16.287(2)(e)(e) If a business refuses to provide the department with sufficient information to enable it to conduct an investigation under par. (b) or if the business does not qualify for certification under par. (b), (c) or (d), the department shall deny the application. A business whose application is denied may, within 30 days after the date of the denial, appeal in writing to the secretary. The secretary shall enter his or her final decision within 30 days after receiving the appeal. 16.287(2)(f)(f) The department may, at the request of any state agency, or at its own discretion, examine any certified business to verify that it qualifies for certification. The business shall provide the department with any records or information necessary to complete the examination. If the business fails to comply with a reasonable request for records or information, the department shall decertify it. 16.287(2)(g)(g) If the department, after an examination under par. (f), determines that a business does not qualify as a minority business, the department shall notify the business and the departments of administration and transportation that it intends to decertify the business. The business may, within 30 days after the notice is sent, appeal in writing to the secretary. The secretary shall enter his or her final decision within 30 days after receiving the appeal. If the secretary confirms the decision of the department, the department shall immediately decertify the business. A decertified business may, within 30 days after the secretary’s decision, request a contested case hearing under s. 227.42 from the department. If the final administrative or judicial proceeding results in a determination that the business qualifies as a minority business, the department shall immediately certify the business. 16.287(3)(a)(a) The department shall promulgate rules establishing procedures to implement sub. (2). 16.287(3)(c)(c) The department may promulgate rules establishing conditions with which a business, financial adviser or investment firm must comply to qualify for certification, in addition to the qualifications specified under sub. (1) (e), (ep) and (fm), respectively. 16.287 Cross-referenceCross-reference: See also ch. Adm 84, Wis. adm. code. 16.2916.29 Technical assistance. 16.29(1)(1) Annually, the department shall grant to the Great Lakes inter-tribal council the amount appropriated under s. 20.505 (1) (kx) to partially fund a program to provide technical assistance for economic development on Indian reservations if the conditions under subs. (2) and (3) are satisfied. 16.29(2)(a)(a) As a condition of receiving a grant under sub. (1), the Great Lakes inter-tribal council shall establish a technical assistance program. 16.29(2)(b)(b) The program shall provide technical assistance to all of the following businesses: 16.29(2)(b)2.2. An Indian business that is located on an Indian reservation. 16.29(2)(b)3.3. An Indian business that is not located on an Indian reservation but that directly benefits the economy of an Indian reservation. 16.29(2)(c)(c) The program shall provide the following types of technical assistance: 16.29(2)(c)2.2. Start-up assistance to new businesses, including the development of business and marketing plans and assistance in securing development financing. 16.29(2)(c)3.3. Technical assistance to new and existing businesses in gaining access to tribal, state and federal business assistance and financing programs. 16.29(2)(d)(d) The program may not provide technical assistance for a commercial gaming and gambling activity. 16.29(3)(3) As a condition of receiving a grant under sub. (1), the Great Lakes inter-tribal council annually shall prepare a report on the technical assistance program under sub. (2) and submit the report to the department. 16.29 HistoryHistory: 1991 a. 39, 261; 1995 a. 27; 1999 a. 9; 2011 a. 32 s. 3442m; Stats. 2011 s. 16.29. 16.29516.295 Fund of funds investment program. 16.295(1)(1) Definition. In this section, “investment manager” means the person the committee selects under sub. (3) (a) 1. 16.295(2)(2) Establishment of program. The department shall establish and administer a program for the investment of moneys in venture capital funds that invest in businesses located in this state. 16.295(3)(3) Selection of investment manager; contract approval.