Brittney Kenaston

As a staff journalist with In Business Madison, Brittney reports what’s new in the business scene at the local, state, and national levels. A former high school educator, she has a passion for public speaking and community connection. Outside of the office, Brittney enjoys writing fiction, hiking, painting, and playing with her dog.

Indian street food restaurant opens at Madison Public Market Friday

Members of the public can come meet the people behind The Chowpati and purchase their culinary offerings

OutReach moving to new location

The organization is launching a capital campaign as it prepares to move this December

Cybernews releases AI Trustworthiness Ranking of 500 AI companies

Google was assessed as the safest among AI companies from 36 countries

US, Canada in talks to halt Trump’s 50% tariffs

If negotiations yield no deal, Trump said he will impose 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian goods

Stocks drop from Monday records

Oil prices have continued to creep higher after a brief respite in July driven by hopes for an end to the war with Iran

UW research and startups propel quantum innovation

New innovations touted to be "as big, if not bigger than, AI"

Photos: Quantum innovation at Infleqtion

Colorado-based Infleqtion is one of just a small handful of companies whose...

Madison’s new men’s shelter opens Sept. 1 with expanded services for locals experiencing homelessness

The 42,000-square-foot facility looks to meet the needs of an unhoused population officials say has grown drastically since the pandemic

Former UW footballer Marquis Mason’s solar panel cleaning company aims to optimize energy output

Founded in April 2025, Solar Alchemist offers residential and commercial solar panel cleaning services using manufacturer-approved methods that won’t jeopardize a system’s warranty

Waunakee approves more multifamily housing

A total of 50 units will be created along the eastern side of Simon Crestway, north of Peaceful Valley Parkway, with each two-story building housing 10 apiece