Geneva Supply attended the October 2nd Hawk Career Fair; it was the company’s first appearance at a Hawk Career Fair. The company runs its BizHub internship program out of the Innovation Center. 2018 proved the concept was a success. Looking ahead, Geneva Supply, Inc. is expanding on this concept and will be rolling out a project-based internship platform for college students on gotinterns.com. The platform will allow businesses nationwide to connect with college students who are interested in project-based internships.
Getting Down to Business
The 540 acre Whitewater Business Park is one of the largest office and industrial development parks in Southeastern Wisconsin and could potentially expand to nearly 1,000 acres in the future. As one of the largest segments of the Whitewater Business Park, the Whitewater University Technology Park consists of 130 acres and features the Whitewater University Innovation Center as its cornerstone.
Geneva Supply Named Fastest Growing Company of 2019 Future 50
Delavan-based Amazon strategy and fulfillment company Geneva Supply Inc. was named the fastest growing company of the Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce and its Council of Small Business Executives 2019 class of Future 50 companies.
Inno Under 25: The Rising Wisconsin Tech Leaders to Watch
Congrats to Ben Breitenbucher with Blue Line Battery and Brandon Fong with Ultimate Advantage! The 2019 Inno Under 25 list features both University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduates as rising Wisconsin tech leaders.
TESCHGlobal Earns Repeat Placement on Inc. 5000
TESCHGlobal ranked No. 850 on the 38th annual Inc. 5000, the most prestigious ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies. This is the second year in a row that TESCHGlobal has earned placement with the most successful companies in America's dynamic independent small business sector.
Ideawake Raises $780K in Funding
Ideawake raised $780K in funding this summer! Ideawake is currently funded by BrightStar Wisconsin, a state-wide funding source, and is part of the gener8tor family of companies. Ideawake continues to raise additional funding.
UWW's SBDC Could Benefit More Businesses
As Kevin Kaufman, the Director of the Small Business Development Center at UW-Whitewater explains, "My favorite clients are clients that know where they are, they know where they wanna get to, but they need some help getting there. Or clients that know where they are and don’t like it."
Scanalytics Leads the In-Store Analytics Market
Scanalytics was 1 of 10 companies analyzed in the "Global In-Store Analytics Market Analysis to 2027," which provides an in-depth study of the In-Store Analytics industry with a special focus on global market trend analysis.
TESCHGlobal Named a 2019 Future 50 Company
TESCHGlobal has been named a 2019 Future 50 company by the Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce's Council of Small Business Executives (COSBE). The Future 50 recognizes privately-owned companies in the seven-county Milwaukee region that have been in business for at least three years and have shown significant revenue and employment growth.
Iron Forge Ranks as a Top Software Development Company
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."