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Tech Center: Chicago On Deck

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Chicago is more than just the place the Chicago Cubs and Bulls call home. Bubbling under the surface of Chicago lies an up-and-coming tech center. Given that many large cities in the United States have increasingly become places for tech startups, it’s natural to see Chicago as one of the next tech centers.

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Uber Freight To Invest $200M To Set Up Shop In Chicago

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Uber Freight has announced that it is investing $200 million to “put down roots” in Chicago. Chicago is consistently at the forefront of innovation, from building America’s foundational transportation systems and its first skyscraper, to fostering world-class universities and research centers.

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Canada’s Aritzia Opening Second Chicago Location

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is expanding in Chicago as it targets both brick-and-mortar and online expansion. According to Chain Store Age , the fashion retailer will open a flagship on Rush Street in Chicago this fall. The Vancouver, British Columbia–based company already operates a store in the Windy City, at Water Tower Place. Canada’s Aritzia Inc.

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Chicago Developer Tries To Lure Amazon With Its Own Stadium

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Sterling Bay, a Chicago developer, is throwing in a sports and concert stadium into its proposal for Amazon’s second U.S. According to a news report in the Chicago Tribune , the developer’s Lincoln Yards project includes the ability for Amazon to have a stadium at its headquarters.

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BMO’s Digital-First Transformation Unlocks Operational Efficiencies

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These operations are quantifiably more efficient: A recent study found that customers typically spend nine minutes to acquire a check from a bank teller, but only 40 seconds to complete the same task with a self-service kiosk. BMO expanded its footprint to the United States by purchasing Harris Bank of Chicago in 1984.

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Will Chicago Be The Next City To Say Bye-Bye To Uber And Lyft?

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A vote in Chicago this week could decide if Uber and Lyft will continue to operate there, as the vote from the full city council will determine whether or not ride-sharing firms will have to comply with the same types of regulations city-licensed taxi drivers are forced to. Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel notably opposes the measure.

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Sprig Stops Food Delivery To Chicago, Begins Laying Off Staff

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Sprig , the mobile app that allows customers to find and order “delicious meals” made with “honest ingredients” that can be delivered to their doorstep quickly, is changing up its delivery model and pausing operations in Chicago, according to TechCrunch. It’s very operationally intensive.

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