Tom Still

Women gaining ground as entrepreneurs and investors in nation, Wisconsin

By any measure, Sue Marks is a successful businesswoman. She’s launched three...

Exercising our bragging rights: Some reasons to feel good about Wisconsin

One of Wisconsin’s seemingly genetic traits as a state is its modesty...

Hands-on programs show why investing in higher education is right for economy

Kyle Metzloff’s “laboratory” at the UW-Platteville is more accurately a foundry, a...

Taking the long view on the Exact Sciences stock plunge

Let’s face it: If we knew precisely why stock markets surge up,...

Shattering some of the myths about Wisconsin’s startup economy

All businesses must labor, to one degree or another, under a certain...

In northern Wisconsin, economic worries and opportunities are unique

Judged only by unemployment figures, Wisconsin looks prosperous compared to the nation...

Early Stage Symposium companies can pitch stories to right crowd

Angel and venture investors are paying much closer attention to young companies...

Changing demands alter workforce strategies

Wisconsin’s workforce challenges are well-documented: Baby boomers are aging out of their...

Walling Wisconsin: How a few strategic barriers might help the Badger state

Presidential candidate Donald Trump wants to build a wall separating Mexico from...

Cool cities are hot cities: Smaller communities can compete for talent

Appleton Mayor Tim Hanna is direct when he’s asked why Appleton and...