A Note From the President

BizStarts Explores Relationship with The Commons

Mike Lovell, President of Marquette University and board member of BizStarts, presented an overview of the newly launched Commons at our September Board meeting. It will be a meeting spot for students from 21 colleges and universities in Southeast Wisconsin to collaborate in creating new companies.

BizStarts is exploring a process whereby those entrepreneurs who offer the most likelihood of success in the marketplace could receive direct assistance from BizStarts,including an invitation to present at the BizStarts Investor Forum.

That Forum is the most collaborative investment forum in Southeast Wisconsin giving the students an opportunity to garner investment capital for their innovative technology and enterprises.

Dan Steininger

President & Co-founder

BizStarts Featured Company: AccessibleWear

Owners Lisa Brodacz and Neil Sherman are on a mission that hits close to home for many of us: helping individuals of all ages with ability challenges retain their personal dignity and dressing independence as well as their fashion sense.

AccessibleWear is a unique clothing and accessories store that specializes in adaptive clothing. They offer many clothing options, from magnetic and Velcro closures to open-back shirts for individuals with upper body mobility limitations due to shoulder surgery, mastectomy or paralysis. In addition, they carry a full line of pants from elastic designer jeans to wheelchair friendly styles. The store has a designer on staff who works with customers, performing basic alterations and more complex clothing adaptions.

They are a stand-alone store that features a wheelchair friendly floor design, larger fitting rooms, spacious bathroom and a relax area for your comfort. They pride themselves on providing a "feel good" shopping experience that gives customers an opportunity to see, touch and try on their clothing choices.

Located at 11045 W. National Avenue in West Allis, AccessibleWear is more than a

business - Lisa and Neil are truly committed to providing a personal and attentive experience and serving those in the community with their unique products.

BizStarts Featured Sponsor: Michael Best & Friedrich

With over 240 attorneys in Milwaukee, Madison, Waukesha and Manitowoc, as well as in Chicago, Michael Best & Friedrich, LLP has become known as a leading law firm in the Mid-West. The firm provides a full range of legal services to clients on a local, regional, national, and global basis. Michael Best's IP Practice Group is nationally renowned for providing expert guidance and valuable perspective while representing their IP clients.

Venture Best™, Michael Best's Venture Capital practice group, represents both investors and companies with their investment capital needs in high-growth companies, including start-ups and emerging companies in biotechnology, information technology and software, medical device, electronics, and other high-technology sectors.Their in-depth understanding of the needs of entrepreneurs and investors alike allows Venture Best™ to service their clients with flexible, yet exceptional service and knowledge.

BizForge Resource Hub's ReadyReference:

University Partnerships

If a business/entrepreneur has developed a product or service that needs to be further researched, they will often engage a university for a sponsored research agreement. The university may require certain types of agreements in addition to the Sponsored Research Agreements (such as Material Transfer Agreements, Confidentiality Agreements or Option Agreements.) Universities are increasingly encouraging their faculty to commercialize research by offering them a portion of the revenue it generates.

Click here to see a list of some of the Universities or contact BizStarts for assistance in getting in touch with BizStarts partner.

News and Announcements

BrightStar Wisconsin to invest $50,000 in gener8tor graduates

Calling All College Students: The Commons is Accepting Applications

What's Happening? Event Announcements for Entrepreneurs

WIN-Milwaukee Luncheon: Emerging Resources for Milwaukee Entrepreneurs

October 9, Crowne Plaza 10499 Innovation Drive, Wauwatosa

1 Million Cups (click to learn more)

Every Wednesday 9:00AM, Pritzlaff Building, 325 N. Plankinton Ave.
The next pitch at 1 Million Cups will be,

If you would like to attend or request to pitch click here!

The Commons Launch

November 7 - 9, Milwaukee's Walker's Point Neighborhood

To apply as a student, click here.

WWBIC Annual Luncheon

November 11th at 11:00AM, Potawatomi - Expo Center RSVP Here

Wisconsin Early Stage Symposium

November 12-13 Monona Terra, Madison Wisconsin

Tools for Entrepreneurs

The DE Toolbox

Used by BizStarts, created by Bill Aulet, Managing Director of the Martin Trust Center for MIT Entrepreneurship

10 Best Digital Tools for Entrepreneurs

Here are 10 of the best digital tools to help you launch and grow your startup

goBIGnetwork

A networking site for entrepreneurs, designed to help connect startups

Recognition of 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 foster Wisconsin's entrepreneurial spirit.

BizStarts'BizForge Resource Hub enlists these experts to provide unique opportunities for training and development, market and/or product assessments, leadership planning and other consultations or services...available only to BizStarts-engaged entrepreneurs and their businesses. Why is this model important? More innovation, more successful launches and more jobs in ourcommunity! Please join us in thanking our newest sponsors:

Thank you to all of our sponsors and partners, including...