WEDA Academy Webinar: Entrepreneurship-Led Economic Development Strategies in Wisconsin

Hosted by WEDA YPEN

Tuesday, November 11, 2025

1:00 - 2:30pm

Description:

This session will explore the fundamentals and best practices of Entrepreneurship-Led Economic Development strategies in Wisconsin. This session will begin with an introduction to ELed ED by certified Entrepreneurship Development Professionals (EDP) Melissa Meschke and Raina Lyman, followed by a dynamic panel featuring partners from WBD, SBDC, Compeer, and WWBIC. We’ll also highlight local success stories from the REV Program through UW Extension and IGNITE! Business Success in Fond du Lac. The webinar will close with audience Q&A and key takeaways from our panelists. This is a great opportunity to deepen your understanding of ED-Led models and connect with statewide partners supporting business and community growth.

Speakers: 

  • Angel Laidlaw, President/CEO, Centergy, Inc.
  • Melissa Meschke, CEcD, EDP,  Executive Director, St. Croix Economic Development Corporation
  • Raina Lyman, Senior Director of Economic Development, Envison Greater Fond du Lac
  • April Nelson, Vice President - Loan Officer, WBD
  • Lisa Taylor, MBA, Rural Entrepreneurial Venture Specialist, UW Extension

Location:

Virtual - Zoom link will be sent out prior to webinar

Cost: 

Free for members, $59 - Non Member Rate

WEDA Academy Webinar: Entrepreneurship-Led Economic Development Strategies in Wisconsin

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  • Tuesday Nov 11 2025, 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
  • Zoom