Out-of-state companies are moving their headquarters to Wisconsin by the dozens. The latest company mulling a move to the Badger State is Latitude Power. Co-founder Jared Cacciatore was asked if he ever thought he would have a business in Wisconsin.
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MSOE teaming up with the Milwaukee Bucks and MPS for STEM academy for girls
Milwaukee Public Schools may be out for the summer, but a group of students is busy this week exploring careers in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math, or STEM. Twenty-eight MPS 7th-grade girls will be getting the real college experience this...
Hal Leonard Launches Tech Platform For Musicians to Self-Publish
Hal Leonard, a Milwaukee-based music publishing company, launched a new tech platform that allows musicians to self-publish sheet music.
This Wisconsin Startup Is Helping Tree Growers Better Manage Their Farms
A Milwaukee startup is using radio-frequency identification (RFID) technology to revolutionize asset management for tree nurseries and other horticulture-based businesses.
BrightStar Wisconsin invests $250,000 in three startups
Milwaukee-based venture philanthropy organization BrightStar Wisconsin Foundation Inc. announced it has invested $250,000 in three Wisconsin startups.
Brookfield InsureTech affiliates raising $4 million
Insurance technology firm affiliates MRS Growth Co. and MRS Investor Group Co. have filed with the SEC to raise $4 million of investor funding. MRS Growth is raising $500,000 in an equity round and MRS Investor Group Co. is seeking $3.5 million in an equity and debt...
Brookfield InsureTech affiliates raising $4 million
Insurance technology firm affiliates MRS Growth Co. and MRS Investor Group Co. have filed with the SEC to raise $4 million of investor funding. MRS Growth is raising $500,000 in an equity round and MRS Investor Group Co. is seeking $3.5 million in an equity and debt...
Kohl’s and Amazon Roll out Return Program Nationwide
If you overdo it on Amazon Prime Day next week, returning your unwanted items is now even easier. Amazon and Kohl’s announced this week that the companies have officially expanded their return program nationwide, allowing Amazon shoppers to return purchases to any...
Incubator Kitchen Planned for Sherman Park
A new, shared commercial kitchen in Sherman Park will support aspiring entrepreneurs. Dubbed “UpStart Kitchen,” the commercially-certified kitchen would provide the necessary equipment and support to serve as an incubator for food entrepreneurs.
CNBC star Marcus Lemonis judged a startup pitch event at Summerfest — and gave $10K to second-place winner
OneChart Health, a startup aimed at providing a centralized place for medical documents, won $7,500 in a pitch competition Wednesday at Summerfest Tech. The second place winner of the competition was Fiveable, a startup streaming company connecting students to lessons...