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Q&A with Dan Schneider, Wisconsin Business Development Finance Corporation
Wisconsin Business Development Finance Corporation (WBD) was formed in 1981 to help small businesses access the funding they needed to grow and, in turn, create new jobs. We recently sat down with Dan Schneider, president and CEO of WBD, who gave us insight into the organization’s goals. Read More
Madison-based Silatronix develops groundbreaking technology for better batteries
From cell phones and electric vehicles to military equipment and citywide power grids, the world's reliance on battery power is widespread. As total global battery capacity has more than doubled
In Wisconsin Startup: Report Exec
While working as a full-time police officer in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, Sean Mars dealt daily with inefficient and headache-inducing methods for writing up and filing public safety incident reports. Mars,
Nine companies face off at WERCBench Labs Demo Day
Nine startups that recently graduated from the 12-week immersive WERCBench Labs program pitched their big ideas to a group of investors and other business leaders last week during the 2017
11 communities receive funding to expand entrepreneurial resources statewide
From small-town boutiques to high-tech health care companies, entrepreneurs and the companies they create are vital to the success of Wisconsin’s economy. However, to cultivate a thriving startup ecosystem, attention
Women-owned businesses thrive in Wisconsin downtowns
AJ Ashenbrenner and Theresa Kronforst, owners of Schroeder's Department Store in Two Rivers. Women-owned businesses are among the fastest-growing segments of the entire U.S. economy, according to the
Wisconsin tech talent logs growth on 2016 scorecard
A new research report from CBRE announces another designation Wisconsin can add to the list of accolades for its business climate: status as a burgeoning tech hub. Read More
Startup Milwaukee launches two new programs to spur entrepreneurship
Finding the right opportunities to network with peers and hone a business idea can be hard for entrepreneurs, especially given the busy schedule that comes with running a business. In
Think Wisconsin during this holiday season
As 2016 draws to a close and shoppers search for the perfect last-minute holiday gifts, the Launch Blog brings you a list of innovative products from Wisconsin startups. Madison-based WeMontage
Calling All Innovators: Governor’s Business Plan Contest Now Open for Entries
The 14th annual Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest is open for entries, from now until Jan. 31, 2017. The contest helps connect innovators throughout the state with resources, mentoring and
healthfinch: Taking the Grunt Work Out of Patient Care
For physicians and nurses time is valuable. And in today’s world of medical charting and other routine and repeatable tasks, more of their time is being taken away from direct
Annual Early-Stage Symposium Returns to Advance Wisconsin’s Startup Community
Hundreds of entrepreneurs and investors from across the state and beyond will gather in Madison for the annual Wisconsin Early-Stage Symposium, Nov. 16 and 17, at the Monona Terrace Community
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