Up and Running

AUGUST 6, 2014

This incorporates a socially beneficial mission with a manufacturing arm that produces a useful product for its targeted demographic, while also directly providing employment to members of that demographic. According to the Harvard Business Review, in most U.S. Maryland was the first U.S. state to adopt this structure in 2010.

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The Next Web

MARCH 7, 2014

After all, these aren’t your grandpa’s productivity hacks; they’re a little more strange than “go for a walk” or “prioritize your to-do list” – but all of these methods can help you stay refreshed, get refocused, and do your best work. These six productivity hacks might seem a little weird, but they work: 1. Set the right temperature.

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The Startup Magazine

MARCH 19, 2021

Dan has a great story as Founder of BreierSide Solutions , a charity consulting company in Sleepy Hollow, Illinois. Dan : We are an affiliate marketing partner (state of Illinois primarily) for the Rhino Club Card App. Schools are a big potential user of our product and PTO meetings are mostly virtual now. Getting visibility?

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Board Effect

JULY 13, 2023

An example of a professional association is the Independent Insurance Agents of Illinois (IIAI). Business leagues must commit to improving business conditions of one or more lines of business, rather than supply products or perform services for the benefit of individuals. Both are business leagues.

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YoungUpstarts

MAY 8, 2012

President Obama plans to support this recovery and growth with the Advanced Manufacturing Partnership initiative, working to ensure that innovative products are created in the United States. The White House has pointed out that this growth has established manufacturing as one of the sectors that is helping to lead economic recovery.

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crowdSPRING Blog

MAY 3, 2012

Illinois 3rd-worst in nation for business, CEO survey says - [link]. Ever see a golden retriever dance the Merengue? Lean Marketing: Delivering Customer Service via Social Media - [link]. Lean Marketing: Delivering Customer Service via Social Media - [link]. Traits of successful founders - [link].

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The Startup Magazine

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

At this year’s FUND Conference in Chicago, Illinois, over 100 startups presented their early-stage companies in front of hundreds of investors and industry leaders. Describe the Happenstance product/service in 10 words or less. HQ Location : Chicago, Illinois. Here is their story…. The Happenstance Team.

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Transformify

DECEMBER 12, 2019

We found an extreme talent in Adeel Ahmad who worked between Lahore, Pakistan and Chicago, Illinois at the time. Company culture and communication have a direct impact on team’s loyalty but what about productivity? Give this same thing to your remote workers and you’ll find that they can be just as productive.

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YoungUpstarts

APRIL 10, 2013

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. Consider your options in manufacturing, packaging, and recycling products. Will municipalities and counties follow the same lead?

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The Startup Magazine

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

Here is more of her story from in her own words: Describe your product/service in 10 words or less. For example, we in Illinois, have recently experienced a number of tax hikes that affect gas purchases, vehicle registration and beer, wine and liquor as well as a graduated tax hike. Thank you and good luck with continued success.

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YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 14, 2014

It’s much more than specific products or prices. Major product launches will draw the attention of buyers in trade publications, provided they bring something truly innovative to the market. Press releases should highlight the product elements that really stand out, concisely explaining why this innovation is worth their interest.

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Feld Thoughts

AUGUST 25, 2015

For example, my firm at the time, Continental Illinois Venture Corporation, the wholly owned SBIC of Chicago’s Continental Bank, had many successful investments. There are five key risks in any deal: Market, Product (a/k/a technology), Management, Business Model, and Capital. Taking all five at once is crazy.

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The Startup Magazine

JULY 31, 2020

Explore avenues of expansion within your market, or others, that you could tackle now to help sustain yourself when money flow from your main product or service dries up down the road. He completed his degree at the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign and graduated magna cum laude.

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Steve Blank

OCTOBER 9, 2018

They use the Business Model (or Mission Model ) Canvas to keep track of their key hypotheses and then rapidly test them by talking to customers and iterating their Minimal Viable Products. This allows them to quickly find product/market fit. Except when they’re in a regulated market. Regulation. In the U.S.

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The Startup Magazine

MAY 20, 2020

Here Melissa tells us more about her entrepreneurship journey and success story: TSM: Melissa, to start, describe your product/service in 10 words or less: Melissa: We transform offices into places people want to work. TSM: With a bit more detail, what does Rieke Office Interiors do? TSM: What inspired you to start ROI?

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YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 25, 2017

6 years down the road, we now helm two market-leading software products with over 20,000 enterprise customers and counting. It needs to be a focus for how work is done in your organization, along with being the foundational principle of your product. Avoid Complexity. Simplicity is underrated. Acknowledge Failure. Empower Employees.

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YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 7, 2013

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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Hearpreneur

JANUARY 17, 2018

Tell us about your products and services. To set ourselves aside from the competition, we make many of our products in-house that are made-to-order. Right now, we are dedicated to continuing to provide the best-of-the-best at our LaGrange Park, Illinois location. How do you help clients? What makes you unique?

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crowdSPRING Blog

AUGUST 6, 2017

” Digital Marketing, offered by the University of Illinois. “Acquire a new set of stories, concepts, and tools to help you digitally create, distribute, promote and price products and services.” ” Udemy. Want to learn how to create a demo video in Apple’s Keynote ?

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The Startup Magazine

JANUARY 21, 2020

Construction, a leading contracting and remodeling company in Illinois. These companies employ over 7,000,000 people, providing key products and services to the broader economy. Describe your product/service in 10 words or less: Jay: We do storm restoration, commercial and residential roofing, siding, windows, doors, and epoxy floors.

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Steve Blank

DECEMBER 30, 2014

However, one of the bottlenecks in actually doing Customer Discovery for medical devices/health care is testing how minimal viable products work in-context. It would be great if there were a way to first test these hypotheses and minimal viable products in a realistic setting locally. It Takes a Village.

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YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 14, 2016

Small businesses “employ more than 50 percent of the private workforce, generate more than half of the nation’s gross domestic product and are the principal source of new jobs in the U.S. IAC) based in Highland Park, Illinois. It’s advantageous to develop these skills at a young age – our economy depends on it.

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YoungUpstarts

MARCH 24, 2015

Research suggests taking even several short breaks throughout the day can improve productivity. A study conducted at the University of Illinois revealed the brain grows tired after focusing on a task for a long period of time. The study showed workers who take breaks are markedly more efficient. Drug and alcohol testing. Bottom line.

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crowdSPRING Blog

AUGUST 6, 2017

” Digital Marketing, offered by the University of Illinois. “Acquire a new set of stories, concepts, and tools to help you digitally create, distribute, promote and price products and services.” ” Udemy. Want to learn how to create a demo video in Apple’s Keynote ?

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YoungUpstarts

JULY 28, 2016

So when you’re developing your idea, no matter what it relates to, make your product mobile friendly, and if it can be used as an app, get an app built too. He holds a BS in Accounting from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, and a JD from The John Marshall Law School. The majority of users use the site from their phone.

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Hearpreneur

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

Eliqs pairs professional artists with local beverage suppliers to create personalized beverage brands that are tailor-made for individual events – all for a comparable price to craft products purchased off-the-shelf. Minimum orders start at 48 cans and require only a three-week lead time.

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The Startup Magazine

MAY 21, 2018

Entrepreneur Glenn Luckinbill , CEO of Swarm Robotix in Oswego, Illinois, had a great idea: a robot that would help move shipping containers more efficiently and effectively in ports and rail facilities. Their excitement has continued beyond the night of the big product reveal to investors. But there was a problem.

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The Startup Magazine

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

In Asia, there is still coal-fired power generation being built, and Vietnam hosts the largest new production facilities for blast furnace steel production, which is reliant on met coal. While we are seeing places such as the United States and Europe decrease demand, developing countries in Asia represent a rising annual demand.

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Ben's Blog

JUNE 28, 2011

Before my partner Marc Andreessen and his friends at the University of Illinois invented the browser in 1993, most people thought only scientists and researchers would use the Internet. In fact, the search products of the day didn’t work very well, so people didn’t use them very much. Lost some real n%^$as I knew from a long time ago.

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www.ericsink.com

SEPTEMBER 22, 2011

of your product is going to ship in 8 weeks. That distinction is the difference between simply coding and being a part of product team. Instead of "programmers" (people that specialize in writing code), what you need are "developers" (people who will contribute in multiple ways to make the product successful). Version 7.0

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YoungUpstarts

MAY 27, 2016

A trademark is defined as a word, phrase, logo, or other graphic symbol used by a company to distinguish its product or service from those of others. He holds a BS in Accounting from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, and a JD from The John Marshall Law School. Tip 4: Register and Trademark the Company Name and Logo.

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Steve Blank

AUGUST 17, 2009

All branches of the military (the Air Force and Army would fund the program as well) wanted Stanford to build prototypes of electronic intelligence and electronic warfare systems that could be put into production by partners in industry. The Navy informs Terman that, “money was not a problem but time was.”

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crowdSPRING Blog

JUNE 24, 2012

Although many small business owners agree with that, there are many who don’t and who believe that it is not the tax rate that is preventing them from hiring new workers, it is lack of demand for their products and services. Provide stability. Business is dependent on projections and planning. Cut the red tape.

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The Startup Magazine

MAY 31, 2022

As part of our Female Founder series , The Startup Magazine caught up with Claudia Freed, CEO of the Wheaton Illinois-based nonprofit EALgreen. In 2021, EAL helped corporate partners keep 5,056 mt of products out of landfills. Claudia: Believe in yourself and be relentless in pursuing what makes your product or service worthwhile.

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Hearpreneur

OCTOBER 16, 2016

One of these is USA Made Products. It means taking care of your own while still buying a product which is beautiful and dependable. Buying USA Made products is the right way to get our country back on the right track. I help apparel brands develop their products and market them. Most Items Made in the USA. But not for us.

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Campus Entrepreneurship

DECEMBER 18, 2011

I grew up in Illinois so have always appreciated the intellectual greatness of the University of Illinois (ask Marc Andreessen about the brains and opportunities in Urbana-Champaign). When mixed with water, the product would help users avoid serious dental-health problems. An inflatable floating disaster shelter for coastlines.

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Campus Entrepreneurship

OCTOBER 20, 2014

The article is worth reading on a number of levels, but it is worth remembering that Chicago and the Midwest were working on this long before the coasts acknowledged the ‘rise of the rest.’ ’ American Exceptionalism Campus Eco-System General Thoughts Rise of the Rest Steve Case TechCrunch'

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