In Business Madison

Articles published under the In Business Madison staff byline represent the collective work of our editorial team, covering the companies and people shaping the Greater Madison business community.

Summer shorts

This week I had hoped to be on a beach. Not sure...

Startup Accelerator brings “un-conference” concept to Madison

Say the words “business conference” and you’ll likely evoke images of stiff-backed...

Take 5: The Wisconsin Idea is alive and well

With all the dairy components – including whey protein and skim milk...

Ever imagine supporting first responders at a disaster? Here’s your chance!

Recently I was deployed by the Salvation Army to “work the fire”...

State’s political climate endangers forward-thinking energy policies

Prehistoric life forms may have been contributors to our current fossil fuel-based...

Smoking ban may be a “success,” but it’s still a bad precedent

Like anyone else with any sense, I dislike many things about the...

Bank proposal

Further stimulus of the economy is required. The 9.2% national unemployment rate,...

New UW resource clinic helps entrepreneurs navigate the choppy seas of business – without drowning

When Charles Van Hise first articulated The Wisconsin Idea back in 1904,...

Time for a sub-minimum wage for teens

Summer is finally upon us – in terms of calendar and temperature...

The IB Reality Series: I honestly can’t make this stuff up

Recently I sent our 15 employees out to area thrift shops one...