MADISON, Wis. – The latest episode of “WisBusiness.com: The Show” features Brent Ridge, the chief executive officer of Dairyland Power Cooperative, a La Crosse, Wis., utility that serves parts of four states. Ridge discusses the future of energy generation and distribution in the region. The Show also reviews recent and upcoming Tech Council events.
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Upcoming events:
- May 8, Milwaukee: Is it possible to revive American Manufacturing?
Join us in downtown Milwaukee to hear from leaders who understand manufacturing as they debate a core question: Is it possible to bring back manufacturing in the United States after decades of decline? Panelists are Buckley Brinkman, executive director and chief executive officer of the Wisconsin Center for Manufacturing & Productivity; Andrew DeGuire, dean of the College of Business Administration at Marquette University; and Dale Kooyenga, president of the Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce. www.wisconsintechnologycouncil.com/events - May 20, Madison: Is our energy check-box becoming ‘all of the above’?
Despite solid conservation efforts, energy use is almost certain to rise as coal fades away, especially as Wisconsin becomes a home for more data centers. How do we meet those needs? Four panelists will discuss this topic during a Tuesday, May 20, Tech Council Innovation Network luncheon in Madison. The panel will examine the viability of several sources, including natural gas-fired power plants, solar and wind energy, nuclear fission and nuclear fusion. www.wisconsintechnologycouncil.com/events
Mark your 2025 calendar for our major conferences!
- June 4-5, 2025 – Wisconsin Entrepreneurs’ Conference, Monona Terrace in Madison – Keynote speaker Scott Becker, market analyst and author of “The Entrepreneur’s Edge.” New this year: “Open Mic” pitches! View our application online.
- July 22, 2025 – Tech Council Golf Outing at the Oaks Golf Course in Cottage Grove
- Sept. 18, 2025 – Wisconsin WOMEN Reception at Findorff Construction in Madison
- Nov. 4, 2025 – NEW! Wisconsin Innovation Awards at the Monona Terrace in Madison
- Nov. 5-6, 2025 – Wisconsin Early Stage Symposium at the Monona Terrace in Madison
