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Elephas Biosciences Corporation (Elephas), a biotechnology company, today announced that it will collaborate on the development of an oncology imaging diagnostics platform to predict response to immunotherapy with Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center. The Elephas...
WisBusiness: UniverCity: Announces partners
The University of Wisconsin–Madison’s UniverCity program is excited to announce six Wisconsin local governments are partnering with university resources to address community-identified challenges. Since 2016, UniverCity Alliance has connected Wisconsin communities...
WisBusiness: NVNG Investment Advisors announces $50M fund close
NVNG Investment Advisors has closed on a $50 million fund of funds, the firm announced recently. Investors in the fund include Exact Sciences, Baird, Johnson Financial Group, West Bend Insurance and A.O. Smith, according to a release from the Madison-based firm. NVNG...
WisBusiness: Economist says state headed for ‘soft landing’ rather than recession
A UW-Madison economist says Wisconsin is likely headed for a “soft landing” rather than a recession, based on trends in the state labor market. The state’s chronic labor shortage is often blamed for limiting economic growth, Prof. Steven Deller wrote in a recent...
MKE Startup News: BEEKEEPR wipe dispenser creates buzz
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%...