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Michael Hines Michael Hines
Published on April 08, 2025

Amazon to employ 50,000 at new HQ — and Chicago wants in

On Thursday, Amazon publicly announced it will build a second headquarters outside of Seattle, employing 50,000 people. Chicago has already expressed its interest.

Taylor Rose Taylor Rose
Updated on April 08, 2025

Top Chicago Fintech Company Hiring This Month

The inside scoop on what it’s like to work at NinjaHoldings.

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Ellen Glover Ellen Glover
Updated on April 08, 2025

Abbott Labs’ 5-Minute COVID-19 Test Gets FDA Approval

The test is carried out on a device that weighs less than seven pounds and can deliver a positive COVID-19 result in as little as five minutes.

Abel Rodriguez Abel Rodriguez
Updated on April 08, 2025

John Deere Is Opening a Tech-Focused Office In Chicago

The industrial machinery company plans to hire for 150 new IT positions.

Jenny Lyons-Cunha Jenny Lyons-Cunha
Updated on April 08, 2025

Moving Mountains: How Empathy Between Sales and Marketing Breaks Down Barriers

Friction often arises when it comes time to pass off leads — understanding the work it takes for both marketing and sales can help.

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Ashley Bowden Ashley Bowden
Updated on April 08, 2025

Chicago Native RSVPify Is Bringing Flexibility to Digital Event Planning

The rapidly growing company is incorporating AI-enhanced features into its event management solution.

Alton Zenon III Alton Zenon III
Updated on April 08, 2025

Ahead of the game: The 2019 tech trends 5 Chicago companies are watching

Keeping up with emerging trends is mandatory for tech companies, but those who truly excel know when to look a step ahead.

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Built In Staff Built In Staff
Updated on April 08, 2025

Grant Thornton Secures Funding to Scale Its Service Offerings

The firm equips businesses with tech-enabled audit and assurance, tax and advisory services.

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