CHICAGO – Democrats and Republicans need to address real infrastructure issues today. If they don’t, they are failing to solve current and future economic problems. Improving critical infrastructure ultimately needs a bipartisan effort rather than bipartisan apathy, writes Jim Carlini.
CHICAGO – The Illinois State Treasurer’s Technology Development Account is nearly fully invested. Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias wants to expand the program. While Senate more...
CHICAGO – Veteran business and technology reporter Howard Wolinsky laments that “these are sad days for Chicago tech” while Brad Spirrison of MidwestBusiness.commore...
CHICAGO – It’s now logical to ask how the overall economic malaise in the U.S. has impacted the ability for biotech companies to raise money from the financial markets.
CHICAGO – Speaking live on CNBC on Friday, billionaire investor Warren Buffett said the current recession will continue for several months and it’s likely more banks more...
CHICAGO – In this MidwestBusiness.com podcast, Adam Fendelman and Brad Spirrison discuss how Chicago-based InnerWorkings is printing money from the Internet.
Published: 8/22/2008 11:45:00 AM | State: Illinois | Source: MidwestBusiness.com
CHICAGO – Seeking to infuse Chicago’s Olympic bid with a little Midwestern charm, officials are soliciting citizens for homemade videos to describe why the Windy City more...
INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana University has announced plans to ramp up its tech transfer. How serious was this pronouncement by then-new president Michael McRobbie?
CHICAGO – Some cities and regions are dying because they haven’t provided the right “platform” to attract and maintain new corporate endeavors. Cities and regions need more...
CHICAGO – Americans are getting more selective about their cell phones and are buying fewer phones at higher prices, according to a Tuesday report by the NPD Group.
CHICAGO – With a focus on enterprise customers, InnerWorkings is putting new skin on its already successful business plan. The company is on pace to generate nearly more...
CHICAGO – The CME Group and Nymex will combine to form the world’s largest derivatives exchange after Nymex voted on Monday to approve an $8.2 billion merger.
Published: 8/19/2008 11:54:00 AM | State: Illinois | Source: MidwestBusiness.com
CHICAGO – Digital maps are now a modern-day necessity that have spawned a billion-dollar industry. The industry is built around GPS and data companies such as NAVTEQ in more...
CHICAGO – NBC Universal’s 3,600 hours of Olympic coverage has given fans at home an unprecedented view of the world’s preeminent sporting event while offering more...
Published: 8/15/2008 10:36:00 AM | State: Illinois | Source: MidwestBusiness.com
CHICAGO – In this MidwestBusiness.com podcast, Adam Fendelman and Brad Spirrison discuss Chicago’s TopGolf USA and how the company has digitized the game of golf.
Published: 8/15/2008 10:29:00 AM | State: Illinois | Source: MidwestBusiness.com
INDIANAPOLIS – Today Indiana enjoys remarkable accomplishments possibly unthinkable a decade ago. These include a gold-plated AAA credit rating, a CNBC-named “most more...
Published: 8/14/2008 11:33:00 AM | State: Indiana | Source: MidwestBusiness.com
CHICAGO – This week marks the debut of Huffington Post Chicago. As the cyber sibling of the famous Huffington Post, the Chicago site will bring celebrity commentary and more...
CHICAGO – Increased sales tax has changed people’s buying habits more than elevated gas prices. With today’s gas prices, you would think people would shop close to home.
CHICAGO – In this week’s Reporter’s Notebook, we take a swing at TopGolf USA. The company’s suburban Chicago interactive driving range uses tracking technology more...
CHICAGO – Legacy.com, which is partially owned by Chicago’s Tribune Co., also lists obituaries and could be threatened by the launch of Tributes.com. This is not so.
MidwestBusiness.com Joins With ITA For Summer Getaway Party in Lincoln Park CHICAGO – Members of Chicago’s entrepreneurial and technology communities gathered at Lincoln Park’s Burwood Tap on June 12, 2008 to mix business with pleasure. The networking event, which was co-hosted by the Illinois Information Technology Association and MidwestBusiness.com, drew a diverse crowd of 100 all armed with business cards and business proposals alike.
6/24/2008 12:31:00 PM
CHICAGO – Members of Chicago’s entrepreneurial and technology communities gathered at Lincoln Park’s Burwood Tap on June 12, 2008 to mix business with pleasure. The networking event, which was co-hosted by the Illinois Information Technology Association and MidwestBusiness.com, drew a diverse crowd of 100 all armed with business cards and business proposals alike.
