Polco connects citizens to their policymakers in Dane County. As Mastronardi explains, "Government officials no longer just need to listen to a vocal few but hear from others of the silent majority so they can make important decisions with confidence."

As 2016 begins winding down, the Whitewater Innovation Center has enjoyed another successful year with new emerging companies sprouting up within the local business ecosystem.

Polco collects votes and public comments on policy issues from your computer or smartphone. It gives citizens an opportunity to express their views and provides policy makers with important feedback.

The number of virtual school students continues to grow in the School District of Beloit. The School District of Beloit Turner offers a virtual school options for its residents via the JEDI Virtual School.

Classmunity, Polco, and 26 other companies have been selected to present at the 2016 Wisconsin Early Stage Symposium at the Monona Terrace. 

Dane County is one of the first counties in the U.S. trying out Polco, an online polling platform designed to connect citizens and local officials.

Polco hopes to broaden public participation. "A more informed [public] really leads to better public policy."