The Office of Business Engagement connects business and industry with the resources they need to achieve their goals. We help businesses of all sizes facilitate seamless access across the university community. Our team will work closely with you to understand relevant interests and needs, to bring together contacts and experts from across campus and to develop strategies for a successful business relationship.
Whether you are looking to solve a business challenge, create a new product, address a process issue, explore giving opportunities, hire professionals, find training, or are simply curious about what is possible in collaborating with UW–Madison, we invite you to explore our website and contact us or a member of our staff to discuss your needs.
Marcus Machacek
Position title: CRM Administrator & Business Analyst
Phone: 608-262-4605
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Melissa Simon
Position title: Business Engagement Manager
Phone: 608-262-7840
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Chris Kozina
Position title: Assistant Vice Chancellor, Industry Engagement
Phone: 414-324-8114
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“We have found the leadership of the Office of Business Engagement to be a key enabler of a reenergized partnership with UW–Madison. The university has demonstrated its depth of both talent and willingness to find unique new ways of working together and supporting Kohler Company.”
Strategic Technology Partnership Leader, Kitchen & Bath Group, Kohler Company
About UW–Madison
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- Wisconsin Idea Database: UW–Madison’s hundreds of partnerships and projects in all 72 counties of Wisconsin