Tammie Clendenning is the Lead Economic Development Specialist for the Wisconsin District of the U.S. Small Business Administration. Tammie is responsible for providing training on SBA’s programs and services including capital access, procurement, and business advising. She enjoys talking to entrepreneurs about the many resources available to them at exhibits and networking events. Tammie is the district office technical representative for the Women’s Business Centers in the state. Prior to joining SBA, she held business development and leadership positions in commercial finance. She earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management and is a small business owner.

Lisa Taylor is an Outreach and Marketing Specialist with the Wisconsin District of the U.S. Small Business Administration. She works with small businesses and organizations to provide training and guidance on SBA services and programs. Prior to joining the SBA, Lisa held leadership positions at both for-profit corporations and non-profit organizations, including serving as the Director of the Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC), which is a resource partner of the SBA. Her broad areas of expertise include human resources, risk management, business development, and finance. Lisa was also the founder and owner of Strategic Partnerships LLC as well as the co-founder of a residential construction company in the Madison area. Lisa has a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Marketing, an Associate degree in Accounting and is currently working on her Master’s degree in Business Administration.