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TGIF

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

Happy Friday! It’s 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 

Google features MKE startup The Way Out in their report on Wisconsin businesses Google Economic Impact | state detail: Wisconsin – Google

Unexpected RNC News GOP birthplace move in Ripon, Wisconsin hopes to draw more visitors (jsonline.com)

Congratulations Old Fashion Golf! Wisconsin-themed golf apparel business wins top prize on Project Pitch It (biztimes.com)

ICYMI- VC funding across the nation The hottest states for VC funding in 2022

A tradition explained Fueled by ham & rolls: Fourth generation leader forges path for Badger Ham (onmilwaukee.com)

Downtown buzz 7 Catalytic Projects For Downtown Milwaukee » Urban Milwaukee

Good news for gamers and tech talent Wisconsin video game sector ‘ripe for growth,’ advocate says | WisBusiness

A win for in-state talent development Eight New North schools get Fab Lab grants | Education | insightonbusiness.com

Opportunities

Calling all local vendors- the RNC wants you! Local businesses can now register for 2024 RNC vendor opportunities (biztimes.com)

The Water Council’s Spring Tech Challenge is openTech Challenge – The Water Council

gBeta Kenosha applications are open gBETA Kenosha, WI — gener8tor

Milwaukee-centric Clicks

Get ready for spring ‘Dig in!:’ Old wives’ tales that actually work | WUWM 89.7 FM – Milwaukee’s NPR

Meet a MKE icon 15 Minutes With: | Cream City | mkelifestyle.com

A hidden local treasure Exploring Frank Lloyd Wright’s Burnham Block – Shepherd Express