Northern Star Fire Develops Training Videos
Since launching the Northern Star, feedback has been tremendous. We’ve received questions of all kinds and decided creating a set of YouTube […]
Eau Claire Fire Captain gets Advice from White House
Invention earns Jeff Dykes invite to SBA event…Read More.
Wisconsin SBDC clients recognized at White House Event
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Two Wisconsin business owners were among five America’s SBDC clients who visited the White House Aug. 1 for the […]
Wis. Firefighter-Paramedic Invited to meet with Trump after Inventing Special Compass
Jeff Dykes’ compass would direct firefighters through burning buildings; he will participate in a business roundtable with President Trump…Read More
SBDC Clients Recognized at “Small Business in America – The Engine of the American Dream” Discussion at White House
Five clients from the America’s SBDC received exclusive invitations to the White House for an August 1st roundtable discussion; Small Business in […]
Thanks to his potentially lifesaving invention, Eau Claire fire captain to meet Trump
Jeff Dykes’ invention to help firefighters in dangerous situations earns him a meeting with the president…Read More
Jeff Dykes at the White House
Jeff Dykes of Northern Star Fire is chosen to ask Ivanka Trump and Linda McMahon a question about the ins and outs […]
Two Wisconsin businesses invited to White House for small business roundtable
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Two Wisconsin business owners have received exclusive invitations to the White House for an Aug. 1 roundtable on small […]
SBDC Clients Recognized at “Small Business in America – The Engine of the American Dream” Discussion at White House
WASHINGTON, Aug. 2, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Five clients from the America’s SBDC received exclusive invitations to the White House for an August […]
Small business reassured by support from Trump Administration
Aug. 02, 2017 – 4:49 – Stonelock CEO Colleen Dunlap and Northern Star Fire founder Jeff Dykes on what the Trump administration […]
Northern Star Fire, Eau Claire startup, Wins 2017 Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest
Northern Star Fire, a startup up company dedicated to saving firefighters’ lives, was announced as the grand prize winner at the 2017 […]
Eau Claire business owner invited to White House Discussion
Eau Claire (WQOW) — An award-winning Eau Claire small business owner has been invited to share his knowledge with those at the […]
President Trump Meeting with Small Business Leaders
President Trump delivered remarks to small business owners in the White House East Room…VIDEO
Eau Claire fire captain gets advice from White House
Jeff Dykes told Ivanka Trump and U.S. Small Business Administration leader Linda McMahon on Tuesday that he has been a firefighter for […]
Northern Star Fire’s E-compass Wins Governor’s Business Plan Contest
Dykes is the founder of Eau Claire, WI-based Northern Star Fire, which has developed an electronic compass designed to guide firefighters when their […]
Transforming innovative UW System ideas into businesses: Ideadvance Seed Fund awards $200K
MADISON – Up to $200,000 in grants will be awarded to five small businesses in the latest round of awards in the […]
$200,000 awarded by Ideadvance Seed Fund to transform UW System ideas into new businesses
The 2017 awardees of grants from the Ideadvance Seed Fund have been announced. This year’s awards total $200,000 and will be distributed […]
Eau Claire-based Northern Star Fire wins grand prize at 2017 Governor’s Business Plan Contest
An innovative device that can help guide firefighters out of a fire when their vision is obscured by smoke or debris took […]
Northern Star Fire Wins Biz Plan Contest
A company dedicated to saving firefighters’ lives won the 2017 Governor’s Business Plan Contest, which concluded Wednesday during the Wisconsin Entrepreneurs’ Conference […]
Northern Star Fire, with a device to help firefighters exit a blaze, wins Biz Plan contest
Jeff Dykes, founder of Northern Star Fire, is the grand prize winner of the 2017 Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest, with an […]
Five finalists in Governor’s Business Plan Contest have UW-Madison ties
A young business that makes an assist device to orient firefighters in smoky fire scenes won the overall prize at the 2017 […]
An eight-directional compass from Eau Claire wins 2017 Governor’s Business Plan Contest
MADISON – An Eau Claire startup that developed a product to maintain or regain a firefighter’s orientation during a fire took home […]
“Something we need:” Firefighter creates compass to prevent disorientation at fire scenes
EAU CLAIRE — An Eau Claire firefighter came up with a device that could save the lives of disoriented firefighters battling a […]
Northern Star Fire, UW-Eau Claire SBDC client, wins Governor’s Business Plan Contest
MADISON – An Eau Claire fire captain who invented an eight-directional compass to save firefighters who become disoriented in a blaze has […]
Eau Claire startup wins 2017 Governor’s Business Plan Contest
An Eau Claire startup that developed a product to maintain or regain a firefighter’s orientation during a fire took home the grand […]
Eau Claire firefighter wins honor
MADISON — Northern Star Fire, an Eau Claire startup with a device to help firefighters find their way out of a burning […]
Firefighter’s Compass Idea Wins Statewide Biz Contest
An Eau Claire firefighter’s idea for a device to help rescue personnel navigate smoke-filled environments won the grand prize in the Wisconsin […]
Northern Star Fire Advances in National Contest
Northern Star Fire, winner of the 2014 Idea Challenge, has been named a semi-finalist for a Powerful Answers Award, a world-wide challenge […]
