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GrowthChart Wins 2019 Biz Plan Contest

A company that created a “voice assistant” platform that provides hands-free documentation to childcare centers won the 17th annual Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest, which concluded Wednesday during the Wisconsin…

Doyenne Taking Applications for 5x5x5

Applications for the Doyenne Group’s sixth annual 5x5x5 pitch competition are being accepted until June 14, the organization announced recently. Similar to previous years, the event aims to increase visibility…

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The Week Ahead June 3, 2019

For the week of June 3, here’s what’s happening in Madison’s startup scene: Professional Development, Workshops 7:30-9 a.m. Tuesday, June 4 at WWBIC: WWBIC – Strong Women, Strong Coffee 5-6:30…

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Gener8tor’s Premiere Night June 13

Gener8tor’s Premiere Night for its 12th accelerator program is set for 6-9 p.m. Thursday, June 13 at The Barrymore Theater, organizers announced recently. Similar to previous years, the celebration will feature…

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Biz Contest ‘Diligent Dozen’ Named

The Wisconsin Technology Council has named the finalists that will present at the annual Governor’s Business Plan Contest during the Wisconsin Entrepreneurs’ Conference held June 3-4 at Venue42 in Milwaukee, the…

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The Week Ahead May 27, 2019

For the week of May 27, here’s what’s happening in Madison’s startup scene: Presentations, Pitches 5:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 28 at The Brink Lounge: gener8tor – gBETA Pitch Night Professional…

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The Week Ahead May 20, 2019

For the week of May 20, here’s what’s happening in Madison’s startup scene: Presentations, Pitches 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 21 at Coliseum Bar: WIN – WARF, 4490…

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Prima Nail Wins Madison College Challenge

Christina Greene’s Prima Nail Spa & Salon won the seventh annual Madison College Challenge held May 3 at Madison College’s Truax Campus. Seven judges awarded Green $5,000 for winning the…

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The Week Ahead May 13, 2019

For the week of May 13, here’s what’s happening in Madison’s startup scene: Presentations, Pitches 7:30-9:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 15 at Dreambank: 1 Million Cups – Social Media Breakfast: Keeping it Local…

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UW2020 Round 5 Projects Selected

Seventeen projects have been chosen for Round 5 of the UW2020: Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF) Discovery Initiative, the organization announced recently. According to a release, the goal of UW2020…