Entrepreneurs of Color spotlight: Shoua Lee, MRRNB Films
BLUEPRINT 365
Inspired by music and his parents’ love of it, Shoua “MRRNB” Lee, Green Bay, founded MRRNB Films (pronounced “Mister R&B”) with the intent to be able to make his own music videos to supplement his singing.
Lee was highlighted in the Entrepreneurs of Color Spotlight series, which highlights entrepreneurs of color to empower and support their businesses. It is sponsored by the Appleton Public Library, ColorBold Business Association and UW-Madison Division of Extension...
Wisconsin had the second-best 10-year small business survival rate over the last decade
WPR
Wisconsin had the second-best 10-year small business survival rate in the nation over the last decade. Only Iowa had a better ranking.
That’s according to a recent analysis from The Southern Bank Company, a financial institution based in Alabama that looked at data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics to compare the state-by-state business survival rates from March 2012 through that month of 2022...
ASHWAUBENON - TitletownTech has invested in a Wisconsin-based supply chain company specializing in logistics.
Launched in 2019, Renaissant provides a technology and data solution for the flow of trucks and trailers in and out of warehouse and distribution centers...
WiSys, other partners getting $1M grant to plan sustainable ag effort
WISBUSINESS
UW System campuses and other partners led by WiSys are getting a $1 million federal grant to plan a regional effort around sustainable agriculture.
WiSys President Arjun Sanga says the project could represent a “key economic driver” for the state...
The Accelerate Sheboygan County Business Challenge is open for 2023
SHEBOYGAN COUNTY EDC
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 services and experiences to the community. The Accelerate Sheboygan County Business Challenge is a program designed to assist entrepreneurs and innovators in furthering their ideas. The 2023 Business Challenge is now open for applications...
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Gud Medical to present at Wisconsin Entrepreneur's Conference
INSIGHT ON BUSINESS
Joseph Ulbrich of Güd Medical, Winneconne, is one of the Diligent Dozen in the Wisconsin Governor's Business Plan Contest that will present live to judges May 31 at the opening of the Wisconsin Entrepreneur's Conference in Milwaukee.
The contestants emerged from three rounds of judging in the contest organized through the Wisconsin Technology Council, which produces the contest and conference with its partners and sponsors. The competition began in late January with nearly 150 entries; more than 4,600 entries have been received since the contest began in 2004...
WEDC leader wants new VC effort to have outstate impact
WISBUSINESS
The head of WEDC wants the agency’s $50 million venture capital fund to have an impact outside of the state’s main startup hubs of Madison and Milwaukee.
Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. Secretary and CEO Missy Hughes was the featured guest at yesterday’s WisPolitics.com luncheon in Madison. Among other topics, she discussed goals for the Wisconsin Investment Fund, supported by a grant from the federal State Small Business Credit Initiative...
Two Wisconsin groups win NSF grants to plot innovation hubs that could land $160 million
THE BUSINESS JOURNALS
Similar to the way in which Silicon Valley is synonymous with information technology, Wisconsin could eventually be known for water innovation or sustainable agriculture.
At least, that's what two new Wisconsin groups are working toward...
Cup of Joe - Aydan Massey
Fueled by entrepreneurs, this FREE networking event is for people who are focused on growing their business, expanding their business networks, and getting fresh ideas for their business. This networking event will feature a local speaker and his journey!
