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Kenosha Innovation Center welcomes insurance agency as tenant
By Logan Hanson – Reporter, Milwaukee Business Journal M3 Insurance has moved one of its offices to a growing development in Kenosha. Madison-based M3 Insurance on Monday announced it had moved its Kenosha office from 5320 Green Bay Road into the Kenosha Innovation Center, a hub for startups, entrepreneurs and job training. The center anchors the Kenosha Innovation Neighborhood, a redevelopment of a former Chrysler factory site. M3 occupies 5,000 square feet on the center’s s
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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
Multi-million dollar Kenosha Innovation Center era opens
A new era of innovation has begun in the heart of Kenosha. On the site where an AMC and Chrysler once employed generations in innovating vehicles, the Kenosha Innovation Center — a three-story hub of the Kenosha Innovation Neighborhood — formally opened for business Wednesday. The $23.5 million center project, under construction for more than a year, is touted as a site for entrepreneurs, startups and established businesses.
Kenosha News
Oct 8, 2025
Kenosha Innovation Center marks grand opening
The new 64,000-square-foot Kenosha Innovation Center, the anchor project for the 107-acre Kenosha Innovation Neighborhood near downtown Kenosha, celebrated its grand opening Wednesday. The $23.5 million KIC is meant to serve as a regional hub for startups, entrepreneurs and established companies looking to be part of the growth along the I-94 North-South corridor between Chicago and Milwaukee, according to a press release. The center’s three-story building is located on a 3.5
BizTimes
Oct 8, 2025
Capital as a Catalyst for Innovation and Economic Growth
By: Aaron Towns What do thriving cities, breakthrough technologies and resilient businesses have in common? They’re powered by innovation and fueled by strategic capital. Innovation is more than a driver of organizational success—it’s a foundational force behind regional economic transformation. Across the country, cities and regions are investing in infrastructure, attracting high-growth companies and cultivating talent pipelines. These ecosystems of innovation are fuel
BMO
Oct 7, 2025
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