UW Econ Development

Connecting business & industry with UW System talent to foster economic engagement and build better communities.

[UW Econ Development @UWEconD]

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[Universities of Wisconsin @UniversitiesWI]

Fox Valley business, Agra Energy, shares their experience working with the UW System.

“I don’t know that there is an Agra without UWO.”

@UWOshkosh

[BioForward @BioForward]

Lisa Johnson, CEO of BioForward, says the @UWSystem attracts businesses to Wisconsin by generating skilled talent and driving innovation.

“It is critical this innovation is supported and funded by our state...”

#economicdevelopment #innovation #talent

[Universities of Wisconsin @UniversitiesWI]

On Wednesday, Feb. 22, @UWECBC is hosting the inaugural Northwestern Wisconsin Career and Education Fair at the campus in Rice Lake, featuring businesses, higher education representatives and local community leaders. https://t.co/W8hvVfnQu1

[Universities of Wisconsin @UniversitiesWI]

On March 8, outstanding student researchers & their faculty advisers from across the UW System will showcase their research and join other UW representatives in making legislative visits at the 19th annual Research in the Rotunda event. #RITR2023 https://t.co/6xkDMikgXb

[Universities of Wisconsin @UniversitiesWI]

.@MayoClinicHS in Northwest Wisconsin and @UWEauClaire are announcing the renewal of a collaboration agreement. https://t.co/wp3AUDXlnv

We recently profiled the collaborations in our Business Collaboration video series. https://t.co/1oQrgyKd4s

[Universities of Wisconsin @UniversitiesWI]

“A Madison company that makes fuel out of plants for cars and airplanes helped power an Emirates test flight last week to lessen the airline’s carbon footprint.”

The process -called BioForming - has roots in @UWMadison research.

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[Universities of Wisconsin @UniversitiesWI]

Justin Oleson and Juan Ramirez from @FastenalCompany talk about how working with @UWStout has helped them solve “real life problems” while simultaneously building their future workforce.

[Universities of Wisconsin @UniversitiesWI]

“The award supports students in the completion of their internships, which are often unpaid or underpaid, creating financial barriers for those experiencing lower income, lower social support resources or additional noneducational expenses.” https://t.co/i4xQCWkHe5

[Universities of Wisconsin @UniversitiesWI]

One way the UW System supports businesses is by providing consultation services through the @WisconsinSBDC, administered and funded by UW System. Find data on the number of businesses assisted on the UW System’s Accountability Dashboard. https://t.co/F8Z128NmcX

[Universities of Wisconsin @UniversitiesWI]

Registration for the Wisconsin Newspaper Association Foundation’s Wisconsin Civics Games – a program that seeks to promote civics education and encourage Wisconsin high school students to develop an interest in public service – is now open. https://t.co/pnVIHPpFxV

[Universities of Wisconsin @UniversitiesWI]

Jeff Cernohous, CEO of Interfacial, says @UWRiverFalls’ openness to new ideas is helping build an ecosystem to enhance collaborations “between academia and industry”.

[Universities of Wisconsin @UniversitiesWI]

10 @UWRiverFalls students share their stories, highlighting everything from campus life to academics to athletics, giving you an inside look at what life is truly like as a Falcon. #UWStudentStories @TheCollegeTour

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[Universities of Wisconsin @UniversitiesWI]

.@UWGB has been awarded a $865K grant from @DHSWI to help address the state’s caregiver crisis. https://t.co/uOJwlXfikF

[Universities of Wisconsin @UniversitiesWI]

Mark Risley, Director of Research and Development at WinField United, discusses how the company’s win-win relationship with @UWRiverFalls affected its decision to stay and expand in the area.

[Universities of Wisconsin @UniversitiesWI]

.@UWOshkosh and Agra Energy are operating Wisconsin’s first commercial facility to turn manure into fuel for trucks and jets. https://t.co/caJm0xGP6d

[Universities of Wisconsin @UniversitiesWI]

Sara Carstens, Operations Manager for the research and innovation department at @MayoClinicHS, provides insight on how multiple collaborations between the healthcare system and @UWEauClaire help build the future of nursing in WI.

[Universities of Wisconsin @UniversitiesWI]

In three years, UW System’s Dairy Innovation Hub has funded more than 130 research projects and hired 15 faculty at the three campuses who research topics and teach classes related to dairy production and processing.

[Universities of Wisconsin @UniversitiesWI]

.@UWPlatteville and the @widatcp recently announced the creation of Beginning a Career in the Meat Industry programming, a half-day course designed for college and high school students who want to learn more about careers in the meat sector. https://t.co/wIe4oi7sSf

[Universities of Wisconsin @UniversitiesWI]

EVCO Plastics, a Wisconsin-based company, has given $100K to @UWStout’s plastics engineering program to help students conduct sustainability research, including providing materials for their projects. https://t.co/IjPTsYy5QL

[Jay Rothman @JayORothman]

Thanks to Froedtert Hospital for making $6 million in scholarships available for underrepresented students at @UWM to pursue health careers. This is a win for Milwaukee and Wisconsin. https://t.co/WkXyvak9S9