Month: April 2014
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Welcome New Members — April 2014
The Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce welcomes these new members. Please keep these companies in mind when doing business. View the complete directory listing of all Chamber members.
- A+ Storage Madison Inc.
- Bridgeman Foods, Inc. dba Wendy’s Old Fashioned Hamburgers
- Cash Store (Sherman Ave)
- Cash Store (Broadway)
- Centrose LLC
- Clutch Sound
- CODAworx
- Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
- Flux Mopeds
- Forward Health Group, Inc
- Great Lakes Roofing Corporation
- I’ve Seen Better Pictures
- InvivoSciences, Inc.
- Madison International Trade Association (MITA)
- No Worries Lodge LLC
- Number Twenty Films
- PPG Pittsburgh Paints
- Southern Wisconsin Baptist Association
- Steve Brown Apartments
- Super 8
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Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce Joins New National Business Coalition on Federal Research Funding
MADISON – Recognizing that cuts to federal research budgets threaten innovation and economic growth, the Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce announced that it has joined with 32 other Chambers of Commerce to date from across the country to form “Business for Federal Research Funding,” a new coalition advocating for strong research funding growth in the federal budget.
“Federal investment in research is fueling the creation of jobs for millions of Americans and spurring key innovation and technological advances,” said Zach Brandon, president of the Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce. “We and other Chambers across the country believe that failure to invest federal resources in research will harm economic growth and diminish innovation in the U.S., allowing us to fall behind our highly-skilled competitors overseas.”
The FY’15 budget appropriations process is now underway. Beginning with this process, the coalition will argue that the federal accounts which are responsible for dispersing research funds should receive funding increases. These increases should be at a steady rate above inflation each year. The coalition will focus these increases on key agencies such as the National Institutes of Health, the National Science Foundation, NASA and the Departments of Defense, Energy and Homeland Security.
Business for Federal Research Funding represents a strong cross-section of the nation’s business community, with broad geographic diversity among its members. Coalition members seek to bring increased focus on the critical impact that federal research dollars have on the long-term growth prospects of the nation’s economy. A full list of coalition members is available online along with additional information about Business for Federal Research Funding.
About the Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce:
The Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce is the voice of business with more than 1,300 organizations – ranging from one-person shops to corporations with more than 7,000 employees – working to bring the Greater Madison area to its full potential. The Greater Madison region is a leader in innovation. From cutting-edge technologies to distinctive retail shops to inventive services and products, our members vary greatly but are united by the region’s entrepreneurial spirit. More information can be found at greatermadisonchamber.com.
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Fishidy Wins Pressure Chamber Pitch Contest at neXXpo
Fishidy Secures Spot in the Chamber’s Summer Delegation to Silicon Valley to Pitch in Front of Nation’s Leading Venture Capital Firms
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (March 25, 2014)
Contact: Jo-ell Carson, Communications Director, Greater Madison Chamber, at 608-443-1952 or 608-213-1799
Contact: Brian Jensen, President, Fishidy, at 608-836-1500 or 608-215-9743
MADISON – Fishidy won the first ever Pressure Chamber business pitch contest at the Alliant Energy Center Tuesday afternoon. The contest, similar to ABC’s Shark Tank, drew a crowd of approximately 250 people at neXXpo: Business in Fast Forward, putting the finishing touches on a day that showcased business innovation in Greater Madison.
Brian Jensen, the president at Fishidy said he is looking forward to the opportunity to represent Madison and its entrepreneurial community. “I love this community, and I love the underdog mentality of the entrepreneurs here, said Jensen. “I am excited to head to California and pitch our company to the venture capitalists and shed more exposure on Wisconsin.”
Chamber President Zach Brandon said Fishidy will be a great addition to the Chamber’s meetings with Silicon Valley investors. “Fishidy has a great story and innovative product with a huge market in Wisconsin. We’re excited to provide a national platform to promote their work as well as promote all of the exciting things happening here in Greater Madison.”
The winner was decided by a combination of investor judges and live audience voting. Along with the opportunity to pitch in front of prominent venture capital firms in California, Fishidy also won tickets to the prestigious Brandworks University.
“While only one company could win, the remaining finalists enjoyed the opportunity to pitch in front of top regional and national investors on today’s judges’ panel,” said Brandon. “I look forward to seeing their continued success and growth here in Greater Madison.”
Other Pressure Chamber finalists included:
GoStrive – Mobile search app for community activities
Intuitive Biosciences – Turn-key protein analysis tools for the life science industry
Murfie – Online marketplace of music, which make CDs and vinyls digitally viable
OpenHomes – Discount brokerage directly connecting buyers and sellers through an online platform
Thalchemy – Technology to enable smartphones to sensory process information like a human brain
Pressure Chamber was presented by Michael Best & Friedrich, with support from the State of Wisconsin Investment Board, Accelerate Madison, Capital Entrepreneurs, 4490 Ventures, Great Oaks Venture Capital, Kegonsa Capital Partners, Lindsay Stone & Briggs, Venture Investors and the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation.
About the Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce:
The Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce is the voice of business with more than 1,300 organizations – ranging from one-person shops to corporations with more than 7,000 employees – working to bring the Greater Madison area to its full potential. The Greater Madison region is a leader in innovation. From cutting-edge technologies to distinctive retail shops to inventive services and products, our members vary greatly but are united by the region’s entrepreneurial spirit. More information can be found at greatermadisonchamber.com.
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neXXpo Keynote Luncheon Sold Out (On-site Registration Available)
On-site Registration Available Tomorrow for Seminars, Pressure Chamber,
Exhibition Floor and Hospitality Rooms
See original press release here
What: neXXpo: Business in Fast Forward will be an experience of what’s happening next in
business. Who’s emerging… what’s being created… the business trends in the making.
When: Tuesday, April 8, 2014, 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Where: Alliant Energy Center Exhibition Hall, Madison
10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Educational Seminars:
- Google: What Tomorrow Might Look Like
Brandon Jung – Google
- Sustainability 3.0: Beyond The Triple Bottom Line
Kathryne Auerback – Edgewood College; Tommy Thompson – Teel Plastics
- Going Global: If You Have a Website, You Already Are
Lora Klenke – Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation;
Nick Quint – Yahara Bay Distillers; Ryan Huber – Context Clothing
- Working with Emerging Talent
Claudio Diaz – Wipfli LLP; Jenna Weber – SVA
11:30 – 1 p.m. Keynote Luncheon: J.B. Pritzker
1:00 – 5 p.m. Exhibition Floor
A showcase of businesses that are emerging and products that are being created in five key sectors: Manufacturing, Startup, Technology, Sustainability and Talent.
1:30 – 3 p.m. Plenary Seminar: Scott Aughenbaugh
Seven Revolutions: Scanning the Business Horizon Out to the Year 2035 and Beyond
4:00 – 5:30 p.m. Pressure Chamber
5:00 – 7 p.m. Happy Hour Networking
About the Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce:
The Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce is the voice of business with nearly 1,300 organizations – ranging from one-person shops to corporations with more than 7,000 employees – working to bring the Greater Madison area to its full potential. The Greater Madison region is a leader in innovation. From cutting-edge technologies to distinctive retail shops to inventive services and products, our members vary greatly but are united by the region’s entrepreneurial spirit. More information can be found at www.greatermadisonchamber.com.
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