by Tracy Qualmann | Oct 5, 2020 | Economic Development
What really is an apprenticeship? A registered apprenticeship is another form of post-secondary education, similar to a college or university. However, the difference is that an apprenticeship is occupation-based, and focuses on training you for a specific job. The...
by Tracy Qualmann | Sep 30, 2020 | Economic Development
StartUp Week in Wisconsin is November 11-18, 2020. Many events will be occurring, both in person and virtually, across Northeast Wisconsin. Among them are local pitch events that lead up to a regional pitch event hosted by New North, Inc. In preparation for the...
by Tracy Qualmann | Sep 29, 2020 | Economic Development
Winner will receive up to $68,000 for best idea MADISON, SEPT. 29, 2020 –The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) is sponsoring the We’re All Innovating Contest to recognize and promote the creative ways startups and small businesses are adapting to the...
by Tracy Qualmann | Sep 21, 2020 | Community, Economic Development, Entrepreneurs
Virtual conference to be held Oct. 6-8 Wisconsin small business owners are invited to register for the Lieutenant Governor’s Small Business Academy conference. This event will run from 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Oct. 6 -7 and from 8:30 a.m. until noon on Oct. 8. This...
by Tracy Qualmann | Sep 14, 2020 | Economic Development
So much of market research is based on understanding and predicting consumer behavior. Why do consumers choose to purchase certain goods or services? How can we predict who will make those purchases? What can businesses do to influence potential consumers to lead them...
by Tracy Qualmann | Sep 4, 2020 | Community, Economic Development
In Wisconsin, 82 lawmakers repeatedly voted to promote job creation and wage growth during the 2019-20 legislative session. Each of these legislators, including Representative Michael Schraa, supported pro-growth policies and reforms aimed at improving the state’s...
