Entrepreneurship & Small Business
Local startups attract funding and mentorship on ‘Project Pitch It’
Six local startups attracted funding and mentorship from moguls on the latest episodes of ‘Project Pitch It,’ WISN-TV Channel 12’s Shark Tank-style show.
Gorman & Co. granted affordable housing tax credits for project in Kenosha’s damaged Uptown neighborhood
Gorman & Co. will receive the affordable housing tax credits it needs to proceed with Uptown Lofts, a proposed mixed-use development that would serve Kenosha businesses displaced by riots last year.
Tip a ScRxipt among startups selected for Northwestern Mutual’s new Black founder accelerator program
Milwaukee-based Tip a ScRxipt is one of five startups to be selected for the inaugural cohort of Northwestern Mutual’s Black Founder Accelerator (NMBFA) program.
Jump start: Milwaukee-based Wumblekin curates products for expectant mothers
Expectant mothers often feel the pressure to purchase must-have products as they navigate their pregnancy and life with a...
Cream City Print Lounge wins $10,000 on ‘Project Pitch It’
West Allis-based Cream City Print Lounge drew a $10,000 investment from moguls during the latest episode of “Project Pitch It,” WISN-TV Channel 12’s Shark Tank-style show.
Fiveable receives funding from tennis superstar Serena Williams
Tennis superstar Serena Williams invested in Milwaukee-based startup Fiveable through Serena Ventures, a venture fund that Williams founded in 2014.
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Milwaukee-based PAXAFE raises $2.25 million
Milwaukee smart packaging startup PAXAFE announced it has raised $2.25 million in a seed funding round.
The round, which was...
Family-owned pet store to open on Milwaukee’s East Side
A German Shepherd puppy named Franklin is one of many family members managing day-to-day operations at Skilos, a new pet store opening Thursday on Milwaukee’s East Side.
Granville Connection approved for $250,000 grant
The Milwaukee Common Council approved $250,000 in funding for the Granville Connection, a proposed hub of restaurants and small businesses near Milwaukee’s former Northridge Mall.
Tip sheet: Offsetting loss with new revenue streams
After a year marked by loss and challenge, many small businesses are looking at a long road to full...
