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TGIF

TGIF (Thank Goodness It’s Funded): This week in MKE startup success 

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 

We agree! Wisconsin Inno – Milwaukee should get federal tech hub funding: Congressional Black Caucus leader (bizjournals.com)

Congratulations, James Kyle! Millennium CEO named Entrepreneur of the Year Midwest by EY (biztimes.com)

Germantown business defends intellectual property Germantown firm wins big in jury trial against Chinese manufacturer (jsonline.com)

Marquette prof tackles methane Wisconsin Inno – Marquette researcher wins $4.2M Department of Energy grant for tech that cuts releases of methane (bizjournals.com)

Changes are coming! Eyes on Milwaukee: Iron District Developers Buy Site » Urban Milwaukee

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

It’s street-eats season Food Trucks and Street Food to Check Out in Milwaukee (milwaukeemag.com)

Wear sunscreen! Milwaukee’s Summerfest 2022: What you need to know (wisn.com)

You know you’re going- now see how to get there Summerfest transportation guide (onmilwaukee.com)