WisBusiness

U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin says new federal legislation would make electric motorcycles more affordable while supporting manufacturers including Harley-Davidson.  The Madison Dem last week introduced the Electric Motorcycle Parity Act alongside U.S. Sen. Bob Casey, a Democrat from Pennsylvania. The bill would add certain qualifying motorcycles to the list of vehicles that qualify for...

-- U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin says new federal legislation would make electric motorcycles more affordable while supporting manufacturers including Harley-Davidson.  The Madison Dem last week introduced the Electric Motorcycle Parity Act alongside U.S. Sen. Bob Casey, a Democrat from Pennsylvania. The bill would add certain qualifying motorcycles to the list of vehicles that qualify...

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today affirms that the recent decision by the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) in Sackett vs United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) does not alter Wisconsin’s wetland regulations under state law. Since 1978, the DNR has recognized the need to preserve, protect, restore and...

The winner of this year's Wisconsin Governor's Business Plan Contest is SixLine Semiconductor, a Middleton-based startup developing components for advanced electronics. The company's technology hinges on the use of carbon nanotubes, which are microscopic materials with applications for wireless devices as well as computing. CEO, co-founder and co-inventor Katy Jinkins said the business is...

MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul announced that 42 states, led by Wisconsin Department of Justice, have negotiated a nationwide $102.5 million settlement with the maker of Suboxone, Indivior Inc.  Wisconsin will receive about $7.5 million from the settlement. “I’m proud that Wisconsin DOJ led this significant multistate effort and is bringing this case...

MADISON – The Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce announced today it is accepting applications for this year’s Pressure Chamber startup initiative, which returns on Aug. 22 during Forward Festival, Wisconsin's largest technology and entrepreneurship festival. The popular program includes participation and support from active regional investment firms, as well as the State of Wisconsin Investment Board, Wisconsin...

Milwaukee, Wis. – The world is more connected than ever before – even on vacation. If you’re traveling for business or pleasure, you’ll likely be taking a device, or two, or three with you. Learn how to keep your cell phone, laptop, tablet, and other devices, as well as the information stored on them, safe and secure with BBB’s cybersecurity...

Burlington, WI – The Racine County Economic Development Corporation (RCEDC) proudly presents "Empowering Small Businesses: A Business Growth Solutions Event," taking place on Thursday, June 15th, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the esteemed Veterans Terrace in Burlington, Wis. This event will provide relevant insights and share valuable resources to entrepreneurs, business owners, commercial...

MADISON, Wis. (June 1, 2023) — Today, Hy-Vee, Inc. awarded $50,000 to local minority- and women-owned businesses during the Hy-Vee OpportUNITY Inclusive Business Summit at Monona Terrace Convention Center in Madison. Today’s event was the fourth summit Hy-Vee has hosted in support of these business owners with access to funding and valuable business development resources. These summits are...

Investors agree now is a good time to launch a startup, despite some headwinds for entrepreneurs.  Speaking yesterday during the Wisconsin Entrepreneurs’ Conference in Milwaukee, Madison-based Venture Investors CEO and Managing Director David Arnstein noted startup funding has fallen recently back to pre-pandemic levels after spiking in 2021.  Even in the...