Marina Bloomer used to help launch rockets into space. Now, she wants to help interest in STEM — Science, Technology, Engineering and Math — take off for Madison-area girls and non-binary kids. Just over a year ago, Bloomer created Stellar Tech Girls, a company that runs...
The Great Lakes have always been a key asset to the growth and development of Milwaukee. Now, as the world struggles to find the freshwater needed to support growing populations and economies, the Great Lakes have become even more essential. But, there is something lurking beneath...
Forty-nine entries from 25 different municipalities have advanced to the semi-final round of the 20th 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 Tech...
Forty-nine entries from 25 different municipalities have advanced to the semi-final round of the 20th 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 idea grew from a need that arose at the beginning of the pandemic: screening people for COVID-19 to prevent outbreaks in homeless shelters. Operating out of a utility trailer plugged into a lamppost, with nursing students as staff and with initial equipment donated by...
Serial entrepreneur, Dustin Overbeck, got the idea for his company, HeyGov when he was struggling to receive payments from government municipalities in the early days of the pandemic. Overbeck is also the owner of Town Web Design, a company that creates websites for small municipalities across the country. Founded...
More women are taking steps to become entrepreneurs, and that interest has been reflected in recent years through entries, semi-finalists and finalists in the Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest. The deadline to enter the contest online is 11:59 p.m. Jan. 31 at www.govsbizplancontest.com. Thirty percent (30%) of...
Over 70 judges have volunteered so far to judge entries and provide feedback in the 2023 Governor’s Business Plan Contest, which includes a cross-section of disciplines that help define Wisconsin’s startup culture. This year’s judging pool will feature a strong representation from early-stage investors. The list...
Looking for a self-directed project this semester that can lead to prizes, mentoring and live connections to the business world? The 20th annual Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest will accept entries online for the 2023 competition until 11:50 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 31. The contest is designed...
A recent finalist, a veteran contest judge and contest organizers provided tips on how to win the Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest during a 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 18 webinar hosted by the Wisconsin Technology Council. Click here to watch the recording of the webinar....