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What could be one of the largest Amazon distribution and warehouse facilities in the country is being proposed for Dane County. The retail giant is working with a developer on plans for a 3.4 million-square-foot facility at the intersection of highways TT and N in the...
Associated Press: Amazon plans to build distribution center in Dane County
Online retailer Amazon plans to build a $200 million distribution center in Dane County. The Wisconsin State Journal reported Saturday that the company is working with a developer on plans for a five-story, 3.4 million-square-foot facility in Cottage Grove. The...
WisBusiness: Assembly committee approves electric vehicle charging bill
An Assembly committee has approved a hotly debated bill related to electric vehicle charging infrastructure that opponents say would limit the role of local government in transportation innovation. The Assembly Committee on Energy and Utilities recently passed the...
WisBusiness: the Podcast with Sheila Long, founder of MalamaDoe
This week’s episode of “WisBusiness: the Podcast” is with returning guest Sheila Long, founder of MalamaDoe, a coworking community for women located in Shorewood. She provides an update on how the makeup of her space has changed over the past several years,...
Wisconsin Inno: Ideawake raises $1 million to expand its innovation platform into health care
Milwaukee software company Ideawake has raised another $1 million to expand its innovation-enabling platform into the health care field. The round was led by Madison's HealthX Ventures. Ideawake's software is designed to help employers streamline the process of...
Wisconsin Inno: Former Seattle tech exec builds startup in Milwaukee: The Pitch
A lawyer by training but an entrepreneur at heart, Aaron Gregory had been thinking about starting a company for years. "I was always more attracted to the product and innovation side of what was going on in any of the businesses I was working with," Gregory said. "I...
Wisconsin Inno: Penrod breaks from bootstrapping to raise $8 million, plans over 50% growth this year
Milwaukee software consulting firm Penrod Inc. has raised $8 million from Salesforce Ventures and "a Milwaukee family office," according to a Thursday announcement. The move is a departure for Penrod, which was founded in 2011 and hasn't previously raised equity...
Wisconsin Inno: Why these two Milwaukee technologists joined to launch Latinos in Tech
Carlos Vasquez was born in Mexico and moved to Milwaukee at age seven. After high school, he worked in a factory for two years before quitting to pursue an interest in technology. But he didn't know where to turn. He searched online for local meetups and attended one...
WisBusiness: Officials see potential for boosting trades with federal infrastructure funding
Officials agree new federal infrastructure dollars coming to Wisconsin are an opportunity to address workforce issues by getting more people into the trades. “I’d see this as an opportunity to invest in our communities to get people trained up, to get them connected...
WisBusiness: Milwaukee-area companies adjusting pay ranges to attract talent
In a recent survey of Milwaukee-area companies, 90 percent of responding organizations said they’ve adjusted employee pay ranges for 2022 to help with recruitment. The survey was conducted earlier this month by human resources firm MRA, which has offices in Waukesha...
InsideWis: Just following up: Updates on a few recent columns
By Tom Still MADISON, Wis. – Some updates on past missives: Several columns of late have highlighted cybersecurity challenges to businesses and national defense. A recent development will put the UW-Madison closer to the search for solutions. Led by the new School of...
MadREP: Whitewater, Wisconsin recognized by Brookings as “well positioned for new growth”
Last week, The Brookings Institution published “Improving quality of life—not just business—is the best path to Midwestern rejuvenation” on The Avenue, their Metropolitan Policy Program blog. Authors John C. Austin, Amanda Weinstein, Michael Hicks, and Emily Wornell...
WisBusiness: Wisconsin Women’s Business Initiative Corporation: Celebrates 35 years of impact
The Wisconsin Women’s Business Initiative Corporation (WWBIC) is kicking off a year-long celebration of their 35th anniversary this month. With a theme of “35 and Thriving,” this leading statewide economic development corporation will be marking the occasion through a...
WisBusiness: Wisconsin Economic Development Corp.: Homegrown entrepreneurs
In 2019 when Kenny Harper decided to quit his full-time job to go into business for himself, he just wanted to focus on tax preparation and selling insurance. And while Harper does do both of those things, it’s turned out he spends much of his time at work educating....
WisBusiness: Milwaukee Tech Hub Coalition report highlights growth in 2021
The Milwaukee Tech Hub Coalition’s latest annual report shows the group’s membership swelled to more than 110 last year. Coalition CEO Kathy Henrich highlighted the group’s updated priorities in an introductory message. These include attracting talent and businesses —...
Wisconsin Inno: New time and revenue tracking platform in Milwaukee forms from previous local firm
A new Milwaukee-based startup called Dinvy LLC recently launched its automated time tracking, project planning and revenue recognition software platform. The company had its soft launch in November but officially launched Tuesday with a marketing campaign aimed at...
“WisBiz: The Show’ features Thomas Jeffries of Xylome
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,” Xylome founder Thomas Jeffries details how and why the Madison-based company is working to create a...
BizTimes Milwaukee: Milwaukee-based Fiveable merges with virtual studying platform Hours
Milwaukee-based edtech platform Fiveable is merging with the online platform Hours. Fiveable acquired Hours back in May of 2021. Hours is now the central Fiveable platform. It is now officially a product offered as part of the Fiveable brand. Fiveable also announced...
WEDC: Credits toward careers
Sauk Prairie Schools Superintendent Jeff Wright and his staff have been working for years to help students find career pathways. With a robust apprenticeship program, the school district had also become a partner for area businesses – adjusting training to fit...
Emerging companies may seek ‘speed dates’ with major firms at March 14 Tech Summit
Emerging companies may apply through Feb. 11 to meet with major firms and explore potential business relationships around technology needs and innovation as part of the ninth annual Wisconsin Tech Summit, which will take place in-person at Lambeau Field. The day-long...