Covering Chicago's Emerging Businesses
Distance can’t stop a motivated teenager. A study by the Consortium of Chicago School Research (CCSR), shows that 80 percent of the children participating in Chicago’s…
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Looking for a different kind if gift to give to that special person? Try shopping at a Chicago-based start-up for something different. Mystery Tackle Box,…
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Two floors below the gleaming law office of Foley & Lardner, lies a work space called Catapult, where dozens of young people sit at tables…
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Howard Tullman’s role as CEO of 1871 — a co-working space on the 12th floor of the Merchandise Mart — projects himself as a tough-minded…
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Troy Henikoff, executive director of Techstars Chicago, says it’s the little incremental things, added together, that create a top-notch tech accelerator. And, he’s looking…
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It’s that time of year when middle and high school students nationwide get busy building robots. Last Spring a team of Highland Park High…
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3D printing, small scale manufacturing, product design software, and engineering and prototyping, are joining the conversation on technology and entrepreneurship in Chicago this year….
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Pop out your first company before you pop out your first kid. It’s advice that Genevieve Theirs, cofounder of Sittercity, has for tomorrow’s prospective female entrepreneurs….
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Spring is here, a time of year when neighborhood businesses start opening their patios and setting out signage. A small business initiative called Chicago…
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The first of the City of Chicago’s strategies for economic growth and job creation is turning Chicago into a leading hub for advanced manufacturing….
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Valerie Jarrett visited the Gleacher Center in downtown Chicago Monday to discuss Chicago’s Plan for Economic Development and Jobs, which was released by World…
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EveryBlock is back with no business strategy, what will keep it up and running? Sheila Willard, senior vice president of Local Media Development at…
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Founded in August 2011, Shiftgig has created an online professional networking community to bring together jobseekers and employers. Shiftgig makes it easy for job candidates and…
Founded in April 2012, MarkITx is building the world’s largest online B2B exchange for the trading of used IT equipment including switches, routers, servers,…
Founded in January 2012, Smart Gardener makes it easy to plan, plant, grow, and harvest your own organic vegetable garden.
Founded in 2011, Options Away is a fully accredited online travel agency that aims to transform the way that consumers book flights. They provide…
Founded in 2011, ForeverCar has created a fully-transparent web portal that enables consumers to purchase extended car warranties online which are 100% backed by…
Founded in 2009, Keeper Security has created a secure, easy-to-use, password manager and data vault for users of the Internet via smartphones, tablets, and computers. The…
The “Quick Pitch” is a Blackline Review series showcasing early-stage startups. A founder, or principal, pitches their company in about 60 seconds. Andrew Nieman,…
The “Quick Pitch” is a Blackline Review series showcasing early-stage startups. A founder, or principal, pitches their company in about 60 seconds. Jimmy Odom, co-founder…
The ‘Quick Pitch’ is a Blackline Review series showcasing early-stage startups. A founder, or principal, pitches their company in about 60 seconds. Coco Meers, founder…
The “Quick Pitch” is a Blackline Review series showcasing early-stage startups. The founder, or principal, pitches their company in about 60 seconds. Elisa All,…
The “Quick Pitch” is a Blackline Review series showcasing early-stage startups. The founder, or principal, pitches their company in about 60 seconds. Matt Gibbs,…
The “Quick Pitch” is a Blackline Review series showcasing early-stage startups. A founder, or principal, pitches their company in about 60 seconds. Founder and…