How The Midwest Was Won: Creating A New Epicenter For Device Innovation And Investment
Executive Summary
Talent, innovation, world-class research institutions, established supply chains, and a lower cost of doing business – what else do you need to launch and grow a device company? Well, capital, for one. Players in the Midwest are working in a variety of ways to draw entrepreneurs and venture money to the region, and their efforts are reaping positive results.
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