Entrepreneurship & Small Business
Justin Vernon among mentors selected for 88Nine’s new music accelerator
Justin Vernon of Eau Claire-based rock band Bon Iver is one of several professional musicians selected to mentor artists participating in Radio Milwaukee’s new music accelerator program, 88Nine Amplifier.
Volume and value of Wisconsin venture capital deals increased in 2020
Wisconsin companies drew about $141 million in venture capital investments across 24 deals in the fourth quarter of 2020,...
See the Business Forum webcast with Steve Forbes, free on demand
The first webcast for the new 21st Century Business Forum, presented by BizTimes Media, was presented this week, featuring Steve Forbes, editor-in-chief of Forbes Media and a former presidential candidate.
Milwaukee Bucks to support Black entrepreneurs through new partnership
The Milwaukee Bucks has partnered with New York-based nonprofit The Lonely Entrepreneur to support Black entrepreneurs in the process of starting or growing a businesses.Â
New platform maps Wisconsin’s tech and startup ecosystem
A new online platform developed by finance professional Joseph Alioto maps Wisconsin’s tech and venture capital scene by providing useful data and drawing connections between various ecosystem stakeholders.
Tech-enabled laundromat business to open first Milwaukee-area location
Clean Laundry, a national laundromat chain, is opening its second Wisconsin location in West Milwaukee at 2086 Miller Park Way, the company announced today.
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Kenosha businesses impacted by violent protests receive recovery funding
More than 25 Kenosha-area businesses impacted by the violent protests that erupted in the community in late August have received loans of up to $50,000, the Kenosha Area Business Alliance announced today.
$11.6 million awarded to Milwaukee County small businesses
Milwaukee County awarded $11.6 million in grants to 1,534 small businesses in Milwaukee County, the office of the Milwaukee County Executive announced today.
BrightStar invests $100,000 in two Milwaukee-area startups
BrightStar Wisconsin Foundation Inc. recently invested $50,000 in Shorewood-based battery technology company COnovate, Inc. and Wauwatosa-based health tech company Retham Technologies.
Milwaukee pastor to open second hub for entrepreneurs on city’s north side
The pastor of a Milwaukee church wants to redevelop a vacant office building into a hub for entrepreneurs on the city’s north side.