Entrepreneurs in Wisconsin raised at least $620 million through 87 deals in 2022, according to preliminary figures gathered by the Wisconsin Technology Council. While that falls short of 2021’s record high of nearly $869 million, it would still be the second highest annual investment total for the state. It exceeds

A spokesperson for grocers in Wisconsin is urging lawmakers to take action this session to allow e-commerce alcohol sales and reduce retail theft.  Jim Hyland, vice president of communications and public affairs for Roundy’s Supermarkets, spoke yesterday during a hearing hosted by the Assembly Committee on Jobs, Economy and Small

Experts say state and local government entities can help address Wisconsin’s affordable housing shortage by helping to cover related infrastructure costs.  Kurt Paulsen, a professor of urban planning at UW-Madison, spoke yesterday during a joint hearing of the Senate Committee on Housing, Rural Issues and Forestry and Assembly Committee on

NorthStar Medical Radioisotopes has received and installed a specialized device that can produce a radioactive material used in certain cancer therapies.  The company recently announced the custom-built electron beam accelerator was delivered and installed at its Beloit facility, which will be dedicated to producing the therapeutic radioisotope called actinium-225.  According

After a strong post-pandemic recovery, Glendale-based Weyco Group is looking to expand further into the outdoor shoe market and continue growing through acquisitions.  That was the message CEO Tom Florsheim delivered yesterday to members of the Milwaukee Rotary Club. Speaking at the group’s latest luncheon meeting, he said the footwear

Attorney General Josh Kaul and U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin are accusing Meta of neglecting small businesses in Wisconsin whose social media accounts are hacked.  In a recent letter to Meta Platforms Chief Legal Officer Jennifer Newstead, the state AG and Madison Dem criticize the California company’s “inadequate small business customer

January home sales in the state dropped by more than a third over the year as prices rose, according to a recent Wisconsin Realtors Association report.  A total of 3,114 homes were sold in Wisconsin last month, the group’s latest report shows. That’s compared to 4,702 homes sold in January

The head of NFIB Wisconsin says the state’s small business community opposes elements of Gov. Tony Evers’ budget aimed at paid family leave and a targeted retirement savings program.  “When the government mandates a retirement program, or mandates paid family and medical leave, that’s not trusting the private sector to

A newly formed lobbying and advocacy organization called Powering Wisconsin aims to “protect the status quo” around wind and solar development in the state.  That’s according to Peder Mewis, regional policy director for the Clean Grid Alliance, based in Minnesota. Powering Wisconsin is a new initiative of the CGA, which

Gov. Tony Evers wants to provide $290 million in one-time state funds to the board that oversees the Milwaukee Brewers stadium to finance ongoing improvements. In exchange, the Brewers would sign a deal to keep the team in Milwaukee through December 2043 — 13 years beyond its current lease —

Members of the Oshkosh Chamber of Commerce are optimistic about the future of the area’s economy, according to a recent survey.  “As we turn the page in 2023, businesses are focused on igniting the local economy and asserting their competitiveness,” Chamber President and CEO Rob Kleman wrote in a report

— The head of Stoughton Trailers says a new corporate headquarters and community park project will attract more workers to the local community.  In a recent interview, President and CEO Bob Wahlin said the company aims to be “more of a destination employer” in the years to come. He said

A growing leadership development program called Forward 48 is now taking applications for the group’s spring cohort. This effort of the Greater Milwaukee Committee, the New North and the Wisconsin-based Hoan Group was launched two years ago. Since that time, 279 participants have completed the program, which has now grown

A senior manager with Molson Coors says a new entrepreneurship program for Black startup founders aims to reduce the racial wealth gap in Wisconsin.  The Greater Milwaukee Urban League and Molson Coors recently announced the creation of the GMUL Entrepreneurship Connection, which will be launching formally later this month. Michael

Wisconsin will receive more than $400,000 through a settlement with the crypto-related company Nexo Capital, the state Department of Financial Institutions says.  DFI this week announced a $22.5 million multi-state securities settlement against the company, which was created in 2018 in the Cayman Islands. Nexo Inc. and Nexo Capital Inc.,

A coalition of Wisconsin agriculture groups is calling on policymakers to boost funding for cover crop insurance premium rebates, dairy processor grants, export grants and other programs in the next state budget.  The ag groups yesterday rolled out their shared policy priorities for the coming biennial state budget, which cover

The chair of the state Senate Utilities and Technology Committee says the unprecedented level of broadband funding coming to Wisconsin presents a chance for bipartisanship.  Speaking Friday at a conference in Brookfield hosted by the Wireless Internet Service Providers Association, Sen. Julian Bradley noted the state could see as much