June 2009 UW Business News Wire
Summer Starts
Summer doesn’t slow Badgers down. Celebrate summer by accessing the ideas, resources and talent available at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. The Office of Corporate Relations (OCR) and its campus partners are here to assist you and your business. Contact us today !
Featured Department
Since 1979, UW-Madison’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC) has made efforts to help business creators, owners, managers and employers in Dane, Columbia and Sauk Counties. SBDC’s efforts include start up business solutions programs, women in business series and CEO peer learning. Click here to learn more.
In the Headlines
East Troy Company’s Engines Provide Power and Heat
Marathon, a small company located in East Troy, makes engines that produce both heat and electricity. Although the Wisconsin Company did not invent the machines they are one of only a few companies that distribute the product.
Popular Science Cites Wisconsin Inventor Among Nation’s Best
The June issue of Popular Science magazine has named Madison-area entrepreneur Ben Hobbins one of America’s top 10 inventors. The CEO of Lake Resources Group helped invent fiber reinforced soft bait fishing lures. Hobbins received help from Tim Osswald, UW-Madison mechanical engineering professor, UW-Madison graduate students and other UW-System institutions. Click here to read the article.
Events
June 24| Fluno Center for Executive Education
Cellectar: Teaming Up to Advance Human Health
The Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation Gilson Discovery Series will host a lecture from the leaders of Cellectar, Inc. Find out how the company has aligned its management and research for commercial success. Click here to register.
June 30| UW-Madison Biotechnology Center
Pathways to Productivity: Accessing UW-Madison Life Science Resources
The UW-Madison Office of Corporate Relations and Bio-Forward will provide local biotechnology companies with an introduction to the various facilities and laboratories available on campus to the private sector. This unique opportunity allows participants to meet some of UW-Madison’s innovative minds. Click here to register.
Click here to visit our events page. And look for the next EVENTS Calendar email on July 1. If you haven't already done so - please take a moment to update your profile .
Featured Publications
Research Review
The Spring 2009 edition of the Research Review, published by the College of Engineering is now available. This issue features new patents and technological research breakthroughs. Click here for more.
Wisconsin Job Watch
The Center on Wisconsin Strategy has produced its first issue of Wisconsin Job Watch. The monthly publication highlights Wisconsin’s employment status. Click here for more.
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Doug Bradley
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Office of Corporate Relations
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