Seattle climbs ranks of VC markets after posting massive numbers for 2021
A number of Seattle-area companies pushed their value to at least $1 billion last year, a trend that could set the region apart if it continues.
Covid study rocks Pacific Northwest hemp industry, raising hopes
Suddenly, cannabinoid acids are hot.
Private equity fund targets Chicago after recapitalizing industrial portfolio
A Boston-based private equity fund has recapitalized its industrial portfolio, which includes many Chicago properties.
After two big deals, Sinclair CEO confident in future of regional sports networks
Sinclair now has a path to launching a direct-to-consumer streaming app this year after securing digital rights from the NBA and $600 million in new financing.
Foley & Lardner CEO Jay Rothman is finalist for president of UW System
Foley & Lardner LLP chairman and CEO Jay Rothman is one of two finalists to be the next president of the University of Wisconsin System.
Can problems could cause a truckload of trouble for KC brewers
The largest printed can supplier for the Kansas City area will require a minimum order of five truckloads — an amount most local breweries can't purchase.
ForeverLawn signs sponsorship deal with Jeffrey Earnhardt for the 2022 NASCAR Xfinity races
ForeverLawn will partner with Sam Hunt Racing as Earnhardt pilots the No. 26 Toyota GR Supra.
Colle McVoy announces two executive creative director hires
Colle Mcvoy hired an insider and a former Best Buy Co. Inc. executive to jointly fill its newly created executive creative director (ECD) position. The Minneapolis ad agency said Gil Muiños and Dustin Black will serve as co-ECD's and share leadership ...
Channel 19 meteorologist comes out of retirement to fill in on weekends
Since retiring as WXIX-TV meteorologist 15 months ago, Creighton has enjoyed a second career preparing meals for Dream Dinners, which provides ingredients for customers to cook at home.
Here’s how much the Charlotte Hornets could net from new ad patch on pregame apparel
An industry consultant to NBA teams expects the Hornets and other clubs to have little trouble selling ads on warm-ups and shooting shirts.
Mills College merger with Northeastern to move ahead as lawsuits are withdrawn
The Alumnae Association of Mills College and its president decided to mutually withdraw the lawsuits between the two entities, the college said.
Brown University’s new engineering dean is a nanotechnology expert
Tejal Desai, a renowned biomedical engineer and professor at the University of California, is Brown's new engineering dean.