2024 news on the June 5-6 Entrepreneurs’ Conference (newest on top):
Maneesh Arora, who leads cancer-fighting Elephas, to speak June 6 at Entrepreneurs’ Conference

2023 news on the May 31 and June 1 Entrepreneurs’ Conference (newest on top):
BizTimes Milwaukee: Middleton company developing carbon nanotubes wins Governor’s Business Plan Contest
Milwaukee Business Journal: New Glarus president Deb Carey says brewer preparing succession plan
Wisconsin Inno: Wisconsin startups honored for innovation, including Germantown’s Chocolate Rescue for Dogs
MKE Startup News: Live from the Wisconsin Entrepreneurs’ Conference: The Personalities
MKE Startup News: Live from the Wisconsin Entrepreneurs’ Conference: The Panels
MKE Startup News: Live from the Wisconsin Entrepreneurs’ Conference: The Prize
WisBusiness: The winner of this year’s Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest is SixLine Semiconductor, a Middleton-based startup developing components for advanced electronics
Company that works with carbon nanotubes for wireless electronics wins 2023 Biz Plan Contest
WisBusiness: Top 13 finalists in Governor’s Business Plan Contest make final presentations
Need one excuse to attend ‘Treps Conference? Here are 10 good reasons to be there May 31-June 1
Discounted registration for military vets, students available for Wisconsin Entrepreneurs’ Conference
June 1 ‘Succeed’ track focuses on fundraising at Wisconsin Entrepreneurs’ Conference
Two ‘Grow’ panels focus on young companies June 1 at Wisconsin Entrepreneurs’ Conference
‘Launch’ panels focus on startups June 1 at Wisconsin Entrepreneurs’ Conference
InsideWis: What, me worry? Learning optimism ‘zen’ from entrepreneurs
What do investors need to hear from you? Learn from angel, venture capitalists June 1 in Milwaukee
‘Diligent (Baker’s) Dozen’ to present live May 31 at Entrepreneurs’ Conference in Milwaukee
Wisconsin State Journal: New Glarus Brewing’s Deb Carey honored for seizing Wisconsin beer scene
Holy cow! New Glarus Brewing co-founder Deb Carey to accept ‘Seize the Day’ award June 1 in Milwaukee
Global entrepreneurship leader to keynote June 1 at Entrepreneurs’ Conference in Milwaukee

2022 news on the June 1-2 Entrepreneurs’ Conference:
SHINE Technologies CEO to speak at June 1-2 Entrepreneurs’ Conf in Milwaukee
WEDC: Wisconsin Entrepreneurs’ Conference scheduled for June 1-2 in Milwaukee
Generation Growth Capital’s Nettles to accept ‘Seize the Day’ award June 2 at Entrepreneurs’ Conference
‘Diligent (Baker’s) Dozen’ to present live June 1 at Entrepreneurs’ Conference in Milwaukee
InsideWis: Business plan contest finalists capture range of ideas in Wisconsin
BizTimes: Four local companies make it to final round of Governor’s Business Plan Contest
‘Launch’ panels focus on startups June 2 at Wisconsin Entrepreneurs’ Conference
Three ‘Grow’ panels focus on emerging firms June 2 at Wisconsin Entrepreneurs’ Conference
June 2 ‘Succeed’ track focuses on fundraising at Wisconsin Entrepreneurs’ Conference
Discounted registration for military vets, students available for Wisconsin Entrepreneurs’ Conference
SHINE Technologies: SHINE CEO to Deliver Keynote at Wisconsin Entrepreneurs’ Conference
Need one excuse to attend ‘Treps Conference? Here are 10 good reasons to be there June 1-2
Wauwatosa team wins annual ‘Wisconsin YES!’ youth biz plan contest with sign language app
InsideWis: A steady flow of Wisconsin innovation may help ease water woes
Company with tech to rapidly clean water in sewer backups wins 2022 Biz Plan Contest
WisBusiness: The president of Blue Line Battery, a Beloit-based startup producing lithium-ion forklift batteries, says the company will begin turning a profit in July
WisBusiness: Two Wisconsin investors urged entrepreneurs at the conference to be patient, avoid overly technical pitches and do their homework ahead of meeting with potential investors
WisBusiness: Rapid Radicals Technology, a Milwaukee firm with a water treatment solution, has won this year’s Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest
Wisconsin Inno: SHINE Technologies to begin producing medical isotopes in 2023, CEO says
Wisconsin Inno: Rapid Radicals Technology wins 2022 Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest
MKE Startup News: Live from the 20th Annual Wisconsin Entrepreneurs’ Conference
WEDC: Milwaukee firm wins Governor’s Business Plan Contest with technology for cleaner water

2021 news on the virtual Entrepreneurs’ Conference:
UW-Madison Life Science Communication student stories can be found here.
BizTimes Milwaukee: How Fetch Rewards grew into Wisconsin’s ‘unicorn’
WisBusiness: Panel: Badger Fund shows private-public funds can lift minority-owned startups
InsideWis: If Wisconsin wants more ‘unicorns,’ it needs venture dollars in the stable
WisBusiness: Wisconsin Venture Capital Association supports the creation of $100M state fund of funds
Business North: Winners announced in Wisconsin business plan contest
WisBusiness: A UW-Madison spinoff took home the grand prize of the Wisconsin BPC
BizTimes Milwaukee: 4 lessons Wisconsin’s proposed $100 million VC fund can take from other states
Concordia-UWM-Marquette spinoff takes second at Wisconsin Gov.’s Business Plan Contest
Countdown! Top 10 reasons to check out the upcoming Entrepreneurs’ Conference
Discounted registration for military vets, students available for June 3 Entrepreneurs’ Conference
June 3 ‘Succeed’ tracks at Entrepreneurs’ Conference focus on hitting early stage goals, ‘crypto’ basics
InsideWis: Kwik Trip’s Zietlow quick to give family, workers credit for success
‘Grow’ panels at virtual Entrepreneurs’ Conference to focus on regional progress, early stage investor
‘Launch’ panels at virtual Entrepreneurs’ Conference will focus on tech talent and post-pandemic resources
InsideWis: Business plan contest finalists reflect range of innovation in Wisconsin
‘See you THIS time!’ Kwik Trip patriarch Zietlow to accept ‘Seize the Day’ award June 3 at ‘treps event
Different ‘flavors’ of state fund of funds on tap for June 3 Entrepreneurs’ Conference
InsideWis: More capital could breed more ‘unicorns’ in Wisconsin
CapTimes: That’s so Fetch: Wes Schroll, ‘unicorn’ CEO, to speak at Wisconsin Entrepreneurs Conference
Unicorns are real! Founder of $1-billion company to speak June 3 at Entrepreneurs’ Conference

2020 news on the virtual Entrepreneurs’ Conference:
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Articles written by UW-Madison LSC students on the 2020 BPC companies can be found here.

‘Siri, did you know your boss will speak June 4 at the Wisconsin Entrepreneurs’ Conference?’
‘Virtual’ Wisconsin Entrepreneurs’ Conference will offer plenty of ways for attendees to engage
Panels at virtual Entrepreneurs’ Conference will focus on COVID-19 economic recovery
Kenosha News: Young companies should make presence known during COVID-19 pandemic
Five interactive workshops to target post-COVID strategies at June 4 Entrepreneurs’ Conference
WisBusiness: The Podcast with Deb Archer, president and CEO of Destination Madison
Exact Sciences CEO Kevin Conroy to receive the 2020 ‘Seize the Day’ award June 4 at ‘treps conference
WisBusiness: The Podcast with Buckley Brinkman, Wisconsin Center for Manufacturing and Productivity
Tech Council’s virtual event platform launched for June 4 Entrepreneurs’ Conference
Wisconsin State Journal: Chief architect of Apple’s Siri to give Wisconsin Entrepreneurs’ Conference keynote speech
WisconsinINNO: Here are the 12 startups pitching at WI’s Governor’s Business Plan Contest
iLounge: Apple Siri chief architect is a keynote speaker at Wisconsin Entrepreneurs’ Conference
WisBusiness: The 2020 Wisconsin Entrepreneurs’ Conference is Thursday
Post-event news:
Extended-release drug delivery platform winner of the 2020 Business Plan Contest
Minocqua student wins annual ‘Wisconsin YES!’ youth business plan contest with dog treat line
Wisconsin State Journal: Business competition awards Madison-based opioid treatment developer top prize
Madison Startups: Plumb Pharmaceuticals Wins 2020 Biz Plan Contest
WisBusiness: Entrepreneurs’ Conference keynote says how people use technology is what matters

2019 news on the Entrepreneurs’ Conference:
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Articles written by UW-Madison LSC students on the 2019 BPC companies can be found here.
BizTimes Milwaukee: Wisconsin Entrepreneurs’ Conference returns to Milwaukee
Tom Barrett, Milwaukee Mayor, welcomes the June 4-5 Entrepreneurs’ Conference to Milwaukee in 2019
2019 Entrepreneurs’ Conference to Milwaukee; Speakers Rusinow, Zeratsky to lead line-up
Cielo’s Sue Marks to receive ‘Seize the Day’ award June 4 at Entrepreneurs’ Conference
‘Diversity’ panel to focus on what works June 4 at Wisconsin Entrepreneurs’ Conference
‘Launch’ panels focus on startups June 4-5 at Wisconsin Entrepreneurs’ Conference
Grow’ panels focus on startups June 4-5 at Wisconsin Entrepreneurs’ Conference
Finalists to share wide range of prizes, cash in 2019 Governor’s Business Plan Contest
‘Diligent (Baker’s) Dozen’ will present live June 4 at Wisconsin Entrepreneurs’ Conference
Milwaukee Business Journal: Shorewood startup among companies selected to pitch at 2019 Governor’s Business Plan Contest
Milwaukee tech leaders Chang, Moore co-chair June 4-5 Wisconsin Entrepreneurs’ Conference
BizTimes Milwakee: Finalists selected for Governor’s Business Plan Contest
InsideWis: Business plan contest finalists reflect a more diverse entrepreneurial Wisconsin
WisBusiness: Blexx Technology seeking to improve hypodermic needle sterilization and disposal
Need excuse to attend Entrepreneurs’ Conference? Here are top 10 reasons to be there June 4-5
WisBusiness: This week’s episode of “WisBusiness: The Podcast” features Elmer Moore Jr., the executive director of Scale Up Milwaukee.
Can’t make it in person? Live streams available for Entrepreneurs’ Conference
InsideWis: Milwaukee entrepreneurship not like Madison scene, nor should it be
WisBusiness: Startup scene in Milwaukee gaining diversity
Milwaukee angel investor Jeff Rusinow details his returns
Milwaukee Business Journal: Investors can see higher returns in I-94 corridor, tech conference panelists say
BizTimes Milwaukee: TitletownTech opening this week
WisBusiness: Skip & Co. Maritime navigates online training for mariners
WisBusiness: Landing a deal with a corporate venture capital fund can be a game-changer for startups, but these early-stage companies are getting more than just a big check.
WisBusiness: Entrepreneurs approaching similar challenges from varying perspectives
Tech platform that cuts record-keeping time in childcare wins 2019 Business Plan Contest
Madison.com: Stoughton startup GrowthChart wins top prize in Governor’s Business Plan Contest
Milwaukee Business Journal: Business community packs 2019 Wisconsin Entrepreneurs’ Conference in Milwaukee: Slideshow
WUWM: Raising big money is a common problem for Midwest entrepreneurs
Brookfield Academy students win annual ‘Wisconsin YES!’ youth business plan contest
PRNewswire: Madison Startup Otologic Technologies wins Life Sciences category in the 2019 Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest

2018 News on the Entrepreneurs’ Conference (newest on top):
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Articles written by UW-Madison LSC students on the 2018 BPC companies can be found here.
BizTimes Milwaukee: Swirl Insurance makes progress on $1.5 million funding round
JSOnline: Madison-based clean energy startup takes first prize in Gov Biz Plan Contest
Wisconsin State Journal: Madison is still on Foxconn’s radar, executive says
InsideWis: “Solving real-world problems may distinguish Wisconsin, Midwest ‘treps”
The Chippewa Herald: Tom Still: Upper Midwest is knocking off the rust
Channel3000: Entrepreneurs Conference in Madison offers help for start-ups
Milwaukee Business Journal: Foxconn looms large at state entrepreneurship conference
WisBusiness: Startup experts agree on importance of friends, family and advisors
Biz Times: Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest 2018 (Gallery)
BizTimes: Foxconn executives get a feel for Wisconsin entrepreneurship at Madison conference
Wisconsin State Journal: Madison clean energy startup NovoMoto wins top prize in state business plan contest
WisBusiness: Investment deals getting bigger in Wisconsin, panelist says
Milwaukee Business Journal: Milwaukee entrepreneur builds app that strategizes work performance
Clean energy in sub-Saharan Africa wins 2018 Governor’s Business Plan Contest
BizTimes: NovoMoto wins Governor’s Business Plan Contest
WisBusiness: Tech transforming the Midwest’s most important industries
WisBusiness: Bootstrapping seen as useful tool for startups that can afford it
Milwaukee Business Journal: Watch: Milwaukee-area entrepreneurs pitch at 2018 Governor’s Business Plan Contest (Video)
WisBusiness: Pyxsee founder: It’s time to put your phone down
BizTimes: Finalists named in 2018 Governor’s Business Plan Contest
BizTimes: Once homeless, now entrepreneurs
Count down! 10 reasons to attend next week’s Wisconsin Entrepreneurs’ Conference in Madison
‘Diligent Dozen’ selected to present live June 5 at Wisconsin Entrepreneurs’ Conference
Social media panel to inspire, teach tangible tips on June 5 at Entrepreneurs’ Conference
Military vets, students may register at discount to attend June 5-6 Entrepreneurs’ Conference
Serial software exec, UW grad Erickson to speak June 6 at Entrepreneurs’ Conference
Digital duet: Couple to win ‘Seize the Day’ award June 5 at Entrepreneurs’ Conference
Curtain raiser: Badger Fund of Funds team to speak June 6 at Entrepreneurs’ Conference
What’s your startup ‘brand’? Speaker can help you decide at 2018 Entrepreneurs’ Conference
25 finalists forge ahead in Govs Biz Plan Contest
Wisconsin YES! youth biz plan contest open for entries online
50 plans advance to semi-finals in 2018 Gov’s Biz Plan Contest
Count ’em down: Top 10 reasons to enter statewide Biz Plan Contest by Jan. 31

2017 News on the Entrepreneurs’ Conference

WEDC: New funds a “healthy sign” for entrepreneurship in Wisconsin
UW-Extension: Eau Claire inventor of life-saving compass for firefighters wins Governor’s Business Plan Contest
CapTimes: DotCom Therapy connects resource-strapped schools with therapists through tech
WisBusiness: Many businesses missing out on social media potential
BizTimes: Wisconsin startup investments have nearly doubled in five years
The Cap Times: Wisconsin startup’s invention helps firefighters navigate through burning buildings
WisBusiness: State investors calling for corporate fund of funds in Wisconsin
Wisconsin State Journal: Northern Star Fire, with a device to help firefighters exit a blaze, wins Biz Plan contest
Wisconsin State Journal: La Crosse twins win youth business plan contest
WisBusiness: The Podcast features Alan Webber, co-founder of Fast Company Magazine
WisBusiness: The Podcast features a discussion at the Wisconsin Entrepreneurs’ Conference with Josh Verhelst 
Xconomy: Northern Star Fire’s E-compass wins Governor’s Business Plan Contest
WisBusiness: Wisconsin no longer a fly-over country, panel says
An eight-directional compass from Eau Claire wins 2017 Governor’s Business Plan Contest
Seasoned ‘treps, investors, advisors on tap for June 6-7 Entrepreneurs’ Conference in Madison
InsideWis with Tom Still: Business Plan Contest continues to produce winners for Wisconsin
‘Diligent Dozen’ selected to present live June 6 at Wisconsin Entrepreneurs’ Conference
Panels will help startups ‘Launch, Grow, Succeed’ at June 6-7 Entrepreneurs’ Conference in Madison
Five success stories featured at Wis Entrepreneurs’ Conference
Veterans may register at discount for Wis Entrepreneurs’ Conference
Panel of Wisconsin’s new early stage funds to open 15th annual Entrepreneurs’ Conference
Health IT expert Arvind Subramanian to speak June 7 at Entrepreneurs’ Conference
InsideWis: Wisconsin entrepreneurs succeed by surviving in a competitive world
Fast Company founder, author Alan Webber to speak June 7 at Entrepreneurs’ Conference
Zach Halmstad to receive ‘Seize the Day’ award at June Wisconsin Entrepreneurs’ Conference
WisBusiness: Cellular Logistics pursuing commercialization, top spot in Governor’s Business Plan Contest
WisBusiness: 14th annual Governor’s Business Plan Contest down to 26

News from previous Entrepreneurs’ Conferences:

JSOnline: Company with new type of life jacket wins Governor’s Business Plan Contest
WisBusiness: Hyde’s slim life jackets win Governor’s Business Plan Contest
WisBusiness: New WARF director praises ‘very strong’ Madison startup ecosystem
WisBusiness: Three startup leaders explain why they chose Wisconsin
State Journal: Wingman, a skinny flotation jacket, wins business plan contest
CapTimes: Wisconsin women share stories of entrepreneurial success
Count ‘em! Top 10 reasons to attend next week’s Entrepreneurs’ Conference in Madison
Student entrepreneurs showcased at June 7-8 Wisconsin Entrepreneur’s Conference
Seasoned ‘treps, investors, advisors on tap for Wisconsin Entrepreneur’s Conference
Panels will help startups ‘Launch, Grow, Succeed’ at June 7-8 Entrepreneurs’ Conference in Madison
‘Diligent Dozen’ selected to present live June 7 at Wisconsin Entrepreneurs’ Conference
Mark Gehring to be honored at Wisconsin Entrepreneurs’ Conference
HealthMyne’s Mark Gehring to receive ‘Seize the Day’ award
Mark Gehring to receive ‘Seize the Day’ award at June Wisconsin Entrepreneurs’ Conference
Software exec, UW grad Quirk to speak during June 7-8 Entrepreneurs’ Conference
Learn ‘Why Wisconsin’ is right for startups at June 7-8 Entrepreneurs’ Conference
Student registration discounts available for Wisconsin Entrepreneurs’ Conference
Nation’s leading ‘think tank’ on startups to present at Entrepreneurs’ Conference
JSOnline: New WARF leader to make first public appearance
Incoming WARF director to speak June 8 at Wisconsin Entrepreneurs’ Conference in Madison