tist entrepreneurs Connie Lebakken and Carol Hirschmugl started their companies they never imagined they would be meeting with a cabinet-level official in the federal government.
August 5, 2021
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June 9, 2021
Solar Forma harnesses energy — and beauty — of nature
Did you know solar panels could look like trees or gentle waves? Solar Forma, an Ideadvance Seed Fund awardee and SBDC at UW-Eau Claire client, is out to revolutionize the way we view green energy.
June 4, 2021
Congratulations to Atrility Medical for winning the grand prize at the 2021 Governor’s Business Plan Contest
Congratulations to Atrility Medical for winning the grand prize and the Life Sciences category at the 2021 Governor’s Business Plan Contest!
May 19, 2021
Meet 7 of the Diligent Dozen finalists for the 2021 Governor’s Business Plan Contest
TTwelve teams representing innovations in products and services in sectors as broad as health, cleantech, legal and more are competing in the finalist pitch round of the 18th annual Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest. More than half of them are names familiar to our team!
April 12, 2021
Learn a little more about 13 Governor’s Business Plan Contest finalists for 2021
Twenty-five entries representing sectors as broad as health, cleantech, education and innovations in products or services are competing in the finalist round of the 18th annual Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest. More than half of them are familiar names to our team!
February 12, 2021
Wikenheiser joins Waukesha County Center for Growth Board of Directors
Bon Wikenheiser has joined the Waukesha County Center for Growth (WCCG) Board of Directors.
March 25, 2020
Thank you, Institute team!
The Institute recognizes that at this time that it is more important than ever to be grateful, stay positive and encourage each other.
November 25, 2019
New look, new websites, same services
Welcome to 6 new websites and 1 new look for the Institute for Business & Entrepreneurship! Rebranding is a significant change for any operation, usually driven by change itself.
November 17, 2019
Talent Generator: Making internship programs easier
This month, the University of Wisconsin System and the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) have introduced the Talent Generator to make it easier for businesses to launch their own internship programs.
October 16, 2019
All in Wisconsin tour offers ways to share
This fall’s “All in Wisconsin” tour is showcasing the impact of the UW System across the entire state.
To help tell our story, the Institute for Business & Entrepreneurship has been creating two-page handouts for the events.