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American co-location firm Involta, which has rebranded to Ark Data Centers, will hold a grand opening for its northeast Wisconsin data center starting 1 p.m. June 12 at W. 6149 Old Highway Road, Menasha. Refreshments will be served and tours of the data center will...
BizTimes Milwaukee: Madison-based medtech company wins 2024 Governor’s Business Plan Contest
Madison-based medtech company CranioSure is the winner of this year’s Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest. The startup, founded by Dr. Daniel Cho, has designed a mobile app that screens infant head shapes and can detect craniosynostosis early enough to avoid...
Med-tech app that detects infant skull condition earlier wins 2024 Biz Plan Contest
CranioSure, a Madison-based company that has designed a mobile app to screen infant head shapes to detect risk of craniosyntosis – accurately and early enough to help avoid surgeries – is the grand prize winner of the 21st annual Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan...
MKE Startup News: And the winners are….
The Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest began in January with nearly 150 applicants and concluded this afternoon. The 13 remaining contests pitched their companies to a judging body composed of key members of the Wisconsin startup ecosystem on June 6 in...
WisBusiness: Madison-based CranioSure has won this year’s Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest for its app that can detect an infant skull disorder called craniosynostosis
This disorder is characterized by the premature fusion of babies’ skull bones, which can require surgery to correct if not caught early enough. Ordinarily, the fibrous connective structure between these bones remain flexible, allowing the skull to grow along with the...
SHINE Technologies: SHINE Technologies Partners with Blue Earth Therapeutics for First Supply of Ilumira from Its New Facility
SHINE Technologies, LLC (SHINE), a pioneer in next-generation fusion-based technology, today announced a new partnership with Blue Earth Therapeutics, a Bracco company and recognized leader in the development of innovative radiopharmaceuticals. SHINE has provided the...
InsideWis: Just catching up: Some follow-ups on past columns and news
By Tom Still MADISON, Wis. – Writing a weekly column is always a snapshot in time. Things can and do happen to advance the story. Here are a few examples tied to recent “Inside Wisconsin” columns: Wisconsin links to Microsoft: In a column dated May 8, I wrote about...
BizTimes Milwaukee: Madison-based Understory closes $15 million Series A round
Madison-based insurtech firm Understory has closed a $15 million Series A funding round. The oversubscribed funding round was led by San Francisco-based True Ventures and Prelude Ventures. “With the infusion of this funding, we are poised to bring our proprietary risk...
Need one excuse to attend ‘Treps Conference? Here are 10 good reasons to be there June 5-6
Hundreds of people are set to attend the 2024 Wisconsin Entrepreneurs’ Conference in Milwaukee. Here are 10 reasons to join them Wednesday and Thursday for one of the Midwest’s premier events for entrepreneurs. Online registration is open until 5 p.m. on Sunday, June...
Tom Still’s May 29 remarks to Greater Wausau Chamber of Commerce conference
Tech Council President Tom Still spoke via video at the May 29 Rural Resurgence conference in Wausau, joining Jim Wood of Competitive Wisconsin Inc. and Dennis Winters, chief economist for the state Department of Workforce Development, in commenting on the challenges...
Wisconsin Public Radio: Partnership between Microsoft, UW-Milwaukee aims to get AI into manufacturing
This fall, Wisconsin will become Microsoft’s seventh location in the world to build, develop and test artificial intelligence solutions to improve the efficiency of business operations. On May 8, President Joe Biden and Brad Smith, vice chair and president of...
Discounted registration for military vets, students available for Wisconsin Entrepreneurs’ Conference
Returning military veterans and students may register at a discount to attend the 21st annual conference, to be held June 5-6 at the Italian Community Center in Milwaukee. The conference returns to the “Cream City” to celebrate the region’s rise as a startup and...
InsideWis: New Wisconsin Investment Fund will be noticed beyond state borders
By Tom Still MADISON, Wis. – Among the first news outlets to pick up on the May 29 unveiling of the $100 million Wisconsin Investment Fund were two outside the state – the Seattle Post-Intelligencer in Washington and U.S. News & World Report. Both took note within...
Evers announces $100 million Wisconsin Investment Fund
See below for articles pertaining to the announcement of the Wisconsin Investment Fund. BizTimes Milwaukee: Wisconsin launches new $100 million investment fund with biohealth focus Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Evers, WEDC, private venture capital funds launch $100...
WisBusiness: The UW-Eau Claire chancellor says a recently announced initiative aims to make the Chippewa Valley “the epicenter for testing innovative care models” and technology for rural health care delivery
The university last week announced the Rural Health Innovation Alliance during a Wisconsin Technology Council luncheon in Eau Claire. The effort is meant to develop a “sandbox” model for innovation, supporting collaboration between health care providers and other...
‘WisBiz: The Show’ features Lena DeLaet of Summerfest Tech
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,” Lena DeLaet, director of sales for Summerfest Tech. DeLaet describes Summerfest and SummerFest Tech, talks about...
Countdown begins! One week until Wisconsin Entrepreneurs’ Conference opens in Milwaukee
The 21st annual Wisconsin Entrepreneurs’ Conference in Milwaukee opens in Milwaukee Wednesday, June 5, with a full agenda of activities and lots of chance to network. The conference at the Italian Community Center returns to the “Cream City” to celebrate the region’s...
Madison Startups: Valerie Daniels-Carter to Receive ‘Seize the Day’ Award
The Wisconsin Technology Council announced today that it will honor Valerie Daniels-Carter with the Ken Hendricks Memorial “Seize the Day” award during the Wisconsin Entrepreneurs’ Conference taking place June 5-6 in Milwaukee. According to a release, the award...
Wisconsin Inno: Madison’s Mirus Bio to be acquired by MilliporeSigma for $600 million
Mirus Bio LLC, a biotechnology company in Madison, is being sold to MilliporeSigma, the Burlington, Massachusetts-based U.S. and Canada life science business of Merck KGaA in Darmstadt, Germany, for $600 million. The deal was announced May 23 by MilliporeSigma and...
Milwaukee Business Journal: Kwik Trip wins large share of Wisconsin’s first federally funded EV charging stations
Wisconsin will use federal funds to offset the costs of 53 electric vehicle charging stations in the state, nearly half of which will be at Kwik Trip locations. The funds come through the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program under the Bipartisan...
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.@madisoncollege, @MATCMilwaukee, @UniversitiesWI bolster accessibility of #biohealth #career pathways. via @ibmadison
Madison College, MATC, UW bolster accessibility of biohealth career pathways
The ABC Pathways project aims to train and place 2,000 workers in biohealth jobs within five years, with a 30% employee diversity goal.
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The state of early stage investing in #Wisconsin: How did 2023 fare?
Learn more at our #Innovation Network luncheon 7/23 in #Madison. https://loom.ly/q2Q6Gk0 #startup
.@uwmadison scientists are testing a new soil nutrient sensor this summer. https://loom.ly/BKfOn_o via @wisbusiness #Wisconsin #agriculture
Event (8/7): '@captimes Power Hour' with @milwaukeetool's Scott Griswold. Learn more: #Wisconsin #business #leadership
The Cap Times Power Hour featuring Scott Griswold of Milwaukee Tool
The Cap Times has established itself as a leader in presenting high-powered events that educate and entertain in t...
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A reminder to join us for our annual #golf outing, reception on 7/31!
Learn more: via @ibmadison
Tech Council hosting annual Golf Outing, reception at July’s end
Purchase of an individual or foursome includes golf warm up, lunch, carts, and the end of day reception.
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.@michaelbestlaw and Los Angeles-based venture #law firm O&A P.C. complete their combination. #Wisconsin #venturecapital
Michael Best, Los Angeles-Based Venture Law Firm O&A, P.C. Complete Combination
Michael Best and venture law firm O&A, P.C. have formally combined effective July 1, 2024. Through the combination, ...
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