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Most of the economic indicators tracked by the Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce improved in September, according to the MMAC’s latest economic trends report. In September, 13 of the 22 economic indicators improved over year-ago levels, the report said....
BizTimes Milwaukee: Milwaukee startup Rose Biosciences says it has discovered a new treatment for obesity
A biotech startup spun out of the Medical College of Wisconsin says it has discovered a new way to treat diabetes. Milwaukee-based Rose Biosciences was founded in January 2021 and is planning to open up its seed funding round this year. While studying the relationship...
Post Crescent: Tribe in rural northern Wisconsin, facing internet speeds ‘close to dial-up,’ will use $25M grant to build its own internet service
Frustrated by poor internet service from that part of Wisconsin’s only commercial provider, Lac du Flambeau tribal officials decided to build and operate their own internet. “During COVID, it came out like a sore thumb,” said Dion Reynolds, Lac du Flambeau’s chief...
Cap Times: May the best pitch win: Wisconsin entrepreneurs compete Olympics-style
A hemp-based alternative to concrete, a remote platform for teaching school children computer science, and an AI tool to synthesize vocal tracks were the winning ideas at this year’s Elevator Pitch Olympics, held Thursday as part of the Wisconsin Early Stage...
MKE Startup News: WTC hosts Early Stage Symposium
This week, MKEStartup.News is live from Madison to cover the 2022 Early Stage Symposium hosted by The Wisconsin Technology Council. The event allows emerging technology startups to connect with investors and resources to support the companies’ continued growth....
WisBusiness: Investors in the Midwest and nationwide are striving to improve diversity and inclusion among startups and those who help fund them
Kelli Jones, co-founder and general partner for Sixty8 Capital in Indianapolis, yesterday discussed these efforts during the Wisconsin Technology Council's Early Stage Symposium in Madison. This seed-stage fund focuses on diverse tech startup companies. "I think the...
WisBusiness: the Podcast with Nick Myers, co-founder and CEO of RedFox AI
This week’s episode of “WisBusiness: the Podcast” is with returning guest Nick Myers, co-founder and CEO of RedFox AI. Myers, who took part in this week’s Early Stage Symposium in Madison, provides an update on the company’s efforts to accelerate growth and connect...
Marquette University: Marquette biological sciences professor receivers $1.1 million NSF subaward as part of research team studying aging differences between females and males
Dr. Tony Gamble, associate professor of biological sciences in Marquette University’s Klingler College of Arts and Sciences, has been awarded a $1.1 million subaward from the National Science Foundation as part of a research team, “Integration Institute: Sex, Aging,...
WisBusiness: The head of a Milwaukee pharmaceutical firm called Estrigenix Therapeutics says the company has raised $1.7 million as it develops alternative menopause therapies
Speaking during this week’s Early Stage Symposium, held in Madison by the Wisconsin Technology Council, company President and CEO William Donaldson described existing hormone replacement therapies for menopause as a “double-edged sword.” He explained that while HRT...
WisBusiness: CyberNINES, a cybersecurity company based in Madison, is looking to raise $3 million from up to six different investors to support sales expansion efforts
Todd Streicher, the company's vice president of business strategy, made the pitch yesterday to a crowd of fellow entrepreneurs, potential investors and others during the Early Stage Symposium. "CyberNINES needs to expand quickly with hiring and training assessors,...
WisBusiness: Market conditions leading to less favorable deals for entrepreneurs, investors
Shifting market conditions are leading to startup acquisition deals that are less favorable for entrepreneurs and investors. Speaking yesterday during the Wisconsin Technology Council’s Early Stage Symposium in Madison, Health eFilings CEO Robert Hopton described the...
Madison Startups: Gener8tor Helps More Than 1,000 Startups
Since its launch in 2012, gener8tor has surpassed 1,000 startup companies assisted through its programs, the company announced recently. According to a release, gener8tor has worked with 1,064 high-growth startup companies. To date, 80% of its startups are located...
Madison.com: FluGen, with new study results, seeks money, partners to get flu vaccine approved
Nearly 81% of adults who got a high dose of Madison-based FluGen’s experimental flu vaccine in a study had a broad immune response and 71% had a significant response to a particular flu protein, the company reported Wednesday. The findings, published in the Journal of...
PR Newswire: New Data Published in the Journal of Infectious Diseases Demonstrate FluGen’s M2SR Vaccine Candidate Substantially Enhances Mucosal & Serum Antibodies Against Drifted Influenza Strains
FluGen, Inc., a clinical-stage vaccine company transforming vaccine efficacy in infectious respiratory diseases, today announced the publication of new data in the Journal of Infectious Diseases showing its investigational, high dose, intranasal H3N2 M2SR influenza...
InsideWis: Social media’s troubles go beyond bottom line to acceptance in a changing world
By Tom Still MADISON, Wis. – Social media has credibility problems … and financial troubles. The linkage between the two is becoming clearer by the day and helps to explain why industry leaders are scrambling to find business models that work. Elon Musk’s $44 billion...
BizTimes Milwaukee: Next president named for Concordia University Wisconsin
Erik Ankerberg has been named the next president of Concordia University Wisconsin (in Mequon) and Ann Arbor (Michigan). He will begin his term on Jan. 9, 2023. Concordia University Wisconsin and Ann Arbor is the largest university affiliate of The Lutheran...
How ‘chemistry of life’ can help fight disease topic of Nov. 22 Tech Council luncheon in Madison
Metabolism is the set of life-giving biochemical reactions that enable human cells to grow, develop and maintain physiological stability while adapting to external change. But what happens when metabolism goes array? Many diseases and conditions, some rare but some as...
Milwaukee Business Journal: Meet 10 execs who are key people to know in Milwaukee-area technology industry
The Milwaukee Business Journal is naming its 10 People to Know in Technology in southeastern Wisconsin. The first-time list includes high-ranking executives at Northwestern Mutual, Generac Power Systems, WEC Energy Group and Marquette University, along with small tech...
Madison Startups: Ionic Acquired by OutSystems
OutSystems, a Boston-based provider of a low-code platform, has acquired Ionic, the company announced today. According to a release, the acquisition will bring together two leaders in application development to help enterprise software teams elevate their performance...
WisBusiness: Dozens of startup founders are slated to present at the upcoming Early Stage Symposium, being held this week at the Monona Terrace in Madison
The Wisconsin Technology Council says 24 companies have been chosen to make presentations as part of the Tech Council Investor Networks track on Wednesday, while 15 others were selected for the more fast-paced Elevator Pitch Olympics on Thursday. The keynote speaker...
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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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