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Genesis10 Launches Software Developer Training Program in Milwaukee
New York-based Genesis10 is launching its Dev10 software developer training program in Milwaukee and will collaborate with the MKE Tech Hub Coalition on producing more developers in the metro area. One of the main purposes of the Tech Hub Coalition is to double the...
35 digital kiosks to go online downtown before DNC to generate money for streetcar
Before the Democratic National Convention in July, 35 digital kiosks will be installed along the Milwaukee streetcar line and at downtown hot spots to direct visitors to restaurants and stores, provide free Wi-Fi service and generate an expected $500,000 in ad money...
One Milwaukee nonprofit is doing what it can to reduce the city’s digital divide
Bertha Nance, 60, has been in Milwaukee for almost 40 years. But the first time she used a computer was 15 years ago when she helped her grandson with homework and even then, she struggled to use it. “I was intimidated by computers,” she said. “I don’t really like...
Marquette University Selects Site of New Building for Business and Innovation Leadership Programs
During his sixth annual Presidential Address, Marquette University President Michael R. Lovell announced that the university will build a new home for the College of Business Administration and innovation leadership programs at the corner of 16th Street and Wisconsin...
Posting On Social Media About The Elections? Milwaukee Data Scientists Are Keeping Count
If you post about this year's elections on a blog or on social media like Facebook, you may wind up being a tiny part of new Milwaukee-based study. Researchers at UWM and Marquette University hope to use data science to learn more about voter priorities.
Brew City Match to accept second round of applications
The Brew City Match collaborative is accepting a second round of applications from small business owners and commercial property owners within targeted Milwaukee commercial corridors. In October of 2019, the first cohort of Milwaukee businesses were selected as...
Why This Milwaukee Founder Keeps His Fast-Growing Housing Startup in Wisconsin
In 2013, Dominic Anzalone decided to forgo completing his senior year at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater to launch his company, Rent College Pads, an online platform for finding college housing that he created as a class project his junior year.
Silicon Pastures takes new direction with Sprecher Brewery investment
Silicon Pastures‘ investment in Sprecher Brewery Co. is not typical for the Wauwatosa-based angel investment group – and it also happens to be the group’s largest investment to date.
Summerfest Expands Programming in Annual Tech Showcase
Organizers of the Summerfest music festival are adding new programming to its annual technology showcase, which preludes the weeks-long concert series.
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