WisBusiness: Up-and-coming state companies profiled

Students in the UW-Madison Department of Life Sciences Communications recently profiled nine state companies that are working on advancements the companies hope will net them sustained business success.

The ideas range from a new travel coordination site to a solar charger for hybrid vehicles to a new TV technology that could make LED-ased displays cheaper to produce.

The companies participated in the Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest, which is in its sixth year. This year’s winners will be announced June 9-10 at the Wisconsin Entrepreneurs’ Conference in Milwaukee

Read below for the company profiles:

Planes, trains and automobiles — A travel service that coordinates them all

— By Tyler Stevenson

Innovation in television industry continues with LED screen backlighting

— By Michael Felling

Solar Carport looks to recharge plug-in hybrid vehicles

— By Rachel Zwirlein

SPIDR technology spins disease-detecting web

— By Peter Ladwig

Software company looks to fill sports management niche

— By Dustin Choy

New concrete additive provides cheaper, environmentally friendly solution to old problem

— By Andy Daleiden

New software aims to help small firms with client relationships

— By Christine Fox

Verona manufacturer has high hopes for new recycled-content tile

— By Matt Simko

Flying Cart helps small businesses soar to new heights in cyberspace

— By Amanda Jutrzonka