Technology
Report: Expansion of high-skilled immigration could address Wisconsin’s tech labor shortage
Wisconsin has an increasing number of tech jobs becoming available, but not enough people to fill these positions. However, looking to the state's population of immigrant workers could provide a possible solution.
Entrepreneur wants to bring CityCoins cryptocurrency to Milwaukee
Milwaukee entrepreneur Christopher Perceptions is hoping to bring a new type of cryptocurrency to the city.
New program will teach tech skills to ex-offenders seeking work following incarceration
Milky Way Tech Hub and The Way Out (a Milwaukee-based, non-bias employment platform) are launching a joint program aimed at educating individuals returning home from incarceration and giving them the skills in technology they need to successfully find work.
NerdsToGo looking to expand into Milwaukee market with eight locations
Guilford, Connecticut-based NerdsToGo is looking to break into the Milwaukee market with eight locations and is also searching for possible franchisees.
Sprecher Brewing Company working on launching its own NFTs
Sprecher Brewing Company is looking to mix tradition with modern technology as the brand ventures into the world of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) as a marketing and branding technique.
Milwaukee-based Ideawake completes $1 million funding round
Milwaukee-based Ideawake has completed a $1 million funding round which will be used to help the company accelerate its market expansion into health care.
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Fiserv making $650 million acquisition to advance digital banking strategy
Brookfield-based Fiserv Inc. plans to acquire Jacksonville-based Finxact in a deal aimed advancing the company’s digital banking efforts.
Penrod get $8 million investment from Salesforce, undisclosed source
Milwaukee-based Penrod has secured an $8 million investment from San Francisco-based Salesforce Ventures and an undisclosed Milwaukee family office.
Milwaukee-based Fiveable merges with virtual studying platform Hours
Milwaukee-based edtech platform Fiveable is merging with the online platform Hours. Fiveable acquired Hours back in May of 2021.
MKE Tech Hub Coalition’s impact report shows nonprofit is bringing talent to Milwaukee
The MKE Tech Hub Coalition is one of a handful of local organizations seeking to increase the amount of tech workers in our region. The coalition’s newly released 2021 impact report highlights how much closer they are getting toward their ultimate goal: to inclusively double the tech workforce in southeastern Wisconsin.
