Wisconsin

Wisconsin won't get Georgia biotech without a fight

And that's because Georgia is not simply willing to let go of , an Athens, Ga. business that produces neural stem cell kits for research...

In western Wisconsin, the innovation economy is growing

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CIO Leadership Series: Ed Meachen, University of Wisconsin System

Meachen, associate vice president of learning and information technology for the UW System, envisions students at the <a href=...

Wisconsin tries to woo another stem cell company

The company, spun out of the in Athens in 2003, has received funding commi...

Wisconsin will have plenty of competition in building the energy future

A. It's time to win the race to become the energy capital of the world. B. To lead, we must innovate and provide new sources of energy to power our lives and propel our state's economy forward. C. Let's show the nation how to move even more boldly toward energy independence.<b...

Kanavas outlines new Invest Wisconsin agenda

The legislative package, which also includes a NanoSTEM initiative, nanotechnology tax credits, and other proposals to stimu...

Telecom issues are among focus of upcoming western Wisconsin conference

It will be part of the , which will build upon discussions at a December 2004 kickoff luncheo...

Cingular Wireless to invest $300 million in Illinois and Wisconsin

Nationwide, the company will spend $6.2 billion to enhance and expand its Allover network nationwide over the next year. Earlier year,...

In an increasingly 'flat' world, Wisconsin must adapt to compete

Speaking to business leaders in Milwaukee, Hewlett-Packard vice president Kevin Gilroy said the "hypercompetitive global economy" has made it difficult for companies to stand out in the crowd. The worldwide "digital transformation" means facto...

New biomedical institute aims to unite business and academia in SE Wisconsin

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British, Wisconsin firms explore life-science opportunities together

"We're looking for companies with complimentary products or complimentary technologies," said Frank Phillips, vice consul for the <a href="http://www.brit...

Rodney Dykehouse of Froedtert and Medical College of Wisconsin warns against tech for its own sake

For the CIO, implementing electronic medical r...

First graduates boon to Wisconsin biotechnology

MADISON - Two years ago, 10 students working as scientists, business managers and lawyers came together with a single goal: to become leaders in this state's burgeoning biotechnology industry. On Saturday, May 15, they will graduate as the first alumni of the at the University of Wisconsin-Madi...

Forbes highlights Wisconsin biotech, names Madison #1 business city

MADISON - Madison, Wisconsin was ranked the number-one city in the United States for business and careers by Forbes magazine, followed by Raleigh-Durham and Austin, in the In 2003, the city ranked 5th and was selected this year as th...

Agilent's new network chip was designed in Wisconsin

Eau Claire, Wis. - , a firm based in Eau Claire, designs application-specific inte...

Tax consumption over production to reform Wisconsins tax system

MADISON The supporters of the Taxpayers Bill of Rights are right about one thing: Wisconsin needs a new way of raising and spending money on state and local government. Our tax system hampers economic growth and theres too much overlap between units of government. But the opponents of TABOR are right about one thing, too: A formula-driven solution to controlling taxes and spending coul...

When its parts pull together, Wisconsin can tell a compelling economic story

MILWAUKEE If you ask visitors from Spain, Lithuania or Hong Kong what they know about Wisconsin, chances are good the answers will have something to do with beer, brats, cheese or the Green Bay Packers. But how much would they know about our biotechnology? Not much, if anything. However, its vital to Wisconsins economic future that people far outside our borders learn more about the sta...

CATI: Transforming technology transfer in Wisconsin

Racine, Wis. When people think of technology transfer in Wisconsin, they may think of the ; the two premier universitybased technology transfer programs in the state. But now theres a new player in town, bringing businesses and...

Wisconsin Needs More Investment Capital

MADISON Practical ideas for spurring capital investment are included in economic development plans released this week by Gov. Jim Doyle and state Senate Republicans, said Tom Still, president of the Wisconsin Technology Council. The Grow Wisconsin plan unveiled by the Governor and the package released by the Senate Republicans show there is bipartisan agreement on the need to create new...

Alliance Brings E-Business Technologies to Wisconsin Manufacturers

MADISON, Wis Small and mid-sized business in the state will soon be able to benefit from a new alliance announced today between Wisconsin Manufacturing Extension Partnership (WMEP) and the University of Wisconsin-Madisons Consortium for Global e-Commerce (UW CGEC) which will bring e-business technologies to local manufacturers. Helping Wisconsin manufacturers apply e-business technologie...

Dynamics of Wisconsins Real-Time Economy Part 3

This week a leading information technology publication named four traditional Wisconsin companies as the best places in America to work in IT. All four placed in the top 50 out of 100. Harley-Davison was ranked number 2, higher than MasterCard, Wal-Mart, Ford, and UPS. American Family Insurance was ranked 22, Lands End 34, and TDS was ranked 40. What do all of these companies have in common? They...

Wisconsin Insurance Company Invests in DotCom Company

Delta Dental Plan of Wisconsin and Delta Dental Plan of New Jersey and announced an investment to complement the previous investments made by Aetna, Ameritas Life Insurance Corp., Delta Dental Plan of Michigan, The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, MetLife and Dental Benefit Providers (the dental subsidiary of UnitedHealth Group). These companies have joined together in a coope...

Childrens Medical Hospital of Wisconsin Goes Digital

MILWAUKEE, WI Its Saturday night. Your 4 year old has stomach pains, and you drive to the emergency room. You check in and provide all sorts of personal medical information including her medical history and your billing and insurance information. Meanwhile your child is in pain, and you try to remember if you told the person at the front desk everything. Then you wait; maybe an hour or two as th...

University Consortium Enables Transformation and Survival for Wisconsin Businesses

Madison, WI - Todays business climate is not for the faint of heart. Global competition and offshore manufacturing are striking a blow to Wisconsins economy, and this, combined with rising unemployment, the need to retrain workers, and a huge budget deficit is forcing Wisconsins business leaders to look for new ways to survive and grow. If youre in business, youd better start thinking a...

To be a player in the "Knowledge Economy," Wisconsin needs more tech workers

Wisconsin's assets in the 21st century knowledge economy are impressive when compared with other states of its size. But its weaknesses are intimidating, especially when it comes to training and retaining a skill...

Federal bioenergy lab will give Wisconsin a chance to shine

The , was pioneering scientific...

Breaking down Wisconsin's angel capital numbers

The figures were outlined in a recent report titled Risk Capital in Wisconsin: A Progress Report for 2006, which was produced by NorthStar Economic...

Innovation featured in NE Wisconsin Roundtable

The Roundtable, which is free and open to the public, will center on innovation and a...

Visions: Broderick says Wisconsin should be in top third in venture capital

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Wisconsin building toward the major leagues of venture capital

That building process reached another milestone with the news that Wiscons...

Wisconsin Supreme Court to hear Menasha software case

The will decide that question after agreeing last week to hear the case, and there is an estimated $350 millio...

Wisconsin applicants urged to pursue DOE funding for cellulosic biomass

has announced $200 milli...

Legislature should look to Wisconsin's natural energy advantages

That question was raised by state...

Stem cells get most attention, but they are only part of Wisconsin's bio-portfolio

Wisconsin's high-tech loss leader these days are human embryonic stem c...

BIO 2007: Wisconsin makes its presence felt

Part of that story is the news that <a href="http://www.quincybioscien...

Getting noticed in Genetown: Wisconsin biotech on display

That's not the case in...

Wisconsin biosciences rise to the challenge

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Wisconsin professors elected to National Academy of Sciences

Election to the academy is considered one of the most prestigious honors bestowed upon American scientists. Carroll, a professor of molecular biology...

Promega Corporation: Wisconsin's quiet innovator

Quiet to those outside the life-science realm, that is. Inside the privately held company's suburban Madison walls, it's anything but silent, as a constant churn of innovation takes place. Thu...

Mega-Metro Center may go beyond Chicago and Wisconsin

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