CardioInsight Will Move To Independence, Get Tax Credits

CardioInsight is moving to Independence. And the state wants to make sure it stays there for a while. The medical device company, which was bought by Medtronic for $93 million last year, received a state tax credit that requires it to remain in Independence for at least eight years. The state believes it’s an important

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Argentum, OnShift Working To Meet Workforce Needs

The silver tsunami is causing ripple effects for long-term care (LTC) providers. The industry needs to recruit 1.2 million new employees by 2025 while continuing to create attractive working environments and career paths. Argentum and OnShift have announced a three-year corporate partnership to conduct research, compile innovative resources and create best practices to give LTC

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JumpStart Thawing The Freeze On Cleveland Tech Investment

Not only is there a big chill in Northeast Ohio’s weather, but there’s also a freeze on tech investments. There have been notable declines in both public and private valuations for technology companies — being felt here and worldwide. According to Dow Jones VentureSource, the median pre-money valuation for tech firms raising venture capital in

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You get $500K. But First You Have To Move To Ohio.

Ohio has a message for women- and minority-led startups: Move to the Buckeye State and you have a real shot at getting funding. Leading the charge is Cleveland-based JumpStart, a nonprofit that invests in young tech firms. “Part of our focus is to accelerate opportunity for women and minority entrepreneurs in Ohio,” said JumpStart CEO

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CoverMyMeds Leaving Twinsburg For Highland Hills, Plans To Hire 25

CoverMyMeds is leaving Twinsburg for an office in Highland Hills that’s three times larger than its existing space. The larger space at 22901 Millcreek Blvd. will allow the fast-growing health care software company to hire another 25 people in Northeast Ohio over the next three to five months, most of whom will be software engineers.

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JumpStart Is Bringing Back Its Original Investment Fund

JumpStart once again has money to invest in high-tech startup companies. With $12.5 million in fresh state funding, the nonprofit is bringing back its original investment fund, which has been out of cash for a few years now. It’s also ready to launch another fund that will target tech startups led by women and minorities

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JumpStart Expected To Get $4.5 Million Loan From Cuyahoga County

Cuyahoga County has selected Venture Development Organization JumpStart Inc. as its partner to leverage county investments in innovation and entrepreneurship with a $4.5 million loan. JumpStart responded to a request for proposals in a competitive process aimed at launching county initiatives expected to attract venture capital and accelerate fast-growing businesses in Cuyahoga County. The county

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Exclusive: Venture Capital To Make Diversity Pledge

Venture capitalists will pledge concrete measures to bring greater diversity to their predominantly white male profession during a high-profile event at the White House. Tuesday’s announcement from venture capital’s trade group will take place during the White House’s first Demo Day to showcase technologies from the nation’s diverse set of entrepreneurs and kick off a

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Is Cleveland The Midwest’s Silicon Valley?

A city on the rise: a place where tech company entrepreneurs are planting and growing their businesses. Now, Forbes Magazine is asking if we could be the “Silicon Valley” of the Midwest. Boxcast, a Cleveland start-up tech company, has been growing here for two years. An example of why Forbes is saying the may be

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