Illinois Venture Funding Gaps
Closing the gap between entrepreneurs and investors is a common goal behind institutions like the Illinois Technology Association (ITA), Chicago Entrepreneurship Center (CEC), and the…
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Investing in the Internet of Things
Fred Hoch, CEO of the Illinois Technology Association (ITA), opened a day long series of panels this November to “discuss the future of the internet…
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So, How is Chicago’s Tech Economy Doing?
ChicagoNext chairman, J.B. Pritzker, gives a quick rundown of stats about the city’s technology economy. ❒
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Chicago Expands Microlending Initiative with $1 Million Investment
Starting a new small business? Consider some help from the city, which is expanding its micro loan initiative. Chicago is offering $1 million in…
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Top 10 Small Business Lenders in Illinois
According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, the ten largest SBA lenders to small businesses in Illinois as of September, 2013 are: Lender…
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New ABC “View” Host McCarthy Bullish on Chicago Startups
After growing up near Chicago, and then living in Hollywood for two decades, Jenny McCarthy returned to her Midwest roots and moved back to…
Read MoreKnow the Advertising Agency Relationship You Want to Have Before You Have It
I’ve been going to the same hair stylist for over 20 years. And until now, I’ve never realized we’ve had a very strategic relationship.
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Alternative Startup Financing with No Exit Required
A new investment firm in Chicago is offering a unique funding option to entrepreneurs who are tired of bootstrapping, don’t want to give chunks…
Read MoreForms of Early Financing: Pros and Cons
So, you want to venture into the world of entrepreneurship, have a great idea and desire to work hard, but lack capital. What can…
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The Basics: Crowdfunding 101 at Moms’ Meetup
CHICAGO— Up until now, there was no way for an entrepreneur to raise money from “non-accredited” investors.
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