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Groupon founder's tips to make Chicago more like Silicon Valley
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Groupon and FeedBurner, the two most significant Chicago tech startups over the last five years, won Chicago Innovation Awards before becoming world class companies. The founders of Vibes Media, SAVO, Ovation Pharmaceuticals and Ocean Tomo also participated in last week's Chicago Innovation Awards panel. Groupon founder and CEO Andrew Mason has a theory on how Chicago can be more like Silicon Valley.
Groupon's Management Secret in Two Words
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Andrew Mason, founder and CEO of social-shopping site Groupon, was part of a panel discussion at Google’s Chicago office last night on innovation and startups. The discussion was organized by the Chicago Innovation Awards—Groupon was a 2009 winner—and hosted by Google, which is one of the program’s silver sponsors this year.
TechAmerica Proud Sponsor of 2010 Chicago Innovation Awards - Nominate your company today!
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TechAmerica, the leading voice for the U.S. technology industry, encourages all technology firms to nominate for a 2010 Chicago Innovation Award. TechAmerica is a driving force behind productivity growth and jobs creation in the United States and the foundation of the global innovation economy. Representing approximately 1,500 member companies of all sizes from the public and commercial sectors of the economy, it is the industry's largest advocacy organization and is dedicated to helping members' top and bottom lines.
Innovation embraced in Chicago
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CHICAGO, Jun 30 (Xinhua) -- It's a buzzword branded into new MBA graduates and a term bandied about high-rise boardrooms. Innovation has wormed its way into everyday business lexicon. Some of Chicago's largest companies have made the practice an internal discipline, and are crafting the city into a hub of innovation in the country.
World Business Chicago invites Chicago companies to nominate this year
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World Business Chicago (WBC) is a strong supporter and friend of the Chicago Innovation Awards. WBC is the city’s economic development office, coordinating business retention, attraction and expansion efforts in order to spur and accelerate economic growth. A public/private organization chaired by Mayor Richard M. Daley, WBC strives to raise Chicago’s position as a premier global business destination.
Newsradio 780 WBBM encourages companies to submit for this year's award
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WBBM-AM 780 has been the consistent all news radio voice in Chicagoland for over 40 years. Listen for Chicago Innovation Award radio spots playing throughout the city!
Balanced Growth Consulting spreads the word for companies to nominate
Read Full ArticleBalanced Growth Consulting
Balanced Growth Consulting has been a friend of the Chicago Innovation Awards for the past few years. They encourage all business firms in the Chicago region to nominate their clients.
Chicago Innovation Awards Looking for Exciting New Products or Services
Read Full ArticleIllinois Venture Capital Association
The Illinois Venture Capital Association (IVCA) enhances the growth of Illinois' $77 billion venture capital/private equity community by advocating on behalf of the industry. As a proud contributing sponsor of the Chicago Innovation Awards, the IVCA connects their community with today's leading innovators.
Take your shot at a Chicago Innovation Award
Read Full ArticleCrain's Chicago Business
Enterprise City, a leading Chicago entrepreneur's blog from Crain's Chicago Business announces that nomination season is underway. Read more here and be sure to sign up for Enterprise City's e-newsletter, a great source of news and information for Chicago's innovators.
Chicago Mayor's Innovation Answers: Better Schools, Fewer Wars
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After attending the Chicago Innovation Awards luncheon with Mayor Daley, Bloomberg BusinessWeek editor Michael Arndt gives the inside scoop on Mayor Daley's thoughts on innovation in Chicago and more.