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  Now available: Episode 3 of the Wisconsin Employer Vaccine Forum

Now available: Episode 3 of the Wisconsin Employer Vaccine Forum

In a series focused on how employers can help build public support for COVID-19 vaccines, the third episode addresses how vaccination and pandemic-relief grants and funding affect tax filings and operating costs. Read More

Elizabeth Geib2021-06-17T14:07:34-05:00June 17, 2021|Blog Post, Focus Forward Updates|

Support helps Wisconsin startups—and workers—build a better gig economy

WorkShift and Talimer are Milwaukee-based startups finding new ways to help workers and employers navigate the gig economy. Read More

Elizabeth Geib2021-06-10T15:59:16-05:00June 10, 2021|Blog Post, Featured Companies and Awards, Launch Blog|

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  2020 Wisconsin Deal Flow Snapshot

2020 Wisconsin Deal Flow Snapshot

According to the 2020 Wisconsin Deal Flow Snapshot, investment in Wisconsin startups topped $297 million in 2020, which was a $34 million increase over 2019 and included a total of 139 deals statewide. These results, based on data from Pitchbook, indicate that Wisconsin’s early-stage ecosystem continues to enable companies to attract funding and increase the

Elizabeth Geib2021-06-03T15:55:08-05:00June 3, 2021|Blog Post, Launch Blog|

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  Connect with Wisconsin at the SelectUSA Investment Summit

Connect with Wisconsin at the SelectUSA Investment Summit

Visit our virtual booth to discover why companies in vital industries are choosing Wisconsin as their entry point into North American markets. Read More

Elizabeth Geib2021-05-27T09:26:34-05:00May 27, 2021|Blog Post, INbound Newsletter|

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  Register now for the Wisconsin Entrepreneurs’ Conference

Register now for the Wisconsin Entrepreneurs’ Conference

At the June 3 virtual event, startups at all stages of growth can network with each other while learning about the resources and support available to them throughout the state. Read More

Elizabeth Geib2021-05-26T09:48:52-05:00May 26, 2021|Blog Post, Events and Community Support, Launch Blog|

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  Now available: Episode 2 of the Wisconsin Employer Vaccine Forum

Now available: Episode 2 of the Wisconsin Employer Vaccine Forum

In a series focused on how employers can help build public support for COVID-19 vaccines, the second episode contains insights from employment and disability law to make sure that employers' communications and practices do not violate employee medical rights and protections. Read More

Elizabeth Geib2021-05-19T19:12:31-05:00May 19, 2021|Blog Post, Focus Forward Updates|

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  Public-private venture capital “fund of funds” under consideration for creation in Wisconsin

Public-private venture capital “fund of funds” under consideration for creation in Wisconsin

With the success of the Badger Fund of Funds and larger venture capital initiatives in nearby states, interest is growing in creating this new source of support for Wisconsin companies at all stages of growth. Read More

Elizabeth Geib2021-05-19T22:08:13-05:00May 18, 2021|Blog Post, Funding Source Q&A, Launch Blog|

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  New video explores how employers can support the vaccination effort—and why they should

New video explores how employers can support the vaccination effort—and why they should

Vaccines will help bring the pandemic to an end and aid economic recovery, and employers are a trusted source of information for their workers—so businesses play a key role in the vaccination effort. Read More

Elizabeth Geib2021-05-06T17:02:42-05:00May 6, 2021|Blog Post, Focus Forward Updates|

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  Apply for a grant from the Restaurant Revitalization Fund

Apply for a grant from the Restaurant Revitalization Fund

Pre-registration begins April 30 for the program, which will provide emergency assistance equal to a business's pandemic-related revenue loss up to $10 million per business and $5 million per physical location. Read More

Elizabeth Geib2021-04-29T13:50:25-05:00April 29, 2021|Blog Post, Focus Forward Updates|

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  Wisconsin Main Street Downtown Pitch Contest now open for applications

Wisconsin Main Street Downtown Pitch Contest now open for applications

The contest is open to Wisconsin residents 18 and older with a for-profit business idea located (or planned to be located) in a community that is part of either the Wisconsin Main Street Program or the Connect Communities Program. Read More

Elizabeth Geib2021-04-15T13:25:27-05:00April 15, 2021|Blog Post, Focus Forward Updates|