Wisconsin Women's Business Initiative Corporation (WWBIC)

Ownership

WWBIC is a statewide economic development corporation founded in 1987 and operates as a statewide non-profit organization, headquartered in Wisconsin with Madison being one of its regional offices, indicating complete local/Wisconsin-resident control and ownership.

Local Sourcing

WWBIC is a Community Development Financial Institution focused on Wisconsin microlending and capital provision, providing loans and technical assistance exclusively to small business owners within Wisconsin, with revenue and services entirely rooted in Wisconsin.

Community Involvement

WWBIC's technical and capital support has created or retained 15,734 jobs with 10,827 businesses served and WWBIC has provided $1.92 million in financial wellness and match savings assistance to Wisconsin residents since 1999, demonstrating deep, sustained community investment and impact.

Local Workforce

WWBIC has a team of 73 staff members and 316 volunteers across seven locations and is an equal opportunity provider & employer, indicating stable employment and commitment to equity, though specific wage and tenure details are limited.

Revenue Retention

WWBIC is funded by the U.S. Small Business Administration, U.S. Department of the Treasury, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and has loaned over $125 million to small business owners in Wisconsin, creating or retaining 15,734 jobs with 10,827 businesses served, ensuring capital and economic returns stay within the state.

Local Presence

The website displays strong corporate signals including multi-location selector (Milwaukee, Madison, Racine, Kenosha, Appleton, La Crosse, Hayward), regional office structure, corporate careers portal, and boilerplate mission/impact language. Minimal local personality or individual staff names are visible; copy is generic nonprofit template-style with no owner/staff personality or Madison-specific references beyond the HQ address.