THE NEWSROOM

The language of science doesn’t necessarily translate into the language of business. That’s the problem Dr. Grace Hameister has continually run into over the last two years as she’s sought to gain financial support for her first health-tech startup, called Food FiXR....

Milwaukee-area manufacturers are more optimistic about 2024 than other businesses in the region, according to the latest Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce survey. Seventy-one percent of surveyed manufacturers expect sales to increase this year, while 13%...

The MKE Tech Hub Coalition announced that Joe Poeschl has joined the organization as its Director of Engagement. The non-profit organization was formed in October 2019 by a group of local businesses focused on advancing technology and innovation in the region....

Marquette University announced Thursday that it has raised $767 million for its “Time to Rise” fundraising campaign, exceeding the goal university leaders set roughly eight years ago for the effort. Launched privately in 2016, and publicly announced in August 2021,...

A team of University of Wisconsin–Madison scientists has developed the first 3D-printed brain tissue that can grow and function like typical brain tissue. It’s an achievement with important implications for scientists studying the brain and working on treatments for a...

Faith Technologies, an energy expert and national leader in electrical planning, engineering, design and installation, received a gold-level 2024 Projects of Distinction Award from the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of Wisconsin for its work at Exact...

The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction on Tuesday announced a nearly $1.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education to boost career and technical education. The DPI was one of 19 grantees in the country to be given funds through the Perkins...

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has announced that 15 Wisconsin dairy companies will receive a Dairy Processor Grant. The purpose of these grants is to help foster innovation, improve profitability, and sustain the...

LeaseCrunch, a Milwaukee-based SaaS company that provides software for the lease accounting industry, announced that it received a capital investment from Aquiline Capital Partners for an undisclosed amount. The New York-based venture capital firm was founded in 2005....

Milwaukee-based WEC Energy Group just announced its five-year capital plan in November, but the parent company of We Energies and other utilities is adding $300 million to its investment plans to keep up with economic growth in the I-94 North-South corridor. The...

Great Lakes ReNEW, an effort among Marquette University and numerous other industry, university and public sector partners has been awarded up to $160 million over 10 years from the National Science Foundation to develop and grow job training, new technology R&D...

Xcel Energy today proposed a new clean energy plan for the Upper Midwest that advances the company’s ambitious carbon reductions while ensuring customers continue to have the reliable, safe and affordable electric service they depend on. Under the proposal, carbon...