KENOSHA, Wis. (February 10, 2026) – Cream City Cyber, a Milwaukee-based cybersecurity and risk management consulting firm, has been named an IMPACT Partner of the Kenosha Innovation Center, supporting the Center’s mission to advance workforce development and help regional employers securely adopt advanced technologies.
Through the partnership, Cream City Cyber will contribute expertise in cybersecurity, cloud security, artificial intelligence, and intelligent manufacturing, helping organizations modernize operations while protecting critical systems and data.
“We are thrilled to partner with the Kenosha Innovation Center as a new IMPACT Founder. Our investment in KIC is designed to enable and enhance a strong strategy to make Kenosha a national leader in workforce development and career pipelines to support an AI- and Quantum enabled ecosystem.” – Sheldon Cuffie, CEO, Cream City Cyber.
“Cybersecurity is no longer a back-office function, it’s foundational to how companies grow, innovate, and compete,” said Kelly Armstrong, President of the Kenosha Innovation Neighborhood. “Cream City Cyber brings real-world expertise at exactly the moment our region is helping employers and founders adopt AI, cloud, and intelligent manufacturing technologies. This partnership strengthens our workforce pipelines, supports secure innovation, and positions Kenosha as a place where advanced technology and talent development move forward together to build what’s next.”
In addition to Microsoft, Milwaukee School of Engineering, and Michael Best, Cream City Cyber will become the fourth IMPACT Partner to support the Kenosha Innovation Center’s vision and programming through panels, workshops, and community education initiatives, and will collaborate with ecosystem partners, to strengthen Kenosha’s innovation and technology landscape.
The firm will provide subject-matter expertise in cybersecurity risk management, secure system design, and cloud security, with a focus on supporting high-tech manufacturers, startups, and growing businesses navigating digital transformation.
Workforce development is a key component of the partnership. Cream City Cyber will support regional talent pipelines through internships, training programs, and partnerships with local education and workforce organizations. These efforts aim to align technical skills development with employer demand as businesses continue to invest in digital transformation.
The IMPACT Partner program recognizes organizations committed to innovation and community growth, fostering collaboration among industry leaders, educators, and local stakeholders to support Kenosha’s long-term economic competitiveness.
More information about the Kenosha Innovation Center and its IMPACT Partners is available at https://www.innovatekin.org/kenoshainnovationcenter.
About the Kenosha Innovation Center (KIC)
The Kenosha Innovation Center is a flagship facility within the Kenosha Innovation Neighborhood focused on entrepreneurship, innovation, and community-driven economic development. The Center provides founders with workspace, mentorship, programming, and pathways to growth—supporting the next generation of startups in the region.
About the Kenosha Innovation Neighborhood
The Kenosha Innovation Neighborhood, Inc., is a non-profit organization led by a volunteer board of directors composed of local and regional leaders dedicated to fostering economic recovery, improving economic sustainability and resiliency, and ensuring equitable community access to prosperity through the development of the Kenosha Innovation Neighborhood (KIN).
The KIN is the revitalization and transformation of 107 acres of vacant land in the heart of Kenosha as a collaborative, mixed-use project that is bringing the community together to define and deliver a regional destination with sustainable, innovation-focused office, medical, educational, commercial, and residential space that meets the unique needs of neighbors, the broader Kenosha community, visitors, and end-users. Learn more about the Kenosha Innovation Neighborhood at www.innovatekin.org.
