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The Week Ahead Aug. 24, 2026

Presentations, Pitches 9-10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 26 at StartingBlock – StartingBlock: Accountability Groups Professional Development, Workshops 6:30-8 p.m. Monday, Aug. 24 Online – SCORE: AI in Action: Four Ways to…

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CellTrack Wins 2026 Pressure Chamber

A company that builds imaging technology to track cell therapies inside the body with 100 times greater sensitivity than existing methods won the Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce’s 13th annual Pressure…

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The Week Ahead Aug. 17, 2026

Presentations, Pitches Noon-1 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18 at StartingBlock – StartingBlock: Tactical Skills Series featuring Erin Anstett 9-10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19 at StartingBlock – StartingBlock: Her Network with guest…

Forward Fest

2026 Forward Fest Preview

The 16th annual Forward Festival takes place Aug. 17-21 and features more than 50 events across the Madison area, providing opportunities for entrepreneurs, innovators and business leaders to connect, learn…

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The Week Ahead Aug. 10, 2026

Professional Development, Workshops 6:30-8 p.m. Monday, August 10 Online – SCORE: AI for Small Business: Cut Through the Confusion and Get Started with AI Noon-1:30 p.m. Tuesday, August 11 Online…

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Next Associated Bank Veterans Cohort Open

Applications are open until Wednesday, Aug. 12 for the next Associated Bank Veterans Cohort by StartingBlock, the organization announced recently. The free eight-week accelerator will guide veterans and/or their immediate…

Pressure Chamber

2026 Pressure Chamber Finalists Announced

The Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce announced today the finalists for its annual Pressure Chamber pitch contest, to be held Tuesday, Aug. 20 at The Sylvee as part of Forward…

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The Week Ahead Aug. 3, 2026

Presentations, Pitches 9-10 a.m. Wednesday, August 5 at StartingBlock – 1 Million Cups: Weekly Meeting Professional Development, Workshops Noon-1:30 p.m. Tuesday, August 4 Online – SCORE: Using Due Diligence To…

The Week Ahead

The Week Ahead July 27, 2026

Professional Development, Workshops Noon-1:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 28 Online – SCORE: 5 Marketing Tactics That Worked in the First 5 Years of Business 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 28 Online –…

The Week Ahead

The Week Ahead July 20, 2026

Professional Development, Workshops 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday, July 21 Online – CTC: From Ideas to Products 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday, July 22 Online – SCORE: Learn About Storytelling & How To…