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Impact Engine Poised to Kick Off First Demo Day 2

By Corey Cummings December 29, 2012

Impact Engine, the Chicago startup accelerator focusing on profitable social good companies, held its first investor day earlier this month. The accelerator is now on track for a final demo day on January 8th, showcasing its first class of companies to the Chicago community to prove that startups...

St. Louis-based Text Reject Chosen For SXSW Student Startup Madness Competition 3

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 4

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 5

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 6

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 7

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 8

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 9

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 10

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 11

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 12

By Corey Cummings December 26, 2012

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

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Stick to Your New Year’s Resolution With AskMeEvery 13

By Corey Cummings December 26, 2012

It can be easy to lose track of the goals we set for ourselves, but one dead-simple online tool is...

Will St. Louis Avoid The Dreaded Series A Crunch Of 2013? 14

By Techli Team December 26, 2012

As 2012 draws to a close, there is one threat that is on the lips of every entrepreneur running a...

10 Greatest Wins For The St. Louis Startup Scene in 2012 15

By Techli Team December 26, 2012

2012 was a great year to be an entrepreneur in St. Louis. Thanks to new funding opportunities, new...