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It is important to realize that businesses do not function in a vacuum. Establishing good relations, developing your network with organizations and associations will prove to be beneficial and will help to keep your business successful. Associations are also great resources for learning about laws, regulations, grants, seminars, etc. Although the following is not an exhaustible list, it is a great start for developing your industry connections.

WI Women's Business Initiative
WI Chambers of Commerce
WI Manufacturers and Commerce
WI Manufacturing Extension Partnership
WI Realtors Association
WI Home-Based Business Association
Forward Wisconsin
Apprenticeship Program
Federation of Environmental Technologists (FET)
UW Center for Cooperatives
Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE)
Women in Business by SBDC
U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
UW E-Business Consortium

Associations

Air & Waste Management Association
Associated General Contractors of WI
American Marketing Association and WI Chapters
National Association of Purchasing Management-Milwaukee
National Association of Purchasing Management
National Electrical Contractors Association
Wisconsin Institute of Certified Public Accountants
WI Agri-Service Association
WI Bed and Breakfast Association
WI Economic Development Association (WEDA)
WI Inn Association
WI Restaurant Association
WI World Trade Center