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Wisconsin-based venture capital firm closes in on $25 million goal 2

By Michael Krumholtz June 18, 2018

Rock River Capital, based in the Wisconsin capital of Madison, has gotten much closer to its $25 million fundraising goal thanks to a recent donation worth a whopping $15 million. A report from Biz Times news site details that the venture capital firm is now at $21.2 million in its fundraising...

Engage socially and see results in your community with GoCivic 3

By Frances Jenner June 14, 2018

For those who have always wanted to do some good in their community but have never quite known...

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An anti-fake news web browser extension that helps users verify the sites they go on 4

By Timothy Hinchliffe June 13, 2018

eyeo, makers of Adblock Plus launched a new web browser extension Wednesday to combat fake...

Chicago based Neocol adds FileFacets to the Cloud Innovation Stack to bring ROT and compliance into check 5

By Techli Team June 11, 2018

Neocol and FileFacets announced Monday a global strategic partnership that adds the FileFacets...

Could this startup get rid of the Midwest’s inhumane puppy mills? 6

By Sam Brake Guia June 11, 2018

As recent statistics have demonstrated, the Midwest has a serious problem with puppy mills. For...

The World’s Largest Naming Platform Ups Its Game With AI And New Marketplace To Help Companies Choose The Best Brand 7

By Sam Brake Guia June 11, 2018

Chicago-based Squadhelp, the world’s largest naming platform, today announces the use of AI and...

Chicago clean energy startup gets big backing 8

By Michael Krumholtz June 11, 2018

The Clean Energy Trust has recognized the work of Chicago's Sigora International startup with a...

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The application of robotics in the automotive industry 9

By Sponsored Post June 11, 2018

For years, the automotive industry has employed the use of robotics for different applications. The...

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Target delivery services expand through the Midwest 10

By Michael Krumholtz June 8, 2018

Delivery services Shipt and Drive Up, which operate under market giant Target, will be expanding...

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Chicago event planning startup Kapow acquired by major global events brand 11

By Michael Krumholtz June 5, 2018

Chicago's very own Kapow plans and caters to all corporate events, including lunches, retail-based...

Cincinnati startup Ahalogy bought for $50 million by Coupons.com owner 12

By Michael Krumholtz June 1, 2018

Cincinnati, Ohio's Ahalogy has been acquired by the parent company of Coupons.com for $50 million,...

Shipping giant UPS to add hundreds of jobs in Ohio 13

By Michael Krumholtz May 31, 2018

Central Ohio will be getting 600 more jobs soon, according to a report from the Columbus Dispatch,...

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Midwest cities highlighted in Forbes’ list of “Best Cities for White-Collar Jobs” 14

By Michael Krumholtz May 29, 2018

Forbes' 2018 rankings of "Best Cities for Business Service Jobs" saw a few key Midwestern hubs...

Important U.S.-based startup leaders to focus on India’s social and economic future at Horasis conference 15

By Jim Glade May 25, 2018

Horasis, a global visions community dedicated to inspiring our future, announces the 2018 Horasis...