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The 10 Best U.S. Cities to Start a Business in for 2016

Up and Running

If you are interested in starting a business in Sioux Falls, check out these resources: City of Sioux Falls: Starting a New Business. South Dakota Governor’s Office of Economic Development: Start Your Business. City of Grand Rapids Business Guide and Business Licensing. Small Business Development Center Michigan.

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The Flaming Lips and Economic Development

Gregg Fraley, Author of Jack's Notebook

It’s in just a few weeks, so register, and make plans now to arrive in Oklahoma City for the March 31st one day event. But wait, there’s more… The Creativity Forum Conference as a Trigger for Economic Development. Oklahoma City has turned the corner on talent exporting, let me explain.

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The Best Places to Start a Business in 2015

Up and Running

Over time, through development and expansion, the best places to start and run a business change. ” Austin features a government-sponsored small business development program, and a reputable university business incubator. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

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Pitching America’s mayors

Austin Startup

Austin Mayor Steve Adler The event was kicked off by Austin Mayor Steve Adler and MCed by Oklahoma City Mayor Mick Cornett. In turn, they lower the cost that cities pay to handle their waste stream and increase the amount of chemicals that are diverted into reuse rather than incineration.

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Kevin Durant Could Teach Businesses a Thing or Two

crowdSPRING Blog

Kevin Durant, former star of the Oklahoma City Thunder, announced that he would be leaving the city where he made his name to play for the Golden State Warriors, and people had some feelings about it. Will this help your brand develop into something that makes you proud?

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The LeanLaunch Pad at Stanford – Class 7: Revenue Model

Steve Blank

Veritas team put it into overdrive and did mass interviews of city officials across the United States. In Williamstown, West Virginia they spoke to the city planner and a member of the budget committee. In Oklahoma City, Oklahoma it was the city engineer and director of public works. Agora Cloud Services.

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After 20 years: Updating the Berkus Method of valuation

Berkonomics

Originally created in the mid 1990’s to help with the imprecise problem of how to value early stage companies, especially those in technology, I developed what soon became known as “The Berkus Method” when published in the popular book, “Winning Angels” by Harvard’s Amis and Stevenson with my permission in 2001. Well, it had to happen.