Entrepreneurship & Small Business
Sherman Phoenix putting ‘people before profit’ while navigating COVID-19
The past few months have been critical for brick-and-mortar businesses across the city as restrictions aimed at curbing the spread of COVID-19 kept operations limited and sales down.
Summerfest Tech event now virtual for 2020
Summerfest’s annual technology showcase is shifting from its annual two-day event to a one-day virtual event this year.
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Wisconsin early stage companies raised record dollars in 2019
Wisconsin’s venture capital ecosystem continues to mature in 2019 after the state’s early stage firms raised a record of more than $450 million in venture capital.
EXACTA moves HQ from Brookfield to Milwaukee County Research Park
EXACTA Corp. has moved its headquarters from Brookfield to the Technology Innovation Research Center in the Milwaukee County Research Park in Wauwatosa.
WEDC extends small business grant deadline
The deadline to apply for the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation’s COVID-19 relief grant has been extended, the WEDC announced yesterday.
Milky Way Tech Hub to launch $50 million fund to invest in tech companies owned by minorities
Jet Constellations is launching a $50 million dollar fund through its social impact arm, The Milky Way Tech Hub. A main focus of the fund will be to invest in tech companies owned by people of color and other underrepresented individuals.
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Wanaki Golf Course purchased by private operator
Wanaki Golf Course in Menomonee Falls has been sold by Waukesha County to a family business that owns and operates several area golf courses and driving ranges.
gener8tor selects six startups for Madison accelerator
Milwaukee-based accelerator gener8tor has selected six companies from around the country for its 2020 Madison cohort, which will be...
Couple to launch kombucha brewery on Milwaukee’s near west side
A Milwaukee couple plans to establish a kombucha brewery and tap room in the Avenues West neighborhood on the city’s near west side.
Johnsonville Sausage finds innovation in venture capital
After 75 years, Johnsonville Sausage continues to evolve, refining its brand while keeping tabs on industry disruptors through its...