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June 2016
The Tech Council Current
News, events and programming from the Wisconsin Technology Council
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Pat Hughes, Hyde
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Ray Cross,
UW System
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Cassidy Wartenweiler, Tech Council
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It’s a wrap! Entrepreneurs’ Conference draws 556 over two days; built ‘Why Wisconsin’ theme
The 14th annual Wisconsin Entrepreneurs’ Conference attracted 556 people from across the state and beyond June 7-8 in Madison, with a conference theme of “Why Wisconsin” highlighting the state’s attributes as a place to launch, grow and succeed as a business. Highlights include remarks by software leader Pat Quirk; a question-and-answer session with Erik Iverson, the incoming managing director of the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation; remarks by Mark Gehring, winner of the 2016 Ken Hendricks Memorial “Seize the Day” Award; a presentation by Evan Absher of the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation; and Gov. Scott Walker’s delivery of awards in the 13th annual Governor’s Business Plan Contest. Read more about the conference here.
Innovation life-vest startup from Elm Grove wins 2016 Governor's Business Plan Contest
A Milwaukee-area startup whose flagship product aims to revolutionize water safety took home the grand prize in the 13th annual Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest.
What’s the economic value of higher education? Learn more at June 28 WIN-Madison meeting
The Tech Council’s recent report on “The Value of Higher Education to Wisconsin’s Economy” will be discussed by the president of the University of Wisconsin System and business leaders at the Tuesday, June 28 meeting of the Tech Council’s Wisconsin Innovation Network in Madison.
It’s Wisconsin’s first biotech product – and one of its most familiar exports. Learn more about “The Science of Beer” from experts at MillerCoors, one of the nation’s leading breweries, during a July 14 taste-and-tour event produced by the Tech Council in Milwaukee.
From hobbyists to farms to commercial users, drones are taking off in Wisconsin. Learn about this rapidly growing technology sector and its effect on the state’s economy at the Tuesday, July 19 meeting of the Tech Council’s Wisconsin Innovation Network in Madison.
From intern to director, Cassidy Wartenweiler to lead development and member relations
Cassidy Wartenweiler has accepted the position as the Tech Council’s development and member relations director. Wartenweiler earned her undergraduate Communication Studies degree from Edgewood College. She holds a master’s degree in Life Sciences Communication from the UW-Madison College of Agricultural and Life Sciences.
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TECH COUNCIL NEWS SERVICE:
JSOnline: Patina Solutions is poised for more growth
State Journal: Budget committee allows WEDC to make $8 million in tax credits refundable
WEDC: Remedy Analytics to Expand in Milwaukee
Xconomy: ImageMoverMD Helps Clinicians, Patients Transmit Photos Securely
Xconomy: Stemina, Connecture, & Epic: This Week’s Wisconsin Watchlist
Xconomy: Local Ties Lead to Partnership Between Fetch Rewards and Kraft Heinz
Xconomy: Lee Newspaper Chain Takes Stake in Milwaukee Adtech Startup Okanjo
Xconomy: StartingBlock, Cellectar & 500 Startups: This Week’s WI Watchlist
Xconomy: Smart Choice MRI Raises Another $7M, From Illinois Hospital System
State Journal: UW-Madison’s ‘Rock’ Mackie rocks business plan contest
JSOnline: Company with new type of life jacket wins Governor’s Business Plan Contest
WisBusiness: Radiology conference offers HealthMyne a chance to boost its image
JSOnline: Collaboration provides free business technology services for Milwaukee startups
WisBusiness: Hyde’s slim life jackets win Governor’s Business Plan Contest
News: Five UW spinoffs among finalists in Governor’s Business Plan Contest
WisBusiness: New WARF director praises ‘very strong’ Madison startup ecosystem
State Journal: Wingman, a skinny flotation jacket, wins business plan contest
Release: University Research Park welcomes Paul Muench
State Journal: Scott Walker: UW System could see performance-based funding increase
Phillips-Medisize: Phillips-Medisize acquires Medicom
State Journal: 13 startups advance to finals in Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest
WisconsinEye: Stem cell research after 20 years
Road Show: Uber’s first self-driving car pulls out onto the streets of Pittsburgh
JSOnline: Johnson Controls expands battery research partnership with UW-Madison
WisBusiness: Stem cell scientist says industry poised to boom
State Journal: Mark Gehring to be honored at Wisconsin Entrepreneurs’ Conference
NBC Nightly News: At-home test could help colon cancer battle
Wisconsin Public Television: How UW System Contributes To State Economic Development
Release: University Business: UW’s economic impact means policymakers must make it a priority again
JSOnline: HealthMyne’s Mark Gehring to receive ‘Seize the Day’ award
La Crosse Tribune: Wisconsin’s higher education will drive our economy
WisBusiness: Tech Council report warns of continuing higher ed cuts
WisBusiness: Madison-based health IT company awarded major research grant
State Journal: Cutting UW, tech college funding again would hurt economy
JSOnline: Women entrepreneurs invited to apply for pitch event
Release: Global Economic Development Leadership honor awarded to The Water Council
INSIDE WISCONSIN:
Still in JSOnline: Job creation requires more bipartisan cooperation
Inside Wis: Even with low rankings, Wisconsin has most ingredients for startup success
Inside Wis: Startups and scale-ups: Wisconsin isn’t a monolithic economy
Inside Wis: Entrepreneurs’ Conference will help answer ‘Why Wisconsin’ question
Inside Wis: Stopping the slide: Wisconsin’s higher education system helps economy
Still in JSOnline: ‘Milwaukee Quick Pitch’ is a big hit
Inside Wis: Progress of Badger Fund of Funds matches trends in early stage investing
WISBUSINESS:THE SHOW:
Episode 166: Features interview with Paul Jadin of MadREP
Episode 165: Features interview with Sara Seegers of Level 3 Communications
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Erik Iverson, WARF
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Mark Gehring,
'Seize the Day' winner
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Tom Still, Tech Council
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Paul Jadin, MadREP
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INVESTORS' CORNER:
JSOnline: Patina Solutions raises $3.45 million from angel investors
Xconomy: Redox Picked to Join Cisco’s Entrepreneurs in Residence Program
Xconomy: UW Health Surgeon’s Startup Expanding Software to Monitor Patients
WisBusiness: Redox realizes at SXSW it’s grown up
WisBusiness: Three startup leaders explain why they chose Wisconsin
CapTimes: Wisconsin women share stories of entrepreneurial success
CapTimes: Wisconsin ranks low in ‘growth entrepreneurship’, says report
JSOnline: Milwaukee startup Tixora lands contact with MCTS and Summerfest
JSOnline: Mikroflot Technologies uses tiny bubbles to reduce industrial wastewater
WisBusiness: AmebaGone offers alternative to antibiotics for organic fruit growers
JSOnline: Garbage entrepreneurs are turning food waste into a business
JSOnline: Chicago health system invests $7 million in Smart Choice MRI
JSOnline: Gener8tor to provide free coaching to selected Milwaukee start-ups
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GET INVOLVED:
Wisconsin Innovation Network membership:
Experience for yourself why WIN has been a Tech Council tradition for more than 13 years. With more than two dozen events annually, you'll expand your network while learning from top-notch speakers. When
you become a WIN member, your membership applies to all chapters,
statewide. With five different types of membership, you and/or your
company will be sure to find a membership that fits your business goals.
Join today!
Thank you to the following
individuals and organizations that have recently joined or renewed their
WIN memberships:
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Corporate Members
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Rajai Atalla
Carter Cliff
Mark Hackl
Timothy Kane
Garett Laugavitz
Connie Lebakken
Mindy Marty
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Bill Mitchell
Oleg Moskvin
Bambi Pattermann
Alex Reinhold
Aneesh Suneja
Michael Ulschmid
Mark Weber
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Need help finding the membership level right for you?
Contact Cassidy Wartenweiler, Development and Member Relations Director, at cassidy@wisconsintechnologycouncil.com or 608-442-7557.
Wisconsin Angel Network membership:
Your $750 WAN membership entitles you to
one free pass to both major conferences (Entrepreneurs'
Conference and Early Stage Symposium), as well as regular WIN events.
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