WisBusiness: the Show with Steven Girard, Sea Change Silicides
MADISON, Wis. – The latest episode of “WisBusiness.com: The Show” features Steven Girard of Sea Change Silicides, a Whitewater-based company that won the “Bright New Idea” award at this year’s Governor’s Business Plan Contest with its technology to improve titanium implants often used in surgical and dental procedures. The Show also reviews recent and upcoming Tech Council events.
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WisBusiness: the Show with Hilary Pham of Equability
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MADISON, Wis. – The latest episode of “WisBusiness.com: The Show” features Hilary Pham of Equability, which won the Business Services category of the 2025 Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest. Equability helps clients who have lost dexterity for a variety of reasons adapt their existing buttoned or zippered clothing to Velcro, magnet or snaps closures at an affordable price. The...
WisBusiness: the Podcast with Jeff Burns, Weinbrenner Shoe Company
This week’s episode of “WisBusiness: the Podcast” is with Jeff Burns, president of Weinbrenner Shoe Company.
The business, which was established in Wisconsin in 1892, manufactures workboots and other footwear under the Thorogood brand. It makes boots for electricians, plumbers or construction workers, as well as law enforcement and firemen.
“The primary focus is tradesmen and women, that’s really the core of our business … what...
WisBusiness: the Podcast with Megan Tanel, Association of Equipment Manufacturers
This week’s episode of “WisBusiness: the Podcast” is with Megan Tanel, president and CEO of the Association of Equipment Manufacturers.
The group represents more than 1,100 members in North America across construction, agriculture, forestry, mining and utilities. That includes Caterpillar in South Milwaukee, Komatsu in Milwaukee’s Harbor District, CNH in Racine, Oshkosh Corporation and many more in Wisconsin.
Tanel says the state has about 135,000 jobs...
Talking Trade with DATCP Export and Business Development Bureau Director Ira Frydman
In the latest episode of "Talking Trade," host Sandi Siegel interviews DATCP Export and Business Development Bureau Director Ira Frydman about the agency's success in expanding markets for Wisconsin agricultural exports.
Talking Trade with Ken Wasylik and Sandi Siegel
In the latest episode of “Talking Trade,” co-hosts Ken Wasylik and Sandi Siegel share insights from the recent G20 Trade Ministerial, which brought diplomats from around the world to Milwaukee.
Siegel said representatives from more than 60 countries were in attendance, adding it was “really exciting” for Milwaukee to be in the spotlight as the host city. It was held ahead of the upcoming 2026...




