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WisBusiness: The Wisconsin Technology Council has announced 25 finalists in this year’s Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest, representing startups working in advanced manufacturing, life sciences and other sectors.

These contestants were selected through two rounds of judging, and will compete in the finalist round of this year’s contest. “Young companies such as those advancing in this year’s contest are examples of innovation that cuts across industry sector lines in Wisconsin,” said Gary Frings, chair...

03 April, 2024

Insight on Business: Oshkosh entry among final 25 in Governor’s Business Plan Contest

Twenty-five entries representing advanced manufacturing, business services, information technology and life sciences will compete in the finalist round of the 2024 Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest. Among the finalists is InMEDBio, Ashwinraj Karthikeyan, Oshkosh, which is creating a "cost effective wound care dressing to help prevent...

03 April, 2024

Finalists in Gov’s Biz Plan Contest offer ideas in ag and food tech, health, IT, more

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...

02 April, 2024

BizTimes: Germantown-based Chocolate Rescue for Dogs wins top Project Pitch It prize

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...

26 March, 2024

BizTimes: Jump Start: Menomonee Falls-based startup Lotza launches with line of healthy drink mixers

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...

17 March, 2024

BizTimes: Madison-based Nommli sending culturally immersive experiences to customers’ doorsteps

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...

11 March, 2024

BizTimes: Semifinalists named for 2024 Governor’s Business Plan Contest

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:...

28 February, 2024

Insight on Business: New North entrants in Governor’s Business Plan Contest advance

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...

28 February, 2024

From 30 communities statewide, 52 entries advance in 2024 Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest

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...

27 February, 2024

Don’t turn into a pumpkin: Top 10 reasons to enter Gov’s Biz Plan Contest before midnight

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...

31 January, 2024