Electronic games have huge potential to spark learning, panel says
Many parents rue the time their children spend playing computer and video games -- especially when they should be doing their homework.
But what...
Abodo planning expansion as it closes $4.8 million round
Abodo CEO Alec Slocum says his company will “continue to expand” after closing a $4.8 million fundraising round.
The company, whose technology helps apartment-seekers...
Baldwin looks to help startups access capital with new bill
U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin says her new bill aims to fix “the major stumbling block” for Wisconsin entrepreneurs: the lack of capital.
That’s because, the...
Collaboration is key for biomanufacturing, panel says
Wisconsin industry leaders need to collaborate more if the state wants to become a national hub for biomanufacturing, a panel of experts agreed.
The panel,...
StartingBlock meets $3 million fundraising goal
StartingBlock has hit its $3 million fundraising goal as it looks to become a startup hub on Madison’s East Washington Avenue.
The nonprofit group...
State makes ‘good progress’ on lowering uninsured rate
The share of Wisconsinites without health insurance fell sharply last year and is tied for the sixth lowest in the country, according to new...
Trek Bicycle’s chef continually tweaking company’s healthy menu
When Matthew Lovely landed at Trek Bicycle’s campus in Waterloo a decade ago to run its kitchen, he quickly set about revamping the menu...
Virent getting acquired by Texas refinery Tesoro Corp.
Madison-based Virent says its acquisition by the Texas refinery Tesoro Corp. will help boost the company further commercialize biofuels.
The company, founded by UW-Madison chemical...
WEDC awards drop by $48.3 million last fiscal year
WEDC handed out about $48.3 million less in awards last fiscal year, according to the agency's latest annual economic development report.
The report, approved...
WEDC launches new program to boost entrepreneurship
A new grant program from WEDC looks to boost entrepreneurs in the state's smaller communities.
The pilot program is aimed at communities and nonprofit...
WisBusiness: The Show – Qualcomm’s Laurie Self
Welcome to a new episode of "WisBusiness: The Show," a twice-a-month Web show covering state business news and issues.
MADISON – This episode of...
WisBusiness: The Show – UW-Oshkosh’s Colleen Merrill
Welcome to a new episode of "WisBusiness: The Show," a twice-a-month Web show covering state business news and issues.
MADISON – This episode of...
