Wisconsin has again been ranked at the bottom of the pile for startups in the Kauffman Index of Startup Activity Report. The report evenly splits the 50 states into “Large” and “Small” categories, ranking each list 1-25. Kauffman Foundation researcher
A recent Madison Region Economic Partnership event highlighted the benefits of diversity in the workforce. Over 500 attendants gathered May 11 at the Monona Terrace in Madison for the Economic Development and Diversity Summit. They heard from speakers like Tiffany
Brian Potts, creator of the LegalBoard, has secured an agreement to expand distribution for his specialty product. The Perkins Coie attorney from Madison designed this keyboard specifically for his peers, with often-used words and symbols mapped to easy-to-reach keys. He
Five startup companies recently presented their unique business ideas as part of gener8tor’s Premiere Night. Three times a year, the 12-week startup accelerator program invests up to $140,000 in each of five startups, which were whittled down from nearly 700
John Cruickshank, Canada’s general consul in the upper midwest, made a trip this week from Chicago to Madison to emphasize the importance of trade between Wisconsin and its biggest trading partner to the north. “Having that relationship makes us better
An upcoming leadership conference in Madison aims to support the black community, providing a platform for connecting and sharing personal success stories. This year’s conference, titled “Progress, Empowerment & Collaboration,” will run May 18-20 at several locations in Madison. It’s
A ‘funky fresh’ idea is taking off in Milwaukee with the support of grant money from FedEx. Funky Fresh Spring Rolls was started in 2013 by Trueman McGee, a former construction worker who, at 300 pounds, realized he needed a
The U.S. Department of Education is recognizing Wisconsin education systems for minimizing environmental impact, teaching sustainability, and prioritizing health and wellness. Green Ribbon Schools from the state include Houlton Elementary School, Middleton’s Kromrey Middle School, Washburn School District and UW-Stevens
Healthy Community Kitchen, a Madison-based nonprofit startup, is trying to bring good food into the homes of those who need it most. The company brings organic, custom-made meals to people recovering from an illness or medical operation, giving them much-needed
A new program from Marshfield Clinic Health System will be launched in September to help people suffering from substance abuse in northern Wisconsin. MCHS Recovery Corps program is a part of AmeriCorps, a national service network launched in 1994 under
Researchers at UW-Madison are trying to repurpose an antitumor drug to treat a common intellectual disability known as Fragile X Syndrome. And Professor Xinyu Zhao, a professor of neuroscience at UW-Madison who’s heading up this research, says initial tests in
WEA Trust, a Madison-based health insurer, is preparing to expand its reach by providing mental health solutions through telemedicine. The company has been around since the 1970s, when it first came on the market offering health insurance for Wisconsin teachers.
Madison Area Technical College is continuing a decades-old effort to churn out workplace-ready professionals to impact the ever-changing field of biotechnology. Also known as Madison College, MATC offers a certificate in stem cell technologies that was created for working professionals.
As prescription drug prices have spiked in recent years, policy makers at the state level are looking for new ways to combat this issue. “Advances in developments in drug treatments bring the potential for improved treatment and improved cures to
Wisconsin has to get in gear if it wants to be on the forefront of self-driving vehicles and other high-growth technologies, says the chairman of the Assembly Committee on Jobs and the Economy. Rep. Adam Neylon insists pushing for a
The Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation has announced its latest group of projects for the UW2020: WARF Discovery Initiative, which funnels millions of dollars into research. Out of the 21 projects receiving money from WARF, eight are infrastructure-related, while 13 are
UW-Stout is working on an online portal that will enable the sharing of resources between Wisconsin school districts with digital fabrication laboratories, or “fab labs.” The site is being developed with the aim of improving collaboration, allowing teachers and students
Veronica Rueckert, an award-winning Wisconsin Public Radio radio host, is helping people harness the power of their voices to take control of how they present themselves. Through her Madison-based company, Veronica Rueckert Coaching, she is working with people who want
One of the finalists in the Governor’s Business Plan Contest, Cellular Logistics, is making another run at the top prize as it pursues commercialization of its biomaterials. Two years ago, the company submitted a plan and made it to the
The March for Science in Milwaukee will bring together concerned citizens and environmental advocates on Earth Day to stand in support of science education and informed public policy. Elizabeth Ferris, head of social media for the march’s planning group, says
Wisconsin has again been ranked at the bottom of the pile for startups in the Kauffman Index of Startup Activity Report. The report evenly splits the 50 states into “Large” and “Small” categories, ranking each list 1-25. Kauffman Foundation researcher Inara Tareque says that is done because “it’s not quite
A recent Madison Region Economic Partnership event highlighted the benefits of diversity in the workforce. Over 500 attendants gathered May 11 at the Monona Terrace in Madison for the Economic Development and Diversity Summit. They heard from speakers like Tiffany Jana, CEO and president of TMI consulting, a diversity and
Brian Potts, creator of the LegalBoard, has secured an agreement to expand distribution for his specialty product. The Perkins Coie attorney from Madison designed this keyboard specifically for his peers, with often-used words and symbols mapped to easy-to-reach keys. He sells the LegalBoard online for $75, and with initial sales
Five startup companies recently presented their unique business ideas as part of gener8tor’s Premiere Night. Three times a year, the 12-week startup accelerator program invests up to $140,000 in each of five startups, which were whittled down from nearly 700 applicants this time around. Since it began, the program’s 49
John Cruickshank, Canada’s general consul in the upper midwest, made a trip this week from Chicago to Madison to emphasize the importance of trade between Wisconsin and its biggest trading partner to the north. “Having that relationship makes us better in Canada; I think it makes lives better in Wisconsin,”
An upcoming leadership conference in Madison aims to support the black community, providing a platform for connecting and sharing personal success stories. This year’s conference, titled “Progress, Empowerment & Collaboration,” will run May 18-20 at several locations in Madison. It’s put on by Sabrina ‘Heymiss Progress’ Madison, a motivational speaker,
A ‘funky fresh’ idea is taking off in Milwaukee with the support of grant money from FedEx. Funky Fresh Spring Rolls was started in 2013 by Trueman McGee, a former construction worker who, at 300 pounds, realized he needed a healthy shift in his life. He had been working in
The U.S. Department of Education is recognizing Wisconsin education systems for minimizing environmental impact, teaching sustainability, and prioritizing health and wellness. Green Ribbon Schools from the state include Houlton Elementary School, Middleton’s Kromrey Middle School, Washburn School District and UW-Stevens Point — one of only nine post-secondary institutions in the
Healthy Community Kitchen, a Madison-based nonprofit startup, is trying to bring good food into the homes of those who need it most. The company brings organic, custom-made meals to people recovering from an illness or medical operation, giving them much-needed support at a time when it might be very difficult
A new program from Marshfield Clinic Health System will be launched in September to help people suffering from substance abuse in northern Wisconsin. MCHS Recovery Corps program is a part of AmeriCorps, a national service network launched in 1994 under the Clinton administration as part of the National and Community
Researchers at UW-Madison are trying to repurpose an antitumor drug to treat a common intellectual disability known as Fragile X Syndrome. And Professor Xinyu Zhao, a professor of neuroscience at UW-Madison who’s heading up this research, says initial tests in rodents show promise for this experimental treatment option. “This could
WEA Trust, a Madison-based health insurer, is preparing to expand its reach by providing mental health solutions through telemedicine. The company has been around since the 1970s, when it first came on the market offering health insurance for Wisconsin teachers. It used to negotiate with teachers’ unions for its business,
Madison Area Technical College is continuing a decades-old effort to churn out workplace-ready professionals to impact the ever-changing field of biotechnology. Also known as Madison College, MATC offers a certificate in stem cell technologies that was created for working professionals. The 32-week nighttime program was developed in 2011 to help
As prescription drug prices have spiked in recent years, policy makers at the state level are looking for new ways to combat this issue. “Advances in developments in drug treatments bring the potential for improved treatment and improved cures to serious diseases; however, the rising costs of these drugs raises
Wisconsin has to get in gear if it wants to be on the forefront of self-driving vehicles and other high-growth technologies, says the chairman of the Assembly Committee on Jobs and the Economy. Rep. Adam Neylon insists pushing for a regulatory framework that reduces limitations on self-driving vehicle testing will
The Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation has announced its latest group of projects for the UW2020: WARF Discovery Initiative, which funnels millions of dollars into research. Out of the 21 projects receiving money from WARF, eight are infrastructure-related, while 13 are research projects. Of those 13, six are directly related to
UW-Stout is working on an online portal that will enable the sharing of resources between Wisconsin school districts with digital fabrication laboratories, or “fab labs.” The site is being developed with the aim of improving collaboration, allowing teachers and students alike to connect on curriculum ideas, equipment troubleshooting, and strategies
Veronica Rueckert, an award-winning Wisconsin Public Radio radio host, is helping people harness the power of their voices to take control of how they present themselves. Through her Madison-based company, Veronica Rueckert Coaching, she is working with people who want to train their speaking voices for professional settings, as well
One of the finalists in the Governor’s Business Plan Contest, Cellular Logistics, is making another run at the top prize as it pursues commercialization of its biomaterials. Two years ago, the company submitted a plan and made it to the semifinal round before being eliminated. “That was premature, but a
The March for Science in Milwaukee will bring together concerned citizens and environmental advocates on Earth Day to stand in support of science education and informed public policy. Elizabeth Ferris, head of social media for the march’s planning group, says they expect more than 1,000 people to show up on