MADISON, Wis. — A program from the Universities of Wisconsin won the governor’s financial literacy award for 2025. The award was given to the Office of Business and Entrepreneurship in the category Legacy.
The Legacy Award is given to an organization, business, or individual whose purpose and heritage is ingrained in sustained financial literacy and capability.
“We’re honored to receive this award at a moment when demand for financial education is rising across the state,” said Bon Wikenheiser, executive director, OBE. “For over four decades, our programs helped small businesses meet their unique needs; including accessing capital and planning for growth.
OBE works in collaboration with partners to develop and deliver services focused on financial literacy needs that are designed to meet statewide and regional economic development goals that are available statewide.
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