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 

A look at SXSW with Mayor Johnson Mayor Johnson breaks down his Milwaukee pitch at South by Southwest (cbs58.com)

Milwaukee loves MKE Flyers voted Milwaukee airport as one the world’s best (jsonline.com)

The changing face of CBD Growing toward the future | Waukesha Co. Business News | gmtoday.com

Good news for a healthy MKE Bucks, Froedtert Plan Massive Health Equity Initiative » Urban Milwaukee

MKE shines at SXSW Mayor Cavalier Johnson totally nails it (Wisconsin Inno)

More Midwestern innovators Surgical robots and autonomous inspection: Shane Farritor and Josh Riedy | WUWM 89.7 FM – Milwaukee’s NPR

MKE to invest in NM’s downtown future Milwaukee $30 million spend for NML $500 million project wins key vote (jsonline.com)

Leaders LeadUP to launch Greater Milwaukee Urban League sponsors launch of online community for women of color (biztimes.com)

Opportunities

Future 50 nominations are now openFuture 50 Awards (save for 2023 nominations) (biztimes.com)

Registration for Women, Wine and Tech is open

The Water Council’s Spring 2023 Tech Challenge is now open Tech Challenge Topics – The Water Council

Summerfest Tech dates released Home – Summerfest Tech (summerfest-tech.com)

Milwaukee-centric Clicks

Jig on over for your St. Pat’s meal Not just corned beef: 10 great spots for St. Patrick’s Day-worthy fare (onmilwaukee.com)

Hoops moves from the canvas to the stage Milwaukee Chamber Unafraid to Jump Through “Hoops” during World Premiere – Shepherd Express

A Wisconsin phenomenon explained How Are Pull-Tabs Legal in Wisconsin? | Milwaukee Magazine