shown here with her husband sell products from Tootsie's Tea in Milwaukee. Lizz also spoke at the WWBIC reception and a sample of her tea was sent home with reception guests.

A steady flow of guests moved through the WWBIC South Central office

Open house guests were well fed thanks to WWBIC clients like Artemis Provisions from Mount Horeb

WWBIC ADVISORY COMMITTEE

WWBIC President/CVO Wendy Baumann poses with panelists Jeff Johnson, Fern Orie, Christopher Cote and Karen Breit at the joint committee meeting.

The panelists at the joint committee meeting discuss opportunities for economic development in the indigenous communities of Wisconsin. To this end, a sixth WWBIC regional office will open this fall in Hayward.

WWBIC RECEPTION

Wisconsin DOA Secretary Kathy Blumenfeld opens the WWBIC reception at the Governor's Executive Residence.

Wendy Baumann welcomes all guests to the reception, including our VIP client speakers

WWBIC client Mia Davis of Mia's Kitchen in Madison makes her remarks to reception attendees

Cheryll Olson-Collins from the Wisconsin DFI, Blumenfeld, Catherine Haberland from the Wisconsin DFI and Baumann at the reception

Reception attendees enjoyed catching up with friends and colleagues old and new both inside the Governor's Executive Residence and outside on the shores of Lake Mendota.

Caracas Empanadas were served on the lawn

The WWBIC Team

The WWBIC team thanks everyone who came out to join us on Tuesday!

Mark Your Calendar - Join us on December 3rd!

WWBIC's next big event is our annual luncheon coming up on Tuesday, December 3rd. Mark your calendars and stay tuned for the latest details at wwbic.com/2024-wwbic-annual-luncheon

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