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The Week Ahead May 10, 2021

Pitches, Presentations 9-10 a.m. Tuesday, May 11 Online — Doyenne: Doyenne Informational Session CANCELED 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 12 — 1 Million Cups Madison Professional Development, Workshops 9-10:30 a.m. Tuesday,…

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JETZ Farm Wins 2021 Madison College Challenge

JETZ Farm LLC, which makes pickles, produce, preserves and more, won the annual Madison College Challenge held Friday online. The Dane, Wis.-based company run by Leah Arndt beat out nine…

Wisconsin Fund Coalition

New Coalition Supports Creation of $100M Fund

The Wisconsin Fund Coalition has formed to advance legislative discussion of the state budget proposal to invest $100 million in a privately matched, venture capital fund of funds, the organization announced…

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The Week Ahead May 3, 2021

Pitches, Presentations 4-5:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 5: Online — Doyenne: 5x5x5 Virtual Pitch Competition Professional Development, Workshops 9-10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 4: Online — SCORE: Going Into Business Series Part 1…

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The Week Ahead April 26, 2021

Professional Development, Workshops 9-10:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 27: Online — DreamBank: Standing at the Precipice: Women, Ambition & Executive Motherhood 9-11 a.m. Tuesday, April 27: Online — SBDC: When Every Day…

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StartingBlock Names Social Impact Teams

StartingBlock has selected 11 social impact entrepreneur teams for its Social Impact Initiative, the organization announced recently. “The Social Impact cohort allows entrepreneurs to be a part of the StartingBlock…

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The Week Ahead April 19, 2021

Pitches, Presentations 12:15-1:15 p.m. Wednesday, April 21: Online — Wisconsin School of Business: Distinguished Entrepreneurs Lunch 2-5 p.m. Wednesday, April 21: Online — BioForward: Annual First Look Forum Professional Development, Workshops 9-11 a.m….

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Apps Open for WARF Accelerator Grant

The Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF) is accepting applications for its Accelerator Advanced Manufacturing Challenge grant through Wednesday, May 5, the organization announced recently. According to the website, projects should…

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The Week Ahead April 12, 2021

Pitches, Presentations 12:15-1:15 p.m. Wednesday, April 14: Online — Wisconsin School of Business: Distinguished Entrepreneurs Lunch 2-3 p.m. Thursday, April 15: Online — WARF: Entrepreneurons  Professional Development, Workshops Noon-1 p.m. Monday, April…

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Gov’s Biz Plan Contest Names Finalists

The Wisconsin Technology Council named the 25 finalists of the 18th annual Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest, the organization announced today. “It will be young companies such as those advancing…