Headquartered in Whitewater, Iron Forge Development is a Midwestern-based software development agency specializing in web and mobile apps. Iron Forge can handle the software's entire life cycle - all built with the most cutting-edge technologies created for infinite scalability.
Scanalytics Moving HQ to Chicago
Scanalytics just landed a contract with Chicago's massive convention center, McCormick Place, which influenced its decision to move headquarters to the Windy City. Most of Scanalytics' 20 employees with remain in Milwaukee, but the company is seeking a new, larger office space to accommodate growth. There are plans to hire another eight to 10 employees in both locations.
TeschGlobal Partners with GenoPalate
BizTank Helps Students Gain Skills & Confidence for Potential Careers
Geneva Supply inspires the leaders of tomorrow. The BizTank program gives high school students the exposure to the world of business through a stimulating and interactive program. The BizHub program connects today's college students with tomorrow's opportunities through local and national business communities.
New Whitewater business, Kreative Solutions
Whitewater Area Chamber of Commerce would like to give a big congratulations to Kristina at Kreative Solutions on a successful ribbon cutting at the Whitewater University Innovation Center! Kreative Solutions offers website design and other digital marketing services.
Local College Student Develops Software to Prevent Further College Admission Scandals
Whitewater Tech Park Gives Startups a Head Start
Two client companies highlight the benefits of joining the Whitewater University Innovation Center. Kristen Holtan, the Marketing Director for Blue Line Battery, explains, "“The Innovation Center is such as positive space. One of the best parts about it is the collaboration that goes on with the other businesses,” said Holtan. “Another major perk is the business and professional resources that are available to the clients.”
Henry Schwartz Will Keynote Wisconsin Big Idea Tournament
MobCraft Beer co-Founder and President, Henry Schwartz, will deliver a keynote speech at the Wisconsin Big Idea Tournament on Saturday, April 13th. As Jennifer Cook, WiSys associate director, explains “As a UW-Whitewater alum, we hope his story inspires the many budding entrepreneurs from across the UW System who will be coming to compete at this year’s state final in Milwaukee.”
From Rhinelander to River Falls, 50 Entries Advance in 2019 Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest
Fifty entries from 24 communities have advanced to the semi-final round of the Wisconsin Governor's Business Plan Contest. Chris Roche founded RecruitChute and will represent Whitewater in the semi-final rounds. Chris was previously a Launch Pad Scholar and student at UW-Whitewater. Good luck RecruitChute!
Big Beer Has Millennial Problem
Younger drinkers are either drinking less or drinking differently than their parents. That’s why millennial UW-Whitewater grad Henry Schwartz founded MobCraft Beer. As he explains, "I would say being able to have a couple of beers that are really well-made and really well put together is a much better option for young professionals in today's day and age versus a six-pack over a course of an hour of something light and easy."
Milwaukee Entrepreneur Growing Company's Smart Floor Footprint
UW-Whitewater Becomes Hub for Entrepreneurs, Startups: Slideshow
As the Milwaukee Business Journal reported, the Whitewater University Technology Park has 13 building sites with 12 ready for construction. The Innovation Center is 97 percent leased. The Innovation Center features three 500-square-foot labs, a software development center for students and a maker suite for student entrepreneurs, and offers coaching for companies renting space.
Startup Milwaukee EMERGE: Energy, Power and Controls
Woman Embraces Whitewater Grocery Leadership Role
As the president of the Whitewater Grocery Co. Board of Directors, Lacey Reichwald shares her motivation for starting Whitewater’s only full-service grocery store and insights on her leadership style. “Instead of people standing around asking, ‘Who’s going to fix this?’ we have people standing up and saying, ‘I’m going to fix this,’” Reichwald said.
Art Meets Entrepreneurship
Tracy, who is founder and CEO of the custom branded footwear company GreetFeet, is grateful to her art and Launch Pad professors who helped her pave to make her dream a reality. Tracy, a former athlete, is using GreetFeet to give back to fellow athletes. A portion of the proceeds from each pair sold funds the programs of the teams that sold them.
City Of Bloomington Announces New Way For Residents To Weigh In On Local Issues
The City of Bloomington welcomes resident input to guide choices and now Polco provides another opportunity for residents to share their opinions about important topics, influencing decisions that will determine the look, feel, and functionality of the city for decades to come.
Meet Wisconsin Inno’s 2018 50 on Fire
Wisconsin Inno's 50 on Fire list features 50 people, companies, and organizations that are heating up Wisconsin tech. BizTank and Scanalytics are two of the 50 featured companies.
How One Company is Simplifying Community Engagement
The National League of Cities (NLC) has teamed up with Polco to change the way local elected officials get input and buy-in from their constituents. As NLC's CEO and executive director explains, "We are excited to partner with a company that gives local governments the tools to make smarter, more efficient and more democratic decisions."
WisBusiness: The Podcast with Chris Roche of RecruitChute
A recent episode of "WisBusiness: The Podcast" features Chris Roche, founder and CEO of RecruitChute . The Whitewater startup connects promising high school soccer players with college programs, giving each a chance to create their own pages and search for potential matches. After nearly two years of growing the pilot platform, Roche plans on launching a commercial version on December 15th.
The energy-sector startups selected for Milwaukee's WERCBench Labs accelerator
As one of the startups selected for the Midwest Energy Research Consortium (M-WERC), Blue Line Battery will receive a $20,000 grant and an additional $20,000 investment at the end of the program. Blue Line Battery, based in Whitewater, engineers and manufactures industrial lithium ion battery systems for motive power and stationary energy storage.