Twenty-five entries representing broad sectors such as advanced manufacturing, business services, information technology and life sciences will compete in the finalist round of the 2024 Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest. The contestants have emerged after two rounds of judging in the contest organized through the Wisconsin...
A new group of Wisconsin entrepreneurs took to the ‘Project Pitch It’ stage this week to win their share of cash prizes and mentorship opportunities. Taking homes this week’s Peg Ann & David Gruber Project Pitch It Award, worth $10,000, were entrepreneurs Arek Schmocker and Amadeus Benitez. Their startup...
As the popularity of non-alcoholic and low-ABV beverage options continues to rise, Menomonee Falls-based startup Lotza is looking to carve out its own space within the alternative beverage market. Company founder Laura Markz has created what she believes to be the world’s first “good-for-you” drink mixer...
It’s often said one of the best ways to learn is through travel. For families, this isn’t always feasible due to time or financial constraints. That’s the inspiration behind Madison-based subscription box service Nommli. Each Nommli box offers customers exposure to different regions of the world through...
A group of 52 semi-finalists from across the state is moving forward in this year’s Governor’s Business Plan Contest. Out of those 52 semi-finalists, who were selected by an independent panel of 70 judges, 18 are companies representing southeastern Wisconsin. Semi-finalists are broken into four categories:...
Fifty-two entries from 30 communities advanced to the semi-final round of the annual Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest. Contestants emerged in first-round competition involving an independent panel of about 70 judges organized through the Wisconsin Technology Council and its programs, the Tech Council Innovation Network and...
Fifty-two entries from 30 distinct communities have advanced to the semi-final round of the annual Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest, contest producers announced. Contestants emerged in first-round competition involving an independent panel of about 70 judges organized through the Wisconsin Technology Council and its programs, the...
Before the clock strikes midnight today, enter the annual Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest. Don’t miss a free opportunity to share up to $120,000 in cash and in-kind prizes. Get started at govsbizplancontest.com! Here are 10 reasons you should enter your business idea: Have we mentioned...
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Co-working spaces, legal services and accounting services are among prizes available to successful applicants in the 2024 Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest. This year’s prize pool, which also includes cash, will approach $120,000. It’s free to enter. Contestants have until 11:59 p.m. Wednesday (Jan. 31) to...