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If you have kids, regardless of their ages, disposable cleaning wipes are probably a part of your daily life. Wipes are great for tackling sticky hands and shopping cart handles, but what do you do with the used wipe? Local inventor Lizzy Osma created a quick and...
WisBusiness: Marquette University: Marquette Graduate School bolsters career-readiness with new Ph.D. requirements
The Marquette University Graduate School has announced three new “career skill” requirements for Ph.D. candidates to ensure each graduate has the opportunity to reflect on their desired career and acquire additional career-related skills needed for them to pursue...
Milwaukee Business Journal: Fleet Farm advances plans for new Kenosha County store
Fleet Farm has committed to its plans to build a new store in Kenosha County, buying the 29 acres for that project for $4.5 million this month. The project was approved last year for the site at 7500 125th Ave. in Bristol, just west of the Interstate 94 interchange...
Fox 11 News: Students showcase technical skills in regional competition at FVTC
More than 200 middle and high school students around the area rose to the challenge at Fox Valley Technical College. The college hosted the SkillsUSA competition Friday where students from 20 different school districts showed off their talents in 16 events such as...
Wisconsin Public Radio: UW-Madison launches environmental sustainability initiative
The University of Wisconsin-Madison is launching an environmental sustainability initiative that will include carbon-reduction goals and a new research hub on campus. UW-Madison Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin made the announcement during a recent UW Board of Regents...
WisBusiness: UW-Green Bay has announced a new online AI certificate program, offering insights on how the technology can be used and its impacts on society
The six-week course is meant for business professionals and other leaders, according to yesterday’s release. The spring 2024 will run from March 11 to April 19, with four modules covering the foundations of AI, its applications in business, ethical and social...
WisBusiness: the Podcast with Ashley Oppermann, EVA
This week’s episode of “WisBusiness: the Podcast” is with Ashley Oppermann, founder and CEO of a startup called EVA, or Electronic Veterinary Assistant. This veterinary practice management software uses conversational AI to record the physical exam and history into...
InsideWis: Young companies have many needs – sometimes, they need big partners
By Tom Still MADISON, Wis. – There’s a long list of things a startup company needs to succeed, not the least of which is money but also an innovative product; a business plan to follow and adapt as necessary; a solid go-to-market strategy; and a well-rounded team with...
Insight On Business: Emerging companies can meet with major firms at Wis. Tech Summit
Emerging companies may apply through Feb. 26 to meet with major firms and explore potential business relationships around technology needs, supply chain needs and innovation as part of the 11th annual Wisconsin Tech Summit, which will take place in-person at Green...
In Business Magazine: 3 large companies join firms participating in Tech Summit next month
Deloitte, Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin, and gener8tor have 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, according...
BizTimes Milwaukee: NVNG Investment Advisors closes first fund of funds worth $50 million
Madison-based NVNG Investment Advisors announced this week it has closed its first fund of funds with $50 million in commitments from corporate partners. The closure of Fund I makes it the state’s largest fund of funds, according to a press release from NVNG. Early...
‘WisBiz: The Show’ features Dean Amhaus of The Water Council
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,” Dean Amhaus of The Water Council talks about the Milwaukee-based group’s role in a National Science Foundation...
Deloitte, Froedtert and gener8tor added to major firm list for March 18 Tech Summit
Deloitte, Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin and gener8tor have 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. Previously...
Wisconsin Inno: Chicago’s Numat Technologies to add second manufacturing facility in Wisconsin
After signing on for around 62,000 square feet at the Terminal in West Humboldt Park last year, Chicago startup Numat Technologies has announced plans for further expansion. In a move that will help strengthen the advanced materials startup's North American supply...
Wisconsin Inno: gener8tor-powered VC fund of funds announces first round of investments
A Minnesota-based venture capital fund of funds powered by Wisconsin's gener8tor Management LLC announced its first round of investments. Known as the MSP Equity Fund, the fund is run by Forge North as an initiative of the Minneapolis-Saint Paul Regional Economic...
WisBusiness: GOP proposal would create tax credits for film production companies
A new GOP legislative proposal would grant up to $5 million a year in tax credits for film production companies. The bill would also create a State Film Office, attached to the Department of Tourism, to oversee the program, which would allow credits such as up to 25%...
Wisconsin Public Radio: Economic growth, Homemade food sales, New vehicles in 2024
Wisconsin Technology Council President Tom Still joins the show to outline why the state’s $3.1 billion surplus should be invested. Then, a leader of the state’s cottage food producers criticizes a legislative effort to regulate the industry. Then, we look at new cars...
TMJ4: Wisconsin start-up funded by Concordia University helps reduce stress with unique meditation technique
Stress is on the rise in the United States according to studies by the American Institute of Stress, American Psychological Association, Frontiers of Psychology, and more. It's especially prevalent among college students. People like student-athlete Annalina Van...
Wisconsin Public Radio: Wisconsin scientists are leading a large-scale study of Alzheimer’s disease. Here’s what they hope to learn.
University of Wisconsin-Madison researchers are receiving a $150 million grant to study how Alzheimer’s and other dementias affect the human brain. The grant, provided by the National Institutes of Health, provides an “extraordinary opportunity” to better understand...
WisBusiness: RehabPath: Madison health-tech startup invests $1M to improve, simplify access to mental health treatment worldwide
RehabPath, one of Madison’s fastest-growing startups, has taken a massive step forward in their pursuit to connect people with quality mental health and addiction treatment. The health-tech firm, founded in 2017, recently purchased Recovery.com and moved their product...