More women are taking steps to become entrepreneurs, and that interest has been reflected in the Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest in recent years. Thirty percent of the entries over the past nine years have come from women. During that same period, 155 of the contest’s...
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...
Nearly 70 judges have volunteered so far to judge entries and provide feedback in the 2025 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 annual Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest will accept entries online for the 2025 competition until 11:59 p.m. Friday, Jan. 31. The contest is designed to...
Here is a recording of a Jan. 22 webinar outlining “do’s and don’ts” for possible contestants in the 2025 version of the Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest. Thanks to veteran judge Jonathan Fritz and past contestant Carol Hirschmugl of COnovate for their guidance to the...
Experienced mentors from across Wisconsin will be available to offer advice to contestants during the annual Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest. Initial entries of 250 words are due by 11:59 p.m. Friday, Jan. 31, 2025. There is no cost to enter. Visit govsbizplancontest.com for more information...
Internal surveys over time and as recently as December 2024 reveal that finalists in the Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest tend to survive in business for more than a few years – and raise capital from outside sources, such as angel and venture capitalists. NovaScan, which...
At a time when more military veterans are expressing interest in becoming entrepreneurs, the annual Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest is accepting entries online for the 2025 competition through 11:59 p.m. Friday, Jan. 31, 2025. Over a dozen veterans have made it to the finalist rounds...
Kayla Lokker, founder of Easy Wear Jewelry, is on a mission to revolutionize the way we wear jewelry. Her company’s flagship product, Easy Clasp, is a retractable clasp attachment designed to make putting on and securing necklaces easier for everyone—especially individuals with dexterity challenges or...
The Wisconsin Technology Council will host a webinar on Jan. 22 at 10 a.m. featuring a recent Governor’s Business Plan Contest (BPC) finalist, a veteran judge, and contest organizers, who will provide tips on how to win the BPC. The annual contest is accepting entries online for the 2025...