A Note From the President

 

On April 30, we conducted a BizStarts Investor forum.  It represents the most collaborative meeting of accredited investors, early-stage Angel groups and early-stage VCs.

 

I'm pleased to announce that all three companies attracted investor capital. They will now be meeting in the BizStarts Deal Room so term sheets can be negotiated.

 

These companies are identified as "gazelles" which means we have made them investor worthy because we see they are potential high-growth companies. BizStarts is also committed to helping "deer" which are companies that can scale to 10, 15, 20 or even 50 jobs. We do this all in the newly created  BizForge Resource HUB.

 

We can connect them to universities that help with product and market assessment as well as HR resources.

 

This reduces risk to investors or those making loans to entrepreneurs.

 

Bomboard, LLCVibeTech GlobalAmerican Telehealthcare

 

Feel free to check out our website and apply online if you are an entrepreneur prepared to grow a new company.

 


BizStarts Featured Companies

 

Logical Green Solutions

Founder: William Fuchs

 

Logical Green Solutions LLC provides a single, source turnkey solution for lighting.

 

They have a unique program where monthly energy savings is GREATER than monthly expense; plus energy savings become bottom line profit for another 5 to 10 years after payment term. Their portfolio includes an LED lighting upgrade for almost every interior and exterior fixture up to 1500W.

 

They provide direct pricing to over 20 USA based LED manufacturers, lighting energy audit services, our own specialized Lighting Evaluation Report with life cycle cost/ROI/cash flow/environmental savings/labor savings, plus option installation services.

 

 

 

Stonehouse Water Technologies, LLC
Founder:  Hensley Foster

 

It's goal is focused on water stewardship for conserving rain water and for dealing with storm water runoff problem; especially for roof rain water that is currently directed to the mixed  storm/sanitary sewer system.  They offer systems that are easy to erect for storing water and systems to purify water by using hollow fiber membrane technology to rid water of pathogens.

 

 

Hensley Foster the founder said:

"BizStarts has helped us and continues to help us in commercializing our products to a growing water market.  BizStarts helps us by investing time as mentors and advisers to keep us focused on our day to day efforts yet they can also "see the forest" which dramatically expands our awareness of our target market.  This helps as a collaborative look at our threats and opportunities.  We can't say enough about the good work that they offer to entrepreneurs no matter what stage of business they are in."

  

BizStarts Featured Service Provider & Sponsor:

Lisa Taylor, Independent Associate

Affordable Legal Protection

 

LegalShield now offers BizStarts companies packaged services!  As a member, entrepreneurs can pick up the phone and get help with whatever legal issue they are facing, from the trivial to the traumatic and everything in between...all for one low monthly fee. Their dedicated

Provider Law Firms are paid in advance and are completely accountable to the client.

  • Currently protecting over 1.4 million families and over 37,000 small businesses
  • Partner law firms in 49 states and 4 Canadian provinces
  • Network of over 6,000 attorneys
  • Attorneys have an average of 20 years of experience
At LegalShield, small businesses benefit big.

 

Every business should have access to legal coverage and every business should be able to afford it. With all the fine print and legalities of running a company today, legal protection is a necessity.  However, it doesn't have to be unaffordable.

 

For one low monthly cost, entrepreneurs can lead their business with peace of mind knowing they will have access to legal advice when needed most. From legal consultations and contract reviews to debt collection and more, LegalShield can help with any legal matter, big or small.

 

Services include:

  • Legal consultation on unlimited matters
  • Business law expertise
  • Contract and document review
  • Debt collection assistance
  • Legal correspondence
  • Trial defense services 



In Recognition of Our BizForge Resource Hub Sponsors and Partners

 

As the region's premier resource for entrepreneurs and emerging companies, BizStarts Milwaukee draws expertise from a wide range of service and professional specialties that collectively support Wisconsin's entrepreneurial ecosystem.  Through the

BizForge Resource Hub, these experts provide unique opportunities for training and development, market and/or product assessments, leadership planning, and other consultations or services...available only to BizStarts-supported entrepreneurs and their companies.  This means more successful launches, more jobs, and more jobs sustained in our communities!

 

BizStarts relies on support, both in time and money, from its sponsors and partners to offer such a robust portfolio of resources at little to no expense to entrepreneurs.  Please join us in thanking a few of our newest

BizForge Resource Hub

sponsors and partners: 

 

VJS Construction Services

 

Lisa Taylor, Independent Associate

LegalShield, LLC

 

Summit Credit Union

 

 

**SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT**  

 

On Thursday, May 29th, a special edition of The Catalyst will recognize all BizStarts sponsors, as well as partners of the BizForge Resource Hub. 

See profiles of local businesses committed to an economic environment where entrepreneurism can thrive, innovate, and sustain a diverse workforce.  These community leaders and corporate citizens make our success possible! 

 



Tools for Entrepreneurs

The DE Toolbox is now in public beta - you can join!  Used by BizStarts, created by Bill Aulet, Managing Director of the Martin Trust Center for MIT Entrepreneurship:  www.detoolbox.com

 


Good to know...

 

State awards $1.4 million in Brownfield grants to spur Milwaukee redevelopment

 

http://.inwisconsin.com/press_releases/milwaukee-brownfield

 

New seed fund aimed at healthcare innovation

 

http://inwisconsin.com/press_releases/bridge-to-cures/

 

BrightStar deploys second round of funding

 

http://www.bizjournals.com/milwaukee/news/2014/05/05/brightstar-foundations-second-bigger-investment.html

 

 
Thank you to all of our Sponsors and Partners!




















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