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Viewpoints: Despite Intel rejection, southeastern Wisconsin remains fertile ground for tech...

Intel’s decision to build two semiconductor factories northeast of Columbus, Ohio, was disappointing news for Racine County and southeast Wisconsin in the short run but perhaps reassuring for the region in the longer term.

Viewpoints: Illinois tech initiative should be wake-up call to Wisconsin

Two hundred miles south of the Wisconsin border on the University of Illinois campus, a $200-million initiative announced Oct. 19 offered ample evidence that our neighbors are gearing up to compete for an infusion of federal science and technology money.

Viewpoints: To compel worker vaccinations, or not

The mandatory shot scenario has resurfaced among private companies due to the spread of the Delta variant; stubborn vaccine hesitancy in parts of the country and Wisconsin; and fear of exposing all workers, their families, customers and vendors to COVID-19.

Viewpoints: Some glitzier cities get ink, but Madison, Milwaukee gaining tech...

A wave of economic and workforce transition is on its way. Wisconsin can choose to ride the crest or watch as it passes by.

Viewpoint: Is there a patient in the house? Hospitals eager to...

This may sound counter-intuitive given the state is still dealing with the largest pandemic in a century, but Wisconsin hospitals aren’t all that busy.

Viewpoints: UW computing efforts take step forward

Erickson’s hire signals that UW-Madison is embracing its larger statewide role and understands how computer science, data and information can help to transform the Wisconsin economy.

Milwaukee Biz Blog: Upper Midwest’s ‘I-Q Corridor’ offers options to coastal...

There are reasons for investors, entrepreneurs and others to tap the rise in activity across the Upper Midwest.

Milwaukee Biz Blog: Catching up on some Wisconsin tech titans

Epic, Fiserv and Exact Sciences are in the news.

They pay to attend

Startups smart enough to decide for themselves if pitch event is worth it.

Milwaukee Biz Blog: Wisconsin remains ripe for more corporate venture capital

Shared sense of opportunity about reinvesting in Wisconsin is needed.

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