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Democrats Propose New Tax Credits, Micro Loans
Posted on November 29th, 2009 No commentsSenate Democrats plan to hold hearings soon on the Wisconsin C.O.R.E. Jobs Act, a proposed $15 million package that would grant more angel investing tax credits and start a $500,000 micro-loan program to provide loans of $1,000 to $25,000 to new small businesses in areas of high unemployment, among other measures. Read more in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
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Wis. Angel Investing Up, Venture Capital Down
Posted on May 19th, 2009 No commentsWisconsin angel networks and funds posted a 28 percent increase in early stage investments in 2008, reaching more than $15 million invested in 53 deals. Yet at the same time, venture capital investments in Wisconsin – declined by 32 percent in 2008. Read the Business Journal article.
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New Angel Network Formed
Posted on December 16th, 2008 No commentsThe Lake Superior Angel Network, a new angel investing group interested in making early stage investments in an area that stretches from Duluth, Minn. to Ironwood, Mich., has been established with about 25 investors and organizers, according to the Small Business Times.