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WisBusiness News

TitletownTech closes second fund totalling $70M

TitletownTech now has $95 million in assets under management after recently closing on a $70 million fund.  The Green...

UW inventors create energy-efficient wireless network system

UW-Madison researchers have created a new wireless network system that dramatically improves energy efficiency.  That’s according to an overview...

Milwaukee’s gener8tor program announces latest cohort of startups

The Milwaukee chapter of the gener8tor accelerator network has announced its latest cohort of startups, each of which will receive a $100,000...

Impacts of updating commercial building code debated in legislative committee

-- Updating Wisconsin's commercial building code to reflect more current international standards and add efficiency requirements could increase or decrease building costs,...

73 percent of businesses in WMC survey say public high school grads unprepared for...

About three-fourths of businesses tapped in a recent WMC survey say public high school graduates in the state aren’t prepared to join...

Tech Council board urges approval of UW engineering building project

The Wisconsin Technology Council’s board of directors is calling on state lawmakers to “fully authorize” a UW-Madison College of Engineering construction project. 

InvivoSciences gearing up for FDA application on heart failure drug

InvivoSciences, a pre-clinical stage biotech firm based in Madison, is gearing up for a potential FDA application for a heart failure drug...

Crops continue to struggle as parts of Wisconsin see extreme drought

Farmers in the state continue to grapple with persistent dry conditions as portions of Wisconsin are now experiencing extreme drought. 

WMC survey finds fewer employers expect to hire in coming months

Hiring expectations among Wisconsin employers have fallen dramatically in the latest Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce survey.  WMC yesterday announced...

Federal lawmakers raising concerns about portable generator regulation change

Federal lawmakers from Wisconsin are raising concerns about a potential regulatory change with implications for engine-driven portable welders.  In...

Evers nixes top two income tax breaks, signs budget after 51 partial vetoes 

Gov. Tony Evers today vetoed a GOP plan to cut Wisconsin’s top two income tax rates but signed most of the nearly...

Wisconsin seeing rural population growth, report shows 

Wisconsin is seeing more rural population growth than most other Midwest states, particularly in areas where tourism plays a big role in...

Presidential economic advisor touts impact of ‘Bidenomics’ on small business

A top presidential economic advisor is touting the impact of “Bidenomics” on Wisconsin’s small business community.  Jared Bernstein, chair...

Farm groups led by Edge co-op getting $50M USDA grant

Farm groups led by Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative are getting a $50 million USDA grant for more sustainable, climate-friendly dairy and beet...

State officials praise $1 billion in federal broadband money

Public Service Commission Chairperson Rebecca Valcq is praising a $1.05 billion investment in broadband for the state, saying along with public and...
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