Category Archives: General & Events

Nine Teams Compete in Madison College Challenge

Nine Madison College teams presented virtually their business opportunities in the 8th annual Madison College Challenge, held Friday, May 22. Due to COVID-19, the Challenge was not held in person,…

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The Week Ahead May 25, 2020

**NOTE: Please check the status of events before virtually attending* Presentations, Pitches 2-3 p.m. Wednesday, May 27 Online – Doyenne Group: Evergreen Fund Q&A Professional Development, Workshops 9-11 a.m. Tuesday,…

Kevin Conroy to Receive ‘Seize the Day’ Award

The Wisconsin Technology Council announced recently that it will honor Kevin Conroy with the 17th annual Ken Hendricks Memorial “Seize the Day” award during the Wisconsin Entrepreneurs’ Conference taking place…

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StartingBlock Names Grant Program Recipients

StartingBlock Madison announced recently that 22 members have received funds through its grant program, which was launched earlier this month. According to a release, the members receiving up to $2,500 each…

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The Week Ahead May 18, 2020

**NOTE: Please check the status of events before virtually attending** Presentations 11 a.m. – Noon Monday, May 18 Online – WWBIC: Covid-19 – What Can WWBIC Do for You? Professional…

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Grants Available for Ethnically Diverse Businesses

One thousand ethnically diverse micro-businesses that have suffered losses due to the COVID-19 pandemic will be eligible to receive grants of $2,000 each under the Ethnic Minority Emergency Grant Initiative,…

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The Week Ahead May 11, 2020

**NOTE: Please check the status of events before virtually attending** Presentations 11 a.m. – Noon Monday, May 11 Online – WEDC: Focus Forward Livestream 4-5 p.m. Tuesday, May 12 Online…

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D2P’s I2M Program Applications Open

Applications for the University of Wisconsin’s Discovery to Product (D2P)’s Innovation to Market (I2M) course are open until Friday, May 15, the organization announced recently. I2M is an entry point…

100state Moves to Fairchild Street

100state has moved to the seventh floor of 17 S. Fairchild Street, the organization announced recently. “As Madison faces new challenges, we at 100state are continuing to evolve in order to…

Dane County Further Increases Grant Funding

Dane County will be increasing its funding for the second time for its Small Business Pandemic Support Grant Program, from $800,000 to $10.8 million, following the “overwhelming” community interest, the…