Rankings

These cities are identified as top startup ecosystems in the Midwest in the 2018 State of the Silicon Prairie Report

Silicon Prairie News, February 2019

Milwaukee offers the best environment for "culipreneurs" who want to start a restaurant

LendingTree, October 2018

City specifically cited for its entrepreneurial ecosystem and "limitless opportunity to land a job and grow as a tech professional

CompTIA, October 2018

Madison and Eau Claire rank among the nation's top 10 metros; diversified economies are more resilient, enjoy sustained growth

Emsi, 2018

Madison's tech talent is growing at a fast clip, taking third in North America behind Ottawa and Los Angeles.

CBRE Scoring Tech Talent in North America Report 2018

Wisconsin has long been committed to advancing its STEM programs, which has made Madison first among metro areas for STEM grads.

Brookings Institution, 2015

Wisconsin entrepreneurs combine hard work with original thinking to create new possibilities.

Bestcolleges.com, 2015

The Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation’s (WARF) encourages UW–Madison research by protecting its discoveries and licensing them for beneficial use in the real world.

UW-Madison, 2016

Our business-friendly environment makes us one of the best states for business.

Chief Executive Magazine, 2017

This credit virtually eliminates the income tax liability.

Wisconsin Department of Revenue, 2016

Wisconsin's fund serves 604,000 workers and retirees for the state and more than 1,400 local governments.

Pew Charitable Trust, 2017

UW-Madison's engineering program was ranked the 5th strongest in the country.

WalletHub, January 2017

Wisconsin's technical college system serves one out of every eight adults.

U.S. Dept. of Education

Through this program, we've helped our technical colleges enroll additional students into high demand career programs.

2016 State of the State Address

Wisconsin is an innovation champion due to entrepreneurial activity and new business models.

Consumer Technology Association, 2017

Madison ranks seventh in the nation for best cities for entrepreneurs.

Forbes, 2017

Wisconsin ranks second in the mid-market business sector.

American Express Power Index Survey, 2015

We help companies of all sizes find viable opportunities to reach global markets.

Department of Commerce International Trade Administration, February 2017

We're bringing fresh minds to our state so they can bring fresh solutions to the world.

CareerBuilder, February 2017

Hopeful business owners have the state's support when opening a business here.

Forbes Magazine, 2016

The Economic Outlook Ranking is a forecast based on a state’s current standing, including income tax, minimum wage and number of public employees.

ALEC, 2016

Our growing manufacturing industry has created opportunities for talented people in Wisconsin.

Bureau of Labor Statistics

Wisconsin offers a diverse range of technologies to match employees' ambitions.

Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation, 2017

We're helping big minds bring big ideas to life.

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 2016

Companies alongside talented employees are bringing products to the globe.

We're #15 in the nation overall.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin offers a greater option for ambitious entrepreneurs.

Realtor.com, 2017

Wisconsin promotes and supports the development of new ideas and new biohealth solutions.

BIO State Bioscience Jobs, 2016

Wisconsin works hard to connect talent with opportunity.

Bloomberg Brain Concentration Index, 2017

Wisconsin is at the top of food production and sustainability.

United States Department of Agriculture, 2015