Thursday, April 25, 2024
See below for the latest episodes of “WisBusiness: The Show,” “WisBusiness: The Podcast” and “Talking Trade.”
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WisBusiness: the Show with Katie Schmitz of Ziegler Investments

Contact: Tom Still or Julie Johnson at 608-442-7557 To learn more online: www.wisconsintechnologycouncil.com MADISON, Wis. – In the latest episode of “WisBusiness.com: The Show,” Katie Schmitz, head of principal investing and fund management at Ziegler and chief administrative officer of the Ziegler Linkage Funds, talks about the rise of “age-tech” and how it relates to venture capital. The Show also previews upcoming Tech Council events.
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WisBusiness: the Show with Lauren Usher of gener8tor

MADISON, Wis. – In the latest episode of “WisBusiness.com: The Show,” Lauren Usher of gener8tor talks about the accelerator’s state, national and even international footprint as it works to provide opportunities for entrepreneurs. The Show also previews recent and upcoming Tech Council events. Governor’s Business Plan Contest:The annual Governor’s Business Plan Contest attracted 150 entries from across Wisconsin. They were spread among the major categories of advanced manufacturing, business services, information...

WisBusiness: the Podcast with Lauren Brey, Farmers for Sustainable Food

This week’s episode of “WisBusiness: the Podcast” is with Lauren Brey, managing director of Farmers for Sustainable Food.  The nonprofit organization aims to promote farmer-led solutions to environmental challenges, such as sustainability projects involving dairy farms and other agricultural operations. Multiple pilot projects have a focus on supply chains for farm goods, Brey explains.  “We are part of a $50 million grant through the USDA’s Partnerships...

WisBusiness: the Podcast with Doug Kelly, American Edge Project

This week’s episode of WisBusiness: the Podcast is with Doug Kelly, CEO of the American Edge Project.  This bipartisan group promotes the national technology sector, with a focus on competitiveness at the global level. It’s made up of a coalition of domestic organizations including the National Small Business Association, the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council, Technology Councils of North America, Meta and others.  “America’s innovators play...
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Talking Trade with Jason Serck, City of Superior

In the latest edition of “Talking Trade,” City of Superior Planning, Economic Development & Port Director Jason Serck discusses upcoming projects at the port and broader economic trends.  Serck, who is also president of the Wisconsin Commercial Ports Association, shares insights on commodities moving through the port, ranging from stone, coal and clay to grains and more.  “Pretty robust here, and a good diversity of moving...
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Talking Trade with Jackie Bojor of the FRD Center in Bucharest, Romania

In the latest edition of “Talking Trade,” Jackie Bojor of the FRD Center in Bucharest, Romania, discusses opportunities in the region for Midwest companies.  Bojor is the director of business development for the Factor Regional Development Center’s Bucharest location. The advisory firm offers consulting, market research and other services focused on entering new markets and mergers and acquisitions.  She notes Romania is seeing more activity from...