Filter: Wisconsin Ambassadors

Tourists are particularly drawn to Wisconsin's welcoming hospitality and the sense of community that shares their passion for the great outdoors.

Wisconsin's diverse and multifaceted ecosystem, which includes health care, manufacturing, logistics, hospitality, and sports-driven commerce, provides a supportive foundation for these innovative start-up companies and founders.

In this month’s column, Appleton native Alex Tyink, president of Fork Farms, discusses why he moved from New York to locate his business—whose patented indoor, vertical hydroponic technology allows people and communities to participate in the fresh, local food movement—in Green Bay.

Wisconsin residents are exceptionally friendly and welcoming, a stark contrast to my experiences in other places. The tight-knit community is not only heartwarming but also reassuring and feels safe, making it a perfect place to raise a family.

The Flex Acre was developed to meet the growing demands of our customers and partners, and to create an indoor vertical farm designed with modularity, flexibility, and scalability in mind.

Forward BIOLABS is a co-working life science lab ideally suited for start-up companies. Labs are fully equipped, maintained, and supported, and offer regular interaction among startup teams, between companies, and industry sponsors and investors.

Isaac Showaki, founder and president of Octopi Brewing, discusses Wisconsin’s strength as a food and beverage hub and how the top-notch talent pool has served his business’s growth.

Positioned to make a revolutionary impact on the global battery industry, COnovate found a supportive ecosystem for growth in Wisconsin.

Wisconsin prioritizes our natural resources and works to not only maintain them but also to continuously improve them.

Carol Hirschmugl, co-founder of COnovate, discusses Wisconsin’s startup ecosystem—including industry-university research and development connections—and the role a strong supply chain plays in the battery technology industry.

The trend of women's entrepreneurship is on the rise, and it's essential to know where to turn for mentorship, networking opportunities, and financial and business assistance.

COnovate is developing a novel anode material for lithium-ion batteries. The cost-effective material will provide faster charging, longer life and higher capacity.