Area startups like Asthmapolis and EatStreet will join forces for a Madison Startup Fair held from 1-5 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 5 at the Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery. Capital Entrepreneurs, Hybrid Zone X, The…

A Wisconsin venture capital bill that previously failed has a better chance of succeeding in this legislative session, according to a representative from the Wisconsin Growth Capital Coalition. Steve Lyons,…

The interim tag has been taken off. Gov. Scott Walker announced today that Reed Hall, who stepped in as CEO after Paul Jadin departed, has officially earned the top job…

In similar vein to hack-a-thons and startup weekends, a local organization is hosting a Design-a-Thon for women Feb. 9-10 at HotelRED. The Doyenne Group, whose mission is to support female…

A University of Wisconsin professor is taking over the helm of the Morgridge Institute for Research, the organization announced recently. New CEO Dr. Brad Schwartz is the director of research education…

This op-ed was written by Lori Compas, the executive director of the Wisconsin Business Alliance, a nonpartisan, nonprofit membership organization representing business owners statewide.  A state’s reputation is built through…

The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation announced today it has certified five more companies as Qualified New Business Ventures. Kayo Technology, Wellbe, Wellntel, MobileIgniter and Nextt join more than 200 others…

Entrepreneurs may see some more help from the State of Wisconsin in creating new businesses and jobs, according to Gov. Scott Walker. In his State of the State address Tuesday…

In its recap of 2012, Capital Entrepreneurs announced its member companies created more than 125 full-time jobs and raised $10.6 million in capital. Those member accomplishments, plus others such as…

Local participants showed off their talents at last week’s worldwide foursquare hackathon, held in Madison at SnowShoe Stamp‘s office, by winning a prize. The team of Matt Lea and Claus…