Small Business Resources

The Marathon County Public Library provides support and tools for growth to community businesses with industry information, educational opportunities and communication channels to local experts and business resources.

Below are our related online and on-site resources. 

​Library Resources / Services: 

• MCPL Meeting Rooms / Work Rooms
• Business Source Premier — Search for company profiles, market research, industry profiles, international economic and political data, local demographics and more.
• Udemy — Thousands of video-based courses in business, technology, leadership, and personal development.
• AtoZdatabases — A phone and address directory. Find current business and residential phone numbers and addresses, as well as neighborhood information, business profiles, and additional corporate information.
• Mango Languages — Need to speak the language to grow your business internationally? Mango’s software teaches real conversations in more than 70 languages with engaging grammar, culture, vocabulary and pronunciation lessons.

Internet Resources:

• Marathon County Development Corporation (MCDEVCO) — MCDEVCO provides business leaders, site selectors, employees and residents with key initiatives and resources that help them establish businesses, identify financing, receive training, capitalize on Marathon County’s resources, and establish business partnerships.
• Entrepreneurial & Education Center (EEC) and GEARS Center — Initiatives of MCDEVCO, the two centers offer manufacturing, kitchen and office spaces, as well as collaborative work spaces, for entrepreneurs and small businesses that aren’t yet ready to occupy their own space.
• UWSP | Small Business Development Center — In partnership program with the U.S. Small Business Administration, offers workshops, online training, counseling, and helpful information for small businesses or those considering starting a small business.
• Greater Wausau Chamber of Commerce — The purpose of the Wausau Region Chamber is to strengthen our member businesses and enhance the community by building business success. A source for business connections, opportunities, and solutions.
• Wausau Community & Economic Development — Oversees marketing of the Wausau Business Campus and works with new and expanding corporations in the areas of location, sale of land business financing.
• SCORE West Central Wisconsin & UP of Michigan — SCORE is a nonprofit association dedicated to educating entrepreneurs and helping small businesses start, grow, and succeed nationwide. SCORE is a resource partner with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).
• Wausau West Side Business Association — Local business networking and education specifically focused on the west side of Wausau.
• Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) Entrepreneur Resources — Resources including training, networking and more for those looking to start a business in Wisconsin as well as owners looking to grow their small business.