Tag Business
UW-Madison students face off in expanded business plan competition
From high-tech wound care and eco-friendly apparel to social media software firms and biofuels, students at the University of Wisconsin–Madison are pursuing solutions to everyday problems as part of the annual G. Steven Burrill Business Plan Competition at the Wisconsin School of Business. Read More
Former governor discusses using technology to transform global disaster relief at WARF Gilson Event
Recent disasters in Haiti and Chile have shown once again that the rapid delivery of needed relief to people in crisis often means the difference between life and death. Read More
Chancellor names business dean to advancement post
University of Wisconsin–Madison Chancellor Biddy Martin has announced a title change for Michael Knetter, dean of the Wisconsin School of Business, from special liaison for long-term strategy and development to a working title of vice chancellor for advancement. Read More
Theory meets practice in fourth annual entrepreneurial bootcamp
During the week of June 20, the Wisconsin School of Business will direct the fourth annual Wisconsin Entrepreneurial Bootcamp for graduate students in physical and life sciences, law and engineering, among others. Read More
Alliance brings e-business best practices to Wisconsin manufacturers
The University of Wisconsin–Madison E-Business Institute (UWEBI) and the Wisconsin Manufacturing Extension Partnership (WMEP) have announced a strategic alliance that will enable Wisconsin manufacturers to share collective knowledge and lessons learned regarding e-business technologies and best practices. Read More
WiCell marks stem cell anniversary with WISC Bank expansion
A year after President Barack Obama issued a landmark executive order to remove eight years of limitations on U.S. federal funding of stem cell research, the WiCell Research Institute has expanded the number of cell lines available through its WISC Bank to 33. Read More
Students awarded scholarships for entrepreneurship
Jeffrey Vinokur knows a thing or two about being self-taught. Read More
Celebrating 25 years at UW–Madison’s Biotechnology Center
On Wednesday, March 10, the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus community and guests will join in celebrating 25 years of operation at the UW–Madison Biotechnology Center. Read More
Gift of $16 million pharmaceutical facility benefits Morgridge Institute
Mentor Worldwide LLC's donation of a $16 million manufacturing facility to the new Morgridge Institute for Research at the University of Wisconsin–Madison will help fuel the nonprofit's mission of accelerating biomedical discoveries to delivery as treatments and cures. Read More
100-Hour Challenge winners to receive awards in entrepreneurship class
The light bulbs have been turned on, the vacuum bags have been cut up and the hoses have been connected. Read More
Wisconsin’s organic farmers are largely weathering the economic storm
The current financial downturn hasn't spared Wisconsin's organic farmers, but in general they have been able to ride it out, says a new report about the state's organic sector. Read More
Decades on, UW–Madison Research Park thrives, plans for growth
After getting its start during a time of pessimism and doubt, the UW–Madison Research Park has turned into an engine of high-tech economic development. Read More
Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation names CFO/COO
Steven Mixtacki, the longtime senior vice president and chief financial officer of American TV and Appliance of Madison, has joined the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF) as chief financial and operating officer. Read More
Competition set for 100-Hour Wiscontrepreneur Challenge
What can you do with 100 hours and $15 in materials from the University of Wisconsin–Madison's surplus shop? Read More
Event examines entrepreneurial models based on social and economic change
Business beyond the usual is required to create new models of financial sustainability while benefiting society. Read More
Diving milk prices cut state net farm income by more than half in 2009
Times were hard for farmers across the country in 2009, but they were harder than average for Wisconsin farmers. Read More
Forum to unveil 2010 forecast for Wisconsin’s agricultural economy
The third annual Wisconsin Agricultural Economic Outlook forum will review the impact of the 2009 economic downturn on the financial condition of the state's agricultural sector and consider its prospects for 2010. Read More
WARF vindicated by court’s denial of company’s appeal
The Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit on Jan. 5 affirmed the 2006 decision of U.S. District Court Judge Barbara Crabb's award to the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF) for licensing fees from Xenon Pharmaceuticals, a Canadian biotechnology company. Read More
Engineering students to compete for thousands in prizes
Engineering mechanics students in the University of Wisconsin–Madison Department of Engineering Physics will cap a semester of hard work when they compete for more than $4,000 in prizes in a design competition Monday, Dec. 14. Read More