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From left to right, Mark Bakken, James Dahlberg and Dorri McWhorter are the recipients of the 2024 Prime Minister’s Entrepreneurial Achievement Award. This week, the University of Wisconsin-Madison Chancellor’s Office, in collaboration with the Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association, recognized Mark Bakken, James Dahlberg, and Dorie McWhorter as recipients of the 2024 Chancellor’s Entrepreneurial Achievement Award. “The University of Wisconsin-Madison is driven by our alumni, students, staff, faculty and their curiosity, passion for problem-solving, and desire to make a difference, and is committed to innovation and entrepreneurial excellence,” said President Jennifer L. Mnookin. “It’s the center of family spirit.” “We…

The Brainy InsightsThe retail ready packaging market size is anticipated to grow from USD 88.34 Billion in 2023 to USD 155.25 Billion in 10 years. The market ought to witness a positive growth rate owing to increasing demand for retail ready packaging across end-user industries.Newark, April 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Brainy Insights estimates that the global retail ready packaging market will grow from USD 88.34 Billion in 2023 to USD 155.25 Billion by 2033. The retail-ready packaging is tailored to the diverse requirements of distinct retail formats like supermarkets, convenience stores and e-commerce avenues. Whether it’s a tiny display…

Wagestream, a financial wellbeing app focused on frontline workers, has raised £17.5 million (approximately $21.8 million) in a funding round. The total includes a £7 million (approximately $8.7 million) investment by British Patient Capital, along with other co-investors including Lombard Odier Investment Managers and existing investor Northzone. said British Patient Capital in a press release on Wednesday (April 17). “We believe frontline workers deserve essential services and a better economic future,” said Peter Briffett, co-founder and CEO of Wagestream. he said in a release. “Over 1,000 employers agree. We are a platform that helps people with every part of their…

Sixteen years ago, the most prominent members of the Kennedy family gathered on a stage at American University to congratulate the first-term senator from Illinois, who was running for the Democratic presidential nomination as the underdog to the establishment favorite.”I feel a change in the air. What about you?” roared Sen. Edward M. Kennedy (D-Mass.) to an excited crowd of several thousand people. Alongside the patriarch were his son Patrick, then a Democratic congressman from Rhode Island, and his niece Caroline. Barack Obama will be “a president like my father.”The events of January 2008 consciously evoked the passing of the…

The White House is asking Congress to fund the Technology Modernization Fund after a spending package was announced last month that would remove $100 million from a funding vehicle administered by the General Services Administration. “Congress, if you can hear me, please fund TMF,” federal CIO Claire Martorana said Tuesday at an event co-sponsored by Venable LLP and Trend Micro. “It brings something really remarkable in our community. There are expert committees across government that have been convened to really look into these proposals.” Martorana, who also serves as TMF board chair, said there has been a concerted effort to…

Alex and Jonathan de la Fuente of Bentonville startup Hightag, a national accelerator program sponsored by Founded Outdoors and REI Path Ahead Ventures that provides entrepreneurs of color with resources to launch their businesses. It will join 15 other outdoor recreation startups graduating from Embark this week.Hightag provides the ability to automatically capture photos and videos of mountain bikers, skiers, and other athletes in action. The company will hold his April 19 graduation ceremony in Beaverton, Oregon, sponsored by REI, along with all of the founders of this year’s Embark program.HighTag founders were first introduced to the Embark program at…

Dow Jones futures fell slightly after hours, and S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq futures also fell. Netflix (NFLX) and intuitive surgery (ISRG) reported better-than-expected first-quarter profits after the close. X Thursday’s stock market rally once again failed to sustain early gains. Although it was technically a mixed session, the overall tone remained bearish. The Nasdaq power trend that has been going on since November is coming to an end. NVIDIA stock briefly fell below the 50-day line and then rose slightly. However, other AI stocks were mixed. Nvidia (NVDA) Chip manufacturer taiwan semiconductor (TSM) fell below its 50-day line despite…

houston – The search continues for a Houston man who runs an auto restoration business. He is accused of defrauding his customers of more than $100,000.Jesse Guadalupe Montez is charged with two counts of theft and one count of money laundering. He is currently wanted by authorities.Montez owns a vehicle repair and maintenance business called American Vision Auto, according to court records.Records show Montez defrauded multiple customers by collecting tens of thousands of dollars from jobs he never performed and sales of vehicles he never owned. Records show that Mr. Montez intentionally misrepresented his ability to sell and offer numerous…

There is no trial in recent history, or perhaps in all of American history, that rivals the trial underway in lower Manhattan. It will be the first time a former president faces a jury on charges of committing multiple felonies, and he is not just a former president, but perhaps the most polarizing former president in U.S. history. And the president on trial is not only highly polarizing, but also making the trial a central element of his re-election bid.As a juror in this case, People of the State of New York v. Donald J. Trump, unlike being a juror…

Andrea Martinez, a fourth-year student pursuing a degree in Supply Chain Information and Analytics, is an international student with an impressive history of academic excellence and leadership. Originally from Nicaragua, Andrea’s story is one of resilience, ambition and passion for both business analysis and soccer. When Andrea first came to Purdue, she knew she wanted to be a Boilermaker. She loved her culture, the number of international students, and the opportunity to earn her Entrepreneurship and Innovation certificate. Andrea’s determination and adaptability helped her navigate the challenges of attending college during a global pandemic. She started the course online and…