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Office of Business Development Department of Administration Joe Knilans Director Nancy Mistele Director Office of Business Development Business Ombudsman and so much more! Advocate for business interests within government;


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Office of Business Development

Department of Administration Joe Knilans – Director Nancy Mistele – Director

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Business Ombudsman… and so much more!

  • Advocate for business interests within

government;

  • Troubleshoot, problem solve, get answers &

solutions for you from state agencies;

  • Gather your ideas on how to support your

business, improve process and reduce the regulatory burden…

  • Navigator to State (and other) resources

Office of Business Development

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‘Concierge Service’ for business

Success comes from being known throughout Wisconsin!

  • Outreach with business owners, trade associations, Chambers of

Commerce, etc.

  • Presented at > 800* events in 64 plus Counties
  • Met with over 16,000* business owners
  • > 700* requests for assistance from Wisconsin businesses
  • Received 50* regulatory reform ideas; currently under review

*Stats as of 1/2016

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Small Business Regulatory Review Board est.2003

  • Empowered to review existing rules and propose changes to

reduce burden on business

  • Encourage partnership between small business and state

agencies; advocate for realistic rules & regulations

  • Agencies required to submit economic impact analysis of all

proposed rules on small business.

  • Enforce agency compliance with Regulatory Flexibility Act

“I believe that smaller government is better government….. in the areas where government does play a legitimate role, we should demand that it is done better.”

  • Scott Walker
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Regulatory Reform led by Governor Scott Walker

“For too long, the overregulation of business has stifled job growth within

  • ur state and repelled job creators

from others. The common sense reforms contained in our proposal will take the power of regulating…. and put it back where it belongs – in the hands of the people.”

  • Governor Scott Walker

Executive Order #61 (2012)

Good start…low hanging fruit

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Civics 101: Laws & Rules

  • The Legislature passes the laws
  • The Agencies write the rules. May take months or years.
  • The Walker Administration requires rules be reviewed to ensure
  • riginal intent of law is clearly defined
  • Many laws & rules on the books may not have had that due

diligence review; are in need of reform

  • Ultimately, it’s the interpretation of rules that generate problems;

there isn’t always a single, definitive interpretation that is easy to apply, follow or understand.

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Top Business Concerns in Wisconsin

  • Labor Shortage
  • Health Care
  • Regulation
  • Taxes
  • Economic Slowdown
  • Energy

91% of CEOs surveyed said Wisconsin is headed in the right direction 90% of the Business leaders rate Wisconsin’s economy as “moderate to strong” . “The shortage of qualified and/or willing workers is getting worse and is holding back Wisconsin’s economy”.

Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce Semi-annual survey 6/15/2015

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Be empowered to seek reform

  • Who better to provide input on how to guide regulation? Those

who ‘walk the walk’…. That’s you!

  • It’s easier to fix issues before they become an adopted rule than it

is to repair problems and/or unintended consequences

  • Know your legislators – offer your opinions and suggestions
  • Know what’s happening that affects your industry. Comment on

proposal in pre-drafting comment periods; attend public hearings to voice your opinion on proposed rules before they become final.

  • Alternately, present ideas, suggestions and comments on rules that

need reform. (Contact the Office of Business Development.)

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Regulate the hole size in cheese? Really?

Swiss Cheese

And the importance of industry knowledge….

Your input is essential. Provide suggestions for an administrative code that truly works!

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How you can help us, help you!

  • Submit your ideas on regulations in need of reform. A

truly effective administrative code depends on input from those who see, firsthand, the problems current laws & rules impose on business!

  • Request for Help
  • Recommend a Rule Change
  • Make referrals of OBD…..
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Office of Business Development

Joe Knilans Director Office of Business Development Wisconsin Dept. of Administration Phone: (608) 267-7394 E-mail: joe.knilans@wisconsin.gov Nancy Mistele Director Office of Business Development Wisconsin Dept. of Administration Phone: (608) 267-7873 Email: nancy.mistele@wisconsin.gov

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Small Business Regulatory Review Board Members

Steve Davis —Co-owner of Ardy & Ed’s Drive-in, Oshkosh Erich Korth —Vice President of Transport Repair Specialists Inc., New London Pravin Raikar—President Lockstep Solutions LLC, Brookfield Jim Ring —President/CEO of Park Towne Development Corp., Madison Melissa Remis —Vice President of Remis Power Systems, Onalaska Guy Wood — Owner of Tender Care Transport, Inc., Eau Claire-Chippewa Falls Connie Smith – Ward-Brodt Music; Madison Adam Neylon —State Representative and Chairman Howard Marklein —State Senator and Vice Chairman Website: smallbusiness.wi.gov Email: SBRRB@wisconsin.gov

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Additional Resources

  • WEDC – Mfg Tax Credits and other Economic

Development Resources www.inwisconsin.com

  • Department of Veterans Affairs / Entrepreneurial Support
  • Dept. of Administration
  • WBE/MBE/DVE – Supplier Diversity Programs
  • Vendornet – Doing business with Wisconsin
  • Wisbuild – State construction project
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WI Workforce Incentives

WISCONSIN FAST FORWARD (Law effective March 2013)

  • Implement an enhanced Labor Market Information System (LMIS).
  • Address Wisconsin’s skills gap through employer grants for customized skills

training to fill current job openings and ongoing skill requirements.

  • http://wisconsinfastforward.com

VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION

  • OJT: Custom work / training program; DVR pays 50% of salary/fringe ≥ 90 days
  • TWE: Work experience; DVR pays wages for 90 days
  • LTE Program: For public agencies; DVR pays wages for 6 months
  • Place and train: customized (business designed) training
  • http://dwd.wisconsin.gov/dwd/publications/dvr/pdf/dvr_17248_p.pdf
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Worker’s Compensation & Unemployment Insurance

WI: $1.8 billion-dollar-a-year system, frequently recognized as a national

model. Worker’s Compensation: http://dwd.wisconsin.gov/wc/ Submit suggested law change: wcadmin@dwd.wisconsin.gov Info on WC Advisory Council http://dwd.wisconsin.gov/wc/councils/wcac/ UI benefits intended for employees who lose employment through no fault of their own. To receive benefits, claimants must have a proven work history with a UI

  • employer. Up to 26 weeks/benefit yr. Min $54/Max $370.

Submit law change ideas: UILawChange@dwd.wisconsin.gov UI Advisory Council http://dwd.wisconsin.gov/uibola/uiac Unemployment Benefit Fraud: http://dwd.wisconsin.gov/uiben/contac.htm

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What is the SBEAP?

  • Small Business Environmental Assistance Program is a non-regulatory

program providing small businesses with information and connections, helping them do the right thing for the environment and their business.

  • Assistance with business start-up, permitting, compliance,

understanding of state & federal environmental regulations, and sustainable practices.

  • (855) 889-3021 OR

DNRsmallbusiness@wi.gov

  • Website:

http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/smallbusiness/

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SBDC (FREE) Business Answerline

  • Wisconsin Business Answerline (800) 940-7232
  • M-Th. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. REAL LIVE PERSON!

SBA - Federal Office of Advocacy

SBA Regional Advocate: Henry Sanders 608-441-526 henry.sanders@sba.gov

Apply to Serve on Council or Commission walker.wi.gov/governor-office/apply-to-serve