Catalyst: TitletownTech provides a ‘step change’ for startups Insight On Business If it’s true that a mighty flame follows a tiny spark, think of TitletownTech as the match.
The mighty flame is taking hold. Less than 18 months after opening its offices in the hallowed shadow of Lambeau Field, TitletownTech has proven it has come onto the scene to make impactful and lasting change through investing in cutting-edge startups.
In its first year alone, TitletownTech invested in more than a dozen startups, most of those based in Wisconsin. Beyond that, the organization has established that a moderately sized Midwestern city can earn serious cred as a startup powerhouse.
“Outcome No. 1 is impact. These startups are building new products, hiring people and creating value,” says Jill Enos, who serves as one of two managing directors of TitletownTech alongside Craig Dickman. “The second outcome is awareness. There are still people who have this notion that innovation only happens on the coasts or in major metro areas. Great ideas come from everywhere, and....
Helping foodies flourish: Green Lake Kitchens gives food-based businesses space, support Insight On Business What do you do with three vacant buildings covering an entire city block in the middle of a town? It sounds like a head-scratching riddle, but for community members in Green Lake County, it was a source of inspiration.
In 2011, the county built new facilities for its courthouse, jail and county offices. That meant the old buildings — which are on the National Register of Historic Places — sat there empty. The three buildings totaled 70,000 square feet, covered nearly an entire city block, and were in the center of Green Lake. Everybody knew it would be a waste for them to collect cobwebs.
“There were a lot of conversations about what to do with the structures,” says Fran Hill, president of the Green Lake Town Square Board.
Considering the buildings are historic — the courthouse itself dates back to 1889 — it was important for any option chosen to follow....
Donation from East Wisconsin Savings Bank puts Appleton native’s Flex Farms hydroponic units into Fox Valley schools Post Crescent APPLETON - Alex Tyink attended Appleton Area School District schools when he was growing up. Now, students in Appleton and in other Fox Valley schools are using his invention to grow their own produce.
Tyink is the founder and president of Fork Farms, a Green Bay-based business that makes vertical hydroponic systems called Flex Farms, which grow produce indoors without soil. Flex Farms units are white plastic structures surrounding a tower of LED lights.
The combination of the lights, nutrient solution and water mimic the conditions plants need to grow. Each unit is powered by a standard electrical socket,...
Manitowoc’s Extreme Audio started with a love of fast cars and loud music Herald Times Reporter It was a love of fast cars and music that led 19-year-old Kurt Scherer to venture north to Canada to attend trade school in custom installation and 12-volt electronics. There, he honed his skills in the installation of car audio systems.
After returning home in the fall of 1995, he saw a gap in the marketplace for his skillset and decided to start his own company.
Like many young, ambitious entrepreneurs, Scherer was low on cashflow, but rich with vision — his first “shop” was his grandparents' garage, and....
Oshkosh Defense lands $911 million Army order BizTimes Oshkosh Corp. subsidiary Oshkosh Defense LLC has landed an order for joint light tactical vehicles valued at $911 million from the U.S. Army Contracting Command, Detroit Arsenal.
The contract is the second largest order to date for Oshkosh Defense JLTVs. It includes 2,738 vehicles, 1,001 companion trailers and associated kits.
“The men and women of Oshkosh Defense take great pride in what they do,” said George Mansfield, vice president and general manager of Joint Programs for Oshkosh Defense. “Designing, building, and delivering the world’s most capable light tactical vehicle,...
Grants available for Wisconsin exporters seeking to grow e-commerce capabilities in Chinese markets WisBusiness MADISON – Wisconsin food, forestry and agriculture companies interested in developing their e-commerce capabilities to better target Chinese markets are invited to apply for grants through a pilot program administered by the Wisconsin International Agribusiness Center (IABC), a bureau of the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP).
Through the Global Business Development Program, administered by the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC), DATCP received $90,000 to help exporters of Wisconsin food, forestry, and agriculture products develop new e-commerce distribution channels in China. Wisconsin companies can apply for up to $9,000 each and are required to.... |
