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Technology based news from around the state - and the world!BizWomen: Wisconsin ranks #9 in WalletHub’s study of the best states for women
In 2020, the pandemic had a disproportionate negative effect on women’s employment — leading to the coining of the phrase “she-cession.” In December alone, the U.S. economy lost 140,000 net jobs, with 156,000 women leaving the workforce while men gained 16,000 jobs....
WAOW: $100,000 grant, pilot program could bring high-speed internet to Northland Pines
A pilot program that tests a tethered, drone based system could help an area school district get high-speed internet. Gov. Tony Evers announced the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation's (WEDC) $100,000 Capacity Building Grant on Friday. The grant is being...
WEDC: Wisconsin’s emerging investors: investing approaches
In the first installment of this series, we introduced the managers of four of Wisconsin’s newest venture funds and angel investor networks: Winnow Fund, Gateway Capital Partners, ComMUnity Venture Capital and Tundra Angels Investor Network. In this installment, we’re...
InsideWis: Statewide innovation evident in Tech Summit, Business Plan Contest
By Tom Still MADISON, Wis. – Few are surprised to learn that Madison and Milwaukee are hubs for tech-based innovation involving young companies. Visual evidence, surveys, rankings and studies have shown as much over time. It’s a familiar story to many Wisconsin...
WisBusiness: Wisconsin Technology Council President Tom Still says Wisconsin will “cross the COVID-19 chasm” through technology and existing resources
In a Madison Rotary Club virtual event, Tom Still said Wisconsin cities will fare well after the COVID-19 pandemic because technology in areas such as agriculture and natural resources will surge as more tech workers move to Wisconsin cities. He said Wisconsin's...
Rotary of Madison: Wisconsin’s Tech Industry Beyond Dane County Borders
Tom Still, president of the Wisconsin Technology Council, led Rotarians on a virtual tour of the state’s tech scene beyond the borders of Dane County. “Madison stories are great and they’re growing all the time, but I want you to feel good about what’s going on in the...