Entrepreneurship & Small Business
Community Leader of the Year: Tim Sheehy made huge impact as president of MMAC
When Tim Sheehy began his 40-year career with the Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce in 1983, the Milwaukee Bucks...
Small Business of the Year: Sprecher advances toward international expansion
When most Wisconsinites think of a Sprecher root beer, they likely conjure up fond memories of enjoying a float...
Report: Milwaukee continues to lag peer metros in VC investment but has promising talent pool
The Milwaukee metro has a promising concentration of highly educated STEM workers, but struggles in several categories linked to economic growth.
Harley-Davidson files lawsuit against Kenosha man selling ‘Harley F—ing Davidson’ apparel
A Kenosha man is being sued by Harley-Davidson after he allegedly sold several counterfeit items of clothing using the company’s trademarked logos.
UWM’s Lubar Entrepreneurship Center names new director
Ilya Avdeev has been named the new director of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s Lubar Entrepreneurship Center (LEC).
Avdeev, an associate...
Milwaukee-based startup Marathon Machines shut down following supply chain struggles
Milwaukee-based Marathon Machines, Inc. was completely shut down and liquidated this past summer following supply chain challenges.
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Wisconsin gets $1.9 million grant to provide entrepreneurs with legal and financial advice
The U.S. Department of the Treasury, through its State Small Business Credit Initiative, has awarded Wisconsin $1.9 million in technical assistance funding.
Atomix Logistics founder named to Forbes 30 Under 30 list
The founder of Cudahy-based Atomix Logistics, an ecommerce fulfillment company, has been named to Forbes’ 30 Under 30 list.
Milwaukee-based music platform EVEN exclusively releases Bucks star Damian Lillard’s new EP
Milwaukee-based EVEN Labs is the exclusive streaming platform for Milwaukee Bucks superstar Damian Lillard’s newest EP, called “My Life Lately.”
Report: Milwaukee has a strong number of supports for local entrepreneurs, but ecosystem lacks cohesion
A recent report found Milwaukee has a strong network of business support organizations, but there is a need to better convene all these resources.