Scale Up Milwaukee
Scale Up Milwaukee has a new home! Started 10 years ago as an initiative of the Greater Milwaukee Committee, TBC is continuing the charge to transform the culture of growth in the region through Scale Up Milwaukee. We host impactful events and accelerators designed to infuse growth into every corner of community and economic development and help spread inclusive economic prosperity.
We believe that by working directly with ambitious business owners, CEOs, and the stakeholders that support them, companies will grow, thus accelerating the environment that makes growth a core, self-sustaining part of the fabric of the region.
To achieve these tangible results, membership with TBC/Scale Up focuses on membership, accelerators, and networking events.
Tell me more about TBC/Scale Up Milwaukee Membership.
Membership with The Business Council, Inc./Scale Up Milwaukee is an opportunity to create ongoing prosperity in our region. Benefits include unlimited consultation with technical assistance providers, subject-matter experts, discounted programming like SPARC, Bootcamps, and other events such as networking events and Meet the Masters. Plus, you get access to our network and resources whenever you need us!
When are my membership payment(s) due?
Membership payments are an annual fee and occurs on a rolling basis in order to keep your membership current and active. You can use any major credit cards, checking accounts, and/or debit cards and we send notices out to renew your dues for the next calendar year.
That sounds great! How much is Membership and how do I sign up?
Membership is $250/yr. Consult the Membership tab and sign up here. Contact Sylvester Hamilton at shamilton@tbcmke.org or (414) 287-4108 with any questions about membership or dues payments.
Ok, so what do you actually do?
Scale Up Milwaukee works directly with business owners to meet them where they’re at and to address their most pressing needs. That looks like offering our SPARC or Business Connection accelerator program and a membership platform, plus a slew of events, connections, and other resources.
What is a Business Accelerator?
A business accelerator is a program that helps companies grow both quickly and sustainability, gaining tools, tactics, and strategies to do so. Our Scale Up Milwaukee accelerator is designed for existing businesses with a viable product or service that is looking to take their companies to the next level. Curriculum is facilitated by experts, business owners, program alum, and faculty, with topics focusing primarily on sales, marketing, finances, operations, and organizational development.
What is SPARC?
SPARC is designed for businesses under $1M in annual revenue. SPARC is held virtually over 10 weeks in the Spring and the Fall. There is no additional fee for TBC/Scale Up Milwaukee members to pay to participate in SPARC as long as your dues are current, you have completed an application and been extended an offer into the program.
Have questions? Email Sylvester Hamilton at shamilton@tbcmke.org.
