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 survey of manufacturers and what challenges they face.

The Show also recaps or previews the following events:

  • The Oct. 25 Tech Council Innovation luncheon in Madison featured UW-Madison Engineering Dean Ian Robertson, who broke down the basics of ‘green hydrogen’ energy and how it can help key industry sectors in the state.
  • The Wisconsin Early Stage Symposium will be held Nov. 9-10 at Monona Terrace Convention Center in Madison. It will feature the “Investor Intros” speed dates; 40 presenters; six panel discussions; four workshops; a Nov. 9 reception; the Excellence in Entrepreneurial Education award and keynote speaker Bobby Franklin, president of the National Venture Capital Association. Click here to register

In our Tech Metrics section, Tech Council President Tom Still talks about about the UW-Milwaukee Foundation’s “Panther Partnering,” which will make research deals and associated intellectual property licensing more transparent, simpler and negotiation free at fair terms. Still also reviews developments with the National Science Foundation “regional innovation engines” program.

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