Jul 13, 2011

AppsForMetroChicago.com is a new contest for App Developers based around getting apps developed that help the citizens of Metro Chicago go about life and they are awarding $50K in sweet, sweet cash to the teams that win in their three categories: Transportation, Community and the “Grand Challenge”. Each portion of the contest has different entry...

Jul 12, 2011

Tech.li is expanding its coverage  to St. Louis! We’d like to introduce our newest writer, Kyle Welborn. Kyle is the founder of an angel investment group in St. Louis called FinServe Tech Angels. His passion is in providing high-growth entrepreneurs with the capital and resources necessary for them to succeed. He worked with high-tech startups across the...

Jul 9, 2011

Taxes used to intimidate me, so for a long time my policy was one of ignorance. I filed my taxes using an EZ 1040 until I got married, and after one look at my new husband’s bulging folder of receipts from his freelance photography, I promptly hired someone else to take care of the mess. Unfortunately, this is not so much the story for a start-up or an...

Jul 6, 2011

As projections for global location-based services market are expected to reach US$10.3 billion in 2015, up from $2.8 billion in 2010, Nokia is taking advantage of opportunities in this growing field. Nokia’s acquisition of NAVTEQ in 2008 was only the first step in securing its position as a provider of  location-based services (LBSs). An independent...

Jun 29, 2011

In March 2011, the State of Illinois’ Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity enacted the Illinois Angel Investment Tax Credit Program. The program gives angel investors a tax break for investing in businesses founded and headquartered in Illinois. Here’s the basic breakdown of information for entrepreneurs and investors. FOR...

Jun 24, 2011

World, I would like to introduce you to Chicago—your sexy, new and exciting entrepreneurial hub. Chicago has been exploding with entrepreneurial activity! The Built In Chicago Launch Party was the kickoff party to just the beginning of what’s to come in Chi-town. Chicago’s tech and start-up scene has been blowing up and we’re excited to see more. One...