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By Tom Still FRIENDSHIP, Wis. -- What do entrepreneurs gathered in a major city such as Milwaukee have in common with those in a small community such as Adams-Friendship in central Wisconsin? More than one might imagine. I had a chance to compare and contrast recently...
MKE Startup News: Summerfest Tech Pitch Competition 2023: The Winners
Seven tech startups competed for $50,000 in cash prizes in the Summerfest Tech Pitch Competition, produced by Young Enterprising Society and sponsored by Molson Coors. Judging the event were Andre Hall, Molson Coors; Dan Gawronski, Venture Best; Jasmin Treske, MKE...
Fortune Magazine: Fitchburg Named 10th Best Place to Live for Families
The City of Fitchburg is pleased to announce that it has been named as the #10 America’s Best Place for Families to Live by Fortune Magazine. On Wednesday, Fortune released its 2023 Best Places to Live for Families ranking. The magazine analyzed almost 1,900 U.S....
‘WisBiz: The Show’ features Victor Fernendes of IQDecide
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, Victor Fernandes of IQDecide, talks about the young company’s category winning entry in the 2023 Wisconsin...
Is Wisconsin a bright hub for fusion technology? Find out July 18 at Tech Council luncheon
The emergence of fusion energy startup companies and the continued growth other companies in the fusion space is prompting speculation that Wisconsin could become a leader in the race for a carbon-neutral, well-powered future. Learn more by attending the Tuesday, July...
WisBusiness: State officials praise $1 billion in federal broadband money
Public Service Commission Chairperson Rebecca Valcq is praising a $1.05 billion investment in broadband for the state, saying along with public and private dollars, the funding “will make it possible to achieve our goal of internet for all.” U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin,...
Madison Startups: Amulet Awarded SBIR Grant
Amulet has been awarded an SBIR grant for detecting histamine in fish, the company announced recently. “Histamine poisoning is one of the leading causes of food poisoning globally, and we are thrilled to use our sensor platform to tackle broader food safety challenges...
NorthStar: NorthStar Medical Radioisotopes announces supply agreement with nucleus radiopharma for alpha-emitting therapeutic radioisotope actinium-225 (ac-225)
NorthStar Medical Radioisotopes, LLC, a global innovator in the development, production and commercialization of radiopharmaceuticals used for therapeutic applications and medical imaging, and Nucleus RadioPharma, a full-service Contract Development and Manufacturing...
EVs: What are the roadblocks? Learn more at July 13 Tech Council luncheon in Wauwatosa
From worries about materials sourced overseas to controversial subsidies for producing batteries to consumer appetite, the future of electric vehicles remains a work in progress. Learn more by attending the Thursday, July 13, Tech Council Innovation Network luncheon...
WisBusiness: The tax package OK’d by the GOP-run Joint Finance Committee also includes more than $122 million in breaks that would benefit banks, retailers, and companies engaged in research and development
Here are some of the tax changes included in the package that passed 12-4 along party lines and the price tag for each: *Create an income and franchise tax deduction for banks on commercial loans of $5 million or less to borrowers located in the state that would be...
BizTimes Milwaukee: Techqueria opens Milwaukee chapter focused on serving Latinx professionals in tech
Several Milwaukee organizations that champion workers in the technology sector have come together to launch Wisconsin’s first Techqueria chapter. Techqueria is a national nonprofit that serves the largest global community of Latinx professionals in tech, according to...
WisBusiness: New North: Microgrant fund makes awards to 20 non-profit organizations
Twenty non-profit organizations within the New North region this week received awards totaling $110,000 from a microgrant fund designed to support ethnic and diverse businesses in their startup or growth phase. The fund was established earlier this year by New North...
WisPolitics: U.S. Rep. Tiffany: Reintroduces bipartisan legislation to expand rural broadband access
Today, Reps. Tom Tiffany (WI-07), Eric Sorensen (IL-17), and Glenn Grothman (WI-06) reintroduced legislation to expand broadband access in rural areas across the United States. The ACCESS Rural America Act would allow smaller, locally owned broadband providers to...
WisBusiness: the Podcast with Chad Tjugum, RaritiesMarket
This week’s episode of “WisBusiness: the Podcast” is with Chad Tjugum, a student entrepreneur at UW-Whitewater with an early-stage startup called RaritiesMarket. He recently took fourth place in the Schulze Entrepreneurship Challenge as part of this year’s e-Fest...
InsideWis: Is politics giving way to governing? Encouraging signs in the Capitol
By Tom Still MADISON, Wis. – Don’t look now, but random acts of bipartisanship are taking place in the state Capitol. As the Legislature moves closer to piecing together a $100-billion-plus state budget for the two years beginning July 1, some goals that seemed out of...
Cap Times: How a Madison company helps pharmacies expand testing, treatments
A Madison-based medical technology company is partnering with hundreds of pharmacies to offer customers an array of vaccinations, tests and other medical care at neighborhood drug stores — without needing an appointment at a clinic or hospital. Kevin Houlihan and his...
WisBusiness: Talking Trade with Chris Wojtowicz, Small Business Development Center
In the latest episode of “Talking Trade,” international trade consultant Chris Wojtowicz of the Small Business Development Center highlights resources available to companies in the state. “Wisconsin has a wonderful, really dynamic ecosystem of help for exporters,” he...
WisPolitics/WisBusiness: A new report from The Commonwealth Fund ranks Wisconsin 21st among U.S. states for the strength of its health care system
The report highlights Wisconsin’s performance in numerous categories, ranking the state 8th for reproductive care and women’s health, 15th for access and affordability and 14th for prevention and treatment. While Wisconsin’s overall performance surpassed the national...
WisBusiness: The WEDC Wisconsin Investment Fund Committee has brought in financial executive Greg Williamson as fund manager while making progress on identifying recipient funds
During a Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. board meeting this week, Committee Chair Anne Smith introduced Williamson as the manager for the Wisconsin Investment Fund. This $50 million investment pool, funded by the State Small Business Credit Initiative, is...
SHINE Technologies: SHINE Technologies Announces Opening of Largest Lutetium-177 Production Facility in North America
SHINE Technologies, LLC, a next-generation fusion technology company, today announced it is opening the largest facility in North America dedicated to the production of non-carrier-added lutetium-177, a medical isotope used in targeted cancer therapies. The new...