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Kenosha Innovation Neighborhood announces two new partners
By Rose Androwich KENOSHA — The Kenosha Innovation Neighborhood now has two new partnerships with Wisconsin Women's Business Initiative Corporation and Rex Academy. The partnership with WWBIC will provide business owners with direct support to financial and technical resources. Along with providing resources to new businesses, Kelly Armstrong the president of Kenosha Innovation Neighborhood, said they also serve existing businesses. "I think this partnership is valuable f
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From Industry to Innovation: Engine Works Opens at Kenosha Innovation Center
Creates an accessible entry point for founders, small businesses, and partners to connect with the growing innovation ecosystem emerging along the Chicago–Milwaukee corridor. The Kenosha Innovation Neighborhood (KIN) today announced Engine Works, a new co-working and collaboration space opening inside the Kenosha Innovation Center (KIC). KIN’s new co-working space is built on Kenosha Wisconsin’s industrial legacy. Engine Works is designed for people who build things, entr
Kenosha Innovation Neighborhood Establishes Weekly Founder Office Hours, Strengthening Southeast Wisconsin’s Innovation Pipeline
KENOSHA, Wis. (March 4, 2026) — The Kenosha Innovation Neighborhood (KIN) is launching KICstart Office Hours, a weekly advisory series designed to centralize high-level expertise for early-stage companies and strengthen Southeast Wisconsin’s innovation infrastructure. Held every Wednesday at the Kenosha Innovation Center (KIC), the program provides founders with direct, free access to legal, financial, capital, cybersecurity, and innovation leaders. Advisors will particip
Kenosha Innovation Center Celebrated Lunar New Year with KICback Social Event
KENOSHA, Wis. (February 20, 2026) – The Kenosha Innovation Center (KIC) hosted a vibrant Celebration of the Lunar New Year: KICback Social Wednesday evening, in collaboration with the Wisconsin Chinese Chamber of Commerce (WCCC). The event brought together local entrepreneurs, community leaders, and residents to honor cultural traditions while fostering professional connections. Kelly Armstrong, President of the Kenosha Innovation Neighborhood, shared: "This KICback Social b
Cream City Cyber joins Innovation Center Milwaukee company latest Impact Partner at KIN
Cream City Cyber, a Milwaukee-based cybersecurity and risk management consulting firm, has been named an Impact Partner of the Kenosha Innovation Center. They will support the center's mission to advance workforce development and help regional employers securely adopt advanced technologies, according to the KIC. "We are thrilled to partner with the Kenosha Innovation Center as a new Impact founder. Our investment in KIC is designed to enable and enhance a strong strategy to m
Kenosha News
Feb 13
Kenosha Innovation Center Announces Cream City Cyber as IMPACT Partner
Kenosha Innovation Center Announces Cream City Cyber as IMPACT Partner KENOSHA, Wis. (February 10, 2026) – Cream City Cyber, a Milwaukee-based cybersecurity and risk management consulting firm, has been named an IMPACT Partner of the Kenosha Innovation Center, supporting the Center’s mission to advance workforce development and help regional employers securely adopt advanced technologies. Through the partnership, Cream City Cyber will contribute expertise in cybersecurity
UW-Parkside and Ordify AI Forge Partnership to Cultivate Next-Generation AI Talent and Drive Business Innovation
KENOSHA, Wis. (December 18, 2025) – University of Wisconsin-Parkside (UW-Parkside) and Ordify AI are thrilled to announce a groundbreaking partnership aimed at developing the future leaders in artificial intelligence and empowering local businesses with transformative AI solutions. This collaboration will provide UW-Parkside students with unparalleled hands-on experience in cutting-edge agentic AI development and solution architecture, preparing them for high-demand careers
Kenosha Innovation Neighborhood
Dec 18, 2025
Gottfried joins KIC as Startup Advisor in Residence
December 14, 2025 | Anna Lardinois, Startup Storyteller The Kenosha Innovation Center (KIC) has appointed strategic advisor and longtime startup mentor Glenn Gottfried as its new Startup Advisor in Residence . Gottfried brings decades of leadership, scaling experience, and founder support to one of southeastern Wisconsin’s fastest growing innovation hubs. Gottfried, who has guided multiple companies through growth and exits across public and private markets, will spend
MKE Startup News
Dec 14, 2025
Entrepreneurs shine at Kenosha Innovation Center's `Perfect Pitch' competition
Wauwatosa-based investment startup took first place this week at the Kenosha Innovation Center’s inaugural Perfect Pitch competition. Touted as a “Warren Buffet-style” value investing platform, Tykr and its CEO and founder Sean Tepper won the $5,000 top prize. The innovation center’s contest called on 10 finalists to pitch their products to a panel of judges. Second place and $3,000 were awarded to Bradley Steckart of the Mequon-based Sit By Me startup, which connects remote
Kenosha News
Nov 15, 2025
Ten startups set to compete in Kenosha Innovation Neighborhood's Pitch Perfect contest
KENOSHA — Ten startups will be competing for a $5,000 first prize during the the Kenosha Innovation Neighborhood’s inaugural Pitch Perfect contest next month. The finalists, who were selected earlier this month, are: Thomas Edwards, Evergreen Energy, Kenosha Emily Honor Hubbard, Empathic Engineering , Cudahy Yurii Baleha, Vendlot , Lake Geneva Bradley Steckart, Sit By Me , Mequon Sidney Gang Skip the Warm-Up , Waukesha Bekki Yang, WorkShift , Menomonee Falls Sarah Mack,
Kenosha News
Oct 26, 2025
Chamber recognizes projects and people during annual meeting
KENOSHA — The Kenosha Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a sold-out annual meeting Oct. 15 at The Club at Strawberry Creek, where it highlighted new developments and recognized community members. Four sites received beautification awards: Kenosha Innovation Neighborhood, Kenosha Public Library Kids@Uptown Lofts, the Kenosha Mural Project and Hansen Park Beer Garden. Kelly Armstrong, president of Kenosha Innovation Neighborhood, delivered the keynote address. The 107-acre site,
Kenosha News
Oct 17, 2025
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