Chicago Toy & Game Fair plugs in to technology
IBM Watson and robot toymaker Sphero have figured out that technology is essential to making toys kids love. But Chicago Toy & Game Fair executives say plenty of developers don't...
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Technology’s rapid expansion puts lawyers on alert
The digital revolution, while benefiting consumers, is also attracting scammers who are taking advantage of technological advances, according to a representative from the Federal Trade Commission. "For many years, we've...
Sarah Michelle Gellar tries to stir things up with new food venture
Sarah Michelle Gellar wants to help us slay in the kitchen, and connect to family while at it. The "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" actress is one of the latest celebs...
‘Profit’ episode brings Marcus Lemonis to Chicago’s Blues Jean Bar
Marcus Lemonis continues looking to keep small businesses from folding. The Chicago entrepreneur and investor takes a stake in and makes some alterations to The Blues Jean Bar chain, in...
Women make pitch for healthier food at BlogHer conference
Aihui Ong set out to offer healthier snacks and reduce childhood hunger by thinking inside the box. The former financial analyst in 2012 developed Love With Food, a subscription service...
Updated nspHire job app takes a swipe from Tinder
Want a job you'd love? Take a swipe at it. A Chicago-area startup wants to connect job seekers with hiring managers by taking a cue from the Tinder dating app's...
PrintWithMe counts on demand for print jobs from coffee lovers
A Chicago-based startup aims to let you print and retrieve documents when and where you pick up your latte. PrintWithMe says it's putting its printers in coffee shops, coworking spaces...
PupJoy seeks a bite of pet-box subscription market
Dustin McAdams' entrepreneurial spirit has gone to the dogs. McAdams, a Wicker Park resident, in January helped launch PupJoy, which sells customized boxes of dog treats and toys, and followed...
DePaul professor, author emphasizes organizational agility
Businesses need to be ready to be ready, according to Pamela Meyer. In her new book, "The Agility Shift: Creating Agile and Effective Leaders, Teams, and Organizations," she shares ways...
UBack sets out to simplify giving, impress Technori crowd
Kaitlin Reimann is working to put fewer obstacles between nonprofits and their donors' bank accounts. Reimann, a Chicago native, used her experience on numerous nonprofit boards and her work as...