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      <image:title>Events &amp; Programs - Sales &amp;amp; Use Tax Workshop - May 5 &amp;amp; 12, 2026 - Holly Hoffman is the owner of the Sales Tax Advisory Network. She has bachelor’s and master’s degrees in accounting, and is a former auditor, speaker, and sales tax technical law expert for the WI Department of Revenue.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Sales tax is complex and can be costly. Use tax affects your purchases. Tackle the basics with a former auditor! WI sales tax: when to register, what’s taxable, exemptions &amp; audit tips WI use tax: what’s taxable, exemptions, reporting &amp; audit tips Tuesdays, May 5 &amp; 12, 2026 from 6:00-8:00PM MCDEVCO, Inc. at the Wausau Business Incubator 100 N 72nd Avenue, Wausau, WI 54401 Workshop cost is $60 / Scholarships available</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>In this workshop, Bryson Bernarde, founder of United Social Media Marketing, will show you exactly what’s working right now on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok, and how to use it to drive tangible leads and customers for your business. You will learn: Which platforms to focus on for your goals What content actually gets attention How to build a simple posting strategy that doesn’t burn you out How to run Facebook &amp; Instagram ads that don’t waste money How your website can become an influential asset that sells your products/services for you *Participants should have an active business website and have already set up social media accounts. Tuesdays, April 7 and 14, 2026 from 6:00-8:00PM MCDEVCO, Inc. at the Wausau Business Incubator 100 N 72nd Avenue, Wausau, WI 54401 Workshop cost is $60 / Scholarships available</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Events &amp; Programs - Public Speaking 101 - February 10 &amp;amp; 17, 2026 - Elevate your public speaking skills in this expanded two-day workshop with MCDEVCO’s very own Melanie Xiong! Melanie has a background in art, theatre, and small business ownership - and she is ready to share her experience with you to improve your public speaking skills! Melanie will cover the basics of public speaking, fundamentals of acting techniques and body language, and best practices for creating powerful slide presentations. Participants will present using the skills and techniques learned in the workshop.</image:title>
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      <image:caption>Have you always wanted to start a business? Are you unsure of what questions to ask or where to start? Join MCDEVCO in this informational ZOOM session for a framework to start your business. MCDEVCO will provide you with a roadmap to navigate the steps required to get your business off to a firm start so you can follow your entrepreneurial dream. Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 12:00PM via ZOOM</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Register now for this 13-week program to obtain the skills, tools, and strategies to get your venture off to a great start or grow your existing business. Tuesdays, September 9 through December 2, 2025 - 6:00-8:00PM MCDEVCO, Inc. Wausau Business Incubator 100 N 72nd Avenue, Wausau, WI 54401 Program cost is $300. Scholarships available - request at registration. LIMITED TO FIFTEEN (15) PARTICIPANTS - GET YOUR SPOT TODAY!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Events &amp; Programs - Sales &amp;amp; Use Tax Workshop 2025 - May 13 &amp;amp; 20, 2025 - Holly Hoffman is the owner of the Sales Tax Advisory Network. She has bachelor’s and master’s degrees in accounting, and is a former auditor, speaker, and sales tax technical law expert for the WI Department of Revenue.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Sales tax is complex and can be costly. Use tax affects your purchases. Tackle the basics with a former auditor! WI sales tax: when to register, what’s taxable, exemptions &amp; audit tips WI use tax: what’s taxable, exemptions, reporting &amp; audit tips Tuesdays, May 13 &amp; 20, 2025 from 6:00-8:00PM MCDEVCO, Inc. at the Wausau Business Incubator 100 N 72nd Avenue, Wausau, WI 54401 Workshop cost is $60 / Scholarships available</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>There is nothing new about the philosophy of economic development. How you and those around you become engaged to collaborate and combine resources is the key to success. Now is the time to reach out and move forward with the ideas and values of a community to fill the GAP in Marathon County. Here at MCDEVCO, Inc. we fulfill the dreams of new entrepreneurs through financing, education, and offering a hand up.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Join us at MCDEVCO as we live our dream of educating all entrepreneurs, giving them the skills and knowledge to succeed today and into the future. Let us work together to remove the obstacles that face new businesses. Combining GAP financing and financial partnerships creates new businesses, expanding businesses, a workforce that endures, and a community where dreams become reality.</image:caption>
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