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Two months after Rockwell Automation CEO Blake Moret disclosed battery cell manufacturer Nanotech Energy Inc. as a new customer, Nanotech confirmed the partnership and said it will include a new facility in Chico, California. Nanotech called the partnership...
Wisconsin Inno: Milwaukee startup Frontdesk files bankruptcy alternative with $14M+ in liabilities
Days after Milwaukee-based short-term rental startup Frontdesk Inc. fired most of its workforce, it began a bankruptcy alternative that's intended to help it repay its creditors. Frontdesk's liabilities totaled at least $14.59 million as of Nov. 30, 2023, according to...
Wisconsin scores well on business startup cost scale nationally
Wisconsin was ranked 14th best out of 50 states in a report analyzing major costs for setting up and maintaining a business. Neighboring states Illinois and Minnesota both ranked among the 10 most expensive states for entrepreneurs; Indiana ranked 11th best overall....
In Business Magazine: GOP bill to fund UW–Madison’s $347M new engineering building
Representing one of the most significant aspects of the deal struck last month between UW President Jay Rothman and Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, lawmakers are bringing forward a bill to fund the construction of a new engineering building for UW–Madison, among other...
BizTimes Milwaukee: Milwaukee-based blockchain platform e-States aims to democratize investment in real estate development projects
Milwaukee-based real estate technology startup e-States is looking to lower the barrier of entry for everyday people considering investing in local commercial real estate projects. The blockchain-based platform, which launched last September, found its first partner...
Door County Pulse: Town Partners with AT&T on $8.5-million Broadband Project
The Town of Egg Harbor wrapped up 2023 secure in the knowledge that it would be delivering fiber-powered broadband access to more than 2,100 addresses over the next couple of years through an $8.5-million public-private project with AT&T. “We are excited about...
WEDC: AIQ Solutions aims to improve treatment for advanced cancer patients
It can be difficult to determine whether cancer treatment is working, since late-stage cancer patients often develop more than one form of the disease as the cancer spreads. Madison-based AIQ Solutions, founded in 2015 based on discoveries by University of Wisconsin...
BizTimes Milwaukee: Business incubator promoting personal health and wellness coming to Atkinson Park neighborhood
A new business incubator with the goal of boosting the overall health and wellness of residents of the Atkinson Park neighborhood is currently under construction. Spearheading the effort to open this community gathering spot, which will be located at 2100 W. Atkinson...
Wisconsin Public Radio: Wisconsin’s largest solar park is now fully operational, featuring 830K panels
The largest solar project in Wisconsin history is now fully operational in Iowa County, its developers announced Thursday. The second phase of the Badger Hollow Solar Park began powering homes and businesses last month. The first phase came online in December 2021....
Madison Startups: NorthStar Expands Agreement with Curadh
NorthStar Medical Radioisotopes has expanded its strategic collaboration with Curadh, the organization announced today. According to a release, under the new agreement, NorthStar will manufacture and distribute patient doses for ongoing Curadh Ac-225 clinical studies...
In Business Magazine: MGE, We Energies complete Wisconsin’s largest-ever solar project
Madison Gas and Electric (MGE) and We Energies are setting another milestone in delivering energy to their customers, according to a press release Thursday. The final panels at the Badger Hollow Solar Farm are now in service, completing the largest solar project in...
MKE Startup News: UWM’s Lubar Entrepreneurship Center names new director
Ilya Avdeev has been named the new director of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s Lubar Entrepreneurship Center (LEC). Avdeev, an associate professor of mechanical engineering, previously served as the LEC’s director of innovation. He’ll continue leading the...
In Business Magazine: BPC info session to be held Jan. 17 before end-of-month entry deadline
The annual Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest (BPC) is accepting entries online for the 2024 competition until 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 31. There will be an online Jan. 17 information session for those who want to learn more about the contest before...
In Business Magazine: UW Carbone Center director to speak at upcoming Tech Council luncheon
The Wisconsin Technology Council’s Jan. 23 Innovation Network luncheon will feature Dr. Howard Bailey, who directs the UW Carbone Cancer Center and will talk about progress and challenges in humankind’s fight against cancer. The luncheon will be held at the Sheraton...
Celebrate new year by prepping to enter 2024 Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest
The annual Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest is accepting entries online for the 2024 competition until 11:59 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024. For those who want to learn more about the contest before they finalize their free, 250-word entries, there will be an...
WEDC: Wisconsin’s manufacturing strength boosts biohealth sector
Wisconsin’s strength in biohealth extends well beyond the laboratories where researchers are working to develop new drugs and therapies. The state’s historic strength in manufacturing is also a critical element in its biohealth sector, and the partnership between the...
InsideWis: Unique approaches can help attract foreign students to Wisconsin
By Tom Still MADISON, Wis. – As the nation enters the 2024 election year, one of the most fractious issues is immigration – illegal or otherwise. Many Americans are worried about the seemingly endless flow of migrants across the U.S. southern border; others want to...
Wisconsin Public Radio: Wisconsin trails Illinois, Minnesota on solar adoption. Advocates say policy changes could help turn the tide
Wisconsin is lagging behind some of its neighbors in terms of adoption of solar energy, but advocates say a few policy changes could help turn the tide. A state-by-state map of the United States from the Solar Energy Industries Association shows Wisconsin had the...
WisBusiness: The Water Council: Three winners named for The Water Council’s Tech Challenge
The Water Council is pleased to announce the winners of our fall 2023 Tech Challenge, chosen by our leading participating sponsors to help solve real challenges in the water sector. The Water Council’s Tech Challenge connects water innovators with leading water...
Madison Startups: Winter Madworks Applications Open
Applications for the Madworks Accelerator winter 2024 cohort are open now until Friday, Jan. 19, the organization announced recently. The free, 10-week program will run Wednesday, Feb. 14 through Wednesday, April 25 and give participants access to mentors and tools to...