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The Chicago startup that’s bringing haggling online to give you better prices

In light of today’s modern retail empires and the explosion of e-commerce, haggling is an…

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Ann Arbor’s Duo picked as top industry disrupting startup by LinkedIn: report

Duo, an Ann Arbor-based security company, has come out as the top startup, on this…

  • Missouri

How green energy is taking over the Midwest and its job scene

History has consistently demonstrated shifts in labor, such as the UK's industrial revolution. The Midwest…

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BrightLeaf, the Chicago startup building ‘brighter’ future for homeowners

For many of us, a home is so much more than just where we store…

  • Michigan

Michigan startup uses spider venom for the future of pesticides

Spiders might not be the cuddliest or cutest of creatures, especially for the majority of…

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The rise of reviews: why Facebook bought an app that encourages honesty

Keeping up with popular trends of today's youth can be tough and at times disappointing…

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Ohio celebrates 6th annual Female Entrepreneur Summit

On October 25, Mayfield, Ohio saw 300 businesswomen from Northeast Ohio gather for the 6th annual…

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Illinois edtech company releases cutting-edge platform supporting STEM education

Illinois-based organization GreenApple has released a new STEM education platform this month aimed at providing…

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Detroit initiative is helping the underbanked, launches Pawn Friday

Thirty million people across America do not have a bank account. With no access to…

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Techli’s parent company acquires the Midwest’s kindred spirit in India

Media incubator Espacio -- Techli's parent company -- has announced today its most recent acquisition of…

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The Midwest on demand food industry is getting ClusterTrucked

ClusterTruck, a new on-demand food delivery startup, hopes to change the industry, potentially knocking third-party food…

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Chicago’s Codemoji teaches kids to code with emojis: interview

The Midwest is quickly becoming known as a hot spot for bright young startups, one…

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Microsoft’s TechSpark, Green Bay Packers partnership revitalizes Midwest entrepreneurship

Two weeks ago Microsoft announced its new civic program, TechSpark, and now the program promises to…

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Missouri makes official bid for Amazon HQ2

Missouri Governor Eric Greitens pens a letter to Jeff Bezos making an official bid for…

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MNwest CEO Forum & Entrepreneur Summit calls on startups, community leaders to connect

Western Minnesota looks to vitalize its startup scene and expand beyond its borders with the…