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Joe Hildebrandt, who has invested in more than 80 private companies and co-founded two Wisconsin early stage funds, will be inducted into the Wisconsin Technology Council’s “George Mosher Memorial Investor Hall of Fame” during the Nov. 9-10 Wisconsin Early Stage...
Today Show: How a nurse is providing virtual care with a touch of a button
RN Bre Loughlin founded the company Nurse Disrupted that was built for accessibility and providing virtual care to vulnerable populations. NBC’s Morgan Radford reports for TODAY on how the technology is changing communities. Click here to watch the interview.
BizTimes Milwaukee: WEC Energy Group increasing renewable investment by $1.9 billion
Milwaukee-based WEC Energy Group’s capital investment plan for the next five years includes an additional $1.9 billion in spending on renewable energy in comparison to the current five-year investment plan. WEC Energy’s 2023-27 capital plans calls for $7.3 billion in...
Ideawake: Jason’s Deli Partners with Ideawake to Collect Employee Ideas
Who is Jason’s Deli and what do you do for them? Amy Schuster: Jason’s deli is a family-owned deli restaurant chain, founded in Beaumont, Texas, in 1976 by Joe Tortorice Jr. As we approach our 46th anniversary, we now operate 240+ locations in 28 states. In 2005,...
Wisconsin Public Radio: Xcel to exit coal nationwide by 2030
Xcel Energy plans to stop using coal nationwide by the end of 2030 after announcing Monday that it will speed up retirement of coal-fired units at its Tolk Generating Station in Texas. Xcel said it now plans to retire the 1,067-megawatt coal plant in 2028 — more than...
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Wisconsin could lose 130K working age people by 2030. Here are some steps being taken to attract, retain workers.
As businesses continue to struggle to find workers, it’ll get harder to find employees if Wisconsin continues on its current track, according to a new report. The state is on track to have 130,000 fewer working age people by 2030 than it does right now, according to...
PR Newswire: WEC Energy Group to acquire 80% ownership of Maple Flats Solar Energy Center
WEC Energy Group (NYSE: WEC) today announced that the company has agreed to acquire an 80% ownership interest in the Maple Flats Solar Energy Center. Located in Clay County, Illinois, the project is being developed by Invenergy — a leading global developer and...
The ‘office’ is open! Industry experts on hand for advice at 2022 Early Stage Symposium
Successful entrepreneurs, financial experts, executives, social media professionals and other experts from Wisconsin will take part in four “Office Hours” spread throughout both days of the Wisconsin Early Stage Symposium in Madison. The conference will take place...
From biotech to craft beer, learn about diverse Japan-Wisconsin ties during Nov. 16 free webinar
With Badger State roots dating back nearly 50 years, Japanese companies are steady business partners with many Wisconsin firms and often invest in the state. Is that relationship evolving – and how can it enhance economic security within a region high on Wisconsin’s...
In Business: 40 Under 40 Application
In Business magazine is seeking the most successful and civic-minded young professionals to be honored as the 2023 40 Under 40! Nominate yourself or encourage someone you know to apply today! The 2023 class will be featured in the March issue of In Business and...
WisBusiness: the Podcast with Larry Kinsman of ORIN Technologies
This week’s episode of “WisBusiness: the Podcast” is with Larry Kinsman, owner of ORIN Technologies of Verona. He discusses a pilot project at the Dane County Regional Airport that demonstrated an average 97 percent removal rate for PFAS in the area over time. His...
‘WisBiz: The Show’ features Tom Dott of First Business Bank
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, Tom Dott, senior vice president for commercial banking at First Business Bank talks about the recent statewide...
BizTimes Milwaukee: Fiserv will move its HQ to downtown Milwaukee
Banking technology company Fiserv will move its corporate headquarters from Brookfield to downtown Milwaukee, according to an announcement today. As part of its new headquarters project the company plans to add 250 jobs there over five years and make a $40 million...
BizTimes Milwaukee: Wipfli acquires Kentucky-based business consulting firm
Wauwatosa-based accounting and advisory firm Wipfli announced this week it has entered into an agreement to acquire Louisville, Kentucky-based Oliver Group. The Oliver Group provides clients with business consulting and services. Terms of the deal, which is expected...
WEDC: Fiserv Affirms Commitment to Wisconsin with Selection of New Global Headquarters Location in Downtown Milwaukee
Fiserv (NASDAQ: FISV), a global technology leader and provider of payments and financial services solutions, today joined with Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers and Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson to announce the expansion of its decades-long commitment to Wisconsin with...
InsideWis: Hydrogen has pros and cons, but clean energy potential is there
By Tom Still MADISON, Wis. – It’s the most abundant element in the universe, making up about 75% of all matter, and it may hold the key to a future of abundant clean energy. It’s also difficult to store in a pure state; corrodes and weakens metals; is expensive to...
BizTimes Milwaukee: Wisconsin gets middle of the pack ranking for state business tax climate
Wisconsin ranks 27th for business tax competitiveness, according to the Washington, D.C.-based Tax Foundation’s 2023 State Business Tax Climate Index report. The 10 best states for tax competitiveness, according to the Tax Foundation, are: Wyoming South Dakota Alaska...
PR Newswire: Georgia-Pacific and gener8tor Welcome Their Third Cohort of Startup Companies to 1915 Studios
Georgia-Pacific, in partnership with global venture firm and startup accelerator gener8tor, has kicked off its third 1915 Studios gBETA accelerator program. Welcoming four new startup companies to its fall cohort, Georgia-Pacific's 1915 Studios enables the success of...
WisBusiness: African markets seen as export opportunity for Wisconsin companies
The head of Milwaukee’s Omanhene Cocoa Bean Company says African markets present a huge export opportunity for Wisconsin businesses. Steve Wallace, the company’s president and founder, yesterday discussed demographic and social trends that make Africa such an...
‘Panther Partnering’ aims to simplify IP deals with UW-Milwaukee researchers
The UW-Milwaukee Research Foundation has launched a new program, “Panther Partnering,” to attract more research funding in the form of industry sponsorships and to boost the number of university innovations that break into the marketplace. Major elements of “Panther...