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Find news from Tech Council members below. Not a member but want your items posted? Reach out to Angela at angela@wisconsintechnologycouncil.comIn Business: UW–Madison engineers create low-cost, nitrate-monitoring sensors for farm soil
UW–Madison engineers have developed low-cost sensors that allow for real-time, continuous monitoring of nitrate in soil types that are common in Wisconsin, according to a recent press release. These printed electrochemical sensors could enable farmers to make...
BizTimes Milwaukee: 5 minutes with… David Arnstein and Jenni Le
Wisconsin Economic Development Corp.’s newly launched public-private venture capital program, known as the Wisconsin Investment Fund, has enlisted a handful of venture capital firms to infuse an initial $100 million into Wisconsin’s startup ecosystem, with a focus on...
WisBusiness: WEDC is now accepting nominations for this year’s MARKETPLACE Governor’s Awards, recognizing Wisconsin companies owned by minorities, women and service-disabled veterans
“These awards are meant to showcase Wisconsin’s most promising diverse businesses,” said Missy Hughes, secretary and CEO of the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. The nomination deadline is July 19, and award recipients will be highlighted during a Dec. 12 luncheon,...
‘WisBiz: The Show’ features Jonathon Horne of Idea Fund of La Crosse
Welcome to “WisBusiness: The Show,” a twice-a-month Web show covering state business news and issues. In the latest episode of “WisBusiness.com: The Show,” Jonathon Horne, managing director of the Idea Fund of La Crosse, who describes how and why the Idea Fund was...
WisBusiness: the Podcast with Jim Kaput, Vydiant
This week’s episode of “WisBusiness: the Podcast” is with Jim Kaput, co-founder and chief science officer for Vydiant. This California business is a member of BioForward Wisconsin, and lists the UW-Madison Department of Food Science among its support network. Kaput,...
Milwaukee Business Journal: Life sciences exec Deborah Keller named chair of Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation
Deborah Keller, an experienced life sciences executive, has been appointed chair of the board of trustees for the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF), the patent and licensing arm of the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Keller succeeds Dr. Jim Berbee, a...
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.@madisoncollege, @MATCMilwaukee, @UniversitiesWI bolster accessibility of #biohealth #career pathways. via @ibmadison
Madison College, MATC, UW bolster accessibility of biohealth career pathways
The ABC Pathways project aims to train and place 2,000 workers in biohealth jobs within five years, with a 30% employee diversity goal.
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The state of early stage investing in #Wisconsin: How did 2023 fare?
Learn more at our #Innovation Network luncheon 7/23 in #Madison. https://loom.ly/q2Q6Gk0 #startup
.@uwmadison scientists are testing a new soil nutrient sensor this summer. https://loom.ly/BKfOn_o via @wisbusiness #Wisconsin #agriculture
Event (8/7): '@captimes Power Hour' with @milwaukeetool's Scott Griswold. Learn more: #Wisconsin #business #leadership
The Cap Times Power Hour featuring Scott Griswold of Milwaukee Tool
The Cap Times has established itself as a leader in presenting high-powered events that educate and entertain in t...
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A reminder to join us for our annual #golf outing, reception on 7/31!
Learn more: via @ibmadison
Tech Council hosting annual Golf Outing, reception at July’s end
Purchase of an individual or foursome includes golf warm up, lunch, carts, and the end of day reception.
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.@michaelbestlaw and Los Angeles-based venture #law firm O&A P.C. complete their combination. #Wisconsin #venturecapital
Michael Best, Los Angeles-Based Venture Law Firm O&A, P.C. Complete Combination
Michael Best and venture law firm O&A, P.C. have formally combined effective July 1, 2024. Through the combination, ...
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