The Entrepreneurs' Conference is one of the Midwest's premier networking and hands-on events for entrepreneurs. Business leaders, investors and others made connections as they learned how to crack into today’s emerging markets.

Click here to view a complete conference agenda.

Nationally known speakers at the 2009 conference included:

Robert Stephens, founder and chief inspector of “The Geek Squad”

John Roach, an Emmy Award-winning film producer who creates effective communications for Fortune 500 companies

Greg Meier, a serial entrepreneur and Milwaukee start-up catalyst

Additional highlights include:

Workshops on Refining the Dream, Building the Team and Making the Green

The Top 12: Finalists in the Governor’s Business Plan Contest square off

The Ken Hendricks Memorial "Seize the Day" award.  The 2008 'Seize the Day' Award, which was renamed to honor Wisconsin entrepreneur Ken Hendricks, was awarded to Michael Cudahy.  Read a recap of the 2008 award from the Journal Sentinel here.

“Entrepreneurs’ Edge” pitches to investors and peers 

Hands-on panel discussions tailored to the needs of entrepreneurs


Thank you to the 2009 Entrepreneurs' Conference Sponsors:

Platinum
AT&T
American Transmission Company
Godfrey & Kahn, S.C.
Grant Thornton
Marquette University
Michael Best & Friedrich, LLP
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel & JS Online
Quarles & Brady
University Research Park
WEA Insurance Trust
Whyte Hirschboeck Dudek, S.C.
Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation
Wisconsin Department of Commerce
Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions
Wisconsin Education Association Council
Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority
Wisconsin Technology Network

Gold
Aberdean Consulting
Chippewa Valley Technical College
Irgens Development
Madison Gas & Electric
WisBusiness.com
Wisconsin Innovation Service Center
U.S. Patent Services

5 Nines Data
AJ Prestige
Alliant Energy
All State Insurance Company
BizStarts Milwaukee
Bjorksten | Bit 7
EDS
Earth Information Technologies
Halleland Health Consulting
Intense Engineering
The Luminis Group
Makin’ HEY! Communications
Marshfield Clinic Applied Sciences
Milwaukee Economic Development Corporation
Mortenson Construction
Peak Ridge Capital
Rockwell Automation
Team Companies
UW-Madison Office of Corporate Relations
UW-Milwaukee Research Foundation
Venture Investors
We Energies
Wisconsin Entrepreneurs’ Network

Thank you to the 2009 Governor's Business Plan Contest sponsors:

Aberdean Consulting LLC
American Transmission Co.
Associated Bank
The Boldt Company;
CG Schmidt Co.
EarthIT
Fitchburg Technology Campus
Foley & Lardner LLP
The Gialamas Company
Johnson Block CPAs
Journal Interactive, the digital media division of Journal Communications, Inc.;
Kollath & Associates, CPA LLC
Loughrin Accounting & Tax Service
Marshfield Clinic Applied Sciences
Madison Gas & Electric Co.
McAllen TEC Campus
Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Midwest Airlines
Murphy Desmond, S.C.
Quarles & Brady LLP
Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren s.c.
Ruedebusch Development & Construction
Smith & Gesteland LLP
State of Wisconsin Investment Board
SuperGroup Outdoor Corporation
TDS Telecom
University Research Park
Wisconsin Department of Commerce
WisBusiness.com
Wisconsin Angel Network
Whyte Hirschboeck Dudek S.C.
Wisconsin Technology Council
Wisconsin Technology Network

 

2009 Entrepreneurs' Conference Photo Gallery

2008 Entrepreneurs' Conference Photo Gallery

Read press coverage of the 2008 conference and the 2008 BPC winners

2007 Photo Gallery
View photos from the 2007 Wisconsin Entrepreneurs' Conference.

Links to Mediasite presentations
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View the 2007 Agenda, Speakers, Sessions, Sponsors and much more!

View the 2007 Agenda, Speakers, Sessions, Sponsors and much more!