Blueprint program putting a focus on ideas, market validation
The Young Enterprising Society's Blueprint program is putting a focus on developing ideas and market validation for products being developed by participating...
Angel investor urges focus on business development for startups
An angel investor with Wisconsin Investment Partners urges startup founders to prioritize business development expertise as they build out their team.
Federal funding, specialization needed to develop tech hub
For areas of Wisconsin to compete with U.S. innovation powerhouses like Boston and Seattle, experts say a combination of federal support, industry...
U.S.-EU agreement on steel and aluminum tariffs expected to reduce prices for manufacturers
Manufacturing groups say the agreement between the United States and European Union to ease tariffs on steel and aluminum will help reduce...
Madison mayor discusses affordable housing, clean energy strategy
Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway says providing more affordable housing options will help drive the city's pandemic recovery and address an aspect of...
Hospitals facing ‘significant bottleneck’ in discharging patients to long-term care
Hospitals in the state are facing a “significant bottleneck” in their ability to discharge patients into long-term care facilities as they grapple...
Milwaukee businesses seeking startup proposals for industry challenges
-- Milwaukee-area businesses are seeking innovative proposals to solve a wide array of industry challenges such as improving health literacy, maintaining company...
Report highlights impact of hiring Wisconsin workers for solar projects
A report from Forward Analytics finds that hiring local workers to construct new solar energy projects could generate twice as much economic...
Self-driving vehicle research ongoing, though local officials concerned about costs and risks
While transportation officials and scientists in the state continue autonomous vehicle research, local officials are expressing concern about the potential risk and...
Transfur launches with a software platform for veterinarians
Venture Varsity Studio's first startup launch -- a company called Transfur -- will offer a software platform for veterinarians underpinned by AI.
Unemployment unchanged at 3.9 percent in September, latest figures show
Wisconsin's unemployment rate remained unchanged in September at 3.9 percent, the latest figures from the Department of Workforce Development show.
Demographic trends, vaccine resistance and lack of care access driving COVID-19 disparities
Higher COVID-19 death rates in rural Wisconsin counties illustrate how demographic trends, vaccine resistance and disparities in health care access are contributing...
Panelists say partnerships between industry and universities key to drive tech growth
Collaborations between industry and academia are necessary to drive technology development, according to a panel representing universities in the state and the...
Utilities say customers will pay more for heating bills this winter
Utilities in Wisconsin are projecting heating bills will be as much $65 per month higher this winter as a worldwide natural gas...
Federal officials taking comments on reinstating certain tariff exclusions
A lawyer with Michael Best Strategies says companies that import from China would benefit from submitting comments as federal officials consider reinstatements...
