Wisconsin Entrepreneurs' Conference
The 2009 Wisconsin Entrepreneurs' Conference was held June 9-10 at the Hyatt Regency Milwaukee. There is a block of rooms reserved under the name: Wisconsin Technology Council.
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:PlatinumAT&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
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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
Links to 2007 presentations, along with many others, recorded through Mediasite, a “rich media” system available through the Tech Council. Call 608-442-7557 for information on how to make Mediasite work for your company or event.
View the 2007 Agenda, Speakers, Sessions, Sponsors and much more!
View the 2007 Agenda, Speakers, Sessions, Sponsors and much more!
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