Brandon Anderegg
🔒 The Wisconsin companies that received the most PPP funding
The U.S. Small Business Administration today released a list of all of the companies that received Paycheck Protection Program loans through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.
🔒 First Federal Bank of Wisconsin to complete Mitchell Bank acquisition
First Federal Bank of Wisconsin will complete its acquisition of Milwaukee-based Mitchell Bank by the new year, FFBW told BizTimes Media today.
🔒 Zywave acquires Texas-based insurtech company
Zywave acquired Texas-based company Insurance Technologies Corporation marking its fifth acquisition in just over two years.
🔒 Rev up: Fiveable captures shift in ed tech landscape
The coronavirus pandemic has sparked an increased focus on education technology across the country and Milwaukee-based Fiveable is right in the middle of the...
🔒 Socialeads raises $1.75 million to expand insurtech business
Insurtech startup Socialeads, Inc. raised $1.75 million to grow its sales and marketing teams both domestic and internationally, the Milwaukee-based startup announced today.
BMO Harris Milwaukee executive Patty Cadorin to retire after 24-year banking...
BMO Harris Bank senior advisor and BizTimes Woman Executive of the Year Patty Cadorin will retire in January after 24 years in the banking industry.
🔒 Southwest Airlines to furlough 18 employees at Mitchell International
Southwest Airlines plans to furlough 18 mechanics located at Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport, the airline announced in a WARN notice recently filed with the state.
Northwestern Mutual dedicates $20 million to support black entrepreneurs, new startup...
Northwestern Mutual is dedicating $20 million to support black entrepreneurs in Milwaukee and throughout the country, the Milwaukee-based life insurance and financial management company announced today.
🔒 Wauwatosa-based Zywave acquires global insurance data provider
Insurance technology company Zywave acquired global insurance data provider Advisen in a deal expected to spur international growth for the Wauwatosa-based company.
Zywave chief executive...
🔒 Several Milwaukee companies to be featured on CNBC show “Advancements...
Several Milwaukee companies involved in Milwaukee's technology and innovation ecosystem will be featured in an upcoming episode of “Advancements with Ted Danson,” which is slated to air Nov. 21 at 1:30 p.m. on CNBC.
New partnership to increase tech apprenticeships in Milwaukee
A new partnership among companies and organizations has formed to increase the number of technology apprenticeships offered in the greater Milwaukee area.
Startup founders and investors form Wisconsin Startup Coalition
Several startup founders and investors from around the state have formed the “Wisconsin Startup Coalition,” an organization whose mission is to advocate for policies that advance growth in Wisconsin’s startup ecosystem.