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CORTEX Advances Toward Phase II As Heritage Warehouse Deal Closes 2

By Corey Cummings December 30, 2012

CORTEX, St. Louis’ growing bioscience research park, has just closed a deal that will push the tech district toward completing Phase II of its 20 year plan. Held up over the last few months due to complaints over minority workforce participation, the Heritage warehouse has officially been sold to...

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What Entrepreneurs Can Do In 2013 To Manage Risk 3

By Techli Team December 30, 2012

Now is the best time for entrepreneurs to sit down for a few hours and plan ahead for 2013. Earlier...

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Sleeve a Message Brings Print Ordering Into The Digital Age 4

By Corey Cummings December 29, 2012

The business of printing may still be eating the trail of dust left behind by the digital age, but...

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Impact Engine Poised to Kick Off First Demo Day 5

By Corey Cummings December 29, 2012

Impact Engine, the Chicago startup accelerator focusing on profitable social good companies, held...

St. Louis-based Text Reject Chosen For SXSW Student Startup Madness Competition 6

By Techli Team December 28, 2012

The idea for Text Reject, a contemporary spin on the popular rejection hotlines, happened as most...

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GiveForward’s Tech The Halls Campaign Raises Over $152k For 22 Families 7

By Techli Team December 28, 2012

Medical fundraising platform GiveForward rallied the Chicago startup scene to raise money for local...

Chicago-based Shiftgig’s Bullpen Fills Last Minute New Year’s Eve Gigs 8

By Techli Team December 28, 2012

Chicago-based Shiftgig is gearing up for the biggest party night of the year by connecting...

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Win a Free Branding Overhaul in Smart Owl’s Video Competition 9

By Corey Cummings December 28, 2012

This month Chicago branding agency Smart Owl Creative has launched a contest offering $5,000 worth...

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earhoox Make Pesky Earbuds Exercise Viable 10

By Corey Cummings December 28, 2012

Any active music lover understands the frustration that earbuds can cause during a workout. You...

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Material Mix Founder Gives Tips On How To Recycle Holiday Waste 11

By Techli Team December 28, 2012

When it comes to living green, Material Mix founder and CEO Allison Carmen practices what she...

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MeetAdvisors Launches Network to Connect Entrepreneurs With Experts 12

By Corey Cummings December 27, 2012

Entrepreneurs looking for quality advisors heading into the new year will find a worthy resource...

The 10 Greatest Wins For The Chicago Startup Scene In 2012 13

By Techli Team December 27, 2012

2012 was the year that Chicago took a place at the table next to New York City and Silicon Valley...

How Entrepreneurs Can Increase Productivity By Planning Ahead For 2013 14

By Techli Team December 26, 2012

If you're an entrepreneur, it's time to put away your mom's famous Christmas cookies and get back...

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Kit Smartphone Case Makes Final Push In Kickstarter Campaign 15

By Corey Cummings December 26, 2012

  This week Kit, Skipping Stone Technology’s multifunctional smartphone case, is on the last...