Category Archives: General & Events

100state Announces New Executive Director

After two years of serving as the executive director at 100state, Joseph Dahari announced that he has stepped down from the coworking space, effective Aug. 11. JJ Pagac, who oversaw…

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The Week Ahead Aug. 14, 2023

Presentations, Pitches 9-10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 16 at StartingBlock — 1 Million Cups: Weekly Meeting Professional Development, Workshops Noon-1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 16 Online — Doyenne Group: Informational Session Networking,…

gener8tor Launches Skills Accelerator Program

gener8tor, in partnership with the Workforce Development Board of South Central Wisconsin, is accepting applications for its newly launched Skills Accelerator Program, the company announced recently. The six-week program starts…

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Apps Open for Madworks Fall Cohort

Madworks Coworking Accelerator, in partnership with StartingBlock, is taking applications for its fall program through Sept. 8, organizers announced recently. The free, 10-week course begins Oct. 4 and finishes Dec….

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2023 Forward Festival Preview

The 14th annual Forward Festival will take place Aug. 21-25, continuing its five-day condensed format, at various locations in the Greater Madison area. The festival features approximately 40 events with…

WI Innovation Awards Announces 2023 Finalists

Twenty-five companies and nonprofit organizations have been named the finalists for the 2023 Wisconsin Innovation Awards, organizers announced recently. According to a release, the finalists were selected by a panel…

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The Week Ahead Aug. 7, 2023

Presentations, Pitches 9-10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 9 at StartingBlock — 1 Million Cups: Weekly Meeting Professional Development, Workshops 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 8 Online — Madison SCORE:…

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WEDC Gives Grant to Two Area Orgs

The Doyenne Group and WiSys have been awarded a grant by the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC), the organization announced today. According to a release, the grants help organizations working…

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The Week Ahead July 31, 2023

Presentations, Pitches 9-10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 2 at StartingBlock — 1 Million Cups: Weekly Meeting Networking, Other 7-10 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 1 at 56 Corry St. — Sector67: Monthly Meeting

2023 Pressure Chamber Finalists Announced

The Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce announced today the five finalists for its annual Pressure Chamber pitch contest, to be held at the Majestic Theater from 3-6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug….