The EDA University Center is the University of Wisconsin-Stout's Economic Development Administration organization, contributing to the growth of Wisconsin's economy by providing assistance to small and medium-sized businesses in Wisconsin, neighboring Minnesota, and nationally.
The Center is a unique resource for technology and business information. The Center sponsors a number of technology and business-related events. Through its ongoing seminars and training events, the EDA Center has educated hundreds of business leaders about advanced and emerging skills needed to effectively and efficiently grow and sustain a profitable business. Additionally, the Center provides professional consulting services upon request. These professional consulting services often incorporate applied research through UW-Stout faculty-led graduate student projects, providing clients with additional layers of support for their growth objectives and contributing to the economic development of the region.
Since January 2006, the EDA-UC has provided support to over 1,100 individuals and more than 140 companies. This support includes over 70 projects and more than 40 events.
The EDA University Center helps companies
· Create more effective manufacturing, service, and business processes
· Increase efficiency
· Expand market opportunities
· Increase the use of technology
· Improve internal and external business relationships
· Develop growth strategies.
The Center works in conjunction with other technical assistance outreach programs within the Stout Technology Transfer Institute (STTI). STTI services include outreach efforts to better serve the ever-changing business environment.