I've always been very interested in helping younger people start their own companies. That's why I was
so excited when we started talking back in August of last year about a new statewide organization for entrepreneurs, by entrepreneurs. We're really excited to announce the culmination of those talks, with the launch of Propel Wisconsin Innovation.
Propel Wisconsin Innovation is a new non-profit organization serving as the collective voice for entrepreneurs in Wisconsin. Our goal is to spread the best practices being established across the state, providing the necessary resources to fill in any gaps. We have currently begun two programs, our Advocacy program and our Campus Outreach program.
The launch of the website is happening in conjunction with National Entrepreneurship Week and an event that we're putting on at UW-Whitewater. The event, called the Entrepreneurs' Collaboration Conference, is targeted at students but open to everyone. As the first event of our Campus Outreach initiative it is a great place to see what other young entrepreneurs are up to.
I've been the co-chair of the entrepreneurial committee of Madison MAGNET for nearly two years now. I'm excited about Propel WI because it gives me a chance to take what we're doing with MAGNET and extend it to other areas of the state. I've also had the opportunity to talk to a few local high schools about starting a company. This will be another great avenue for pursuing those talks and getting more involved in the development of curricula for middle and high school students, and part of a future program that Propel WI will be starting this fall.
Please go check us out and stay tuned for more updates!
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