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Coalition leader Kathy Henrich is growing Milwaukee’s tech community
The adoption of digital technology across Milwaukee’s business community was greatly accelerated in 2020 due to people working remotely and virtually as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. The adjustments made within weeks, and even days, for some local companies...
Wisconsin Cities Rise in Global Startup Hub Rankings
Wisconsin cities Madison, Milwaukee, Green Bay and Appleton are rising among global startup ecosystems ranked for their ability to propel entrepreneurs, according to a new report. The 2020 StartupBlink report, which ranks 1,000 global startup hubs, shows that Madison...
Northwestern Mutual allocating $20M to invest in Black entrepreneurs
The company is also partnering with nationally-ranked and Wisconsin-based startup accelerator and venture fund gener8tor to launch an accelerator designed specifically for Black entrepreneurs.
New partnership to increase tech apprenticeships in Milwaukee
A new partnership among companies and organizations has formed to increase the number of technology apprenticeships offered in the greater Milwaukee area. The Milwaukee Tech Hub Coalition has partnered with Wisconsin's Bureau of Apprenticeship standards and Apprenti...
Historic Wells Building greets its future as growing data center
Companies that bought the Wells Building in downtown Milwaukee plan a significant investment to make it a national-caliber data center, and potentially an office hub for tech companies.
Milky Way Tech Hub partners with Marquette University to launch product development program
Milky Way Tech Hub and Marquette University have formed a partnership to launch a product development program that will support diverse startup founders in Milwaukee.
Gaming company pivots into tech service for other small businesses
Earlier this year, Jordan Tian and his team made the tough decision to close the computer gaming and console gaming lounge he founded and co-owned not far from Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport.
Milwaukee startup looks to connect freelance tech professionals with jobs
A Milwaukee startup company has launched a digital marketplace that connects freelance tech professionals with employers along with access to health care benefits.
Light the Hoan — First look at bridge’s arches lit up over the city: Slideshow
The installation of the lighting for the first phase of the Light the Hoan project is nearly complete and testing has begun on the civic project of lighting the west side of the Daniel Hoan Memorial Bridge spanning across Interstate 794 in Milwaukee.
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