Subject: 08.30.2023 NEW Launch Alliance


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TitletownTech portfolio company Midwest Games launches in Green Bay
WISCONSIN INNO

GREEN BAY -- Video game publisher Midwest Games, created by a Wisconsin native and University of Wisconsin-Green Bay alumni Ben Kvalo, has officially launched in Green Bay with the release of its first game....


Way Boutique opens in downtown Brillion
THE BRILLION NEWS

BRILLION – Marissa Sweere went to college to be a registered nurse and did that for a short time. Then her true passion came calling. “Time evolved and I decided to pursue other dreams and open up my boutique,” Sweere said...


A new Indian food restaurant is coming to former Gipper's sports bar on Green Bay's University Avenue
GREEN BAY PRESS GAZETTE 

GREEN BAY − A new Indian food joint will add a bit of spicy competition to a street highly populated by bars and Mexican-style food.

The new restaurant is expected to open in October at the former Gipper's Sports Bar & Grill at 1860 University Ave. The sports bar closed in June....
Lawrence duo finds traction with their business startup, nets $100K investment
LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY

APPLETON -- In April, Alec Nguyen ’23 and Hung Nguyen ’23 pitched a business startup idea at Lawrence University’s annual Launch LU competition—an idea centered on an AI tool that would help people summarize research findings on any topic, from any discipline, in any language....


Electric City's eclectic vintage theater brings together creators, dancers, gamers and more
APPLETON POST-CRESCENT

KAUKAUNA – On a trip through downtown Kaukauna, it's easy to pass the low-profile building at 151 E. Second St.

There's little to distinguish it from the other attached brick structures, except a small red lightning bolt-shaped sign hanging above the door that reads "Vaudette."..


Greater GB Chamber – Build Up
GREATER GREEN BAY CHAMBER

GREEN BAY -- Build Up is a virtual tech accelerator program tailored to tech startups in the Idea or Minimum Viable Product (MVP) stage. The program offers a wide range of benefits such as industry-specific workshops, one-on-one coaching sessions, and connections to our vast network of successful entrepreneurs and industry leaders. Participants will have a chance to showcase their business ideas to the community and stakeholders during a pitch night at the end of the program...

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Study deems Wisconsin a great state for small business survival
SPECTRUM NEWS 1

APPLETON — If you’re thinking about opening a small business, you’re already in the right state.

A study by the Southern Bank Company showed Wisconsin had the second-best rate for small business survival. One Appleton small businessman is proving that to be true, winning customers over with a unique flavor...

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Women-owned business brings permanent jewelry to area: Knotted Chain owners aim to inspire their daughters with hard work
THE BUSINESS NEWS

SUAMICO – Hoping to capitalize on the lack of a permanent jewelry (a piece of jewelry that's welded together instead of secured with a clasp) market in the Green Bay area, sisters-in-law Kendra Kuehl and Karen DeBaker started the Knotted Chain....

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Emerging entrepreneurs -- Miranda Demske: WINEaLOT Vineyards in Greenleaf has seen significant growth in last two years, looks toward future expansions
THE BUSINESS NEWS

GREENLEAF – Timing is everything – Miranda Demske, owner and operator of WINEaLOT Vineyards, LLC, said she would definitely agree with that phrase.

After losing her job as a casualty of the COVID-19 pandemic, the young entrepreneur pressed fast-forward on a “sometime in the future” dream and started her journey as a small business owner....

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2-for-1: New food truck looks to help aging population and those of all abilities
NBC 26

GREEN BAY — The Grounded on the Go food truck is one of the first accessible food trucks in the area, and could be coming to your community to help inspire people of all abilities who are interested in food service....

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Accelerate Your Business for Women Business Owners
SCORE OF WISCONSIN 

SCORE Mentors of Wisconsin is inviting women business owners across Wisconsin to attend a dedicated event focused on providing the resources, inspiration, and connections to achieve the next breakthrough for your business.

Accelerate Your Business for Women Business Owners will feature expert keynote speakers, breakout sessions, and the opportunity to connect with fellow women business owners and small business supporters in the state of Wisconsin...

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September 2023 - Upcoming Tech Events and News in Wisconsin
STARTUP WISCONSIN

Enjoy food and drinks, meet the organizers and learn more about how you can support our local Startup Green Bay Week, as well as the statewide efforts...

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Hung Nguyen '23 and Alec Nguyen '23 are co-founders of Afforai, a startup they began developing during their senior year, in advance of the annual Launch LU Pitch competition. See Lawrence University story above for more.
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