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2023 Forty Under 40 Celebration
The 2023 class was recognized at an awards event on March 15 at the Overture Center for the Arts.
Leading the Charts: 2023 Forty Under 40 Class
From artists to entrepreneurs, IB presents the 2023 class of Forty Under 40!
Honoring the Execs of the Year
The awards celebrate exemplary business executives based on leadership, innovation, and company success.
Viewpoints
In uncertain times, better planning helps young companies raise capital
It’s a perfect time for a young company to try raising angel or venture capital — if they’re smart about it.
Wisconsin manufacturers adapting to changing consumer, societal needs
Most of us don’t give any thought to the garbage disposal in our kitchen. The people at InSinkErator in Racine do that for us every day.
Quality health care is Wisconsin asset, but it can’t be taken for granted
Health care quality and value can be assessed in data-driven ways that look across larger populations, examine relative differences between states, and consider other measurable factors.
Statistics lie — 3 reasons for hope in family business
According to the PricewaterhouseCoopers “2021 Global Family Business Survey,” 70% of family-owned businesses have no succession plan, 42% admit a lack of alignment on the best direction for their business, and 80% acknowledge disagreement.
Although most university enrollments are in flux, private colleges have economic role
It shouldn’t surprise anyone that higher education enrollment patterns have changed, and not necessarily for the better in the eyes of those who run colleges and universities. Or employers who need what those schools produce — talent.
On jobs and economic growth, state lawmakers share interest in what works
Based on what the average citizen might read or hear, many people may expect the Wisconsin Legislature’s return to work in the Capitol to be dominated by partisan wrangling — whether such friction is necessary or not.
Love or hate him, 5 big lessons from Elon’s drama
Should Elon be in the running for the 2023 Person of the Year, it would likely be for a stunning reversal of his over-the-top example of how to squander a company’s — and its owner’s — health, wealth, and future.
Governor’s Business Plan Contest can help highlight innovation during tough times
What do these companies have in common? Pinterest, Groupon, Mailchimp, Uber, Slack, WhatsApp, Airbnb, Square, Instagram, Google, and PayPal. (Hint: It’s more than just tech.)
