Necessity is the Mother of Invention
This proverb has been the driving force for Restoration Tools, a company that is developing industry-changing tools for disaster...
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TC Bell
Apr 1, 20193 min read
Award-winning app helps improve patient outcomes in physical therapy
Innovation is all about new solutions. For the creators of Avior Analytics, their personal experience with physical therapy led them to...
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TC Bell
Mar 1, 20193 min read
Entrepreneur invests in the region for future business growth
AnnDee Nimmer, CEO of RoomTagz™, draws inspiration from her surroundings. As an entrepreneur, she has committed to future growth of her...
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TC Bell
Feb 1, 20193 min read
From Architect to Fashion Design Diva
Annie Mohaupt, the owner of Mohop, a made-to-order custom shoe, and accessory company, never imagined while she was studying architecture...
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TC Bell
Jan 1, 20193 min read
If patients won’t adapt, modernize the tool: FitsBrush!
After years of trying to assist her patients with preventive dental care, Rachael Lolling, a dental hygienist by day and entrepreneur by...
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TC Bell
Dec 1, 20183 min read
Grant View Distillery + Bear Grains = Exciting new collaborative venture
Photo credit: Pritz Photography After years in the airline industry, Tim and Addie Ford are ready to keep their feet on the ground....
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TC Bell
Nov 1, 20183 min read
NIU EIGERlab’s FastPitch Competition draws passionate presenters
An innovative new toothbrush. Customized, locally-manufactured footwear. Colorful signage to help students and visitors find their way...
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TC Bell
Oct 1, 20183 min read
Pet Loader: Innovation Helps Owners Take their Pets Along
Photo credit: Baker Studios When Evon and Bob Whalen’s dog Casey injured her leg, it became difficult for her to jump into the Whalens’...
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TC Bell
Sep 1, 20183 min read
FastPitch’s “Secret Sauce” | One of the region’s most visible, highly-anticipated business eve
It’s similar to ABC’s “Shark Tank,” only our judges are friendlier! Local innovators and entrepreneurs are encouraged to share their...
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TC Bell
Jul 1, 20183 min read
Entrepreneurial Persistence Pays Off!
Photo credit: Pritz Photography As a 45-year beauty industry veteran, Adrian Vasquez, co-owner of Totally You Hair Salon, has seen...
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TC Bell
May 1, 20183 min read
Teacher. Problem Solver. Inventor.
As a first grade teacher, AnnDee Nimmer experienced first-hand the need for proper room signage in the school. After constant...
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TC Bell
Apr 1, 20183 min read
NIU EIGERlab Expands its Entrepreneurial Reach
NIU EIGERlab’s mantra has always been “a rising tide lifts all boats.” The unique combination of expertise, programming, services, and...
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TC Bell
Feb 27, 20183 min read
Crowdfunding: Entrepreneurial Advice
Emily Hurd in front of her historic building, and future home of The Norwegian Restaurant | Photo credit: Tony Bartman Crowdfunding, the...
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TC Bell
Jan 26, 20182 min read
Progress Post FastPitch Competition: Grand Prize Winner’s Launch
During a recent Thinker Venture podcast, Gibbs reflected on his entrepreneurial journey so far. His first call after completing his...
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TC Bell
Jan 1, 20182 min read
Restoration Tools: Game-Changing Products
Bringing a good idea to fruition can be overwhelming. But the process – and the results – are worth it. “Being new to the invention game...
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TC Bell
Dec 1, 20172 min read
Entrepreneurial Clients to Watch!
Nicole Sdao is founder/CEO of NonProfitTHRIVE, a product enabling nonprofits to procure and manage volunteers and track volunteer hours...
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TC Bell
Nov 1, 20172 min read
Medical-device, Anestand™, Takes Top FastPitch Prize November’s “Voice”
Medical-device, Anestand™, Takes Top FastPitch Prize The 11th annual FastPitch Competition was a colossal success with 32 eager...
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TC Bell
Nov 3, 20152 min read
What does the U.S. Government, Duck Dynasty and Ted Nugent have in common?
They are all clients of Jeff Sorensen. Jeff, founder of Inhibitor, an industrial strength, rust preventative system, has been a client of...
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TC Bell
May 6, 20152 min read
Greenlee’s Teams Utilized all our Region’s Business Incubator had to Offer
This is the second “skunkworks” type project Greenlee has completed at EIGERlab. “After realizing Greenlee was short on space and...
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TC Bell
Feb 2, 20151 min read
NIU Student Design Team Collaborates with EIGERlab’s Center for Product Development
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