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NEWS
Cameo Employees Get a Ten Thousand Dollar Incentive to Work in Office
Cameo is offering a $10,000 annual raise to employees at its headquarters who comply with the new return-to-office policy, which requires them…
NEWS
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Takes over Retail Windows With Visual Feeder
Chicago’s retail scene is about to witness a thrilling fusion of creativity and technology as Paramount Pictures joins forces with the innovative…
FASHION
Teen Entrepreneur Takes On Sustainable Luxury Accessories
Byron Matysek, a high school senior at Alexander W Dreyfoos School of the Arts, creatively upcycles decommissioned fire hoses into luxury fashion…
NEWS
Companies That “Speak” Multicultural Are Dominating Their Industries By 70%
Last year, when the world watched protests sweep across the country, one message became clear. People of color were tired of the…
NEWS
Smash-and-Grab Crimes On The Rise In Major U.S. Cities
There has been a wave of thieves committing smash and grab crimes throughout the United States. These individuals are rushing into stores…
STYLE
How This Company Is Raising The Bar And Transforming Chicago Into A Fashion Capital
Tony Long, CEO of FashionBar LLC, is transforming Chicago into a fashion capital. By launching FashionBar LLC, he has created a business…
FINANCE
How Post-Pandemic Federal Funding Impacts Growing Businesses in Certain Cities
Funding for small businesses may not always be easy to attain. Here are some examples of federal funding available in Chicago, LA,…
NEWS
Gentrification Concerns Over The Obama Presidential Center
For the past five years, the Obamas have been fighting legal and gentrification concerns over the Obama Presidential Center project. The center…
NEWS
Spotivity Raises 1 million in Seed Funding Round
Spotivity, a Chicago startup dedicated to guiding the youth, recently raised 1 million in seed funding. This funding will be used to…
INSPIRE
What You Can Learn From Just Us Sweets, A Sweet Shop On Chicago’s South Side
Prior to founding Just Us Sweets, Justice Plummer completed the Back of the House and Front of the House program, which she…
FINANCE
Chicago Startups Get Huge Boost From 1871 Acquisition Of Hub88
CEO Betsy Ziegler says 1871 has the power to transform Chicagoland entrepreneurship with the help of hub88's growing tech resources.
TRAVEL
Is Chicago A Good Place To Live If You’re An Entrepreneur?
We put together a list of the best reason to live in Chicago to help entrepreneurs find their ideal luxury apartment in…
GROW
How To Pivot Your Business Like A Pro, Even In A Pandemic
When COVID struck, entrepreneurs with startups had to shift their entire business models. Now in 2021, we are making that pivot.
SOCIETY
JB Pritzker Announces New Grants For Small Businesses In Chicago
With many businesses having had to close due to Covid 19 shutdowns and restricting measures, it’s no wonder many owners are suffering.…
SOCIETY
Is Everyone Going To Get Free Internet in Chicago Now?
Chicagoans were asked a pretty straightforward question on their ballots this election, “Should the city of Chicago act to ensure that all…
INSPIRE
Asian Immigrants Look To Make Their Mark In Chicago
“America was built by immigrants,” A common proverb that we have heard throughout our lives living in this country. However, we should…
Founder 1-on-1
It’s Not What You Know But Who You Know, With An Xtreme Mentality
What does it mean to have a mentor? It means having someone to confide in who will give you candid advice. It…
INSPIRE
How Genesys Works Can Help Teen Entrepreneurs Raise Capital
If you’re an aspiring teen entrepreneur, you may find yourself wondering how to get started on running your own business. It may…
RISING STARS
The Cofounders Revisualizing The $8.5B Billboard Industry
The world is full of fearless innovators. Meet the Rising Stars making a difference in their communities and industries. Who are Eddie…
MAVERICKS
Billy Dec, The Entertainment King Changing The World Of Marketing
What is a maverick? Someone who breaks the rules, achieves success, and changes the world. Who is Billy Dec? Billy Dec is…