Tom Still

What makes for a successful entrepreneur? Some advice from those who’ve been there

What makes an entrepreneur successful? Countless books, articles, blogs, and videos have...

In a post-coal era, energy options include wind from the west

In the western Wisconsin community of Holmen, just north of La Crosse,...

Getting behind Wisconsin’s business startup figures: Which companies matter most?

With a fresh crop of winners in the Governor’s Business Plan Contest,...

Higher education still has economic value, but debt levels test credibility

Real or faked, a “Dear University Alumni Office” letter on tickld.com is...

Governor’s Business Plan Contest finalists reflect market trends — and startup teamwork

By the time the annual Governor’s Business Plan Contest boils down to...

Pat Lucey used bully pulpit of governor’s office to make tough choices

He was a governor who angered many in the education establishment, who...

Co-investing trend in Wisconsin can help startups in search for money

BrightStar Wisconsin Foundation isn’t your father’s venture capital fund. Self-described as a...

Better broadband coverage can create economic ‘highways’ in rural Wisconsin

Carl Ruedebusch is a veteran businessman who understands how high-speed Internet connections...

Dairy innovation alive and well in Wisconsin as industry adapts to change

If you don’t think technology has been a part of Wisconsin’s dairy...

Why ride-sharing apps frustrate government reach

In a city that prides itself on being among the nation’s most...