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At the upcoming Wisconsin Entrepreneurs’ Conference, most speakers and panelists will focus on the skills, connections and tactics necessary for emerging companies. One discussion will drill into a larger question tied to the overall outlook: Is the Midwest a good place for young companies or not?

A breakout session on Tuesday, “Rust Belt renaissance: How the Midwest is being reborn,” will examine trends and research that suggest the nation’s heartland is building a stronger, more diverse economic base through strategies that leverage technology and talent as well as rich legacies in agriculture, manufacturing and higher education.