INSIDE WISCONSIN
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InsideWis: Young companies leading the way on clean technologies
By Tom Still MADISON, Wis. – At the latest “First Look Forum” produced by three of Milwaukee’s leading research universities, three of the six presenting research teams offered solutions to cleaning water – from drinking water at home and abroad to untreated sewage...
InsideWis: Attracting ‘OPM’ from elsewhere will help Wisconsin companies grow
By Tom Still MADISON, Wis. – Cultured Decadence may sound like a societal dilemma, but it’s precisely the opposite. It’s a young company offering a timely solution – all the while demonstrating how emerging companies in Wisconsin can attract investors from elsewhere....
Inside Wisconsin: Good times or bad, innovative business ideas can take off
By Tom Still MADISON, Wis. – More than a year after the pandemic hit, some basic trends have emerged in the economy. Here are two: Many tried-and-true ways of doing business have changed for the foreseeable future and clever innovators are turning disruption into...
Inside Wisconsin: Power of undergraduate research being felt in Wisconsin economy
By Tom Still MADISON, Wis. – In April 2023, Wisconsin will host a national gathering of about 4,000 collegiate researchers who will descend on Eau Claire to present their ideas, to network with peers and mentors, and to meet with corporate and graduate school...
InsideWis: Keeping talent, young companies in Wisconsin can require homegrown capital
By Tom Still MADISON, Wis. – Karen Renee’s background as a professional court reporter alerted her to a recurring problem and a promising solution: Scheduling of court reporters and videographers can be a hassle for many in the justice system. Building a tech-based...
InsideWis: Connecting emerging firms and big companies: Advice from a pro
By Tom Still MADISON, Wis. – Tracie Rotter may not fit whatever image is rolling around in your head when you think of a veteran tech industry matchmaker. She’s young, a woman, and blessed with an informal presentation style not always possessed by people accustomed...