Business Assistance
Business Planning
Madison is "resource rich" with organizations that work with business owners and entrepreneurs to help them start and grow businesses.
These organizations help entrepreneurs write business plans and support those exploring the idea of business ownership.
Hmong Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce
Madison Black Chamber of Commerce
Madison Cooperative Development Coalition (MCDC)
The Progress Center for Black Women
University of Wisconsin Center for Cooperatives
University of Wisconsin-Madison Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
The Wisconsin Women's Business Initiative Corp. (WWBIC - serving women and men))
Coworking Spaces
A coworking space is a shared, flexible, and professional work environment designed for remote workers, freelancers and startups. These, often, flexible, short-term, or membership-based locations offer shared infrastructure like high-speed internet, private meeting rooms, kitchenettes, and office equipment.
Coworking spaces in Madison
100state - A co-working space that focuses on startups and community
Brix Coworking - A co-working space for entrepreneurs.
Madison Enterprise Center - A light industrial small business incubator for new and expanding businesses.
Progress Center - The Progress Center for Black Women coworking space inspires feelings of belonging, self worth, community and empowerment.
Sector 67 - Madison's first hacker space. No leases, memberships available for use of space, tools and equipment in an unique environment.
Serendipity Labs West Madison - Fully furnished offices and team suites for 1–100 people — flexible terms, fully serviced, and IT-secure from day one.
Social Justice Center Non-Profit Incubator - An incubator facility for young non-profits.
Starting Block - Madison's Start-Up Hub.
Synergy Coworking - A social enterprise that provides flexible workspace, including private offices, flex offices, dedicated desks, meeting rooms, and business mailing addresses.
The Bodgery - A makerspace and social group.
Locating in Madison
Rich with geographic beauty and entrepreneurial innovation, Madison is repeatedly recognized as a "best" place to live and work.
If you are thinking of moving or starting a business in Madison, welcome! We hope the resources found on our web-site help inform your decision.
Available Commercial Real Estate
The State of Wisconsin has a number of incentives for businesses thinking of relocating or expanding in Wisconsin. For information on state resources for incentives, exporting, and technology entrepreneurship please visit the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation.
Neighborhood Business Associations
Madison has several business associations that promote, support and connect businesses. Neighborhood Associations strengthen the local economy by offering networking and marketing opportunities, all while fostering community growth and enhancing local vitality.
Neighborhood Business Associations
Road Construction Guide
Road construction can be challenging, but the end result can be very beneficial for your business and customers. As a business owner, you're always planning and improving on your business model. When you're informed ahead of time, road construction is something you can prepare for.
This Road Construction Guide was created to help businesses prepare for road construction.