MKE Startup News: Kids in Combat Boots serves military kids
When Deanne Herber and her daughters started a podcast in 2020, they had the modest goal of amusing family and friends with stories...
01 May, 2023
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WISCONSININNO: Virtual nursing startup raises $1.5M to pivot and address hospital staffing crisis
As hospital systems nationwide face financial shortfalls and staffing shortages, Madison-area virtual nursing startup Nurse Disrupted recently raised $1.5 million to expand its...
25 April, 2023
MKE Startup News: With ETI, nothing goes to waste
Energy Tech Innovations, LLC (ETI) is one of the 26 companies vying for a win in the Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan contest. Founded...
25 April, 2023
MKE Startup News: Finalists in Gov’s Biz Plan Contest announced
Twenty-six entries representing sectors such as health care, cleantech, education, software and innovations in products or services are competing in the finalist round...
11 April, 2023
Finalists in Gov’s Biz Plan Contest offer innovation in health, AI, environment, more
Twenty-six entries representing sectors such as health care, cleantech, education, software and innovations in products or services are competing in the finalist round...
06 April, 2023
BizTimes: Jump Start: Plymouth startup AntiMussel tackles Lake Michigan’s zebra mussel problem
Wisconsinites who enjoy spending their time on Lake Michigan are no stranger to zebra mussels – an invasive creature that has not only made...
29 March, 2023
MKE Startup News: Chocolate Rescue for Dogs gets two paws up from man’s best friend
It is often said that dogs are man’s best friend. That is certainly true of Amadeus Benitez and his beloved golden retriever, Leo. At...
29 March, 2023
Cap Times: Former rocket scientist launches Stellar Tech Girls summer camps
Marina Bloomer used to help launch rockets into space. Now, she wants to help interest in STEM — Science, Technology, Engineering and Math —...
27 March, 2023
MKE Startup News: AnitMussel attacks invasive zebra mussels
The Great Lakes have always been a key asset to the growth and development of Milwaukee. Now, as the world struggles to find...
15 March, 2023
MKE Startup News: 49 entries advance in 2023 Wisconsin Governor’s BPC
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...
03 March, 2023
From 25 communities statewide, 49 entries advance in 2023 Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest
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...
02 March, 2023
Wisconsin Economic Development: From a humble start, a telehealth solution with wide-ranging implication
The idea grew from a need that arose at the beginning of the pandemic: screening people for COVID-19 to prevent outbreaks in homeless...
14 February, 2023
MKE Startup News: HeyGov helps municipalities modernize
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...
03 February, 2023
More women entering, writing winning plans in Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest
More women are taking steps to become entrepreneurs, and that interest has been reflected in recent years through entries, semi-finalists and finalists in...
25 January, 2023
Diverse group of judges, investors to screen entries for 2023 Governor’s Business Plan Contest
Over 70 judges have volunteered so far to judge entries and provide feedback in the 2023 Governor’s Business Plan Contest, which includes a...
24 January, 2023
Wisconsin student entries welcome by Jan. 31 for 2023 Governor’s Business Plan Contest
Looking for a self-directed project this semester that can lead to prizes, mentoring and live connections to the business world? The 20th annual...
23 January, 2023
Recording of ‘Want to win the Governor’s Business Plan Contest? Learn ins and outs at Jan. 18 Tech Council webinar’
A recent finalist, a veteran contest judge and contest organizers provided tips on how to win the Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest during...
19 January, 2023
Crew of mentors on call for contestants in 2023 Wisconsin Governor’s Biz Plan Contest
Experienced mentors from across Wisconsin will be available to offer advice to contestants during the 20th annual Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest. Initial entries...
17 January, 2023
Gov’s Business Plan Contest open online to vets, other entrepreneurs through Jan. 31
At a time when more military veterans are expressing interest in becoming entrepreneurs, the 20th annual Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest is accepting...
11 January, 2023
Bolster your odds for startup business success; enter Governor’s Business Plan through Jan. 31
More than seven out of every 10 finalists in the Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest since 2012 are still in business, a strong...
09 January, 2023