Revolutionizing Business Support
Introducing the Wisconsin Technical Assistance Referral Tool for Seamless Application and Follow-Up.
The Wisconsin Technical Assistance Referral Tool will streamline the business referral, application, and follow-up process amongst technical assistance and financial assistance providers.
FAQ's
What is the Wisconsin Technical Assistance
Referral Tool (WI-TART)?
The Wisconsin Technical Assistance Referral Tool is the result of a workgroup that was convened in 2020 to help identify issues for business growth in Wisconsin.
This tool that will be used to highlight and enhance the robust ecosystem of providers that help businesses in Wisconsin, as well as eliminate “pain points”, such as lack of communication amongst technical and financial assistance providers or the lack of understanding of the services offered by technical assistance and financial assistance providers, both of which exists in the current business ecosystem and referral process.
What will the Wisconsin Technical Assistance Referral Tool (WI-TART) do?
The Wisconsin Technical Assistance Referral Tool will streamline the business referral, application, and follow-up process amongst technical assistance and financial assistance providers. Any technical assistance or financial assistance provider will have the ability to communicate the needs of a business they are working with on one platform that is integrated seamlessly and
allowing for high level and up-to-the minute visibility on where that business currently is in the ecosystem.
Who can use the Wisconsin Technical Assistance Referral Tool (WI-TART)?
Any nonprofit, quasi-governmental, municipal and community-based entity as well as banks, credit unions, community development financial institutions and revolving loan fund providers can utilize this tool.
This tool is not available for use by for-profit entities that are looking to work with other businesses at this time.business they are working with on one platform that is integrated seamlessly and allowing for high level and up-to-the minute visibility on where that business currently is in the ecosystem.
Will the business being referred through
the tool be able to see their progress in the
Wisconsin Technical Assistance Referral Tool
(WI-TART)?
No. Businesses will not have access to WI-TART.
This tool is solely for use by technical assistance and financial assistance providers. Please refer to the previous question.
How many businesses can I refer through the
Wisconsin Technical Assistance Referral Tool
(WI-TART)?
How many businesses can I refer through the Wisconsin Technical Assistance Referral Tool (WI-TART)? As a technical or financial assistance provider, you can refer as many businesses as you would like to other technical and financial assistance providers throughout Wisconsin. The beauty of this tool is that you can refer businesses for capacity-building assistance locally, regionally or statewide.
What platform is being used for the Wisconsin Technical Assistance Referral Tool (WI-TART)?
The Wisconsin Technical Assistance Referral Tool is built using Salesforce.
Can I become a beta tester of the Wisconsin Technical Assistance Referral Tool (WI-TART)?
Currently, we have identified two groups to be beta testers. This does not mean that you cannot get your credentials to start utilizing the platform in January 2024. If you have any questions, please contact DeVarrio at [email protected] or call (414) 502-8497.
Who is leading the project for the Wisconsin Technical Assistance Referral Tool (WI-TART)?
This project is being led by the Ethnic & Diverse Business Coalition (EDBC). Learn more about the EDBC at www.edbcwisconsin.org
Who should I contact for more information about this tool?
Please contact DeVarrio Raines, CRM Integration/Utilization Specialist at [email protected] or (414)502-8497.
Join us in strengthening Wisconsin’s business ecosystem by utilizing the Wisconsin Technical Assistance Referral Tool.
Complete your application today!
Weekly
Information & Training Session
Every
Thursday
10 am CST
These sessions offer an opportunity to gain more information, ask questions, and explore how the Wisconsin Technical Assistant Referral Tool can benefit you and the businesses you support.
It’s important to note that WI-TART comes at no cost to our partners. We believe in fostering collaboration and providing a platform that amplifies the impact of experts like yourself.
Please contact DeVarrio Raines at 414.502.8497 or via email at [email protected] for meeting link and credentials.
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