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— Madison startup GymDandy is hoping to become the Airbnb for athletic spaces, helping sports teams find spaces in which to practice and compete.
GymDandy’s app, which is expected to launch in the spring, will make renting athletic spaces easier for anyone who needs one, said founder and CEO Nicholas Kartos. But it will largely target youth recreational and club sports teams that need space.
“You can basically rent spaces for this purpose already at a school or a church, but everyone does it a different way,” Kartos said. “We want to simplify it.”
Kartos began the venture about a year ago and began working on it full time after leaving his previous position as director of media and advertising at Sport Ngin, a website that helps organize sports leagues. His co-founder, Joe Fahrenkrug, hopped on full time at the beginning of this year.
The company has raised almost $100,000 to help develop the app, according to an SEC filing from last week.
See more in a new WisBusiness.com story:
http://www.wisbusiness.com/index.iml?Article=364600
— A Senate committee today will hold a hearing and vote on Lon Roberts’ appointment as the new secretary of the Department of Financial Institutions.
Roberts, the chair of the State of Wisconsin Investment Board, will take over Ray Allen, who will be heading up the Department of Workforce Development.
— Engineered Propulsion Systems has raised another $3.6 million for its efforts to make a more efficient airplane engine.
The New Richmond-based company says its lightweight diesel engine is “the first of its kind” and can cut fuel costs by up to 40 percent. An SEC filing from the company shows 17 investors have participated in this fundraising round, in which EPS hopes to raise $9 million.
See the filing:
https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1507128/000150712816000006/xslFormDX01/primary_doc.xml
— Madison-based Propeller Health will work with Humana to alleviate asthma effects in Louisville.
The company, whose FDA-cleared platform helps manage asthma, will begin its work with Humana through a program in Louisville.
See more from Madison Startups:
http://www.madisonstartups.com/propeller-health-to-collaborate-with-humana/
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#Wisconsin exports fall 4.2 percent in 2015
http://biztimes.com/2016/02/05/wisconsin-exports-fall-4-2-percent-in-2015/
Breakfast crowd touts 2015 Fox Cities tourism
http://fdlreporter.com/story/money/2016/02/05/79894268/
Mitchell airport may create rules, regulations for ride-share services such as Uber, Lyft
http://jsonline.com/business/367980911.html
Kohler says downtown Milwaukee office to address workforce needs
http://bizjournals.com/milwaukee/blog/real_estate/2016/02/kohler-says-downtown-milwaukee-office-to-address.html
Tech leaders say UW budget cuts are a ‘dark cloud’ on the state’s economy
http://host.madison.com/ac7706f9-2e17-5888-901e-1bec425c2342.html
Tech and Biotech:Rabble brings local music to online library shelves; startups add funding
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STORY TOPICS
BANKING ^top^
– Small Milwaukee credit union closed by state regulator
http://jsonline.com/business/367895821.html
ECONOMY ^top^
– New products help Badger Meter set revenue records
http://biztimes.com/2016/02/04/new-products-help-badger-meter-set-revenue-records/
HEALTH CARE ^top^
– Sojourner Family Peace Center opens its doors
http://bizjournals.com/milwaukee/blog/2016/02/sojourner-family-peace-center-opens-its-doors.html
– Roth-Mallek named CFO for Aspirus Riverview
http://stevenspointjournal.com/story/money/2016/02/08/79873620/
MANAGEMENT ^top^
– End of an era: WEC energy losing CEO Gale Klappas
http://bizjournals.com/milwaukee/blog/2016/02/end-of-an-era-wec-energy-losing-ceo-gale-klappas.html
– Sensient elects Paul Manning as chairman
http://bizjournals.com/milwaukee/news/2016/02/05/sensient-elects-paul-manning-as-chairman-4q-meets.html
– Marcus Hotels resorts names new culinary leader
http://bizjournals.com/milwaukee/news/2016/02/05/marcus-hotels-resorts-names-new-culinary-leader.html
MANUFACTURING ^top^
– Badger Meter looks for return to better earnings in 2016
http://jsonline.com/business/367807981.html
MEDIA ^top^
– Lee Enterprises posts higher 1Q earnings
http://host.madison.com/d5c01f36-256c-5104-a2e9-711d74076bf2.html
NONPROFITS ^top^
– Wisconsin nonprofit executives get chance to study at Harvard University
http://jsonline.com/business/367918091.html
REAL ESTATE ^top^
– Humphrey Scottish-rite Masonic Center to be sold
http://biztimes.com/2016/02/04/humphrey-scottish-rite-masonic-center-to-be-sold/
– Thirteen story mixed use tower proposed on Milwaukee’s east side
http://biztimes.com/2016/02/03/13-story-mixed-use-tower-proposed-on-east-side/
– Walker’s Point apartment renovation in Milwaukee adds parking structure to mix
http://bizjournals.com/milwaukee/blog/real_estate/2016/02/walkers-point-apartment-renovation-in-milwaukee.html
– Apartment plans tout upscale units, but little or no parking
http://jsonline.com/business/367918991.html
– Park East apartment expansion plan wins County Board approval
http://jsonline.com/business/367830491.html
– “Alamo” of Milwaukee parking lots keeps redevelopments efforts at bay
http://bizjournals.com/milwaukee/blog/real_estate/2016/02/untapped-potentialalamo-of-milwaukee-parking-lots.html
RETAIL ^top^
– Forest Mall sold to Texas developer
http://fdlreporter.com/story/money/2016/02/05/79875128/
– Milwaukee designer’s T-shirts find Hollywood lights
http://jsonline.com/business/367919091.html
– Pre-season demands boost Johnson outdoors
http://biztimes.com/2016/02/05/pre-season-demand-boosts-johnson-outdoors/
– Seventh expansion planned for Brookfield Square
http://biztimes.com/2016/02/03/seventh-expansion-planned-for-brookfield-square/
– What will it take to bring shoppers back to Grand Avenue?
http://biztimes.com/2016/02/05/what-will-it-take-to-bring-shoppers-back-to-grand-avenue/
SMALL BUSINESS ^top^
– Second Mad Rooster restaurant proposed for Waukesha
http://biztimes.com/2016/02/04/second-mad-rooster-restaurant-proposed-for-waukesha/
– Numbers dropping, but barbershops still fill niche
http://greenbaypressgazette.com/story/money/2016/02/05/79372930/
SPORTS ^top^
– Packers property taxes take temporary dip
http://greenbaypressgazette.com/story/money/2016/02/05/79300976/
TECHNOLOGY ^top^
– Fund to pump millions into faster broadband connections in rural Wisconsin
http://jsonline.com/business/367985271.html
UTILITIES ^top^
– We Energies customers could save $150 on heating this winter
http://jsonline.com/business/367928381.html
COLUMNS ^top^
– Dane Checolinski: Sheboygan is ‘Someplace Better’
http://sheboyganpress.com/story/money/2016/02/06/79472884/
– Rob Kleman: Businesses amplify Oshkosh’s growth http://thenorthwestern.com/story/money/2016/02/05/tech-businesses-amplify-oshkosh-growth/79904236/Tech businesses amplify Oshkosh growth
– Tom Still: Small budget surplus gives lawmakers a chance to stimulate economy
http://jsonline.com/business/367918191.html
PRESS RELEASES ^top^
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http://wisbusiness.com/index.iml?Content=82
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Value-added counselors can provide technical assistance
Greater Milwaukee Foundation: Has record year for grants
Lawrence University: Named one of the country’s top “Colleges That Pay You Back”
Midwest Food Processors Association: Touts Wisconsin vegetable production
Milwaukee Bucks: Khris Middleton to represent Bucks in Foot Locker Three-Point Contest at All-Star Weekend
UW-Madison: Three finalists chosen for vice chancellor for university relations
Wisconsin Chiropractic Association: Announces support for legislation creating primary spine care practitioner
