Alli Kelly

By Alli Kelly
15 Companies with Wellness Stipends and Programs
New year, new you! We’ve been hearing this sentiment a lot in the past few weeks and have probably heard it every year since we can consciously rememb[...]

By Alli Kelly
Top Chicago Startups to Watch in 2023
Of all the Midwest cities, Chicago is easily at the top of growth in the startup and tech industries. As a whole, Chicago saw over $4 billion in fundi[...]

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Top Indianapolis Startups to Watch in 2023
Maybe one of the more overlooked Midwest cities for startups and tech companies, Indianapolis continues to surprise us. From healthtech to insurtech a[...]

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Top Remote Startups To Watch in 2023
2022 was a rollercoaster of a year for the startup world. There were significant layoffs, closures, and a ton of growth and funding for the lucky ones[...]

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10 Midwest Startups Focused on Community
This time of year we like to take a moment to reflect on giving back to the community. One of the biggest themes of giving back in the startup world i[...]

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Candidate Emails 101: The Foundation of Candidate Experience
Candidate communication can make or break a candidate’s experience. If job seekers don’t get the right information or end up feeling unwanted, they’re[...]

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Top Benefits Employees are Looking for in 2023
Employee benefits continue to be the top priority of job seekers' lists and are often a make or break for them. It’s pretty simple. Employees want ben[...]

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Heartland Ventures Announces Successful Closing of $52M Fund II
Heartland Ventures, a venture capital firm connecting high-growth startups to Midwest corporations, announced today that they have closed $52M for Fun[...]

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Back to Michigan Events Lure Boomerangs Home, Connect Tech Community
Following the age-old tradition of college kids returning home Thanksgiving week to reconnect with friends and family, the Back to Michigan events are[...]

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Best Places to Work in Chicago in 2023
The biggest city in the midwest, Chicago is home to some of the most exciting startups and tech companies. It’s more affordable than New York or San F[...]

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Best Places to Work in Cincinnati in 2023
Ohio continues to churn out exciting and innovative startups across tech. Cincinnati, Ohio is no stranger to that with millions of dollars in funding [...]

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Best Places to Work in Cleveland in 2023
The city of Cleveland is known for its famous clinic and healthcare network, which has led to a surge in health-tech startups. Many young professional[...]

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Best Places to Work Remote in 2023
Where we work has become one of the most important pieces to our collective career puzzle. There are amazing companies all over the world and no longe[...]

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Employer Branding Examples to Help You Attract the Right Talent
Wouldn’t it be great if you could hire a star pupil simply by posting a job? No need to share information about your company, get visibility on multip[...]

By Alli Kelly
Midwest Tech Events: Fall 2022
Hay rides. Pumpkin picking at the pumpkin patch. Apple picking at the orchard. There are tons of fall activities to take part in that kick off the sea[...]

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25 Top Midwest Cybersecurity Companies to Know
The Midwest is a growing hub for cybersecurity companies. With major startup successes like Duo Security and well established companies like Batelle l[...]

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How to Negotiate the Salary You Deserve During an Interview
We know that work-life balance, flexible schedules, and robust PTO plans are at the top of job seekers’ minds in today’s job market. And although thes[...]

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How You Offboard Matters. Here's a Template for Getting it Right.
Onboarding is one of the most important practices for your business. Bringing on a new employee is exciting and represents positive change. And the mo[...]

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48 Tech Companies Hiring in Ohio
As the Ohio tech and startup scene continues to grow, so do the job opportunities! We've pulled together an exciting list of startups and tech compani[...]

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Michigan Tech Week: Behind the Scenes of the Michigan Tech Scene
The inaugural Michigan Tech Week is coming to Detroit! Michigan Tech Week brings together stakeholders in the Michigan tech ecosystem to connect and c[...]

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Company Culture Starts at the Ground Level with Livegistics
Livegistics founder, Justin Turk, is a third-generation entrepreneur in the construction industry. But instead of jumping right into construction like[...]

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Twin Cities Startup Week Celebrates Rising Minnesota Startup Community
As the “Startup Capital of the North”, the Twin Cities have seen impressive growth as a startup community in the last few years. According to Midwest [...]

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Defining Success with Julie Menden
Success! You’ve reached the top of the mountain! You’ve submitted your taxes! You ate that entire cheeseburger! There are many things in life that hav[...]

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LinkedIn Learning Classes to Enhance Your Company Culture
The state of a company’s culture is one of the top 10 reasons an individual leaves an organization. No longer are the days when a paycheck and medical[...]

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14 Pittsburgh Startups Hiring in 2022
Pittsburgh is a Midwest city that might be known for steel, but it’s also becoming known as an innovative tech hub. With successes from Duolingo and o[...]

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How to Show Appreciation for Remote Employees
If you’re in a remote or even hybrid environment, you know that the days of donuts and coffee in the office are long gone. It was easy when we all spe[...]

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14 Grand Rapids Startups Hiring in 2022
West Michigan is smack dab between Ann Arbor/Detroit’s tech and startup hub emergence of great hiring tech companies. And Grand Rapids, Michigan, is h[...]

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Where We Work: The Expansion of Remote & Hybrid Models
Since the start of the pandemic in March of 2020, employers all over the world have been working tirelessly to find the right environment for their em[...]

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The Five Mentors You Need in Your Career
Mentorship is a heavily talked about concept in the professional world. As early as college, we’ve had it ingrained in us to get a mentor to help us t[...]

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12 Midwest Companies Hiring Top Talent Now
Regardless of the current state of the job marketplace, we see employers posting new opportunities every single day. While the unfortunate layoffs are[...]

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13 Remote Startups and Tech Companies Hiring in 2022
If you’re interested in great hiring tech companies, you’re not alone. And online searches for remote jobs have increased 460% in the last two years. [...]

By Alli Kelly
The Ultimate LinkedIn Profile Guide
Why do I need a LinkedIn Profile? To provide an overview of your skills, qualifications, and experiences to inspire a hiring manager to schedule an in[...]

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Work-Life Balance is a Mind Game
In the past, we’ve featured a great number of companies that are top-of-the-line when it comes to offering solutions for work-life balance. These comp[...]

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8 Companies Hiring Top Midwest Tech Talent Now
The Midwest truly has some of the best tech talent in the world. Gone are the days when the middle of the country is overlooked and underrated. Compan[...]

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Time for a Change: Breaking into Tech with Leah Zillner
Making a career change is hard no matter what industry you’re trying to break into. But getting into tech is at the top of the list of tough industrie[...]

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7 Tips on How to Stay Engaged at Work this Summer
Let’s be honest — even if you enjoy your job, it can be tough to focus during the summer. Especially in the Midwest when the summers are unbeatable. [...]

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Apply Now: Open Jobs with Midwest Tech Companies and Startups
Job searching can be an exhausting journey. There. We said it. It’s because of the work and effort we know you have to put into this search, that we w[...]

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14 LGBTQ+ Owned, Founded, and Supportive Companies
In celebration of Pride Month, we're highlighting companies that are founded by a member of the LGBTQ+ community or are LGBTQ+ friendly. Highlighting [...]

By Alli Kelly
Gender Pronouns in the Workplace: What, Why and How to Use Them
June is Pride Month. A month dedicated to celebrating and honoring the LGBTQ+ community and those within it who have fought so hard for equality and a[...]

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36 Ann Arbor Tech Companies & Startups Hiring in 2022
Ann Arbor continues to be one of the top growing tech ecosystems around the country with some great hiring tech companies. A combination of university[...]

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10 Midwest Tech Companies and Startups Hiring Now
Whether you’re actively seeking a new role, casually browsing, or anywhere in between, these jobs are too interesting to pass up. From sales to design[...]

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9 Midwest Tech Companies and Startups with Remote Jobs
Today’s job market can feel overwhelming, especially when finding jobs in your area. But luckily, many companies offer remote opportunities, or are fu[...]