It’s Friday, finally! Time to catch up on some of the good things happening in our great city’s startup and entrepreneurship scene. Below is a list of click-worthy articles that will end your week with a smile. If you have some startup ecosystem good news to share, please send it to info@MKEStartup.News
This week in Midwestern funding Midwest Funding Scoreboard – Mug.News
Congratulations, Investii Wisconsin Inno – Investii among startups landing $100,000 investment through gener8tor Madison program (bizjournals.com)
Welcome to town, STEAM and Dream Wisconsin Inno – STEAM & Dream launches national tour to teach kids science, entrepreneurship skills (bizjournals.com)
Congratulations, SBIR grant recipients SBIR grants helping several southeastern Wisconsin businesses commercialize their inventions (biztimes.com)
A change of plans Milwaukee developer drops out of planned Astronautics conversion plan (jsonline.com)
Opportunities
- The Creative Destruction Lab Course offers mentoring, high-potential ventures and investment decisions exposure.
- Applications are open for SPARC 7, an amazing opportunity for black, Hispanic and women owned companies. SPARC is a 10-week, cohort based, virtual training for businesses with revenues under $1 million. Click here to learn more about the program.
- Doyenne is accepting applications from entrepreneurs for its 5x5x5 pitch competition. Click here to learn more and apply by June 17.
Milwaukee-centric Clicks
Get ready to celebrate What to know about Juneteenth Day, where to celebrate in Milwaukee (jsonline.com)
You are going to need reservations This Milwaukee Restaurant Owner Is Considered the Best Chef in the Midwest (milwaukeemag.com)
Stock up on sunscreen Naked Bike Ride set for June 25 (onmilwaukee.com)
Grab your calendar Your Milwaukee Summer 2022 Festivals Guide (milwaukeemag.com)