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| Oct 26, 2026 | Brazilian startup Mention in Milwaukee | Brazilian entrepreneur Beatriz Ambrosio‘s work has taken her to New York and San Francisco, but Milwaukee was unfamiliar territory.
“I didn’t know what to expect. And I got surprised. Really surprised,” she said.
Ambrosio, founder and CEO o... |
| Oct 22, 2026 | Upscale dining with a Latin flair is coming to Eau Claire | WEDC is supporting the project with a $250,000 Community Development Investment grant
MADISON, WI. OCT. 15, 2026 – For restaurant owner Juan Pablo Nunez, better known as JP, starting an upscale Latin restaurant has been his dream for many y... |
| Oct 15, 2026 | Five international startups selected for Accelerate Wisconsin | Five international startups from Mexico, Brazil, Kenya and Indonesia have been selected for the fall 2026 gBETA Milwaukee accelerator, part of Wisconsin’s ongoing effort to attract high-growth companies from around the world.
The seven-week... |
| Sep 8, 2026 | Wisconsin Economic Summit tackles workforce challenges, building bright futures | Registration open for the Sept. 30 to Oct. 1 event in Eau Claire
MADISON, WI. SEPT. 8, 2026 – From three-time Olympic medalist Kate Markgraf to New York Times bestseller and Pulitzer Prize finalist George Packer to a host of state and local... |
| Aug 17, 2026 | Mukwonago’s Kiwanis barn finds a second life | WEDC Vibrant Spaces grant will help fund a community gathering space including pathways, fire pits, seating options, and a replica Kiwanis concession barn
MADISON, WI. AUGUST 17, 2026 – Earlier this year, Mukwonago residents learned some di... |
| Aug 11, 2026 | Meeting a childcare need in Northern Wisconsin | WEDC supports Shine Bright on Main project in Coleman with $147,300 Community Development Investment Grant
MADISON, WI. AUG. 11, 2026 – In Northern Wisconsin, parents often face a seemingly endless shuttle: they work in one community, have ... |
| Aug 6, 2026 | Wisconsin Economic Summit to highlight opportunities for shared economic growth and strategic investments for the future | Registration is now open for the Sept. 30–Oct. 1 event in Eau Claire
MADISON, WI. AUG. 6, 2026 The 2026 Wisconsin Economic Summit, sponsored by the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC), will explore how businesses and communiti... |
| Aug 4, 2026 | Rhinelander’s R&T’s Dinky Diner rises from the ashes | After a devastating fire in 2023, R&T’s Dinky Diner reopened two years later with an investment from the WEDC
Around 6 p.m. on a Tuesday evening in March 2023, Rick Covin and his wife Terrie Bowan got a call from the fire department. Th... |
| Jul 30, 2026 | Gov. Evers, WEDC Celebrate Investments in Hundreds of Wisconsin Businesses, Nonprofits, Organizations, and Communities | MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC), today announced that in fiscal year 2026, which ended June 30, 2026, WEDC invested $229 million in 67 of Wisconsin’s 72 counties, supporting hun... |
| Jul 30, 2026 | How Wisconsin Helped Doogooda Turn Decision Science into Better Healthcare | Column by Lina Song, Founder, CEO, Doogooda
My career has always centered on decision science and healthcare. After earning my Ph.D. in Health Policy and Decision Science at Harvard, I went on to teach healthcare data analytics and decision... |
| Jul 30, 2026 | Grants available to organizations assisting small businesses | Applications for Small Business Technical Assistance grants open August 3
MADISON, WI. JULY 30, 2026 – Organizations that support Wisconsin small businesses will be able to apply for the Small Business Technical Assistance (SBTA) grant from... |
| Jul 27, 2026 | Swiss startup Cerret eyes Wisconsin as it plans U.S. expansion | Five startups from across the globe are spending the summer in Milwaukee through the WEDC-funded gener8tor Accelerate Wisconsin program, designed to attract high-growth international companies that already have market validation and help th... |
| Jul 27, 2026 | Launch Wisconsin names 52 semifinalists | Fifty-two Wisconsin startups and entrepreneurs representing 25 communities have advanced to the semifinal round of the 2026 Launch Wisconsin competition, including a strong showing from companies headquartered in the Milwaukee 7 economic re... |
| Jul 22, 2026 | Breathing new life into downtown Wonewoc | WEDC $120,000 investment to support building renovations that feature a local clothing store, community arts center, and history museum
MADISON, WI. JULY 22, 2026 – Once a police station, city hall, municipal court, and fire station, the hi... |
| Jul 15, 2026 | Gov. Evers, WEDC Announce Realta Fusion to Relocate Corporate Headquarters to Former Oscar Mayer Plant in Madison, Boosting State’s Carbon-Free Electricity Efforts | Partnership to build on Evers Administration’s efforts to bolster fusion energy research in Wisconsin
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today joined the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) and company leaders in announcing that Realta... |
| Jul 3, 2026 | Don’t go it alone: Navigating global expansion | Global expansion can feel like a gamble or a shot in the dark—but with the right support, it can feel strategic and intentional. This was the message of a panel at Summerfest Tech that highlighted the resources Wisconsin offers for home-gro... |
| Jun 12, 2026 | Nominations are being accepted for federal Opportunity Zone designation | Applications are due July 31
MADISON, WI. JUNE 12, 2026 – The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) announced today that applications are now being accepted for eligible low-income census tracts to be designated as an Opportunit... |
| Jun 1, 2026 | AirKind relaunches in Milwaukee with climate intelligence platform | AirKind, led by CEO Iftach Cohen, develops a climate intelligence platform designed to connect, automate and optimize heating and cooling systems in multi-room commercial buildings like senior living facilities, hotels and dormitories.
The ... |
| May 28, 2026 | Founder Factory puts spotlight on innovations at ‘Ideas to Enterprise Pitch Night’ | Founder Factory hosted “Idea to Enterprise Pitch Night: University Innovations Ready for Launch” Thursday evening at the UWM Lubar Entrepreneurship Center.
The event showcased technologies developed at Marquette University, University of Wi... |
| Mar 3, 2026 | WEDC announces $1.5 million in grants to support small businesses across Wisconsin | Funding will enable local organizations to assist with building improvements and other financial support
MADISON, WI. MARCH 3, 2026 – The Wisconsin Economic Corporation (WEDC) announced today that ten community organizations supporting smal... |
| Feb 23, 2026 | Ignite Wisconsin grant from WEDC aims to widen Wisconsin’s lead in fusion energy | Wisconsin Fusion Energy Coalition will promote academic, private-sector partnerships
MADISON, FEB. 19, 2026 — Gov. Tony Evers, in collaboration with the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) announced today that a $778,000 Ignit... |
| Feb 18, 2026 | WEDC awards $3.5M to expand Wisconsin startup ecosystem through four innovation initiatives | The Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. (WEDC) has awarded $3.5 million in grants to four organizations aimed at strengthening entrepreneurship and supporting high-growth startups across the state.
Announced by Gov. Tony Evers and WEDC, th... |
| Feb 9, 2026 | What is the Wisconsin Investment Fund? | Any gathering of Wisconsin-based founders and funders will often lead to a discussion about the lack of venture capital in the Badger state. Data from the National Venture Capital Association supports this lament. In the years 2020-2024, 45... |
| Dec 29, 2025 | WEDC recognized nationally for excellence in financial transparency | Government Finance Officers Association honors WEDC for 12th year
MADISON, WI. DEC. 29, 2025 – The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) has again earned national recognition for outstanding financial reporting from the Governme... |
| Nov 25, 2025 | Asia-Pacific markets track Wall Street gains on rising Fed rate-cut expectations | Asia markets rose, tracking Wall Street gains.
Japanese markets rose, led by the utilities, real estate and financials sectors.
Overnight, U.S. stock indexes closed higher on Fed rate-cut hopes.
Asia-Pacific markets rose Wednesday, tracking... |
| Oct 27, 2025 | MadREP drives innovation and growth across south-central Wisconsin | As part of MKEStartup.News’ ongoing series exploring Wisconsin’s regional startup ecosystems, we’re taking a closer look at how communities beyond the Milwaukee 7 are fueling innovation and entrepreneurship across the state.
Our first stop ... |
| Oct 21, 2025 | 2025 Governor’s Export Achievement Awards showcase Wisconsin’s global connections | Winners include The DeLong Company, Mercury Marine, and Hydro-Thermal Corporation
MADISON, WI. OCT. 21, 2025 – Gov. Tony Evers today announced The DeLong Company of Clinton, Mercury Marine of Fond du Lac, and Hydro-Thermal Corporation of Wa... |
| Oct 14, 2025 | Speakers to explore ways to unlock investments in communities | 2025 Wisconsin Economic Summit begins Wednesday in Green Bay
MADISON, WI. OCT. 14, 2025 – The fourth annual Wisconsin Economic Summit will feature two days of panels and discussions that will share real-life examples of how local government... |
| Oct 13, 2025 | Wisconsin public school districts encouraged to apply for Fab Labs Grants | Omro students work in teams to manufacture a toy front end loader in the school’s fab lab.
WEDC expects to award grants to 10 districts; deadline is Jan. 15
MADISON, WI. OCT. 13, 2025 – The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) ... |
| Oct 6, 2025 | Box Latch builds on century-old challenge with reusable solution | Box Latch Products, a Pewaukee-based company founded in 2010 by brothers Jack and Jim Wilson, was recently named one of the 148 nominees in Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce’s Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin contest.
The recognition hi... |
| Sep 9, 2025 | Gov. Evers, WEDC Celebrate Record Year of Investments in Wisconsin Businesses and Communities | WEDC invested over $91 million toward tax incentives, grants, and loans to local communities and businesses in fiscal year 2025, the highest volume of investment from WEDC in past five years
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisc... |
| Sep 2, 2025 | WEDC launches Ignite Wisconsin to strengthen startup ecosystems | The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation has launched Ignite Wisconsin, a new grant program aimed at boosting startup density and entrepreneurial collaboration across the state.
The initiative is designed to support consortia of partn... |
| Aug 19, 2025 | WiSys VentureHome Pitches at Forward Fest | The WiSys VentureHome network is a statewide initiative supported by the Universities of Wisconsin to foster local entrepreneurship. By connecting regional startup hubs with university resources and community partners, VentureHome helps ear... |
| Aug 7, 2025 | Celebrating Community Growth in Altoona | Last week, on July 31, 2025, Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) Secretary Missy Hughes visited the community of Altoona, WI and got to experience The Yard , a new container park packed with local dining, pop-up shops, outdoor... |
| Aug 1, 2025 | Grants available to organizations assisting entrepreneurs | Applications for Small Business Technical Assistance grants open August 11
MADISON, WI. AUGUST 1, 2025 – Organizations that support Wisconsin entrepreneurs will be able to apply for the Small Business Technical Assistance (SBTA) grant from ... |
| Jul 29, 2025 | Governor Evers, WEDC announce more than $1.5 million in grants to support small businesses across Wisconsin | Funding will allow local organizations to assist with building improvements, training, and other financial support.
MADISON, WI. JULY 29, 2025 – Governor Tony Evers, in collaboration with the Wisconsin Economic Corporation (WEDC) announced ... |
| Jul 22, 2025 | Oshkosh company wins Governor’s Business Plan Contest | From Personal Loss to Global Innovation: Oshkosh Startup Wins Governor’s Business Plan Contest for Life-Saving Wound Care Solution
An Oshkosh-based company that has created a new dressing to serve people with diabetic foot ulcers won the gr... |
| Jun 30, 2025 | Microsoft opens new AI for manufacturing Co-Innovation Lab in Wisconsin | Secure your spot now for exclusive AM insights at our Additive Manufacturing Advantage online conference covering aerospace, space, and defense!
American multinational technology corporation Microsoft has opened an AI Co-Innovation Lab to h... |
| Jun 13, 2025 | Milwaukee County’s New “Building Bridges” Small Business Development Program Officially Approved | The Building Bridges commercial corridor activation program will provide grants and resources to support small businesses across Milwaukee County
WEST ALLIS – Today, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley signed legislation at West Allis ... |
| May 27, 2025 | Insuraviews uses AI to simplify insurance filings | Milwaukee-based startup Insuraviews is aiming to bring clarity to one of the insurance industry’s most complex data sets: rate filings.
Founded in 2024 by insurance and AI veteran Makhonjwa Mashoba, Insuraviews leverages artificial intellig... |
| Apr 23, 2025 | Revitalization efforts help drive Ripon forward | WEDC leaders visit central Wisconsin city to see impact of multiple community projects
RIPON, WI. APRIL 23, 2025 – Over the past decade, Ripon’s 7,800 residents have seen buildings transformed for new uses, businesses expanded to accommodat... |
| Mar 21, 2025 | WEDC provides $1.3 million to eight Wisconsin organizations assisting entrepreneurs | Latest round of Entrepreneurship Partner Grants support startups across the state
MADISON, WI. MARCH 21, 2025 – Eight organizations supporting Wisconsin entrepreneurs with technical and financial assistance have received nearly $1.3 million... |
| Mar 14, 2025 | Downtown transformation, housing drive Ladysmith’s growth | Local leaders welcome Secretary Missy Hughes, highlighting strength of community partnerships
LADYSMITH, WI. MARCH 13, 2025 – Renovating a historic building. Creating a downtown gateway. Replacing underground utilities.
Separately, all thre... |
| Mar 14, 2025 | WEDC celebrates Wisconsin Main Street success stories | Communities’ achievements honored at 34th annual Main Street Awards ceremony in downtown Menomonie
MADISON, WI. March 13, 2025 – A downtown that preserves its historic character, serves as a central place for residents to gather and engage,... |
| Mar 14, 2025 | Award-winning Eagle River shows how high Wisconsin’s communities can soar | Local leaders welcome Secretary Missy Hughes, highlighting downtown, entrepreneurs, and National Historic Registry designation
EAGLE RIVER, WI. MARCH 14, 2025 – When it comes to creating a dynamic downtown, communities may want to seek out ... |
| Jan 20, 2025 | A second look at startup data | In November 2024 the Wisconsin Policy Forum released a report highlighting Metro Milwaukee’s struggles in attracting venture capital and fostering new business growth, despite strengths in workforce education and income gains.
The report, m... |
| Jan 7, 2025 | Three businesses named as finalists in Wisconsin’s Main Street Place-Makeover Contest | Winner to receive up to $5,000 to enhance outdoor space.
MADISON, WI. JAN. 7, 2025 – Three downtown businesses from around the state have been named as finalists in the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation’s (WEDC’s) annual Main Stree... |
| Nov 26, 2024 | Governor’s Export Achievement Awards spotlight Wisconsin’s global strength | A keen strategic focus on succeeding in international markets won three Wisconsin companies and a University of Wisconsin campus the 2024 Governor’s Export Achievement Awards. This year’s awards went to Imbed Biosciences, Inpro Corporation,... |
| Oct 21, 2024 | Clean beauty pioneer: Vibrant Body Company | The National Institutes of Health states that an estimated 93% of human cancers are caused by environmental factors, rather than genetics. It’s a key reason many people avoid the sun, watch their diet and abstain from tobacco use. Milwaukee... |
| Oct 15, 2024 | CTC introduces SBIR Labs | A unique new program, SBIR Labs, focused on streamlining Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programming in Wisconsin has received a competitive federal grant.
CTC has developed the SBIR L... |
| Sep 18, 2024 | MKE Tech Hub supports startups with loan program | Less than 1% of all U.S.-based startups receive venture capital funds.
Despite the focus on raising venture funds in the startup ecosystem, most founders rely on other forms of financing or bootstrapping to launch their companies.
MKE Tech ... |
| Sep 3, 2024 | FOR-M Tech Startup Incubator Launches 10th Cohort as It Marks Its 5th Year | This fall, MKE Tech Hub Coalition’s FOR-M Tech Startup Incubator is celebrating a significant milestone as it kicks off its 10th cohort on September 16th. Established in the fall of 2019, the incubator program has played a crucial role in f... |
| Aug 7, 2024 | Grants available to organizations boosting entrepreneurs’ success | Applications for latest round of Entrepreneurship Partner Grants open Aug. 12.
MADISON, WI. AUG. 7, 2024 – Organizations that support Wisconsin entrepreneurs will be able to apply for the latest round of Entrepreneurship Partner Grants from... |
| Jul 12, 2024 | Boosting venture capital for startups | NVNG’s +Venture Wisconsin is a matchmaking tool to expand the state’s venture ecosystem.
A Madison-based venture capital firm is spotlighting young Wisconsin businesses to help them meet potential investors.
NVNG Investment Advisors has cre... |
| Jul 2, 2024 | Gov. Evers, U.S. Sen. Baldwin Announce Wisconsin’s Official Selection as a Tech Hub, Unlocking $49 Million to Grow Biohealth Economy and Create Jobs | Tech Hub projected to bring more than 30,000 jobs and $9 billion of economic development in first 10 years to Wisconsin
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wisconsin), today announced that Wisconsin has offic... |
| May 23, 2024 | Three Lakes business reveals new patio space in Main Street Place-Makeover Contest unveiling | The Brew Station unveils new beer garden after receiving design assistance
MADISON, WI. May 23, 2024 – The Brew Station, located in downtown Three Lakes, unveiled their new beer garden space today following the completion of the Wisconsin E... |
| May 15, 2024 | WEDC & Ellsworth Celebrate Main Street Makeover Winner | Entrepreneur’s YB Urban? shop has new look, bright future; dreams fulfilled
MADISON, WI. MAY 15, 2024 – A little over a decade ago, Angie Whelan, her husband and their two children moved from Las Vegas to the town of El Paso in Pierce Count... |
| May 10, 2024 | Trade missions offer Wisconsin businesses the chance to grow globally | WEDC will lead seven missions to eight countries in 2024-25
MADISON, WI. MAY 10, 2024 – Wisconsin businesses looking to extend their reach by entering global markets will be able to participate in international trade missions led by the Wis... |
| Apr 30, 2024 | WEDC awards Mosinee Fab Lab Grant for elementary school | Secretary Hughes urges more districts to follow Mosinee’s lead
MOSINEE, WI. April 30, 2024 – The Mosinee School District today received a $25,000 grant from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) to equip a new fab lab in its... |
| Apr 12, 2024 | Gov. Evers, First Lady Evers to Attend White House State Dinner Highlight Wisconsin’s Strong Economic Partnerships with Japan | MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with First Lady Kathy Evers, will today attend the distinguished White House State Dinner in Washington, D.C., in honor of Prime Minister Kishida Fumio and Mrs. Kishida Yuko of Japan. This is the first of... |
| Mar 25, 2024 | Gov. Evers, U.S. Sen. Baldwin Encourage Northern Wisconsin Businesses Affected by Lack of Winter Snow to Apply for Assistance | Application deadlines extended to at least July 31 and would cover a majority of counties that are currently covered under disaster declarations
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers and U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wisconsin) have been continuing to wor... |
| Mar 18, 2024 | Protected: Small-deal historic tax credit projects in Wisconsin | Find out if your businesses is eligible for a federal disaster loan program due to this year’s unusually mild winter.
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| Feb 21, 2024 | Gov. Evers Announces Support is Available for Many Northern Wisconsin Businesses Affected By Lack of Winter Snow | Businesses in areas designated by the federal Small Business Administration can apply for Economic Injury Disaster Loans
MADISON —Gov. Tony Evers and U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wisconsin) today announced that many Wisconsin businesses may b... |
| Jan 19, 2024 | AI transforms VocaTone offerings | Since winning the People’s Choice Award in the Elevator Pitch Olympics at the Early Stage Symposium in 2022, the VocaTone team has been hard at work developing the latest version of its vocal synthesizer technology.
VocaTone Studio develop... |
| Jan 11, 2024 | WEDC awards more than $1 million to entrepreneurship groups | Grants to fund training, marketing and other support
MADISON, WI. JAN. 11, 2024 – Nine organizations working to support entrepreneurs have been awarded more than $1 million in the latest rounds of Entrepreneurship Partner Grants from the Wi... |
| Dec 5, 2023 | gBETA Kenosha hires Larsen as Program Manager | gBETA Kenosha announces the addition of Bethany Larsen as its Program Manager for the City of Kenosha’s early-stage startup accelerator made possible through a partnership between gener8tor and the City of Kenosha.
The gBETA Kenosha accele... |
| Nov 17, 2023 | WEDC grants support innovation, entrepreneurs | Investment will supercharge building of Regional Tech Hub
MADISON, WI. NOV. 16, 2023 – A special round of Entrepreneurship Partner Grants (EPG) will be available to groups supporting Wisconsin entrepreneurs working in biotechnology, persona... |
| Nov 14, 2023 | Wisconsin’s Qualified New Business Venture program | Lesson from the Early Stage Symposium: The Office Hours
Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) staff members Joey Frayne and Chris Schiffner hosted an Office Hours session at the Wisconsin Technology Council’s Early Stage Sympos... |
| Jun 28, 2023 | Tax credits, cooperation help Charter Next Generation expand in Wisconsin | Collaboration—a hallmark of Wisconsin’s approach to economic development approach—helped an innovative manufacturer embark on an eight-year plan to invest $270 million in its Wisconsin facilities and create 340 jobs.
The state, through WEDC... |
| Jun 5, 2023 | Beaver Dam art studio unveils new look with WEDC | Art on the Town is one of three Main Street Makeover winners
BEAVER DAM, WI. JUNE 5, 2023 – Art on the Town in downtown Beaver Dam unveiled their new look today following the completion of the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation’s (W... |
| May 25, 2023 | Making cleaner, safer, and more efficient batteries right here in Wisconsin | Carol Hirschmugl presents COnovate’s COphite™ material.
Wisconsin Ambassadors are a collection of industry leaders from all facets of the economic landscape in Wisconsin. These innovators actively contribute to WEDC’s overarching goal of bu... |
| May 25, 2023 | WEDC offers a world of export growth through upcoming trade ventures | Wisconsin businesses will have a chance establish or expand their export sales in a series of eight trade ventures spanning the globe through April 2024.
“These are boots-on-the-ground opportunities to develop markets and build valuable rel... |
| May 15, 2023 | Sift Healthcare uses artificial intelligence to cut administrative hassles | The Milwaukee-based startup helps improve efficiencies in areas that include reducing the denial rate for medical claims and by proposing payment plan terms that are likely to result in on-time payments. Read the full story.
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| May 10, 2023 | SafePro combats modern problem with modern technology | It is a tragic truth that mass shootings have become part of life in the United States. No one knows this better than Paul Eckert and Robert Austin. The law enforcement veterans have decades of experience providing active shooter training a... |
| May 9, 2023 | Apply for a Governor’s Export Achievement Award | Applications are due July 31
MADISON, WI. MAY 8, 2023 – The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) invites Wisconsin companies and organizations that have achieved exporting success to apply for a 2023 Governor’s Export Achieveme... |
| Apr 14, 2023 | Three Lakes business wins Wisconsin’s Main Street Place-Makeover Contest | The Brew Station will receive up to $5,000 to create patio space.
MADISON, WI. APRIL 14, 2023 – Downtown Three Lakes business The Brew Station is the winner of Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation’s (WEDC’s) annual Main Street Place-M... |
| Apr 10, 2023 | The Virtual Foundry creates new frontiers | Bradley Woods is a multi-faceted innovator.
Woods spent most of his career in software development. In his free time, he indulged in his passion for art. Both a painter and a sculptor, Woods longed to create art using metal, but he did not... |
| Apr 3, 2023 | More magic from Mequon’s Maker | Maker llc, founded in 2012, might be one of the region’s most inventive workplaces. The collection of creatives has been producing graphic designs, product designs, and environmental designs for over a decade.
The Mequon-based design firm ... |
| Apr 1, 2023 | Wisconsin leads the charge on battery technology in an electric age | Blue Line Battery produces advanced Lithium-ion power systems.
Wisconsin is a trailblazer in innovative battery technology, harnessing the promise of startups to leverage a place in the international market and revolutionize the way we powe... |
| Feb 27, 2023 | West Coast company finds new home in Milwaukee | StickyLickits could be Wisconsin’s next great startup success.
Company founder, Linda York, has developed a product that supports healthy eating in kids while encouraging kids to have fun with their food. The company makes edible stickers ... |
| Feb 27, 2023 | WEDC awards more than $1.1 million to entrepreneurship groups | Applications now open for a third round of grants
MADISON, WI. FEB. 27, 2023 – Eight organizations working to support entrepreneurs have been awarded more than $1.1 million in the first round of Entrepreneurship Partner Grants from the Wisc... |
| Feb 24, 2023 | Innovative grants available for groups boosting entrepreneurship | Grants are again available through WEDC for organizations that support Wisconsin entrepreneurs and remove barriers to their success.
Applications for a third round of the Entrepreneurship Partner Grant (EPG) funding are due March 10. To beg... |
| Feb 17, 2023 | TGIF (Thank Goodness It’s Funded): This week in MKE startup success | It’s Friday, finally! Time to catch up on some of the good things happening in our great city’s startup and entrepreneurship scene. Below is a list of click-worthy articles that will end your week with a smile. If you have some startup ecos... |
| Feb 13, 2023 | From a humble start, a telehealth solution with wide-ranging implications | The trailer where Nurse Disrupted began its work
The idea grew from a need that arose at the beginning of the pandemic: screening people for COVID-19 to prevent outbreaks in homeless shelters. Operating out of a utility trailer plugged into... |
| Feb 8, 2023 | Spaulding Medical: On the rise | Spaulding Medical CEO, Amanda Baltz, is getting ready to showcase what the Menomonee Falls based MedTech company has been working on behind closed doors.
“The last couple of years we’ve been heads-down, developing our next-gen product and ... |
| Feb 7, 2023 | FOR-M winners announced | FOR-M alumni, mentors and supporters gathered Monday evening at the Global Water Center to congratulate FOR-M Grant Recipient Winners. Each winning company received a $10,000 grant to support the growth of the business.
FOR-M has graduated... |
| Feb 1, 2023 | HeyGov helps municipalities modernize | Serial entrepreneur, Dustin Overbeck, got the idea for his company, HeyGov when he was struggling to receive payments from government municipalities in the early days of the pandemic.
Overbeck is also the owner of Town Web Design, a compan... |
| Jan 27, 2023 | WEDC launches big data tool for small businesses | SizeUpWI can help businesses make strategic decisions
MADISON, WI. JAN. 26, 2023 – The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation is launching SizeUpWI, a new big data intelligence tool to help small and midsize businesses — a group that co... |
| Dec 15, 2022 | Wisconsin startups build success | Young companies in Wisconsin are drawing an increasing amount of financial backing, generating more income and ramping up their hiring.
More than 800 companies that received support from WEDC’s entrepreneurship and innovation programs over ... |
| Dec 2, 2022 | Agricultural technology startups take root in Wisconsin | From left to right: SeedLinked co-founders Dylan Bruce, Nico Enjalbert and Bjorn Bergman hold a tomato tasting on Bruce’s organic farm for WEDC Secretary Missy Hughes and Deputy Secretary Sam Rikkers.
Building on a strong agricultural legac... |
| Nov 14, 2022 | Winsert, Graftobian, Croix Valley Foods snag 2022 Governor’s Export Awards | 2022 Governor’s Export Awards recipients, from left to right, Eric G. Coffman, President, Graftobian Makeup Company, Lu Holter, Co-Owner, Croix Valley Foods and Mark Coduti, President, Winsert.
Success in growing international sales has ear... |
| Nov 3, 2022 | Local HealthTech startups shine | Will the next big thing in healthcare be created in Milwaukee?
Local innovators are counting on it.
Area academic research institutions have united to advance the development of drugs, devices, HealthTech software and new clinical deliver... |
| Nov 3, 2022 | Husband And Wife Team Recognized For Turning BBQ Company Into Global Venture | Damon and Lu Holter with Wisconsin Governor's Export Award
Wisconsin-Based BBQ Company Recognized For Selling Homemade Recipes On A Global Scale By Exporting Their Products Worldwide
When we initially started exporting, it was only abo... |
| Oct 26, 2022 | LeaseCrunch Eases Lease Accounting Changes | To understand the runaway success of Milwaukee-based LeaseCrunch, you have to know a little bit about accounting.
Most businesses are required to follow Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Commonly known as GAAP, these standards are ... |
| Oct 20, 2022 | New grant helps nonprofits to assist diverse businesses | Ally Grants offer nonprofits a chance to build sustainability, enhance services
MADISON, WI. OCT. 19, 2022 – A new Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) grant program aims to help nonprofit organizations working to support diver... |
| Sep 27, 2022 | Creative approaches help build strong, inclusive Wisconsin workplaces | Affordable housing, quality health care and fostering a culture of dignity and inclusion are key components of building a robust Wisconsin workforce.
At a time of labor market upheaval and changing workforce needs, organizations are looking... |
| Sep 16, 2022 | New grants aim to create hubs for community activities | WEDC’s new Vibrant Spaces Grant Program to transform underused spaces
MADISON, WI. SEPT. 16, 2022 – Wisconsin communities can apply this fall for grants of up to $50,000 to turn vacant or under-used public spaces into attractive, busy hubs ... |
| Aug 23, 2022 | Picking up signals: Futurist Ryan looks ahead to build visionaries | Rebecca Ryan is a top 50 professional futurist, economist, best-selling author and entrepreneur who will deliver the keynote address at the Wisconsin Economic Summit, which takes place Sept. 20-21 at Appleton’s Fox Cities Exhibition Center.... |
| Aug 1, 2022 | New ways to support entrepreneurs | Apply for Entrepreneurship Partner Grants starting Aug. 8
MADISON, WI. AUG. 1, 2022 – Wisconsin’s entrepreneurial spirit is thriving with more organizations creating innovative programs to support residents as they build businesses. Now the... |
