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News featuring the Wisconsin Technology Council or its trusted partnersRecent testimony from Wisconsin Technology Council
The Tech Council was involved in three public hearings at the Wisconsin Capitol on Jan. 19. Check below for Tech Council President Tom Still’s testimony to three Assembly committees. Testimony to Assembly Colleges and Universities on AB-775 COE building Testimony to...
InsideWis: Once just a dream, digital healthcare data yielding tangible results
By Tom Still MADISON, Wis. – In the late summer of 2021, a report by the Epic Health Research Network concluded that children who live in housing built before 1978 or in poor households were in greater risk of harmful exposure to lead, mainly through water or paint....
Wisconsin Inno: Johnson Controls to add autonomous robot to building security portfolio
Johnson Controls International is adding an autonomous robot to its Tyco security products line, promising patrols that protect people, prevent incidents and provide “operations beyond traditional security.” Johnson Controls (NYSE: JCI), which has many of its top...
Wisconsin Inno: Wisconsin accelerator program for food and farm entrepreneurs goes national
From City Lights Brewing Co. and Valentine Coffee Co. to Funky Fresh Spring Rolls and Soul Brew Kombucha, the FaBcap Accelerator has helped 50 Wisconsin food and beverage companies find their footing. Now, the state-sponsored accelerator is transforming into a...
“WisBiz: The Show’ features Keegan Moldenhauer of Internship on Demand
Welcome to “WisBusiness: The Show,” a twice-a-month Web show covering state business news and issues. MADISON – The latest episode of “WisBusiness.com: The Show,” Keegan Moldenhauer, founder of Internship on Demand, reprises his successful pitch during the annual...
Crew of mentors on call for contestants in 2021 Wisconsin Governor’s Biz Plan Contest
Experienced mentors from across Wisconsin will be available to offer advice to contestants during the 19th annual Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest. Initial entries of 250 words are due by 5 p.m. Monday, Jan. 31, 2022. There is no cost to enter. Visit...
WisBusiness: Milwaukee Venture Partners Secretary Guy Mascari says the newly formed angel investor network is “off to a good start” after launching in March of last year
"I think we've kind of exceeded our expectations," he said yesterday during a luncheon event hosted by the Wisconsin Technology Council in Wauwatosa. Mascari is also the executive director at the Milwaukee Regional Innovation Center. He explained the angel network has...
InsideWis: No longer elephant in the corner, inflation fills the room
By Tom Still Inside a packed hearing room in the state Capitol, scores of bankers and credit union executives gathered Tuesday to debate a bill the bankers viewed as a threat and the credit union leaders described as a modest boost for their growth. As the clock...
Bolster your odds for startup business success; enter Governor’s Business Plan through Jan. 31
More than seven out of every 10 finalists in the Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest since 2012 are still in business, a strong survival rate that speaks to the contest’s role in helping startup companies succeed over time. A survey conducted by the Wisconsin...
Gov’s Business Plan Contest open online to vets, other entrepreneurs through Jan. 31
At a time when more military veterans are expressing interest in becoming entrepreneurs, the 19th annual Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest is accepting entries online for the 2022 competition through 5 p.m. Monday, Jan. 31, 2022. Over a dozen veterans have...
WisBusiness: Wisconsin Bankers Association: Releases Wisconsin economic report
The Wisconsin Bankers Association (WBA) has compiled eight sector-specific reports from industry experts on what 2022 will hold for Wisconsin. The reports are available at www.wisbank.com/2022forecast and include insights from: Rose Oswald Poels, Wisconsin Bankers...
Want to win the Governor’s Business Plan Contest? Learn ins and outs at Jan. 19 Tech Council webinar
A recent finalist, a veteran contest judge and contest organizers will provide tips on how to win the Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest during a 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 19 webinar hosted by the Wisconsin Technology Council. The 19th annual Wisconsin...