Wisconsin Technology Council: Reminds entrepreneurs to enter the Governor’s Business Plan through Jan. 31

More than seven out of every 10 finalists in the Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest since 2012 are still in business, a strong survival rate that speaks to the contest’s role in helping startup companies succeed over time.

A survey conducted by the Wisconsin Technology Council found that 197 finalists from the eight contests between 2012 and 2021 were still in business, compared with 58 who had ceased operations. That represents 78 percent of those finalists, who typically make up the top 25 entries selected by judges each year. ...
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