Category Archives: General & Events

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The Week Ahead Dec. 7, 2020

Professional Development, Workshops 9-10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 8: Online – Dreambank: How to Be a Goal Getter 2-5 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 8: Online – StartingBlock Madison: Startup Financing 101 8:30-9:30 a.m….

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Winnow Fund, Concordia University Partner

The Winnow Fund announced today it has begun a partnership with Concordia University. According to a release, Concordia will provide the Winnow Fund with access to a pipeline of potential…

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The Week Ahead Nov. 30, 2020

Professional Development, Workshops Noon-1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 1: Online – DreamBank: Empathy Mapping as Your Secret Sauce for Customer Engagement 1-2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4: Online – WWBIC: So You Want to Start…

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The Week Ahead Nov. 23, 2020

Professional Development, Workshops Noon-1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 23: Online – WWBIC: Marketing Mondays Noon-1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24: Online – Dreambank: How to Find and Maintain a Profitable Rental Property…

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Additional Funds Allocated to WEDC Grant

Gov. Tony Evers announced today an additional $70 million to the second round of the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation “We’re All In” grants, which invests in Wisconsin small businesses. “With…

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Northwestern Mutual Invests in Black Entrepreneurs

Northwestern Mutual Future Ventures will dedicate $20 million to investing in startup companies founded by Black entrepreneurs, the company announced today. “At Northwestern Mutual, we’re dedicated to supporting and promoting…

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The Week Ahead Nov. 16, 2020

Presentations, Pitches 12:15-1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18: Online – Wisconsin School of Business: Distinguished Entrepreneurs Lunch 2-3 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18: Online – WARF: Innovation Day 4-5:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov….

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Doyenne to Host Pitch Night for Accelerator

Doyenne Group’s showcase event for its fall 2020 Strategy Accelerator cohort will be held 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17 online, the organization announced recently. The event will include five-minute pitches…

Start In Wisconsin Launches

Start In Wisconsin, a new website that helps Wisconsin entrepreneurs connect with resources, events and experts tailored to their specific needs and based in their communities, has launched, several organizations…

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WARF Helps Launch Varsity Venture Studio

The Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF), along with the University of Wisconsin and High Alpha Innovation, has launched Varsity Venture Studio, the organizations announced today. According to a release, the…