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A group of 52 semi-finalists from across the state is moving forward in this year’s Governor’s Business Plan Contest. Out of those 52 semi-finalists, who were selected by an independent panel of 70 judges, 18 are companies representing southeastern Wisconsin....
WisBusiness: Venture Investors Managing Director John Neis says high-quality startups are still raising money even in the more challenging environment — they just need to be tenacious
“When everybody is flush with cash, you may be able to call on a handful of VCs and before you know it, you have a term sheet,” he said during yesterday’s Tech Council luncheon. “At a time like this, you don’t get calls back … you need to find that perfect balance...
WisBusiness: Early-stage 2023 investment activity expected to exceed $482M
Early-stage investment activity in Wisconsin last year is expected to exceed $482 million once the final count is complete, according to an expert with the Wisconsin Technology Council. Speaking yesterday during a Tech Council event in Madison, Investor Networks...
WisPolitics: Dept. of Administration: Evers Administration encourages PPP borrowers to apply for loan forgiveness by March 3 deadline
Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) Secretary Kathy Blumenfeld today joined Department of Revenue (DOR) Secretary Peter Barca and Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) Secretary and CEO Missy Hughes to urge Wisconsinites who still need their...
Insight on Business: New North entrants in Governor’s Business Plan Contest advance
Fifty-two entries from 30 communities advanced to the semi-final round of the annual Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest. Contestants emerged in first-round competition involving an independent panel of about 70 judges organized through the Wisconsin Technology...
BizTimes Milwaukee: Construction begins on Kenosha Innovation Center
The City of Kenosha and the Kenosha Innovation Neighborhood Inc. held a groundbreaking ceremony on Tuesday to celebrate the start of construction for the Kenosha Innovation Center, the anchor project of the 107-acre Kenosha Innovation Neighborhood (KIN). The Kenosha...
Wisconsin Public Radio: Wisconsin inches closer to high-speed EV charging stations
A bipartisan effort to unlock federal funding to expand electric vehicle charging stations in Wisconsin is one step closer to becoming a reality. Last week, the state Assembly passed two bills involving electric vehicles in its hectic final session of the year. One...
WisBusiness: New Glarus Brewing Co. founder breathing ‘sigh of relief’ after appeals court upholds lawsuit dismissal
The founder and president of New Glarus Brewing Company says she can “breathe a sigh of relief” after an appeals court upheld an earlier decision dismissing an investor lawsuit against the business. In an interview yesterday, Deb Carey described the two-year legal...
From 30 communities statewide, 52 entries advance in 2024 Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest
Fifty-two entries from 30 distinct communities have advanced to the semi-final round of the annual Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest, contest producers announced. Contestants emerged in first-round competition involving an independent panel of about 70 judges...
Gov. Tony Evers Office: Gov. Evers, DWD Celebrate Success of New Youth Apprenticeship Child Care, Education Pathways
Gov. Tony Evers, together with Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) Secretary Amy Pechacek, today announced hundreds of high school students and employers around Wisconsin are taking part in four new occupational pathways in Wisconsin’s Youth...
Deadline extended to Thursday for startups to apply for meetings at March 18 Tech Summit
Emerging companies may apply through Feb. 29 to meet with major firms and explore potential business relationships around technology needs and innovation as part of the 11th annual Wisconsin Tech Summit, which will take place in-person at Green Bay’s Lambeau Field....
Wisconsin Ag Connection: USDA Announces Over $32 Million for Rural Infrastructure Projects in Wisconsin
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Wisconsin State Director Julie Lassa today announced that USDA is funding a total of $32,816,452 in loans and grants across eight projects in rural Wisconsin as part of President Biden's Investing in America...
Wisconsin State Journal: Legislature approves $740M for UW system, including a new engineering building at UW-Madison
The Legislature on Thursday approved about $740 million in capital investments across the Universities of Wisconsin, including a new engineering building at UW-Madison that rallied massive industry support. The Legislature also passed a bill that would funnel millions...
In Business: Madison Public Market announces executive search, entrepreneurship program
This week, the Madison Public Market Foundation announced it is beginning the recruitment process for the market’s first executive director. This key position will lead the Madison Public Market in preparing for a successful grand opening in late spring 2025, recruit...
InsideWis: How can AI make manufacturing in Wisconsin stronger? Let’s ask AI.
By Tom Still MADISON, Wis. – One of the more perplexing results from a recent survey conducted for the Wisconsin Manufacturing Report revolved around how manufacturing executives think of artificial intelligence. The answer was “not much.” Of the 415 executives polled...
Yet another major firm set to meet startups; apply by Feb. 26 for March 18 Tech Summit
Appleton-based Fleet Farm has joined a previously announced group of major firms that will take part in “speed dates” with emerging companies at the March 18 Wisconsin Tech Summit in Green Bay’s Lambeau Field. Fleet Farm has 49 stores U.S. stores with 23 of those...
Wisconsin Public Radio: Utilities weigh power demand from AI amid clean energy transition
As big tech companies race to capitalize on artificial intelligence, utilities in Wisconsin are assessing how to balance surges in demand for power amid the clean energy transition. Executives from some of the largest utility and transmission companies serving...
WisBusiness: Talking Trade with Mark Rhoda-Reis, DATCP
In the latest edition of “Talking Trade,” Mark Rhoda-Reis of DATCP shares insights on the latest agricultural export trends and more. Rhoda-Reis, director of the agency’s International Agribusiness Center, says Wisconsin ag export activity in 2023 was down from the...
WisBusiness: the Podcast with Dr. Shekar Kurpad, Wisconsin Institute of NeuroScience
This week’s episode of “WisBusiness: the Podcast” is with Dr. Shekar Kurpad, founding director of the Wisconsin Institute of NeuroScience. The institute, formally launched earlier this month, is a partnership between Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin...
WisBusiness: UW research uncovers protein that could regenerate damaged heart tissue
UW-Madison researchers have identified a protein that could be used to regenerate damaged heart tissue, giving heart failure patients hope for a potential treatment. The Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation recently spotlighted the breakthrough as a “top licensing...
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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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