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Cincinnati startup Ahalogy bought for $50 million by Coupons.com owner 2

By Michael Krumholtz June 1, 2018

Cincinnati, Ohio's Ahalogy has been acquired by the parent company of Coupons.com for $50 million, according to a Friday press release from the startup. The Ohioan startup calls itself an "influencer marketing firm" that makes content for consumer brands through social media. The purchase of...

Shipping giant UPS to add hundreds of jobs in Ohio 3

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” 4

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 5

By Jim Glade May 25, 2018

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

Techli parent company Espacio announces partnership with English-language newspaper in Bogotá, Colombia 6

By Conrad Egusa May 24, 2018

Medellín-based media incubator Espacio announces its partnership with The Bogotá Post and its...

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Kroger buys Chicago-based meal delivery startup 7

By Michael Krumholtz May 24, 2018

Kroger grocery chain is going all in on the home delivery market. After just recently announcing...

Business solutions company DataBank to expand its Pittsburgh headquarters 8

By Michael Krumholtz May 23, 2018

Pittsburgh's very own DataBank is planning to expand it's business data center. According to a...

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Ohio gives the green light to test self-driving cars 9

By Michael Krumholtz May 22, 2018

Ohio is at the forefront of the driverless car movement in the Midwest as Governor John Kasich...

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Important international cybersecurity event selects Indiana for October conference 10

By Michael Krumholtz May 21, 2018

Indianapolis, Indiana has caught the eye of Cybertech conference organizers. The important...

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Midwest grocery giant trying to battle Amazon with new delivery partnership 11

By Michael Krumholtz May 18, 2018

Kroger grocery stores are a staple in the Midwest, and the giant chain is trying to stay that way...

Venture with Impact means you can travel, work and make a difference 12

By Frances Jenner May 17, 2018

Venture with Impact is a startup that organizes ‘work-ations’ where professionals can travel,...

Chicago-based data firm makes expansion into Silicon Valley 13

By Michael Krumholtz May 16, 2018

Chicago's Uptake Technologies will be taking its talents to the Silicon Valley. The data...

Fireside Chat with Microsoft GM and Lifograph CEO Coming to Silicon Valley 14

By Timothy Hinchliffe May 15, 2018

Microsoft General Manager Dave Mendlen will fly into Silicon Valley from Seattle just to share...

Big funding opportunity pours in to boost Nebraska startups 15

By Michael Krumholtz May 15, 2018

A dozen startups and entrepreneurs in Nebraska have received early seed funding in a move that is...