Mass shootings have become a tragic reality in the United States. Law enforcement veterans Paul Eckert and Robert Austin have spent decades working in law enforcement and training people for these emergencies. But they found that training alone wasn’t enough to protect their community. In 2018, they launched SafePro Technologies to develop...
Fifty-two entries from 25 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 Tech...
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. Click here to enter. Here are 10 reasons you should enter your business idea: Have we mentioned it’s...
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...