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UW-Milwaukee’s Mitchelle Lyle won the WiSys Big Idea Tournament—a statewide student entrepreneurship competition—held at UW-Whitewater’s Hyland Hall on April 22. Lyle, a student studying French, took home a $2,500 prize for pitching International Travel Advisor (ITA),...
Two ‘Grow’ panels focus on young companies June 1 at Wisconsin Entrepreneurs’ Conference
You’ve taken care of most of the basics of starting your emerging company … so, now what? Clearing hurdles that often don’t arise until startup excitement passes is the theme of the “Grow” panel discussion track at the Wisconsin Entrepreneurs’ Conference. The May...
WisBusiness: UW-Madison researchers exploring mental health applications for AI
Researchers at UW-Madison are exploring the use of artificial intelligence to support mental health with $3 million in federal grant support. Funding for the two-year research project comes from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, according to a release...
‘Launch’ panels focus on startups June 1 at Wisconsin Entrepreneurs’ Conference
Finding resources you need to launch your company and learning more about industry sectors that have drawn the attention of the National Science Foundation will be part of the “Launch” panel discussion track at the June 1 Wisconsin Entrepreneurs’ Conference. The...
WisBusiness: Wisconsin Hospital Association: Over 100 Wisconsin hospitals ask state budget committee to increase funding
In a letter to members of the Wisconsin State Legislature’s Joint Committee on Finance (JFC), 108 hospital and health care system leaders from across Wisconsin asked the committee for additional funding for hospitals. Wisconsin’s hospitals are facing some of the most...
‘WisBiz: The Show’ features Kalpa Vithalani of Marquette University
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, Kalpa Vithalani, the executive director for technology transfer at Marquette University, talks about the...
InsideWis: What, me worry? Learning optimism ‘zen’ from entrepreneurs
By Tom Still MADISON, Wis. -- The average American might be excused for believing the economy is headed off a steep cliff. For starters, economists keep telling them so. Many practitioners of the “the dismal science” -- how my favorite economist refers to economics --...
BizTimes Milwaukee: Ted Kellner named new CEO of RNC Host Committee
Ted Kellner, the co-founder, former chairman and former chief executive officer of Milwaukee-based Fiduciary Management Inc., has been named the new chief executive officer for the MKE 2024 Host Committee for next year’s Republican National Convention. Kellner...
WisBusiness: the Podcast with Dean Amhaus, The Water Council
This week’s episode of “WisBusiness: the Podcast” is with Dean Amhaus, president and CEO of The Water Council. The Milwaukee-based water technology organization and other partners were recently selected for a $1 million planning grant from the National Science...
What do investors need to hear from you? Learn from angel, venture capitalists June 1 in Milwaukee
A panel discussion featuring angel and venture investors will be the focus of a plenary session mid-morning June 1 at the annual Wisconsin Entrepreneurs’ Conference. The conference at the Italian Community Center returns to the Cream City to celebrate the region’s...
BizTimes Milwaukee: Four southeastern Wisconsin companies named finalists in Governor’s Business Plan Contest
The Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest is back for its 20th year of helping entrepreneurs prepare to launch their business. A total of 150 entries have been narrowed down to 13 finalists who will all present their businesses to a panel of judges on May 31....
Findorff: Findorff Science & Technology Promotions
At Findorff, we aim to drive innovation and foster new and exciting customer experiences. With that in mind, we are excited to welcome Robbie Oldenburg as Director of Business Development, and congratulate Brad Olson on his promotion to Director of Project Management!...
Wisconsin Public Radio: Wisconsin had the second-best 10-year small business survival rate over the last decade
Wisconsin had the second-best 10-year small business survival rate in the nation over the last decade. Only Iowa had a better ranking. That’s according to a recent analysis from The Southern Bank Company, a financial institution based in Alabama that looked at data...
BizTimes Milwaukee: Dohmen Company Foundation spinoff Food For Health launches $15 million fundraising campaign
Food For Health, a Milwaukee-based nonprofit that provides home-delivered medically tailored meals to low-income individuals in southeastern Wisconsin, has announced a $15 million fundraising campaign to advance its mission of preventing and reversing diet-related...
BizTimes Milwaukee: State budget proposal would see creation of new $75 million Forward Wisconsin Fund
A forthcoming state budget proposal to create a new $75 million venture capital fund of funds could lead to a total of $300 million in new VC funding becoming available for Wisconsin startups. During next week’s meeting of the state’s Joint Finance Committee, Rep. Bob...
BizTimes Milwaukee: Marquette gets $2.5 million gift for new home for College of Nursing
Marquette University has received a $2.5 million gift from the Helene Fuld Health Trust to support the university’s plans to renovate and build an addition for the new home of Nursing in the heart of campus. The university will name the College of Nursing’s Center for...
BizTimes: Milwaukee startup Forj acquires San Francisco software company
Milwaukee-based software startup Forj has acquired San Francisco-based Mobilize, a company that has created a “professional growth network” platform for building and engaging membership communities. Forj provides a virtual events and member experience platform for...
WisBusiness: WEDC leader wants new VC effort to have outstate impact
The head of WEDC wants the agency’s $50 million venture capital fund to have an impact outside of the state’s main startup hubs of Madison and Milwaukee. Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. Secretary and CEO Missy Hughes was the featured guest at yesterday’s...
Exact Sciences awards grants to 18 organizations focused on increasing colorectal screenings
Exact Sciences, a leading provider of cancer screening and diagnostic tests, announced today that it awarded $1.1 million to 18 organizations through its Funding Opportunities for CRC Screening Uptake Strategies (FOCUS) Program. Grant recipients are committed to...
‘Diligent (Baker’s) Dozen’ to present live May 31 at Entrepreneurs’ Conference in Milwaukee
Finalists representing diverse tech-based sectors in Wisconsin’s early-stage economy will present live to judges and others Wednesday, May 31, in Milwaukee as part of the 20th annual Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest. The presentations at the Italian...