May 31, 2018 12:53 pm

3 reasons Michigan is attracting more venture capital

Recognizing that Michigan can't just be about the auto industry anymore, local groups are finding ways to support the state's swelling startup community. A recent report highlights some key findings.

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Feb. 2, 2018 12:57 pm

Yes, Lithuania just might be the mid-sized innovation cluster you’ve been looking for

By Christopher Wink /

One of the fast-growing Baltic Tiger states of Northern Europe, its startup and tech communities have plenty to teach. Lithuania has a specialty in fintech — but can it compete in a global marketplace?

business

May 16, 2017 12:54 pm

4 reasons Raleigh, NC is quickly emerging as a top hub for  tech entrepreneurship

By Adrienne Cole /

Raleigh and its surrounding Research Triangle have a longstanding history of innovation. But now the region is becoming known for more than just the life sciences.

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Mar. 3, 2017 12:35 pm

Why this tiny Maine town is a (surprising) hub of big ideas

By Joan Phaup /

With events like the Camden Conference, PopTech and the Camden International Film Festival, the town of 5,000 is more than just a state park and picturesque bodies of water.

business

Jan. 9, 2017 11:45 am

How a North Carolina startup incubator got serious about diversity

By Adam Klein /

Raleigh-Durham's American Underground has more businesses led by women and people of color than the national average. In a new report, the team shares how they did it.

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Oct. 26, 2016 12:59 pm

Startups are moving to Chattanooga because of its city-owned gigabit network

By Charles Wood /

Many U.S. cities boast a lower cost of living and higher quality of life than Silicon Valley and New York, but Chattanooga has one utility most don't: ultra high-speed municipal broadband.

business

Oct. 10, 2016 12:33 pm

Lancaster is Pennsylvania’s best-kept tech secret

By Mike McMonagle /

A look at the tech companies, meetups and conferences that make the city much more than just a farming town.

business

Aug. 31, 2016 12:53 pm

When it comes to tech, Texas’ regional economy is a powerhouse

By Chirag Gupta /

The birthplace of PC giants like Dell and Compaq, the state is now making a name for itself in tech infrastructure with Rackspace and Softlayer. But its true strength, local tech leaders argue, lies in its four interconnected tech hubs.