Category Archives: General & Events

Gener8tor Launches gBETA Program

In conjunction with launching its newest program, gBETA, gener8tor will host a LiveBETA investor reception from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 13 at Coopers Tavern, the organization announced today. According to a…

Marketplace Awards Nominations Open

Wisconsin businesses owned by minorities, women and service-disabled veterans can submit their nomination for the 2015 Marketplace Governor’s Award, the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation announced today. Nominations will be open…

StartingBlock Madison Moves Forward

  The StartingBlock Madison coworking space took another positive step as the Capitol East District Committee officially authorized the development, organizers announced today. As previously reported, the facility will provide…

1 Million Cups Adds Legal Series

Entrepreneurs looking for legal advice can now turn to 1 Million Cups Madison, which announced today it will host free legal discussions periodically, beginning 9:15 a.m. July 15 at the…

Ambassador Likens WI to Switzerland

In terms of promoting innovation, Wisconsin and Switzerland share many similarities, according to Switzerland’s Ambassador to the United States, Martin Dahinden, who spoke Tuesday at the monthly WIN luncheon at…

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Resnick to Lead StartingBlock

Scott Resnick has been named executive director of StartingBlock Madison, an entrepreneurial hub that supports emerging companies, the organization announced today. Among his first duties will be to help finish…

Chamber’s neXXpo Now Part of Forward Fest

The Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce’s revamped business expo called neXXpo, which previously took place in the spring, is now a part of Forward Festival, organizers announced recently. The event,…

Doyenne Accepting Applications for 5x5x5

The Doyenne Group announced today it is accepting applications until June 30 to its second 5x5x5 Breakfast pitch competition, to be held in August at the annual Forward Festival. According to a…

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Madworks’ 5th Accelerator Underway

The fifth class for Madworks Coworking‘s accelerator program began Tuesday and includes seven startups, the organization announced recently. Four startups–VitaCycle, Entolution, Nutrient Recovery and Upcycling and Jua Power–originate in Madison, with Seiva…

bluDiagnostics Wins Gov Biz Plan Contest

A biomedical device that monitors fertility won the 2015 Governor’s Business Plan Contest, the Wisconsin Technology Council announced Wednesday at the Wisconsin Entrepreneurs’ Conference at the Alliant Energy Center. BluDiagnostics…