Client Success

Our consulting services for Waukesha County started in December 2016. In 2017, the Center for Growth:

served almost 150 companies
met with over 40 lenders and resource partners
helped 94 clients (53 long term) to improve and grow
provided almost 850 hours of no-cost consulting
helped to launch 5 new ventures
created/retained 13 jobs
facilitated almost $500,000 of capital investment in client companies
held 2 workshops on woman- and minority-owned business certification and government contracting
delivered 2 presentations on local resources for business growth and entrepreneurship to business leaders

We assist a wide range of businesses, such as product manufacturers, tool and die shops, engineering specialists, construction firms, IT solutions providers, retail businesses, restaurants, legal firms, technical consultants, trucking companies and equipment distribution.

Right Place, Right Time

April 20, 2018

It was the right time and the right place when the founders of Wellspring Construction Group established their company in October 2017. President and partner Tim Knepprath was looking for a leadership and ownership role in his career, while Steve Royer, Wellspring’s Director of Construction, desired to move from the private sector back to general contracting.

DryAway poised for growth

February 26, 2018

Jim Lutz, owner of Jilidoni Designs, invented the first patented laundry drying system out of his Brookfield home in 2000. Today, he sells his eco-friendly DryAway laundry drying racks that are installed inside custom cabinets throughout the U.S.

Attitude Dance Company dances into success

February 26, 2018

Amy Kelly has a strong vision for molding our youth and future generation through the power of dance. Returning to her hometown of Sussex, Wisconsin, after an illustrious career as a varsity dance team coach and studio manager, Amy established Attitude Dance Company in May 2017.

Blowfish Racing drives in to Wisconsin

February 26, 2018

Have you been behind the wheel of the S197 Mustang at 160 mph, with adrenaline pumping through your veins? Steve Puffpaff, owner of Blowfish Racing, knows that well. And thanks to the business consultants at the Waukesha County Center for Growth, his business, which manufactures aftermarket performance parts for late model Ford Mustangs, has moved from Stevensville, Maryland, to Waukesha.

Small Business Success Story: McDonough Septic

July 25, 2017

Entrepreneur Patrick McDonough from Mukwonago had tried his hand at developing a business plan and approaching a bank to raise capital for his proposed septic pumping business. When he encountered problems dealing with the bank, and his accountant of 7 years was unable to help him develop the necessary financial projections for an SBA loan, he decided to seek the help of the Waukesha County Center for Growth and the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) in Waukesha.