UW Oshkosh SBDC adds well known program for strategic planning, benchmarking
Professional Staff
Director, Colleen Merrill
Colleen Merrill is no stranger to small business ownership and management. She currently co-owns and operates an area rental properties management business. Her background includes deep experience in mechanical contracting. Having that essential, in-the-trenches understanding of the challenges and needs of small business is integral to her role at the SBDC.
- Business Planning
- Marketing Strategy
- Small Business Management and Development
- Real Estate Development
Contact her by e-mail at merrillc@uwosh.edu
or by phone at (920) 424-1456
Phil Florek, Senior Business Counselor
Phil has more than forty years of management experience including over ten years of recent experience as president or CEO of family and closely-held businesses. His background also includes a number of years experience in mergers and acquisitions for Fortune 500 companies. Among his specialties:
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Debt and equity financing options for established businesses
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Improving financial performance of a business
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Revitalizing sales, marketing and customer service
- Business and Strategic Planning
Contact him by e-mail at florekp@uwosh.edu
or by phone at (920) 424-2022
VACANT, Business Counselor
Marketing Research Intern
A student in the UW Oshkosh College of Business, Andrew assists the counseling staff in conducting business feasibility studies and new market assessments for a wide range of clients, including small and medium-size enterprises, and economic development organizations in Northeast Wisconsin.
