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Foxconn has set plans to manufacture electric-vehicle batteries at its plants in Mount Pleasant and in Ohio, a company executive told investors this week. The decision marks possible new production and employment for the Mount Pleasant site initially planned for a...
Workforce woes on your mind? Learn April 4 about U.S. undergrad research event set for Eau Claire
More than 4,000 college students, faculty mentors and others from across the country will descend on Eau Claire in mid-April for the 2023 National Conference on Undergraduate Research. Sign up for an April 4 luncheon of the Tech Council Innovation Network at UW-Eau...
WisBusiness: Madison VC firm partner calls for young entrepreneurs to reset funding expectations
A partner with Madison-based Rock River Capital Partners says many young entrepreneurs in the state need to reset their funding expectations as they meet with venture capital firms. Speaking during a recent Wisconsin Technology Council meeting held at UW-Whitewater,...
InsideWis: Bank meltdowns show need for more in-state options for startups
By Tom Still MADISON, Wis. -- Silicon Valley Bank claimed to have worked with about half of the nation’s venture-backed startup companies. It was more like a few dozen in Wisconsin, thanks to the same geography that often puts the state at a disadvantage when it comes...
Milwaukee Business Journal: Tragedy propelled Deepak Arora into new venture
Deepak Arora said he's always been drawn to entrepreneurship. But an unthinkable tragedy hurled him into it. In the summer of 2020, Arora's two-and-a-half-year-old daughter Mahi wandered off as the family was gardening in the front yard. She accidentally drowned in a...
WisBusiness: the Podcast with Eric Fulcomer, WAICU
This week’s episode of “WisBusiness: the Podcast” is with Eric Fulcomer, president of the Wisconsin Association of Independent Colleges and Universities. He discusses the role of WAICU within the state’s higher education system, highlighting the impact of Wisconsin’s...
MKE Startup News: UWMRF awards $100,000 in grants to Milwaukee startups
The University of Milwaukee Research Foundation (UWMRF) Bridge Grant Program was created to support commercialized innovations developed at UWM and foster the development of startup companies that strengthen Milwaukee’s and the state’s economy. Backed by support from...
BizTimes Milwaukee: Viewpoints: Bank meltdowns show need for more in-state options for startups
Silicon Valley Bank claimed to have worked with about half of the nation’s venture-backed startup companies. It was more like a few dozen in Wisconsin, thanks to the same geography that often puts the state at a disadvantage when it comes to attracting outside venture...
American Inno: ‘I am permanently scarred from this’: For startups, SVB’s collapse extends far beyond Silicon Valley
It's Tuesday morning, and venture capitalist Chris Olsen says he's about 72 hours behind on sleep. Olsen, the co-founder of Columbus, Ohio-based VC firm Drive Capital, spent the tail end of last week and the weekend determining how many of his startup investments had...
Wisconsin Public Radio: Growing team of IT professionals volunteering to help communities, school districts respond to cyberattacks
When a tornado or flood hits a community, it's not uncommon to see volunteers from across the state respond to the call for help by local officials. Now a growing group of IT professionals are answering that same type of call when a Wisconsin school district or...
Wisconsin Dept. of Workforce Development: DWD Announces Advanced Manufacturing Technical Education Equipment Grants to Serve More Than 2,200 Students
The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today announced the award of more than $473,000 in Technical Education Equipment Grants to 14 school districts. Funded through the Wisconsin Fast Forward Program, the grants will help school districts expand their advanced...
Tech Council: Questions, answers on U.S. bank takeovers
Here are some questions and answers tied to the evolving news about troubles at Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank and what it may mean to the tech industry in Wisconsin. What is Silicon Valley Bank? It is a niche bank, based in California, that focuses on banking...
MKE Startup News: AnitMussel attacks invasive zebra mussels
The Great Lakes have always been a key asset to the growth and development of Milwaukee. Now, as the world struggles to find the freshwater needed to support growing populations and economies, the Great Lakes have become even more essential. But, there is something...
Wisconsin Public Radio: New partnership between WEDC and Korean UW alumni aimed at boosting Wisconsin exports
A new partnership aims to expand opportunities between Wisconsin and one of the state’s biggest foreign trade partners. The Wisconsin Economic Development Corp., or WEDC, and the Wisconsin Alumni Association in Korea signed an agreement last month to promote the state...
BizTimes Milwaukee: Octane Coffee’s first fully automated location on track to open by end of the month
Waukesha-based Octane Coffee’s first fully automated, drive-thru cafe has been a dream five years in the making for founder and chief executive officer Adrian Deasy. From addressing site permitting issues and rising construction costs to the constant innovation and...
BizTimes Milwaukee: How do Milwaukee-area banks compare to Silicon Valley Bank?
The failure of California-based Silicon Valley Bank on Friday and the decision by federal regulators to make sure depositors at the bank can access all of their funds has put heightened attention on the banking sector for the first time since the aftermath of the...
WisconsinInno: Silicon Valley Bank’s collapse impacted some Wisconsin startups
Since Thursday afternoon, Milwaukee attorney Daniel Gawronski and his team at Venture Best have been fielding calls from clients concerned about Silicon Valley Bank (SVB). The bank, which worked with many growing startups and technology companies, swiftly shut down...
Wisconsin Inno: Startup accelerator gener8tor endures harrowing days as its bank, SVB, fails
Gener8tor co-founder Troy Vosseller is accustomed to a certain amount of risk — his Wisconsin-based startup accelerator and venture capital firm has invested in more than 300 startups, employs more than 100 people nationwide and hosts conferences for thousands of...
Medical College of Wisconsin: Four MCW-Central Wisconsin Students Receive Scholarship Awards Through 2023 Aspirus Program
The Aspirus Health Foundation awarded four Medical College of Wisconsin-Central Wisconsin medical students $450,000 in scholarships through its Aspirus Scholars Program. This year’s scholarships were awarded to: Paige Boruch, 1st Year Medical Student (Hometown:...
BizTimes Milwaukee: 7 Wisconsin companies make World’s Most Ethical Companies list
Seven Wisconsin companies are included on the 2023 World’s Most Ethical Companies list by Scottsdale, Arizona-based Ethisphere Institute. Ethisphere launched the World’s Most Ethical Companies recognition program in 2006 to measure and showcase organizations doing...