Early-stage fundraising is on the rise in Chicago. Later-stage, not so much.
There's never been a better to start a company in Chicago and find early-stage funding, but finding later-stage funding is a different story.
Transportation insider fills open spot on ATP board as Project Connect ramps up
John Langmore, the Austin Transit Partnership's new board member, aims to use his financial and legal background to help bring Austin's light rail system to fruition.
Ohio’s land boom: CRE expert reflects on Central Ohio’s recent land grabs
When Intel announced a $20 billion commitment to build at least two semiconductor plants on 1,000 acres in Central Ohio in 2022, it was the largest private-sector investment in Ohio's history. It also marked the start of a new surge of interest in the region.
In March, Chicago-based solar panel company Invenergy announced a $600 million investment in what could become the country's largest solar panel production facility. And on June 26, Amazon announced it will spend an estimated $7.8 billion over…
Johns Hopkins, readying move to former Newseum, puts three Dupont Circle-area properties on the market
The school's presence in the neighborhood dates over 40 years.
Kuriyama of America to open Chicago-area facility across from Amazon
Kuriyama of America will serve as the anchor tenant at Huntley Commercial Center, a 541,000-square-foot development in Huntley that is slated to open by year-end.
Fast-growing national tech company choses Dayton region for $20M expansion
One of the nation's fastest-growing equipment rental and technology solutions companies has selected the Dayton region for its newest expansion. The over $20 million project will bring jobs and new construction to a prominent municipality.
Massive vision revealed for old Alcoa plant in Milam County
Roughly a year-and-a-half after Xebec Holdings LLC purchased the property in Rockdale for roughly $240 million, the company announced on July 26 that it plans to develop out a 3,300-acre parcel into up to 50 million square feet of industrial space that it's calling the Advanced Manufacturing and Logistics Campus.
Broders’ Restaurants, Butcher & the Boar ditch service charges
Broders' Restaurants and Butcher & the Boar opted to ditch 15% to 22% service charges and instead retool compensation models, reinstate tipping as the norm or raise menu prices.
Planet Hollywood co-founder responds to Mall of America’s lawsuit over never-opened Chicken Guy restaurant
A co-founder of celebrity chef Guy Fieri's fast-casual chicken tender chain is fighting a lawsuit over a Chicken Guy outpost that never opened at Mall of America.
Coffee bar with focus on rescue animals to join Knights Gourmet Popcorn shop
Rescued Roasters combines the Essigs’ passions for coffee and supporting animal rescues.