Agricultural technology startups take root in Wisconsin
The Qualified New Business Venture Program helps startups attract investment, facilitating their growth so their innovative technologies can reach the market and scale up faster. Read More
15 businesses named as finalists for 2022 MARKETPLACE awards
Fifteen Wisconsin companies and individuals have been named as finalists for the 2022 MARKETPLACE Governor’s Awards, which honors Wisconsin businesses owned by minorities, women and service-disabled veterans, and their advocates. Winners will be announced at the Governor’s Awards Luncheon on Tuesday, Dec. 6, at the 41st annual MARKETPLACE: the Governor’s Conference on Diverse Business Development. Read More
Waunakee High School ‘fab lab’ piques interest in STEM courses
Following a matching grant from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation, Waunakee’s Fab Lab or Innovation Center opened, with windows to encourage students to look into the space. Read More
Rash of illnesses among Wisconsin kids keeping caregivers home from work
Recent data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics shows workplace absences for child care reasons rose to an all-time high in October. Read More
Wisconsin unemployment rate at 3.3%, aging workforce challenges loom large
Wisconsin’s unemployment rate continues to track below national trends as the economy recovers from workforce shortage challenges exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More
Transforming problem properties into economic opportunity
First impressions are important, and the face of your downtown has a huge impact on perceptions. If a district looks well cared for and active, people see it as vibrant and prosperous, encouraging customers to shop and businesses to invest. Read More
‘Shop Small Wisconsin’ this holiday season
Nearly 7,200 storefronts in all 72 Wisconsin counties are filled with vibrant and unique small businesses and nonprofits this holiday season with the help of the Main Street Bounceback grant. Read More
Learn about Republican Convention business opportunities at MARKETPLACE Wisconsin
Diverse businesses will have the chance to learn about opportunities related to the selection of the City of Milwaukee as the host of the 2024 Republican National Convention in an exclusive presentation at this year’s MARKETPLACE Wisconsin. Read More
Creating opportunity through investment and entrepreneurship
A panel at the Wisconsin Early Stage Symposium explored the importance of building multigenerational wealth in diverse communities to enrich the economy and help underrepresented groups join the ranks of business founders and angel investors. Read More
Making room for the big ideas that drive startups
A panel at the Wisconsin Early Stage Symposium explored time and task management strategies and tools that can help entrepreneurs create time and space to think big. Read More
Strategies for finding tech talent to drive startup success
A panel at the Wisconsin Early Stage Symposium offered advice and best practices for recruiting and hiring. Read More
Funding options, resources help startups gain traction
A panel at the Wisconsin Early Stage Symposium aimed to help startups sort through options and tactics for gaining funding. Read More