Business Development
The Business Program provides assistance with business plan development, finance, accounting and bookkeeping, marketing and all other areas in which to get a business started.
Indianhead Community Action Agency (ICAA) Business Program
ICAA's Business Program is designed to promote, encourage and assist in the development of entrepreneurial opportunities. Services are offered to both start-up and existing businesses in a six county service area (Burnett, Clark, Rusk, Sawyer, Taylor and Washburn counties). Clients of the program receive technical assistance in all areas of business, including but not limited to, business plan development, bookkeeping, marketing, business management, and financial analysis. Loan packaging and ongoing case management is available. Assistance is offered in a classroom setting or on a one-on-one basis. Through the program, individuals may be able to take advantage of a Micro Loan Fund and the Small Business Administration's (SBA) Pre-Qualification Loan Program, as well as financing through traditional lenders.
Accomplishments
- Three clients have received Entrepreneur of the Year Awards
- One client has received the Woman of Courage Award
- Intermediary for the SBA Pre-Qualification Loan Program
- Revolving Loan Fund Program
- Certified in Financial Literacy counseling
- Certified in Business Training
- Designated technical assistance provider for the Small Business Administration Community Express Program
For further assistance please contact:
Indianhead Community Action Agency
209 E. 3rd. St. S.
P.O. Box 40
Ladysmith, Wisconsin
54848
Phone: 715-532-5594 Fax: 715-532-5804 or E-mail
Contact: Sally Schrader, Director, Business Development