Tuesday, March 19, 2024
See below for the latest episodes of “WisBusiness: The Show,” “WisBusiness: The Podcast” and “Talking Trade.”
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WisBusiness: the Show with Arjun Sanga of WiSys

MADISON, Wis. – In the latest episode of “WisBusiness.com: The Show,” Arjun Sanga of WiSys talks about the statewide group’s role in a National Science Foundation grant process that could lead to a national-level award for Wisconsin. The Show also previews recent and upcoming Tech Council events. Upcoming events: March 18, Wisconsin Tech Summit, Lambeau Field, Green Bay This annual conference...
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WisBusiness: the Show with Dean Amhaus, The Water Council

Contact: Tom Still or Julie Johnson at 608-442-7557 To learn more online: www.wisconsintechnologycouncil.com MADISON, Wis. – In the latest episode of “WisBusiness.com: The Show,” Dean Amhaus of The Water Council talks about the Milwaukee-based group’s role in a National Science Foundation grant process that could lead to a national-level award for Wisconsin. The Show also previews recent and upcoming Tech Council events. Upcoming events:

WisBusiness: the Podcast with Chris Tatge, DC Materials

This week’s episode of “WisBusiness: the Podcast” is with Chris Tatge, founder and president of DC Materials.  Tatge discusses the Stoughton-based company’s recent rapid growth, which landed it on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies.  “We’ve grown 1,126% in three years,” he said. “There’s a lot of exciting things that happen when you’re sort of rapidly growing business, and a lot of new opportunities.” 

WisBusiness: the Podcast with Jessica Martin Eckerly, Forward BIOLABS

This week’s episode of “WisBusiness: the Podcast” is with Jessica Martin Eckerly, CEO and co-founder of Forward BIOLABS.  She shares some highlights from the group’s first impact report, which details the Madison-based co-working space’s role in the local startup ecosystem. It provides fully equipped laboratories to help early-stage life science companies get started.  “And then we kind of envelope that lab in a community -- making...
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Talking Trade with Matt Umhoefer, Department of Transportation

In the latest edition of “Talking Trade,” Matt Umhoefer of the state Department of Transportation discusses Wisconsin’s freight plan and federal infrastructure funding.  Umhoefer, the economic development section chief for the agency, notes the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law added new items for states to add to their existing freight plans. He discusses the latest iteration of the plan and shares details on the state agency’s future work on that effort. 
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Talking Trade with Mark Rhoda-Reis, DATCP

In the latest edition of “Talking Trade,” Mark Rhoda-Reis of DATCP shares insights on the latest agricultural export trends and more.  Rhoda-Reis, director of the agency’s International Agribusiness Center, says Wisconsin ag export activity in 2023 was down from the prior standout year.  “2022 was a record year for the U.S. and for Wisconsin,” he said. “For Wisconsin it was $4.22 billion, largest on record. And whenever...