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Budgeting is Made Easier with the Spend Stack App

App developer Jordan Morgan knew he had a good idea (and Apple agreed), and he was willing to put in time to make it shine.
This 417-land Startup is Revolutionizing Employee Training
Startups

This 417-land Startup is Revolutionizing Employee Training

Three entrepreneurs have undertaken a mythical mission to save energy-industry security employees from the scourges of the three-ring...

mar 2018 | Entrepreneur, Features, Strategy
Meet 417-Land’s Guardian of Startups
Startups

Meet 417-Land’s Guardian of Startups

First, Devin Dillion helped create a forum for the business community to learn about new and growing business. Now he’s getting them funded.

mar 2018 | People, Q&A
Meet the 2018 Excellence in Technology Award Winners
Excellence in Technology

Meet the 2018 Excellence in Technology Award Winners

Three organizations and three individuals took home trophies for their hard work.

mar 01 2018 | Companies, Technology, Women in Business
4 Tips for Your Startup’s Business Plan
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4 Tips for Your Startup’s Business Plan

As director of MSU's Small Business and Technology Development Center, Chrystal Irons coaches startups in QuickBooks, business planning and...

jan 2018 | Business Services, Entrepreneur, Strategy, Women in Business

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