Experts In Residence

The Experts in Residence program connects entrepreneurs, startups, and growing businesses with experienced professionals who volunteer their time to share knowledge, answer questions, and provide practical guidance. These experts bring real-world experience in areas such as accounting, legal services, financing, product development, operations, marketing, technology, and business growth.
Whether you're launching a new venture, solving a specific challenge, or planning your next stage of growth, our Experts in Residence are here to help you move forward with confidence.

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Cómo funciona

Acelerar el desafío empresarial del condado de Sheboygan es un programa diseñado para ayudar a los emprendedores e innovadores locales a promover sus ideas. Cada idea enviada es evaluada por profesionales y recibe orientación gratuita de la Corporación de Desarrollo Económico del Condado de Sheboygan o del Centro de Desarrollo de Pequeñas Empresas en UW-Green Bay.

5 Ideas ganará una subvención de $ 1,000 por adelantado para destinarla a servicios comerciales e impulsar la idea. El gran premio de $ 5,000 se anunciará en diciembre después de que se presenten las ideas comerciales.

Acelerar el condado de Sheboygan es un esfuerzo público-privado para brindar soluciones de alcance y participación para atraer, retener y fomentar la resiliencia empresarial y una comunidad más diversa e inclusiva, esencial para el crecimiento.

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Cronología del desafío empresarial 2021

Justin Vannieuwenhoven
Serial Entrepreneur

Expertise: Helping entrepreneurs and growing companies refine their pitch, develop products, improve operations, navigate compliance requirements, scale revenue, and plan for acquisitions, succession, or business transitions.

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Ray York
SBDC Business Counselor and Small Business owner

Expertise: Expert in business planning, startup development, growth strategy, financing, commercialization, and connecting entrepreneurs with the resources needed to launch, grow, and scale successful businesses.

Samuel J. Spurney & Evelyn G. Heun

Attorney

Expertise: Expert in business development, real estate, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), startup growth, strategic planning, and helping entrepreneurs and business owners navigate opportunities for expansion, investment, and long-term success.

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Lee Veldkamp

Startups Built Simply Founder

Expertise: Experienced in consumer packaged goods (CPG) startups, business development, and entrepreneurship. Shares practical startup frameworks, checklists, and daily business ideas to help entrepreneurs successfully launch and grow their businesses.

Ryan Gartman, CPA, CMA

Principal

Expertise: Expert in financial reporting, tax planning and compliance, cash flow management, and business financial consulting, helping entrepreneurs and businesses build strong financial foundations and make confident financial decisions.

Jacob Duff

Tax Advisor

Expertise: Expert in corporate and individual taxation, entity structuring, tax compliance, and strategic tax planning. Helps businesses and individuals navigate complex tax regulations, optimize tax strategies, and establish effective business structures for long-term success.

Brad Bermke, CPA

Manager, Assurance

Expertise: Expert in financial reporting, financial statement and performance analysis, working capital and cash flow management, and investor and lender readiness. Helps businesses strengthen financial operations, interpret key performance metrics, and prepare accurate reporting to support growth, financing, and strategic decision-making.