Brian Zielinski understands the challenges faced by small business owners and startup entrepreneurs when they are looking for service providers to support the backend operations of their business. As a salesperson in the medical industry, he was often asked to make vendor recommendations for services like digital marketing and human resource support. As a member … ShapeConnect provides vendor leads businesses can trust
The Milwaukee chapter of 1 Million Cups is set to relaunch its monthly events. The national program is designed to engage, educate, and connect local entrepreneurs. Founded by the Kauffman Foundation, 1 Million Cups is based on the notion that entrepreneurs network and discover solutions over a million cups of coffee. The free, weekly gathering … 1 Million Cups Milwaukee is back
FOR-M alumni, mentors and supporters gathered Monday evening at the Global Water Center to congratulate FOR-M Grant Recipient Winners. Each winning company received a $10,000 grant to support the growth of the business. FOR-M has graduated more than 200 emerging businesses through the program. With support from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation and Bader Philanthropies, … FOR-M winners announced
Looking to grow your Milwaukee-area business? Take a look at Scale Up Milwaukee’s SPARC business accelerator program. The program, presented in collaboration with the African American Chamber of Commerce of Wisconsin (AACCWI) and Wisconsin Women’s Business Initiative Corporation (WWBIC), provides business education and mentorship to BIPOC and women-owned businesses with annual revenue between $25,000 and … SPARC sparks business growth
Applications are now open for the 2023 Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest. The mission of the Governor’s Business Plan Contest is to encourage entrepreneurs in the startup stage of tech-enabled businesses in Wisconsin. Produced by the Wisconsin Technology Council and a growing list of partners, the Governor’s Business Plan Contest engages contestants in a five-month … 2023 WI Governor’s BPC applications are open
The Wisconsin Policy Forum, in partnership with MMAC and a working group of startup company funders and founders led by former Milwaukee County Executive and MMAC board member Chris Abele, is pleased to announce the release of the newly updated Metro Milwaukee Innovation DataTool, a database that shows Milwaukee’s economic progress. In October 2022, a … DataTool update released
Ask any startup founder and that person will tell you funding an early-stage business is a key obstacle on the pathway to success. Typically, the initial capital for a new business comes from the founder. After that, it is common for the founder to seek capital from friends and family supportive of the new venture. … Is a CDFI right for your business?
This week, MKEStartup.News is live from Madison to cover the 2022 Early Stage Symposium hosted by The Wisconsin Technology Council. The event allows emerging technology startups to connect with investors and resources to support the companies’ continued growth. Funders and founders from around Wisconsin with gather on November 9-10 at the Monona Terrace. This year’s … WTC hosts Early Stage Symposium
The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) established the Qualified New Business Venture (QNBV) Program in 2005 to drive investment into early-stage companies that show the potential to create next-generation economic opportunity in Wisconsin. The QNBV Program offers incentives for investment in these Wisconsin businesses creating mutually beneficial outcomes for investors, businesses and Wisconsin’s economy. Angel … Program offers tax incentive for startup investments
Healthcare innovators from the region gathered at Wantable Cafe on Wednesday night for the Healthcare Innovation Pitch Contest. The popular MKE Tech Week event featured nine companies vying for $50,000 in cash prizes and membership in Milwaukee Venture Partners. All contestants received a Healthcare Direct Primary Care (DPC) account through TipaScRXipt. The HealthTech pitches were … Spotted: Healthcare Innovation Pitch