FaB IN THE NEWS
SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 - BIZTIMES
Getting There: Gina Balke
"The (food and beverage) industry is on a roll. Coming off of COVID-19, the industry is so much stronger. Wisconsin continues to be a hub for food and beverage manufacturers. There are obviously some other issues now affecting the industry – supply chain, talent attraction – but I think the industry being able to survive COVID and get through it was huge. I’m really excited for the future. FaB just celebrated its 10th year, and we’re actually going to be doing some strategic planning and looking at what opportunities our members want and what else we can do to help them grow and be better." Read more
SEPTEMBER 12, 2022 - BIZTIMES
FaB Wisconsin promotes Gina Balke as new executive director
"Food and Beverage (FaB) Wisconsin has hired a new executive director after Shelley Jurewicz retired from the role in June. Gina Balke, who previously was the organization’s chief operation officer and vice president of industry engagement, was promoted in early September. She will take over as head of the food and beverage business network." Read more
SEPTEMBER 2, 2022 - URBAN MILWAUKEE
FaB Wisconsin names new executive director
"FaB Wisconsin, a food and beverage business network, announced the promotion of Gina Balke to executive director. In her new position, Balke will lead the company in serving the state’s food and beverage industry, while also collaborating with FaB Wisconsin’s members, executive board and council on strategic initiatives and programming." Read more
SEPTEMBER 1, 2022 - BIZTIMES
FaB Wisconsin names new executive director
"Milwaukee-based FaB Wisconsin, a food and beverage business network, has promoted Gina Balke to executive director. Balke was previously the organization’s chief operating officer." Read more
JANUARY 18, 2022 - ONMILWAUKEE
Palermo Villa & Funky Fresh Spring Rolls partner on frozen spring roll business
"'I met Giacomo [Fallucca] at a FaB Wisconsin event years ago,” he says. “And at that time, I thought to myself: We’re going to work together someday. Over the years, he’s been a mentor for me, and we’ve remained in contact.'" Read more
MARCH 26, 2021 - MADISON MAGAZINE
Wisconsin accelerator with national reach takes food businesses to the next level
"In addition to FaBcap (first developed at FaB Wisconsin with current accelerator director Brad Rostowfske), FFI offers a suite of programs and digital resources, including the Scaler Series, which makes the accelerator curriculum available to noncohorts (minus the mentorship and the $10,000)." Read more
DECEMBER 14, 2020 - BIZTIMES
The challenges of taking a FaB startup national
"Taking a food or beverage business national is complicated, said Shelley Jurewicz, FaB Wisconsin executive director. It’s one thing to get into local grocery stores but getting into regional and national chains is another challenge entirely." Read more
APRIL 2, 2020 - BUSINESS JOURNAL
FaB Wisconsin launches variety of online resources for food and beverage manufacturers
"Oftentimes, when companies face financial challenges, the first thing to discontinue are subscriptions and membership groups, but Food and Beverage Wisconsin executive director Shelley Jurewicz and her team are implementing new resources to illustrate the value of FaB Wisconsin to its 260 members." Read more
FEBRUARY 17, 2020 - FOOD TECHNOLOGY MAGAZINE
Mullen's Dairy Bar name secured, expansion and growth planned in Watertown
"In September, Mullen’s was among 10 businesses selected from 40 applicants to be a part of Food & Beverage Wisconsin’s fourth accelerator class. The nine-month program is designed specifically for entrepreneurs of Wisconsin-based food, beverage, ingredient, packaging, or equipment manufacturers or technology companies with demonstrated sales and ambitions to grow their business." Read more
FEBRUARY 12, 2020 - THE MID-WEST FARM REPORT
FaB Wisconsin: Interview with Shelley Jurewicz
"Ever wonder about where all the farm products that Wisconsin has goes? Some of them stay right here as another part of the food and beverage industry. Farm to Fork to Factory is a key concept that works well in Wisconsin because of the diversity of our agricultural systems. Shelley Jurewicz is the executive director at FaB (Food and Beverage) Wisconsin and shares more about how the agriculture and food and beverage industry go hand in hand in the state." Listen to interview
FEBRUARY 11, 2020 - DAILY JEFFERSON COUNTY UNION
Wisconsin FFA Alumni members celebrate success at convention in Waukesha
"Speakers included Shelley Jurewicz, FaB Wisconsin executive director, and Allie Ellis, National FFA Alumni development specialist." Read more
JANUARY 1, 2020 - FOOD TECHNOLOGY MAGAZINE
How Food Entrepreneurs Drive Package Innovation
"Accelerators such as Food-X, The Kitchen, Chobani Incubator, FaBcap, and Gener8tor focus on developing entrepreneurial business skills and acumen." Read more
OCTOBER 10, 2019 - MILWAUKEE BUSINESS JOURNAL
Manufacturers must balance health and indulgence
"Shelley Jurewicz, executive director of FaB Wisconsin, said plant-based foods are considered a meta-trend. Her organization serves the state’s food and beverage manufacturing industry." Read more
JUNE 5, 2019 - WISBUSINESS
Hartford Union High School students win product development competition
"Three students from Hartford Union High School have won a product development competition held by Food and Beverage Wisconsin and Concordia University." Read more
MAY 27, 2019 - KENOSHA NEWS
Our view: Haribo manufacturing facility gains swift approval in Pleasant Prairie
"Last November, Rick LaBerge, chief operating officers of Haribo of America, told the crowd at FaB (Food and Beverage) Wisconsin’s annual meeting...'I’m so happy to be here to represent Haribo of America and to hear about the incredible initiatives FaB is leading to promote the growth of the food and beverage industry in Wisconsin.'" Read more
MAY 11, 2019 - CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY
Wisconsin’s food and beverage industry convenes at Concordia
"Hoping to inspire the next generation to consider careers in the food and beverage industry, Concordia University Wisconsin hosted the annual Farm to Factory to Fork career discovery event, a signature showcase event of Food and Beverage Wisconsin (FaB)." Read more
MAY 3, 2019 - WEDC PRESS RELEASE
WEDC awards $150,000 grant to support new food and beverage talent outreach program
"The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) has awarded a $150,000 grant to Food and Beverage (FaB) Wisconsin to support the organization’s Talent Outreach Program (TOP) Initiative, a new project designed to promote talent outreach and development in the food and beverage manufacturing industry." Read more
DECEMBER 17, 2018 - BIZTIMES
FaB Wisconsin bolsters food companies with third annual accelerator, new food safety program
"When FaB Wisconsin wraps up its FaBcap Accelerator program in June, it will have graduated 30 Wisconsin-based food and beverage companies from the program since launching it in 2015." Read more
OCTOBER 18, 2018 - BUSINESS JOURNAL
Innovation key for Milwaukee-area food, beverage firms
"If you ask experts like FaB Wisconsin's Shelley Jurewicz, Wisconsin's food and beverage industry is growing. Still, Jurewicz admits that while the trajectory of the industry is strong, she says different pockets of the industry are more challenged." Read more
OCTOBER 18, 2018 - BUSINESS JOURNAL
Milwaukee-area food, beverage companies struggle to staff operations
"Shelley Jurewicz, executive director of FaB Wisconsin, noted that the appearance of a business is important for employers who are looking to recruit." Read more
MARCH 21, 2018 - JOURNAL SENTINEL
Milwaukee near west side hotel proposal, office project site win additional city approvals
"Food and Beverage (FaB) Wisconsin, a food and beverage industry networking group, hopes to create a center of excellence with offices, a shared lab and a rooftop farm in the largest of those buildings." Read more
MARCH 12, 2018 - URBAN MILWAUKEE
Wiegand Transforming Near West Side
"Food and Beverage Wisconsin (FaB Wisconsin) will develop The Future Food Center in the building. FaB’s project website states that the project goal is to create "a place where food and beverage businesses co-locate for a competitive advantage and a shared vision for better food and drink.” The organization already has commitments for 25,000 square feet of space in the building, and says it will move forward when it has secured tenant commitment to rent at least 50,000 square feet of space." Read more
MARCH 12, 2018 - JOURNAL SENTINEL
Walker's Point apartments, near west side hotel conversion get Milwaukee Plan Commission OK
"Food and Beverage (FaB) Wisconsin, a food and beverage industry networking group, hopes to create a center of excellence with offices, a shared lab and a rooftop farm in the largest of those buildings." Read more
FEBRUARY 5, 2018 - BIZTIMES
Putting the pieces together for a strong Near West Side
FaB Wisconsin is planning an industry center of excellence that will be known as The Future Food Center in the space. Wiegand said Shelley Jurewicz, FaB Wisconsin executive director, has recently brought 20 different companies into the space that could become possible tenants." Read more
FEBRUARY 5, 2018 - BIZTIMES
Near West Side Partners moving forward with purchase of city-owned properties
"[Wiegand] purchased the three-building City Campus complex south of West Wells Street, between North 27th and North 28th streets for $272,000 from Milwaukee County in January 2016. He is currently renovating the building and in discussions with FaB Wisconsin, which wants to establish a center of excellence there." Read more
JANUARY 26, 2018 - JOURNAL SENTINEL
Big office building could come to Milwaukee's near west side as group buys up properties
"Other nearby pending projects include plans by Food and Beverage Wisconsin, an industry networking group, to create a center of excellence with offices, a shared lab and even a rooftop farm at Wiegand's three-building complex south of W. Wells St. between N. 27th and N. 28th streets." Read more
JANUARY 5, 2018 - JOURNAL SENTINEL
Food and beverage industry center of excellence pitched for Milwaukee's near west side
"A local food and beverage industry networking group hopes to create a center of excellence with offices, a shared lab and even a rooftop farm on Milwaukee's near west side. Food and Beverage (FaB) Wisconsin wants to develop the center at Milwaukee County's former City Campus, a three-building complex south of W. Wells St. between N. 27th and N. 28th streets." Read more
JANUARY 5, 2018 - BIZTIMES
FaB Wisconsin eyeing Wiegand’s City Campus for center of excellence
"FaB Wisconsin and developer Rick Wiegand are working on plans for an industry center of excellence in the City Campus on Milwaukee’s near west side. The nine-story former Family Hospital building at the corner of North 28th and West Wells streets would be known as The Future Food Center and would be home to FaB Wisconsin, a research and development pilot center and other offices for companies in the industry." Read more
JANUARY 2, 2018 - SHEPHERD EXPRESS
PhiloÇoffia's Sconnie-Roasted, Barrel-Aged Coffee
"With a clever new product now hitting the shelves at Milwaukee locations including Outpost Natural Foods and Beans & Barley, Ferrell is ready to take it to the next level. He’s on this year’s FaB Wisconsin committee, and he hopes to hire part-time employees at PhiloÇoffia and eventually offer a service to other coffee houses to create specific liquor barrel-aged blends for them." Read more
DECEMBER 25, 2017 - JOURNAL SENTINEL
From Foxconn to sausage makers, Wisconsin companies in expansion mode
"Most states lack the support for food production that Wisconsin has, including food ingredient companies and university research. 'We have the ecosystem,' said Brad Rostowfske, director of industry growth for FaB Wisconsin, a trade group that represents the food and beverage industry." Read more
OCTOBER 28, 2017 - JOURNAL SENTINEL
Mount Mary University's food science chemistry program draws industry support
"The University of Wisconsin-Madison is already world renowned for its food science programs, said Shelley Jurewicz, executive director of FaB, Food and Beverage Wisconsin, an industry cluster organization based in Milwaukee." Read more
OCTOBER 10, 2017 - FOOD PROCESSING
Editor’s Plate: Every Big Company Starts Out Small
"In September I had the pleasure of speaking to a group of emerging food and beverage companies. The occasion was "Building Your Business: Making Food Our Future,” a one-day conference staged by Food and Beverage (FaB) Wisconsin, a statewide economic development effort to promote the food industry in the Badger State." Read more
JULY 20, 2017 - BIZTIMES
FaB Wisconsin seeking accelerator applicants
"FaB Wisconsin, the state’s food and beverage industry cluster, is now accepting applications for its second FaBcap Accelerator class, which helps companies in the food and beverage industry increase their capacity." Read more
JULY 18, 2017 - ONMILWAUKEE.COM
FaB Wisconsin accepting applications for second accelerator class
"FaB (Food and Beverage) Wisconsin has opened the application process for its second FaBcap Accelerator class designed to build the capacity of fast growing companies." Read more
APRIL 25, 2017 - WORLD BUSINESS CHICAGO
New Organization Brings Together Region’s Food & Beverage Industry
"The event featured keynote speaker Giacomo Fallucca, CEO of Palermo’s Pizza and a founding member of FaB Wisconsin, the state’s food & beverage cluster organization. Fallucca discussed how FaB Wisconsin drives Wisconsin’s local food economy and helps its companies innovate to meet the changing needs of consumers." Read more
JANUARY 24, 2017 - BUSINESS JOURNAL
WEDC gives $93,000 in entrepreneurship grants to UWM, Milwaukee 7
"The following groups have already committed to be members of the initiative's advisory board: BizStarts; The BREW; Center for Technology Commercialization; The Commons; FaBcap..." Read more
AUGUST 31, 2016 - FOOD INDUSTRY EXECUTIVE
Cultivating a Food and Beverage Industry Cluster: Advice from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation
"Food and Beverage (FaB) Wisconsin works to connect businesses in symbiotic relationships and pours resources into education and professional development for food manufacturing and packaging companies in Wisconsin." Read more
AUGUST 10, 2016 - BIZTIMES
FaB Wisconsin to run second accelerator class
"FaB Wisconsin, a food and beverage industry cluster, plans to launch a second accelerator class in 2017 with a call for applicants planned for later this year." Read more
AUGUST 10, 2016 - JOURNAL SENTINEL
FaB Wisconsin snags WEDC funding for second class in 2017
"Food and Beverage Wisconsin, a network for state companies in those industries, said Wednesday it will receive a $125,000 grant from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. to run a second start-up training class." Read more
JUNE 25, 2016 - JOURNAL SENTINEL
WEDC identifies priorities for economic growth
"The increase [in budget] will support three new centers of excellence, physical spaces that anchor a cluster around research and development, investment and company attraction. The new centers are: Aerospace and Aviation, Oshkosh; Advanced Composites, location not yet determined; and Food and Beverage, Milwaukee." Read more
APRIL 26, 2016 - WISBUSINESS.COM
FaB Wisconsin accelerator takes new approach to developing startups
"Shelley Jurewicz is bringing the tech accelerator model to one of Wisconsin’s oldest clusters: food and beverages. That’s because the exec director of FaB Wisconsin says, 'a food startup is nothing like a tech startup' and needs specialized mentoring. It’s part of an effort from the group to develop companies and partnerships in the food and beverage space." Read more
APRIL 17, 2016 - CBS 58
Inside the Hottest Kitchen Entrepreneur Challenge
"Michael Schlesinger profiles MATC’s Hottest Kitchen Entrepreneur Challenge which provides aspiring food or beverage entrepreneurs with the chance to move their business idea forward." Watch video
APRIL 14, 2016 - ONMILWAUKEE.COM
Call for entries: 2016 Hottest Kitchen Entrepreneur Challenge
"The challenge, which sponsored by Milwaukee Area Technical College, Reliable Water Services and FaB Wisconsin, is currently taking applications for its 2016 competition through May 15." Read more
APRIL 4, 2016 - PRESS RELEASE
Wisconsin Challenge Looking for Your Food/Beverage Biz Ideas: Contest Gives a Boost to Local Entrepreneurs
"Do you have a creative food or beverage business concept or early-stage business that could use a boost? If so, you will want to enter this year’s Hottest Kitchen Entrepreneur Challenge, a regional contest to find Wisconsin’s next great food entrepreneur. The Challenge is sponsored by Milwaukee Area Technical College, Reliable Water Services , a statewide provider of commercial water heaters, boilers and water softeners and FaB Wisconsin, the state’s food and beverage industry cluster organization." Read more
APRIL 1, 2016 - CBS 58
Calling All Foodies/Marketers: A Local Kitchen Challenge You Need to Enter
"If you're the king of the kitchen with a desire to market your product, there's a perfect contest for you starting next week. Beginning on Monday and going through May 15th, you have the chance to sign up for the "Hottest Kitchen Entrepreneur Challenge" sponsored in part by Milwaukee Area Technical College, Reliable Water Services, and FaB Wisconsin, the state's food and beverage industry cluster network." Read more
MARCH 29, 2016 - JOURNAL SENTINEL
Hottest Kitchen Entrepreneur Challenge accepting entries
"The grand prize winner in each category will receive $2,000 in seed money from Reliable Water Services, a contest co-sponsor; tuition for a three-credit course at MATC; a private meeting with the director of innovation for FaB Wisconsin, another contest sponsor; and a prize package worth $400 from Fein Brothers restaurant supply." Read more
MARCH 14, 2016 - MILWAUKEE BUSINESS JOURNAL
5 things Wisconsin manufacturers should know about the Food Safety Modernization Act
"Since the new regulations will impact many food and beverage manufacturers and suppliers in Wisconsin, FaB Wisconsin is holding three events to help educate businesses about the new requirements in 2016." Read more
JANUARY 8, 2016 - KENOSHA AREA BUSINESS ALLIANCE
Gourmet Foods International chooses Kenosha County for its first Midwest location
"Shelley Jurewicz, Executive Director of FaB (Food and Beverage) Wisconsin said that many of Southeast Wisconsin’s cheese and sausage makers know GFI well as a superior specialty food distributor for their quality products." Read more
DECEMBER 31, 2015 - MILWAUKEE BUSINESS JOURNAL
Manufacturing trends to watch in 2016
"Two subsets of the manufacturing industry will continue to gain importance locally and nationally — the Global Water Center, which will expand its campus with a second building in 2016, and FaB Wisconsin, the state's food and beverage industry cluster consortium, which hopes to build out its first collaborative office building, similar to the Walker's Point Global Water Center." Read more
NOVEMBER 19, 2015 - MILWAUKEE BUSINESS JOURNAL
FaB Wisconsin lands first tenant for Center of Excellence, freezes food schools
"FaB Wisconsin has landed a commitment for its first tenant in a proposed Center of Excellence for food and beverage manufacturing in the Milwaukee area." Read more
NOVEMBER 19, 2015 - BIZTIMES
FaB announces first Center of Excellence tenant, puts food maker school on hold
"East Troy-based custom food manufacturer Contract Comestibles is slated to become the first tenant in FaB Wisconsin’s newly announced Center of Excellence. The announcement came Thursday during the statewide food and beverage consortium’s second annual all-member meeting." Read more
OCTOBER 30, 2015 - MILWAUKEE BUSINESS JOURNAL
Food and beverage firms develop own talent pipelines
"Shelley Jurewicz, executive director for FaB Wisconsin, said the organization worked with Milwaukee Area Technical College to build a training program to address the talent pipeline for food and beverage companies, but so far the response has been lackluster." Read more
OCTOBER 22, 2015 - WEDC
FaB Wisconsin Announces Inaugural Class of FaBcap Accelerator
"Ten Wisconsin-based companies will embark on a year of mentoring, business and financial consulting, as well as receive $10,000 after being named to FaB Wisconsin’s FaBcap accelerator’s inaugural class." Read more
OCTOBER 21, 2015 - BOELTER + LINCOLN BL+OG
How to Beat the 50 Percent
"Last week FaB Wisconsin, the state’s food and beverage industry consortium, launched its own incubator-like program called FaBcap – a food finance and business accelerator. We were fortunate enough to be a part of the FaBcap kick-off conference, and it was eye-opening to say the least." Read more
OCTOBER 21, 2015 - MILWAUKEE NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS SERVICE
Future of Walker Square neighborhood begins to take shape
"Last year, FaB Wisconsin, the state food and beverage industry consortium, and MATC proposed plans to open an MATC Food Maker School and FaB Center of Excellence in Walker Square." Read more
OCTOBER 21, 2015 - POSTCRESCENT.COM
Wisconsin food makers in manufacturing mix
"Shelley Jurewicz, executive director of Food and Beverage Wisconsin, an industry cluster consortium focused on the food and beverage industry in Wisconsin, said the state has close to 1,700 food, ingredient, and beverage manufacturers." Read more
OCTOBER 14, 2015 - MILWAUKEE BUSINESS JOURNAL
Q&A: Giacomo Fallucca says innovation leading near-double-digit growth at Palermo's
"The CEO and his son Nick, vice president of marketing and R&D, sat down with me during the FaB Wisconsin kick-off conference for its food and beverage manufacturing accelerator program to talk about what's new at Palermo's, and what's behind Giacomo's optimism." Read more
SEPTEMBER 28, 2015 - BIZTIMES
FaB Wisconsin selects 10 companies for new accelerator program
"FaB Wisconsin has announced the 10 companies selected to participate in its new food finance and business accelerator program called FaBcap. The program is designed to grow the capacity and capitalization of food and beverage companies." Read more
SEPTEMBER 25, 2015 - MILWAUKEE BUSINESS JOURNAL
FaB Wisconsin selects 10 businesses to participate in accelerator
"FaB Wisconsin announced Friday it picked 10 small businesses to participate in its FaBcap program, which is designed to grow the capacity and capitalization of food and beverage companies through mentoring, business consulting and a $10,000 grant." Read more
AUGUST 14, 2015 - BIZTIMES
FaBcap receives JPMorgan Chase grant
"The JPMorgan Chase Foundation has awarded $50,000 to Food and Beverage Wisconsin's FaBcap food finance and business accelerator." Read more
AUGUST 13, 2015 - JOURNAL SENTINEL
Chase gives $50,000 to FaBcap training program for Wisconsin food, beverage firms
"FaBcap Accelerator, a planned training program for food and beverage companies, said Thursday it has received a $50,000 boost from the JPMorgan Chase Foundation." Read more
JULY 27, 2015 - BIZTIMES
Hatching a business: Startups learn to fly in challenging environment
"[Pellettieri] has networked with groups like food and beverage cluster FaB Wisconsin and the now-defunct Milwaukee chapter of Startup Chicks to network and grow Top Note, and plans to apply for FaB’s new incubator, FaBcap." Read more
JULY 24, 2015 - ONMILWAUKEE.COM
Cookies and beer vinegar take home the gold in Hottest Kitchen Entrepreneur Challenge
"The Hottest Kitchen Entrepreneur Challenge is sponsored by Milwaukee Area Technical College, Reliable Water Services, a statewide provider of commercial water heaters, boilers and water softeners and FaB Wisconsin, the state's food and beverage industry cluster network." Read more
JULY 23, 2015 - BIZTIMES
Milwaukee Institute to expand offerings with $750,000 WEDC grant
"The Milwaukee Institute largely functions to support the region’s technology-focused industrial clusters, including the Global Water Center, Midwest Energy Research Consortium, BioForward, Food and Beverage Wisconsin..." Read more
JULY 16, 2015 - JOURNAL SENTINEL
Rostowfske to lead revenue growth efforts for food and beverage companies
"Food and Beverage Wisconsin, a network for state companies in those industries, said Thursday it has hired Brad Rostowfske to lead a new program that will help companies grow their businesses." Read more
JULY 16, 2015 - FaB WISCONSIN PRESS RELEASE
Food Finance Accelerator attracts Director of Innovation & Finance to FaB Wisconsin
"FaB (Food and Beverage) Wisconsin has hired a Director of Innovation & Finance, Brad Rostowfske, to lead its new food finance accelerator program - FaBcap." Read more
JUNE 8, 2015 - ONMILWAUKEE.COM
Local entrepreneurs reach Hottest Kitchen Entrepreneur Challenge finals
"The Hottest Kitchen Entrepreneur Challenge is sponsored by Milwaukee Area Technical College, Reliable Water Services, a statewide provider of commercial water heaters, boilers and water softeners and FaB Wisconsin, the state's food and beverage industry cluster network." Read more
JUNE 3, 2015 - SPECIALTY FOOD NEWS
Milwaukee Industry Group Adds Support for Startups
"'A Milwaukee industry group is giving small food and beverage startups a boost. FaB Wisconsin, the networking group leading the effort, is planning to open shared labs for its members by fall 2016. Plans for a second facility for food and beverage makers are in the works." Read more
MAY 30, 2015 - JOURNAL SENTINEL
Food and beverage start-ups get a helping hand
"'FaB Wisconsin announced Tuesday it received a $115,000 grant from Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. for a yearlong program to help 10 Wisconsin-based food and beverage companies expand their production and marketing." Read more
MAY 26, 2015 - JOURNAL SENTINEL
WEDC helps fund business accelerator for food, beverage cluster
"'FaB Wisconsin, which organizes a food and beverage cluster in the state, has received a $115,000 grant from Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. for a program that will help companies expand their production and market reach." Read more
MAY 26, 2015 - WEDC
10 Growing Food or Beverage Companies to Benefit from New Accelerator
"'FaB, working with its 135 member companies in collaboration with the Institute, had identified a need in the burgeoning food and beverage manufacturing space for those companies ready to scale-up and increase production to expand their market reach and potential." Read more
MAY 26, 2015 - MILWAUKEE BUSINESS JOURNAL
FaB Wisconsin receives grant to launch accelerator for small businesses
"'The Food and Beverage Wisconsin consortium has received a $115,000 grant from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. to mentor 10 small businesses ready to increase production and expand sales in food and beverage markets." Read more
MAY 26, 2015 - BIZTIMES
New business accelerator program will be FaB
"'FaB (Food and Beverage) Wisconsin has worked in collaboration with the Food Finance Institute at the University of Wisconsin Extension and the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) to create FaBcap, an accelerator grant program." Read more
MAY 2, 2015 - JOURNAL SENTINEL
Conference will help entrepreneurs grow, succeed
"'Water, Power, Food and Data' will provide an overview of the work of four Milwaukee-area clusters: The Global Water Council, the Midwest Energy Research Consortium, FaB (Food and Beverage Wisconsin) and The Milwaukee Institute." Read more
MARCH 13, 2015 - MILWAUKEE BUSINESS JOURNAL
Plans for Food Maker School fermenting in 2015
"Shelley Jurewicz and the team at FaB Wisconsin have spent recent weeks preparing grant applications to fund the proposed Food Maker School and Center of Excellence on Milwaukee's south side." Read more
MARCH 3, 2015 - MILWAUKEE NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS SERVICE
Big Dreams for Menomonee Valley: Second redevelopment plan for area envisions Riverwalk and food and beverage manufacturing district
"...the establishment by MATC and FaB Wisconsin of the Food Maker School and Center of Excellence at 8th Street and National Avenue, near the Bruce and Pierce industrial zone, could help attract food and beverage manufacturers to the area." Read more
NOVEMBER 21, 2014 - MILWAUKEE BUSINESS JOURNAL
Three questions with Rich Busalacchi
"Milwaukee Area Technical College and FaB Wisconsin, a consortium of food and beverage manufacturers looking to spur economic development in the industry, announced plans Nov. 10 to establish the school and center at 816 W. National Ave., Milwaukee." Read more
NOVEMBER 21, 2014 - MILWAUKEE BUSINESS JOURNAL
Editorial: Wisconsin should OK Food Maker School
"Most recently, a proposal was unveiled Nov. 10 by the Milwaukee Area Technical College and FaB Wisconsin, a consortium of food and beverage manufacturers, for a Food Maker School and Center of Excellence to be located on West National Avenue in Milwaukee." Read more
NOVEMBER 14, 2014 - MILWAUKEE BUSINESS JOURNAL
Firms, MATC seek funding for Food Maker School
Shelley Jurewicz, executive director for FaB Wisconsin, said the school is slated to start in the fall of 2016. The plan is to seek $2.5 million in federal funding from the U.S. Economic Development Association and $2.5 million in grants from other sources." Read more
NOVEMBER 11, 2014 - MILWAUKEE BUSINESS JOURNAL
FaB Wisconsin and MATC roll out proposed Food Maker School
"FaB, a consortium of regional food and beverage makers in the Milwaukee region, worked with MATC for two years to develop technical programs to meet the needs of area employers." Read more
NOVEMBER 10, 2014 - JOURNAL SENTINEL
Plans unveiled for food school
"Food and Beverage Wisconsin, a network for state companies in those industries, said it is planning a Food Maker School with Milwaukee Area Technical College." Read more
NOVEMBER 10, 2014 - BIZTIMES
FaB and MATC release more details on Food Maker School
"FaB Wisconsin and the Milwaukee Area Technical College have announced further details about the Food Maker School and Center of Excellence they are forming on the south side of Milwaukee." Read more
OCTOBER 31, 2014 - MILWAUKEE BUSINESS JOURNAL
New MATC president wants to put students on the right path
"Most recently, MATC has begun to collaborate with FaB Wisconsin, a network affiliated with the Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce that supports food and beverage industry growth and awareness." Read more
OCTOBER 24, 2014 - MILWAUKEE BUSINESS JOURNAL
Food manufacturers and suppliers ramp up on specialty foods
"Food and beverage is one of several sectors targeted for growth by the Milwaukee 7, a regional economic development group." Read more
JULY 9, 2014 - EXPRESSMILWAUKEE.COM
Milwaukee Supporting New Food Business Concepts
"Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC), which has a great culinary program and entrepreneurial center; Reliable Water Services, a local provider of commercial water heaters, boilers and softeners for restaurants; and FaB Wisconsin, a food and beverage industry cluster helping to encourage other entrepreneurs to grow their business, are now in their third year of sponsoring the challenge, which seeks to find Wisconsin’s next great food entrepreneurs." Read more
JUNE 3, 2014 - JOURNAL SENTINEL
Milwaukee food, beverage cluster broadens scope statewide
"Metro Milwaukee's efforts to organize its smorgasbord of food-and-beverage industries into an economic growth strategy took a step in a new direction as the group decided to rename itself and encompass the entire state." Read more
JUNE 2, 2014 - MILWAUKEE BUSINESS JOURNAL
FaB Milwaukee becomes FaB Wisconsin
"The group formerly known as Food and Beverage Milwaukee (FaB) has changed its name to FaB Wisconsin to reflect a statewide focus as the group is now being led by the Milwaukee 7." Read more
MAY 28, 2014 - JOURNAL SENTINEL
Milwaukee region among 12 picked for federal program on manufacturing
"The application required regional partners, including businesses such as Johnson Controls, DRS Technologies and LEM US, as well as M-WERC, the Water Council and Food and Beverage Milwaukee, the M7 and the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. to provide data underscoring the region's strengths and growth opportunities in the area of advanced manufacturing." Read more
DECEMBER 9, 2013 - BIZTIMES
FaB is catalyst for industry
"FaB (Food and Beverage) Milwaukee, the regional food and beverage industry cluster network formed by the Milwaukee 7 economic development group and the Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce in 2012, aims to provide a central resource for information, job candidates and a network of potential partners within the food and beverage industry." Read more
DECEMBER 9, 2013 - BIZTIMES
Milwaukee goes FaB: Regional cluster has recipe for growth
"There are almost 15,000 employees in the regional food and beverage cluster, which includes manufacturing companies as well as retail food operations. That's the highest regional concentration of food industry workforce in the nation and adds up to about $580 million in annual payroll. It's an impactful group." Read more
NOVEMBER 12, 2013 - THE PACKER
Maglio president chosen for Milwaukee council
"Sam Maglio of Glendale, Wis.-based Maglio & Co., was recently named to the Food and Beverage Milwaukee Advisory Council." Read more
OCTOBER 18, 2013 - MILWAUKEE BUSINESS JOURNAL
Food and beverage firms still dealing with skills gap
"The 'pinch-point' in Wixon Inc.’s plan to grow its seasonings and flavor production is rounding up workers with the skills to satisfy the food industry’s high-tech needs, according to president Peter Gottsacker." Read more
OCTOBER 18, 2013 - MILWAUKEE BUSINESS JOURNAL
Food, beverage makers talk trends, science
"Brats will never grace the cover of Health Magazine, but that doesn’t stop Klement’s Sausage Co. Inc. from tweaking its products to make them more nutritious — or let’s say less unhealthy — to appeal to ever-evolving consumer tastes." Read more
OCTOBER 15, 2013 - PRESS RELEASE
UW-Extension receives EDA grant to assess need for a Wisconsin Food Innovation Facility
"Supporters of the grant to UW-Extension include Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC), FaB Milwaukee of SE Wisconsin (Food and Beverage), Milwaukee Urban Economic Development Association (UEDA), the Organic Processing Institute, (OPI), UW-Milwaukee and UW-Madison." Read more
AUGUST 28, 2013 - MILWAUKEE BUSINESS JOURNAL
Milwaukee food and beverage industry group charges fee, expands services
"FaB Milwaukee – southeastern Wisconsin’s food and beverage manufacturing industry network — has begun charging members fees in order to support the organization and its expanded services, the group said Wednesday." Read more
AUGUST 7, 2013 - MILWAUKEE BUSINESS JOURNAL
Shorewood chef wins MATC kitchen entrepreneur challenge
"Marcus Thie from Shorewood has been named winner of the Hottest Kitchen Entrepreneur Challenge for his concept Sauceformations, a line of organic sauces." Read more
MAY 27, 2013 - BIZTIMES
FaB cluster helps food entrepreneurs get started
"Bree Schumacher started cooking homemade kale-based sauce for her children about a year ago. She never dreamed it would become a business. But the Milwaukee food and beverage cluster, known as FaB Milwaukee, has a way of encouraging would-be entrepreneurs." Read more
MARCH 22, 2013 - WISCONSINBIZ
Feeding the world – and Wisconsin's economy
"While it may seem cliché, beer, bratwurst and cheese really do help feed Wisconsin's economy." Read more
OCTOBER 19, 2012 - MILWAUKEE BUSINESS JOURNAL
Food safety issues top of mind for firms
"The FDA is still developing the law’s rules. FaB Milwaukee, a Milwaukee 7 group of food industry leaders, will host an information session on the law in October, said Shelley Jurewicz, Milwaukee 7 vice president for economic development and FaB Milwaukee executive director." Read more
APRIL 2, 2012 - ONMILWAUKEE
FaB Milwaukee initiative aims to boost food and beverage industry
"Did you know that Wisconsin is the No. 1 producer of cheese, beans, cranberries and ginseng? Or that we inhabit the number two position for butter, milk, and dairy cows? That we are number two in the nation for organic production?" Read more
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