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Techstars in Kansas City

Feld Thoughts

Yesterday Techstars announced the launch of Techstars Kansas City. This is a city-based horizontal accelerator similar to the ones we have in Boulder, Boston, Seattle, Austin, New York City, London and Berlin. I have a long history with Kansas City. The post Techstars in Kansas City appeared first on Feld Thoughts.

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Five common misconceptions about building a startup in New York City

This is going to be BIG.

It’s really difficult for me not to get into the thick of discussions about whether or not you can and/or should build a company in New York City. If your first resort when you have trouble raising money is to complain about New York on a tech blog, you’re really doing yourself a disservice in the relationship building area.

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Becoming a Great Leader, No Matter What Field You’re In

Duct Tape Marketing

He is a former Army Captain and New York Times bestselling author of Outside the Wire: Ten Lessons I’ve Learned in Everyday Courage. Upon returning from his tour in Afghanistan, Kander returned to his hometown of Kansas City, Missouri and became involved in politics.

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What is a Social Enterprise?

Up and Running

L3Cs were first formed in 2008, and are currently only legal in Illinois, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Michigan, North Dakota, Rhode Island, Utah, Vermont, and Wyoming, as well as the federal jurisdictions of the Crow Indian Nation of Montana, and the Oglala Sioux Tribe. Maryland was the first U.S. state to adopt this structure in 2010.

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What Are The Statutes Of Limitations And Why Are They Important? 

YoungUpstarts

2 years – Alabama; Alaska; Arizona; California; Colorado (3 years for car accidents); Connecticut; Delaware; Georgia; Hawaii; Idaho; Illinois; Indiana; Iowa; Kansas; Minnesota; Nevada; New Jersey; Ohio, Oklahoma; Oregon; Texas; Virginia; West Virginia; . Here is the statute of limitations by state: . 5 years – Missouri .

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Odis Jones Explains How to Strengthen Your Rural Community’s Economy

The Startup Magazine

Livingston County, New York established a program which stipulated that taxes on the improvements in a community under redevelopment moderately increase over a period of 12 years. Ultimately, this assisted with the renovation of 40 facades located downtown. Financial Motivations For Redevelopment.

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What Makes a Successful Startup Community? Is it Possible to Build One Where You Live?

Both Sides of the Table

How about in the last 12 months deals announced with Dwolla (Iowa) and Pollenware (Kansas City). Local Press / Websites / Organizational Tools – New York has an amazing startup scene and the energy and momentum is palpable. Angry Birds? From startup Rovio in Finland. Think USV is only invested around Union Square in NYC?

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