Madison based Snowshoe selected for TechStars start-up accelerator program
A Madison company with a unique, inexpensive technology for authenticating mobile transactions, has been accepted into the highly selective TechStars Boulder start-up accelerator program. continue reading »
Rock County offers businesses economic, strategic advantages
For businesses considering relocation, Rock County, Wis., certainly offers its fair share of advantages, according to the Rock County Development Alliance. continue reading »
Grocery store in Plain may get new lease on life as food co-op
Together, in varying roles, they’re working to insure Phil’s Foods, the village’s lone grocery store, remains a part of the economic and social fabric of the downtown here, a role it has played for over 100 years. continue reading »
Young businesses find homes in Janesville Innovation Center
The Janesville Innovation Center has signed leases with its first two tenants. continue reading »
Thrive announces Michael Gay as Senior Vice President of Economic Development
PRESS RELEASE: April 3, 2013 Thrive, the economic development partnership for the eight-county Madison Region, announces Michael Gay as its Senior Vice President of Economic Development. Gay comes to this position with significant experience and a... continue reading »
Groundbreaking set Wednesday for North Side food business incubator
Developed through the Northside Planning Council, the 5,400-square-foot, $1.4 million building is to open in August. continue reading »
BizTimes, WEDC, UW System, and Associated Bank unveil the inaugural edition of WisconsinBiz
BizTimes Media LLC unveiled the inaugural edition of WisconsinBiz, a special magazine and website promoting Wisconsin as a place to do business. continue reading »
Life after Epic: Alumni put skills learned to use in new ventures
Excerpted from Wisconsin State JournalBy Judy NewmanAfter Epic, then what? For a growing number of alumni of the Verona-based electronic medical records development company, the answer is: Stay in Madison and start your own company. Not only... continue reading »
Primorigen Biosciences gets grant for stem cell work
Primorigen Biosciences, Madison, has received a $1.2 million Phase 2 Small Business Innovation Research grant from the National Institutes of Health. continue reading »
Baraboo named 4th best small town to visit in U.S. by Smithsonian Magazine
Baraboo has been selected as one of the 20 best small towns to visit in 2013 by Smithsonian Magazine. continue reading »
Cellular Dynamics getting $16 million grant for stem cell biobank
Excerpted from Wisconsin State JournalBy Judy Newman Cellular Dynamics International is getting a $16 million grant from the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine to develop several thousand stem cell lines that will become the basis of... continue reading »
Investment Board, WARF launch $30 million venture fund to target early-stage companies
The State of Wisconsin Investment Board and Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation are creating an early-stage venture capital fund focused on information technology. continue reading »
Green, Iowa, and Rock County businesses can apply for training grants
Grant money is available to business owners who want to improve the skills of their workers through customized training. continue reading »
Thrive supports scholarships to send Wisconsin bioscience companies to BIO International Convention, including 16 from the Madison Region
Twenty Wisconsin bioscience companies, including 16 from the Madison Region were awarded scholarships to participate fully in the 2013 BIO International Convention. continue reading »
Green County's Klondike Cheese Co. eyes more success with Greek-style yogurt
A big reason Klondike Cheese Co. has found success and earned so much respect for its quality products over the years is the refusal of its owners to play it safe. continue reading »
Verona’s Liberty Business Park selected as Certified In Wisconsin site
Liberty Business Park in Verona, Wis., was designated a ‘Certified in Wisconsin’ development-ready site today by Governor Scott Walker and the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC). continue reading »
State taking notice of Edgerton school-manufacturer partnership
Since it started last fall, the internship and training program has been turning heads locally as more industries in and around Edgerton jump on board. It’s also grabbed the attention of state officials. continue reading »
Group fundraising for ag events, education center in Evansville
A private group hopes to build a regional agricultural events and education center in Evansville that also could host the Rock County 4-H Fair and Blackhawk Technical College agriculture courses. continue reading »
Jefferson meeting with success
In a recent State of the City address, Jefferson Mayor Dale Oppermann summarized the good things that have been happening in the city. continue reading »
Universal AET to create Center of Excellence within Beloit facility
Universal Acoustic & Emission Technologies (AET) is bringing together engineers, designers, business staff, and manufacturing specialists under one roof to create a dedicated team for its new Center of Excellence. continue reading »
New coworking space bolsters Madison's tech scene
The tech world is so different from other industries. Can you think of another field where successful companies would rent space in their offices to freelancers working on their own projects? continue reading »
Game change: Raven Software’s Raffel goes from dreamer to player and beyond
In retrospect, it might look as though the Raffels and Raven were destined to succeed. After all, the company currently employs around 140 in the Madison area and has worked on some of the biggest titles in the industry... continue reading »
Town of Sun Prairie farm to host 2015 Farm Technology Days
By the time Wisconsin Farm Technology Days is held in Dane County in 2015, the host farm will be showcased as the quintessential state dairy operation — 21st century style. continue reading »
Big events for New Glarus Brewing's Deb Carey: sitting with first lady, brewery expansion
There are good reasons the White House selected Deb Carey to sit with first lady Michelle Obama during the State of the Union Tuesday night. continue reading »
County Executive names David Phillips Director of Office of Economic and Workforce Development
Dane County Executive Joe Parisi announced today that he has named David Phillips as the Director of the Office of Economic and Workforce Development. continue reading »
Two start-ups get Whitewater grants
The Whitewater Community Development Authority presented Date Check Pro and Got Apps the first grants from their early stage seed capital fund. continue reading »
Evansville company designs, manufactures steel structures
Varco Pruden Buildings is tucked behind downtown Evansville on Water Street, but its products are visible throughout the area. continue reading »
Tech and Biotech: Madison start-up Codiqa gets TechStars boost
Another young Madison tech business is getting a running start through the TechStar accelerator. continue reading »
Thrive announces Gene Dalhoff as Vice President of Strategic Partnerships
Thrive announces Gene Dalhoff as its Vice President of Strategic Partnerships. continue reading »
Whitewater company an industry leader in the design and manufacture of grinding machines
Fast food fans who enjoy White Castle Sliders and McDonald's Big Macs can thank a Whitewater manufacturer for the taste and consistency of the burgers. continue reading »
Four emerging Madison Region companies approved for investment tax credits
The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation today announced certification of five emerging Wisconsin companies for Early Stage Business Investment tax credits. WEDC certified: Kayo Technology, Inc, Madison; Wellbe, LLC, Madison; Wellintel, LLC, Shorewood; Mobileigniter, Inc., Madison; Nextt, Madison. The... continue reading »
Site Selection Magazine: Advanced Manufacturing in the Madison Region
The Madison Region is included in a special advanced manufacturing section of the January 2013 issue of Site Selection magazine. continue reading »
WEDC announces investments in emerging Madison companies
The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation recently announced approval of Qualified New Business Venture tax credits for six emerging Wisconsin companies. continue reading »
Madison Magazine Feature: The Time is Now
The Madison Region is on the clock to execute a well-honed strategy for advancing the economy -- or else. continue reading »
For the Record: Thrive President Paul Jadin
Thrive President Paul Jadin speaks with Neil Heinen on "For the Record." continue reading »
Madison Region to benefit from announcement of certified sites
Businesses looking to locate or expand in the Madison Region will benefit from the announcement made today of three “Certified In Wisconsin” development-ready certified sites in Fitchburg, DeForest, and Beaver Dam. continue reading »
Universal AET sets sights on expansion of new Beloit Manufacturing Center
In response to the rapidly growing demand for its products and services, Universal Acoustic & Emission Technologies will expand its new manufacturing facility in Beloit, Wis., early next year, company officials announced today. continue reading »
Janesville incubator set to help small businesses
The Janesville Innovation Center is designed for flexibility and to promote the growth of many different types of enterprises. continue reading »
Madison Region companies appear on "Top 10 Innovations" list
Thrive congratulates the Madison Region companies on the "Top 10 Innovations" list: Cellular Dynamics International, Promega, and Life Technologies. continue reading »
Madison Region companies Trek and Virent join “In Wisconsin” marketing campaign
Waterloo world-class bicycle manufacturer Trek and Madison bio-products company Virent have joined the state’s business climate marketing initiative, “In Wisconsin,” to promote the benefits of doing business in Wisconsin. continue reading »
Epic's growth has been a boon for Madison as well as Verona
Madison officials mourned the loss of booming Epic Systems to Verona in the mid-2000s, but the medical software colossus is having a huge, unexpected impact on its original hometown. continue reading »
WEDC announces investments in entrepreneurs
The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) today announced approval of financial support for several emerging Wisconsin companies. continue reading »
A message from Thrive president Paul Jadin
I am honored to have joined Thrive this month as president. The Madison Region has the assets and potential to lead the State of Wisconsin in economic growth, and I am committed to assisting this region in reaching its full potential. continue reading »
Edgerton students learn local trades, get paid doing it
"Pipeline to Employment," a new public-private work-study program between the Edgerton School District and several area businesses is being trumpeted as a big win for the school district and local manufacturers. continue reading »
Iowa County Area Entrepreneurs of the Year awarded
The Iowa County Area Economic Development Corporation is proud to announce its first group of local business leaders chosen as Iowa County Area Entrepreneurs of the Year. continue reading »
Sandy pushing Generac to add 100 jobs, start production in Jefferson
Sandy’s impact on the short-term demand for Generac’s portable generators and the expected long-term demand for its home standby generators was a tipping point in the decision for how to use the Jefferson facility. continue reading »
Tech and Biotech: SciLog to stay here, new owner Parker Hannifin says
An official of Parker Hannifin Corp. is giving assurances that SciLog will stay in Madison and grow. continue reading »
Bendyworks' big idea: Cutting-edge tech firm says we need a downtown Madison web district
Tech entrepreneurs Stephen Anderson and Brad Grzesiak hooked up the old-fashioned way — at a user-group meeting in 2008... That chance meeting gave rise to Bendyworks, a software and web development firm that opened for business in 2009 at Anderson's kitchen table with a couple hundred dollars in start-up capital. continue reading »
Two Middleton companies to get venture capital funding
Two Middleton companies have been selected by the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority to receive venture capital funding from the State Small Business Credit Initiative. continue reading »
Ten regional companies make Deloitte's 2012 Wisconsin 75 list
Thrive is pleased to recognize the companies from the Madison Region included on this year's list. continue reading »
Thrive announces Paul Jadin as new President
Thrive announces Paul Jadin as its new President. continue reading »
In Janesville, political spotlight and hundreds of new jobs are sparking local economy
There is a vibe in this city of 62,000 people and it goes beyond aqua-focused international visitors and Paul Ryan's bid for the vice presidency... The energy that is gradually building here and throughout Rock County also extends to its battered but emerging economy. continue reading »
Madison entrepreneurs win San Francisco tech prize
Two executives of a Madison start-up parlayed their company's technology into a new use to win the grand prize and a total of $70,000 at a San Francisco technology contest this week. continue reading »
UW-Madison celebrates imagination, discovery in the Year of Innovation
From dairy science to dance to vitamin D to stem cells, the University of Wisconsin–Madison has pushed the boundaries of what is known and the limits of what is possible for more than 160 years. continue reading »
Software company moving headquarters to Beloit
Comply365, a software design and development company, is relocating its headquarters to downtown Beloit. continue reading »
Three Madison biotech firms report expansions
Aldevron and Epicentre Technologies will move into University Research Park's accelerator building... Exact Sciences, meanwhile, is adding 10,000 square feet at its current location... continue reading »
List of fastest-growing firms includes 12 from south-central Wisconsin
Twelve south-central Wisconsin companies are on the 2012 Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing U.S. companies. continue reading »
Shovel-ready sites could boost development in Beloit
Two Beloit city-owned properties are being considered by the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) for “shovel ready” certification. continue reading »
Officials want Cambridge to be tourist destination again
The last 10 years have not been kind to this village, but officials, business owners and recreational enthusiasts are working together to restore the crowds. continue reading »
Edgerton business park deemed shovel-ready
Rock County now has its third shovel-ready business park, and one economic development official said it's just a matter of time before companies start building on the properties. continue reading »
Madison ranked No. 1 city in U.S. for young adults, beating out Austin, Texas
Madison was ranked No. 1 by Kiplinger's Personal Finance today on a new list of the Top 5 best cities for young adults. continue reading »
Life after General Motors - Janesville area economy on its way back
The rebirth of a diverse economy in Janesville, Beloit and the rest of Rock County is a success story in the making. continue reading »
Janesville incubator project on schedule
The $2.05 million Janesville manufacturing incubator project is on schedule for completion Nov. 15. continue reading »
Tech and Biotech: Anteco is in growth mode
Anteco Pharma, Lodi, plans to add at least half a dozen employees by the end of the year now that its building addition is completed. continue reading »
Tech and Biotech: Program boosts two local tech companies
Two young Madison tech companies, Murfie and Vidmaker, got a big boost this spring when they were accepted into TechStars. continue reading »
New tech business accelerator looks to grow new Wisconsin tech firms
Madison is getting a new tech business accelerator: gener8tor. continue reading »
Thrive Wins Best of Wisconsin Business Award
Thrive was named the gold winner in the “Best Economic Development Agency” category at Corporate Report Wisconsin’s 2012 Best of Wisconsin Business Awards. continue reading »
Study: Economic impact of Dane County arts scene is double comparable communities'
The amount of money that nonprofit arts and culture organizations in Dane County — and their audiences — poured into the local economy in 2010 was nearly double that of many other communities of comparable size, according to a new national study. continue reading »
Thrive Accepting Applications for Position of President & CEO
Thrive seeks a proven, highly-skilled leader in the economic development field to fill the position of President & CEO. continue reading »
2012 Greater Madison Area High-Tech Directory is out
The 2012 Greater Madison Area High-Tech Directory is out, and it lists 580 companies in the technology field, including computer hardware and software, bioscience and medical devices. continue reading »
Janesville incubator to hatch young businesses
City and community leaders turned ceremonial shovels of dirt Tuesday on a four-acre parcel that later this year will be home to the Janesville Innovation Center. continue reading »
Job Posting: Dane County Director of the Office of Jobs and Prosperity
Dane County is seeking an experienced economic development professional to lead its newly created Office of Jobs and Prosperity. continue reading »
UW-Madison to host national VentureLab program
The University of Wisconsin-Madison Entrepreneurs' Resource Clinic has partnered with the National Collegiate Inventors and Innovators Alliance to bring the VentureLab program to Wisconsin. continue reading »
Cheese is the Apple of Wisconsin
UW-Madison researchers have estimated that Wisconsin’s dairy industry generates more than $26.5 billion in economic activity for the state and nearly 150,000 jobs, making it Wisconsin’s most important single economic sector. continue reading »
Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery Named 2012 Laboratory of the Year by R&D Magazine.
The Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery, the innovative 330,000-square-foot public-private facility that opened just more than a year ago on the UW–Madison campus, has been named the 2012 Laboratory of the Year. continue reading »
Economic development conference coming to Madison in 2015
The International Economic Development Council has chosen Madison as the site for its annual spring conference in 2015. More than 250 people are expected to attend, with a local economic impact estimated at more than $230,000. continue reading »
2011 Great American Main Street Award Profile: Beloit, Wisconsin
A stroll through downtown Beloit, Wisconsin, reveals a historic town brimming with flowers and a scenic river filled with kayakers. Recovering from a tough reputation and a weak business mix, this Main Street has been able to cut its 19 percent vacancy rate to 7 percent and contribute to a 192 percent boost in property values. continue reading »
SHINE selects Janesville for biomed plant
SHINE Medical Technologies of Middleton said Tuesday it will construct an $85 million manufacturing plant in Janesville that will employ more than 100 people with average salaries of $60,000 a year. continue reading »
Despite nationwide job cuts, Kraft/Oscar Mayer to keep headquarters in Madison
Madison will be among the locations losing jobs — about 12 positions will be cut. But Madison will continue to be the base for Kraft/Oscar Mayer as well as one of two management centers for its grocery business, continue reading »
Casino project could bring jobs to Beloit
Thousands of new jobs could be coming to the Beloit area in the next few years if a tribal casino is built. continue reading »
Historic tobacco buildings could help revitalize downtown Edgerton
The tobacco transformation is providing reason for hope in Edgerton, a bedroom community between Madison and Janesville, just a couple of miles west of Interstate 39-90. continue reading »
A fashionable neighbor: Shopbop transforms stretch of Madison's East Washington Ave
Shopbop, an online, high-end fashion retailer started out of a downtown clothing store in 2000, has 300 employees and spent more than $5 million converting the former Gisholt space into its headquarters. continue reading »
Virent chosen by Coca-Cola to provide plastic bottles made from plants
The Coca-Cola Co. has chosen Virent Inc., a Madison company working on renewable fuels, as one of three companies to help the soft drink giant provide plastic bottles made entirely from plants, not petroleum. continue reading »
Jennifer Alexander Announces Retirement at End of 2012
Jennifer Alexander makes the announcement that 2012 will be her final year as President of Thrive and the Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce. continue reading »
Janesville eyeing $1.5 million lot to start business park
Janesville appears to have more momentum than two other Wisconsin cities to land a medical isotope manufacturer and 100 or more high-paying jobs. continue reading »
Spectrum Brands gets $4 million forgivable loan from state
Spectrum Brands Holdings is getting a $4 million forgivable loan from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. to keep nearly 500 jobs at its Madison offices and to invest in its Wisconsin operations over the next five years. continue reading »
Epic Systems goes ahead with another epic expansion
Epic Systems Corp. is moving ahead with plans for another set of office buildings on its rural Verona campus. continue reading »
Networked Insights lands $20 million in venture investments
Madison-based Networked Insights, which mines social networks to help big companies learn what their customers value, pulled in $20 million from a group of national venture capital investors. continue reading »
Lucigen gets two national research grants
Lucigen, a Middleton biotechnology company, has received two Small Business Innovation Research grants totaling $350,000 from the National Institutes of Health. continue reading »
Anteco Pharma to expand Lodi plant, add jobs
A Lodi contract manufacturer for the pharmaceutical industry said Monday it is breaking ground on a $3.5 million addition that is the first phase of a plan to increase revenue and add jobs. continue reading »
Thrive Seeks Input Through Advance Now Community Survey
Lend your voice to the conversation and help shape the future of the Madison Region by taking the Advance Now public input survey. continue reading »
Thrive Shares in Sponsorship of Wisconsin Pavilion at 2011 BIO Convention in Washington, DC
Thrive is pleased to share in sponsorship of the Wisconsin Pavilion at the 2011 BIO International Convention, June 27-30, 2011, in Washington, DC. continue reading »
Thrive Wins Best Economic Development Agency at 2011 Best of Wisconsin Business Awards
Thrive was named “Best Economic Development Agency” in the state of Wisconsin at Corporate Report Wisconsin’s 2011 Best of Wisconsin Business Awards. continue reading »
Thrive Issues RFP for Consultant on Creation of Regional Economic Development Strategy
Thrive is launching the process of creating a comprehensive, action-oriented regional economic development strategy for the eight-county Madison Region. To complete this project, Thrive will partner with a strategic consultant to provide project direction and input. continue reading »
Wisconsin Ranks #15 in U.S. Clean Energy Leadership Index
Clean Edge’s second annual U.S. Clean Energy Leadership Index provides the industry’s most comprehensive and objective analysis and ranking of how all 50 states compare across the clean-energy spectrum. According to Clean Edge's assessment, Wisconsin ranks #15 among all 50 states. continue reading »
Wisconsin Worksite Wellness Resource Kit Training
Attend the Wisconsin Worksite Wellness Resource Kit training session on June 8 and learn about this free resource for businesses seeking to start or improve a wellness program. continue reading »
Madison-based Mithridion gets orphan drug designation for leading compound
Congratulations to Mithridion, a Madison drug development company headed by Thrive board member Trevor Twose, on receiving orphan drug designation for its leading compound, MCD-386CR. continue reading »
Thrive Provides Funding for Small Businesses Scholarships to Attend BIO Convention
Thrive, BioForward, Centergy, and Marshfield Clinic is pleased to announce the four Wisconsin biotech companies selected to receive scholarships to attend the 2011 BIO International Convention, June 27-30 in Washington, DC. continue reading »
Madison Region Worksite Wellness Week
Worksite Wellness Week is a local awareness week designed to celebrate our region's dedication to employee wellness programs. continue reading »
Thrive releases 2010 Annual Report
Thrive's 2010 Annual Report outlines our progress and success across a broad spectrum of projects in four key initiatives: Capital Growth, Sector Development, Policy & Research, and Promotion & Collaboration. continue reading »
Thrive receives $97,500 EDA grant
The U.S. Economic Development Administration awarded Thrive a $97,500 grant to begin the process of obtaining a federally-approved Economic Development District (EDD) designation for the Madison Region. continue reading »
