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[US] The 10 Best Sectors That Are Boosting The Economy

YoungUpstarts

The poultry and livestock industry recently added $19 billion in tax revenues for the U.S. Iowa and California in particular are experiencing the benefits of this growth, with Iowa adding more than 19,000 jobs and $176.2 million in tax revenue since 2000, with California following shortly behind at 17,000 jobs and $185.5

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The Long Economic Case for Snapchat

Both Sides of the Table

If a politician is trying to win Iowa they want their reach, immediacy & geography to all be focused. Platforms need to strike a balance between ad-supported businesses and user-generated revenue. Brand Recall / Uniqueness. They also are selling the ability to create your own geo-fenced filters. All of this is smart.

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Why Entrepreneurs Need To Keep Up With Changing Regulations

YoungUpstarts

For example, a new ride-sharing company would need approval from local regulated industries or a state revenue office before it could commence operations. For example, when ReShonda Young joined her family’s Iowa-based delivery company, Alpha Express Inc., her first step was to join the local chamber of commerce.

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Standing Ovation Before The Speaker Begins

Feld Thoughts

A few weeks ago at Thinc Iowa I noticed the tradition they had of giving a standing ovation to the speaker when the speaker took the stage. We were 12 people at the time and were just at the $1 million annual revenue minimum for applying. I had never seen that before and thought it was awesome.

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Will Work for Equity - Investing in Clients - Arizona Bay

www.inc.com

But with the help of Grahams company, which specializes in creating tech systems for start-ups, Jumpstart grew to more than $50 million in revenue--enough to make it an attractive acquisition for media conglomerate Hachette Filipacchi. Arizona Bay has also blended equity payments with revenue-sharing deals. Iowa Life Changing.

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Live From the Startup Bus – Round 1: My Twili-O Face (I Choked) (Post #4)

Up and Running

I even practiced pitching to a complete stranger, while taking a leak in a truck stop bathroom in a town called Iowa, Louisiana. I’m sure they know all about crowdfunding in Iowa, LA. I was ready to rock this pitch. I had it perfected. Rackspace HQ is a converted mall with over 1 million square feet of space.

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Does Your Business Have a TV Show?

Duct Tape Marketing

These shows have turned the owners and employees of obscure small businesses into international celebrities, and generated tens of thousands of dollars of revenue for the businesses (if not more).

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