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Top Startup Winner: Balodana

The Startup Magazine

The top startup at this year’s FUND Conference in Chicago, Illinois was Balodana , a fashion purchasing platform disrupting the women’s e-commerce fashion industry. I have over 20 years of experience building online solutions and digital marketing campaigns, and have served in both executive management and board roles for companies.

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Understanding 501(c)(4) Social Welfare Organizations

Board Effect

Political campaign groups commonly file under the 501(c)(4) classification. An example of a professional association is the Independent Insurance Agents of Illinois (IIAI). Frequently Asked Questions Can a 501c4 donate to a political campaign? 501(c)(4) Political Activity: What Is Allowable? Both are business leagues.

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What Startups Need to Know About Regulated Markets

Steve Blank

Rent seeking lobbyists go directly to legislative bodies (Congress, State Legislatures, City Councils) to persuade government officials to enact laws and regulations in exchange for campaign contributions , appeasing influential voting blocks or future jobs in the regulated industry. Diagram the Customer Segment Relationships.

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These Online Programs Will Make You Rethink How You Can Improve Your Business Skills

crowdSPRING Blog

” Digital Marketing, offered by the University of Illinois. “Small businesses and entrepreneurs want to help their businesses grow but don’t have the money for big marketing campaigns. ” Udemy. Want to learn how to create a demo video in Apple’s Keynote ? .” ” Lynda.com.

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Making Green From Green

YoungUpstarts

Additionally, this asphalt company has given numerous presentations to the Illinois Tollway Authority and recently won a project because of its knowledge and expertise on permeable and green asphalt mixes. In fact, an entire marketing campaign highlights this sustainable direction. Will municipalities and counties follow the same lead?

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Five College Startups That Help Others

YoungUpstarts

Founder Josh Weingart started WaterDrop Shop while enrolled at Illinois State University. This August 2013 Waybu launches their new summer collection of bamboo eyewear with a crowdfunding campaign to fund both the production of their eyewear and their journey through Haiti to help give people clean water.

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These Online Programs Will Make You Rethink How You Can Improve Your Business Skills

crowdSPRING Blog

” Digital Marketing, offered by the University of Illinois. “Small businesses and entrepreneurs want to help their businesses grow but don’t have the money for big marketing campaigns. ” Udemy. Want to learn how to create a demo video in Apple’s Keynote ? .” ” Lynda.com.