More than 500 people filled Fiserv Forum in downtown Milwaukee Tuesday for the third annual Milwaukee Tech Showcase, a full-day technology conference that included a variety of panel discussions, from talent and recruitment to women in tech. The conference was...
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Foxconn Founder Terry Gou: ‘I’m committed to Wisconsin’
Foxconn employees, and politicians from the federal level down to the Village of Mount Pleasant, ate and were merry at the Foxconn holiday celebration on Friday night. The event took place at the Hilton Milwaukee City Center downtown. Guests included Foxconn...
Fiserv to sell 60% of its investment services business
New York-based Motive Partners has entered into a joint venture with Fiserv whereby the company will acquire the majority of Fiserv’s investment services business. Under the definitive agreement, Motive Partners-led investors will acquire up to 60% of Fiserv’s...
‘We need 10 more Madisons’ to foster tech growth in the heartland, Brookings Institute says
To stop the divergence of U.S. cities where technology thrives, a concerted effort needs to be made to turn promising cities like Madison and Milwaukee in the heartland into tech hubs, according to a new paper from the Brookings Institute.
Three Wisconsin venture capital funds that startups, and investors, should know
On Thursday at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Accelerator Building in Wauwatosa, the founders and managers of three fairly new Wisconsin-based venture capital funds discussed the state's investment ecosystem and how their funds are looking to invest in...
American Family and MB Acquisition, LLC enter a joint venture to revitalize Mandel building in Milwaukee
American Family Insurance and MB Acquisition, LLC will partner to renovate a 110-year-old downtown Milwaukee landmark, turning a former commercial printing and hosiery manufacturing building into a state-of-the-art office while preserving its historic...
Schools look to boost computer science courses
Matt Smith reports on how well Wisconsin is doing in getting kids trained in computer science.
Venture Capitalists Say Milwaukee Market Improving, But Could Be Better
Startup businesses often need private financial help called venture capital to get going and grow. Milwaukee doesn't draw the investor dollars that Chicago, the Twin Cities and other parts of the country do. But some venture capitalists say the scene is improving here.
Wisconsin Inno’s 2019 Holiday Gift Guide
Whether it’s wine, clothing or organic cosmetics, Wisconsin-based entrepreneurs are making an array of products that could make perfect gifts. And with the holidays and gift-giving season quickly approaching, Wisconsin Inno wanted to give our readers some local...
Wisconsin Inno’s 2019 Holiday Gift Guide
Whether it’s wine, clothing or organic cosmetics, Wisconsin-based entrepreneurs are making an array of products that could make perfect gifts. And with the holidays and gift-giving season quickly approaching, Wisconsin Inno wanted to give our readers some local...