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BizStarts has been helping new businesses launch in the Milwaukee area for over a decade, but with startup programs and accelerators now mainstream, the nonprofit is now focused on promoting entrepreneurship in the form of self-employment in low-income neighborhoods.

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

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 [...]

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.

Young companies and entrepreneurs chasing dreams need a lot of support—marketing, accounting, legal advice, business planning, mentoring and more. In Wisconsin, a number of organizations are rising to the challenge of building a creative, prosperous business community where people have support for turning the best ideas into businesses.

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.

The Milwaukee-based accelerator aims to be a hub for information, resources and capital for urban entrepreneurs.