Wisconsin Inno Madness bracket voting starts today – startups in the New North Region in the running: AppEase, Debtle and Carbliss
WISCONSIN INNO
Our Wisconsin Inno Madness competition is here! We've got 32 local startups vying for the coveted title of 2022 Inno Madness champion.
Inno Madness is our friendly, bracket-style challenge where readers vote to advance companies based on one question: Who would you invest in? Whether you believe in one mission or product slightly more than another or would prefer to back a more established company versus an early-stage startup, how you answer that question is entirely up to you.... Banks at helm of co-working space for entrepreneurs
PRESS TIMES GREEN BAY – There is a message printed out on a table tent at every workspace at the Urban Hub that reads: “Be part of the momentum.”
Lamarr Banks, who oversees the co-working space located in the Rail Yard Innovation District for the Greater Green Bay Chamber’s Economic Development team, said he is proud to be involved in that momentum.
“Essentially, we try to provide not only a space for those professionals to work together, but also resources to help them build their businesses,” he said. “We’re for entrepreneurs and professionals who have been working remotely.”
Banks, a Milwaukee native, moved to Green Bay at the age of 15 and attended West High School.....
Clothing brand 4th N Long isn't just a business, it's a mission
GREEN BAY PRESS GAZETTE
Avery Rhenwrick of Green Bay had recently graduated from St. Norbert College in De Pere when he got a job doing outdoor wiring for a communications company.
“I spent most of my time alone, and during that time, started to listen to motivational podcasts and do some soul searching,” he said. “It’s probably something I should have done before college, but that’s when I came up with the idea of starting a clothing brand.”
It was at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, in April 2020, when Rhenwrick modified a business plan he had written in an entrepreneurial class in college. That plan was for a retail clothing brand but lacked the passion he was seeking. As he spent his spare time doing a sports podcast on YouTube, he came across an article that caught his attention...
New comic book store, The Bugle, brings comics back to Sheboygan
SHEBOYGAN COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORP.
SHEBOYGAN COUNTY — The Sheboygan County Economic Development Corporation (SCEDC) and Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at UW-Green Bay aim to provide a wide variety of services, resources, and expertise to help encourage entrepreneurial opportunities in Sheboygan County, including businesses that offer unique products to the community.
With the help of the SCEDC and SBDC, Adrian Hackl opened The Bugle, Sheboygan’s only dedicated comic book store located at 1148 Union Ave. The Bugle offers a unique collection of new and vintage comics as well as prized collectibles....
UW Oshkosh's Alta Resources Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (CEI) offering high school business model competition
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN OSHKOSH
OSHKOSH -- The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh's Alta Resources Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (CEI) is excited to present a business model competition for sophomore, junior and senior high school students statewide. The CEI encourages an entrepreneurial spirit whole providing students with opportunities to develop knowledge, hone professional presentation skills and an experience of enterprise creation.
Youth entrepreneurial competitions provide a safe space to experiment with career paths and business ideas while teaching valuable skills in creative thinking, planning, financial responsibility and importance of relationships. Please consider gathering a team or share this upcoming opportunity with your aspiring entrepreneurs to develop and pitch a business idea.
The Wisconsin High School Business Model Competition will be held on Saturday, May 21, 2022 at UW Oshkosh. The winning entrepreneur(s) can earn a share of $15,000 in awards....
SBA announces Wisconsin nominees for 2022 National Small Business Week Awards
U.S. SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
MILWAUKEE—Twenty-one small businesses and organizations have submitted nominations for the U.S. Small Business Administration’s National Small Business Week awards in Wisconsin. The nominees represent a spectrum of Wisconsin’s small businesses and supporters, with locations in both rural and urban communities, and in a variety of industries. “Small businesses create jobs, economies, and communities in Wisconsin and nationwide,” said Eric Ness, SBA Wisconsin District Director. “SBA appreciates the work of the nominees and nominators in applying and sharing their stories. We look forward to honoring the award winners during National Small Business Week.”
SBA will announce the award winners in ten categories (nationally eligible and Wisconsin-eligible) later this spring. More announcements of National Small Business Week activities in Wisconsin are forthcoming.
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Get easy, no-cost access to small business consulting services at the Fox Cities Chamber
FOX CITIES CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
FOX CITIES – Looking to start, grow or finance your small business? Soon it will be easier than ever to access the pros from the Wisconsin Small Business Development Center (SBDC), as consultants will be at the Fox Cities Chamber office on a regular basis. No matter what stage you are at in starting or growing your business, their small business experts are here for you, and at no cost.
- WHEN: First Wednesday of each month, starting March 2, 2022
- HOURS: 12:30 - 4:30 PM
- WHERE: Fox Cities Chamber, 125 N Superior St., Appleton...
Trends shaping healthcare innovation, delivery to be vetted March 14 at Wisconsin Tech Summit
WISCONSIN TECHNOLOGY COUNCIL
COVID-19 left an indelible mark on healthcare in the United States and Wisconsin. As the pandemic subsides, what should providers, payers and young companies know about the future?
A panel of experts will explore trends and discuss what comes next at the ninth annual Wisconsin Tech Summit, which will take place March 14 in-person at Lambeau Field.
Dr. Bill Melms, chief medical officer at Marshfield Clinic Health System; Jed Roher, a partner at the law firm of Husch Blackwell whose practice includes healthcare; and Jeff Tucker, vice president of business development and care innovation at Marshfield, will make up the panel. Tech Council President Tom Still will moderate...
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