Blog Post Archives

Fintech transplant Debtle finds fertile ground in Wisconsin

Fintech transplant Debtle finds fertile ground in Wisconsin

Debtle’s cofounders hadn’t intended to relocate to Wisconsin, but once they realized all the resources and support available here, they were more than happy to leave New Orleans for Sheboygan. Read More

Elizabeth Geib2021-04-07T11:03:18-05:00April 7, 2021|Blog Post, Featured Companies and Awards, Launch Blog|

Sussex IM invests $9.9 million to expand operations

Sussex IM invests $9.9 million to expand operations

WEDC is supporting the project with up to $200,000 in state income tax credits. Read More

Elizabeth Geib2021-04-07T13:22:33-05:00April 7, 2021|Blog Post, INsite Newsletter|

New report outlines state’s economic recovery strategy

New report outlines state’s economic recovery strategy

The new report identifies five elements as keys to every individual’s economic well-being—financial stability; education; health; community infrastructure, including access to affordable housing and child care; and a clean environment—and encourages state and local leaders to invest accordingly. Read More

Elizabeth Geib2021-04-08T12:17:18-05:00April 6, 2021|Blog Post, Focus Forward Updates|

Wisconsin’s emerging investors: finding success through collaboration

Wisconsin’s emerging investors: finding success through collaboration

How the power of collaboration is helping a new generation of investors accelerate the state’s tech ecosystem Read More

Elizabeth Geib2021-04-01T19:48:08-05:00April 1, 2021|Blog Post, Entrepreneur Resources and Programs, Launch Blog|

Download new vaccine guidelines for employers

Download new vaccine guidelines for employers

Published by WEDC with input from the Department of Health Services, the document provides guidance for how employers can encourage high rates of vaccination among their workers, and includes links to resources such as posters and flyers. Read More

Elizabeth Geib2021-04-01T19:26:02-05:00April 1, 2021|Blog Post, Focus Forward Updates|

Georgia-Pacific and gener8tor team up to accelerate consumer goods innovation in northeast Wisconsin

Georgia-Pacific and gener8tor team up to accelerate consumer goods innovation in northeast Wisconsin

Consumer products startups are invited to apply for programming and resources from the newly launched 1915 Studios in the paper giant’s R&D center in Neenah. Read More

Elizabeth Geib2021-03-11T12:59:18-06:00March 11, 2021|Blog Post, Entrepreneur Resources and Programs, Launch Blog|

Register now for the Wisconsin Tech Summit virtual event March 17

Register now for the Wisconsin Tech Summit virtual event March 17

Registration is now open for the eighth annual summit hosted by the Wisconsin Technology Council, offering opportunities for startups to network with and learn from large, established companies. Read More

Elizabeth Geib2021-03-04T15:18:11-06:00March 4, 2021|Blog Post, Events and Community Support, Launch Blog|

Wisconsin’s emerging investors: investing approaches

Wisconsin’s emerging investors: investing approaches

Part two of a multi-part series looking at Wisconsin’s next generation of venture funds and angel investor networks Read More

Elizabeth Geib2021-03-02T14:14:51-06:00February 25, 2021|Blog Post, Entrepreneur Resources and Programs, Investor Profile, Launch Blog|

Second round of applications for Entrepreneurial Support Grants now open.

A second round of Entrepreneurial Support Grants is now open, this time focusing on supporting business development for Wisconsin’s LGBTQ, minority, veterans and women entrepreneurs. Read More

Lauren Foley2021-02-17T11:11:22-06:00February 18, 2021|Blog Post, Entrepreneur Resources and Programs, Launch Blog|

Wisconsin’s emerging investors: meet the managers

Wisconsin’s emerging investors: meet the managers

Part one of a multi-part series on Wisconsin’s next generation of venture funds and angel investor networks. Read More

Lauren Foley2021-02-03T13:33:46-06:00February 3, 2021|Blog Post, Entrepreneur Resources and Programs, Launch Blog|