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  The Water Council seeks up-and-coming water technology innovators for fall 2020 Tech Challenge

The Water Council seeks up-and-coming water technology innovators for fall 2020 Tech Challenge

In addition to $15,000 in prize money, the contest—open to entrepreneurs, students, researchers, water-industry professionals and inventive individuals—provides winners the opportunity to partner with a world-class water technology brand on the marketing, licensing or sale of their technology or solution. Read More

Elizabeth Geib2020-09-18T10:13:32-05:00September 18, 2020|Blog Post, Entrepreneur Resources and Programs, Focus Forward Updates, Launch Blog|

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  Register by Sept. 18 for virtual trade venture to South Korea

Register by Sept. 18 for virtual trade venture to South Korea

The online program, which takes place during the month of November, will connect Wisconsin exporters with potential partners and distributors in South Korea. Each participating Wisconsin company will have meetings arranged with potential partners custom-selected specifically for them; advance registration is required to allow time for market research and arranging well-targeted meetings. Read More

Elizabeth Geib2020-09-17T09:35:01-05:00September 17, 2020|Blog Post, Focus Forward Updates|

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  Attend the final virtual listening session of the Blue Ribbon Commission on Rural Prosperity

Attend the final virtual listening session of the Blue Ribbon Commission on Rural Prosperity

During the meeting—Sept. 16 from 3 to 5 p.m., with interpretation provided in Spanish and Hmong—the commission wants to hear from rural Wisconsin residents about issues that are important to them. Read More

Elizabeth Geib2020-09-15T11:58:57-05:00September 15, 2020|Blog Post, Focus Forward Updates|

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  Creative Destruction Lab launches innovative risk management program in Madison

Creative Destruction Lab launches innovative risk management program in Madison

The nonprofit is partnering with the University of Wisconsin-Madison and American Family Insurance to support startups developing technologies related to identifying, assessing, preventing, mitigating and transferring risk. Read More

Elizabeth Geib2020-09-14T09:57:58-05:00September 14, 2020|Blog Post, Entrepreneur Resources and Programs, Launch Blog|

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  Join the Blue Ribbon Commission on Rural Prosperity virtual input session this evening

Join the Blue Ribbon Commission on Rural Prosperity virtual input session this evening

The goal of the meeting, which takes place online, is to hear from members of the public in rural communities. Interpretation will be provided in Spanish and Hmong. Read More

Elizabeth Geib2020-09-08T12:00:14-05:00September 8, 2020|Blog Post, Focus Forward Updates|

Governor’s Blue Ribbon Commission on Rural Prosperity to hold ‘after hours’ listening session on Sept. 8

Evening meeting gives rural Wisconsin residents chance to speak out Read More

Elizabeth Geib2020-09-03T11:07:12-05:00September 3, 2020|Blog Post, News|

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  Fishing for understanding and connection

Fishing for understanding and connection

Among the 27,500 recipients of WEDC's We're All In Small Business Grants are eight Lake Superior Wisconsin tribal commercial fishermen. Read More

Elizabeth Geib2020-09-02T08:41:13-05:00September 1, 2020|Blog Post, Focus Forward Updates|

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  Zero-interest loans offered to Kenosha businesses for clean-up, restoration and repairs

Zero-interest loans offered to Kenosha businesses for clean-up, restoration and repairs

Governor Evers announced the loans, which are funded by WEDC’s Disaster Recovery Microloan Program and will be administered by the Kenosha Area Business Alliance. Read More

Elizabeth Geib2020-09-01T14:20:33-05:00September 1, 2020|Blog Post, Focus Forward Updates|

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  Paddle manufacturer receives WEDC grant to internationalize its marketing materials

Paddle manufacturer receives WEDC grant to internationalize its marketing materials

Osceola-based Branches LLC will use the grant to make its products more accessible to a global market. Read More

Elizabeth Geib2020-08-31T14:47:26-05:00August 31, 2020|Blog Post, Focus Forward Updates|

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  Newance delivers advice on building resilient teams

Newance delivers advice on building resilient teams

Once heavily focused on recruiting, the Milwaukee-based company has shifted focus to help companies build strong and resilient teams in a work-from-home culture and adapt to other aspects of the pandemic. Read More

Elizabeth Geib2020-08-27T15:35:24-05:00August 27, 2020|Blog Post, Featured Companies and Awards, Focus Forward Updates, Launch Blog|