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This proverb has been the driving force for Restoration Tools, a company that is developing industry-changing tools for disaster...

Innovation is all about new solutions. For the creators of Avior Analytics, their personal experience with physical therapy led them to...

AnnDee Nimmer, CEO of RoomTagz™, draws inspiration from her surroundings. As an entrepreneur, she has committed to future growth of her...

Annie Mohaupt, the owner of Mohop, a made-to-order custom shoe, and accessory company, never imagined while she was studying architecture...

After years of trying to assist her patients with preventive dental care, Rachael Lolling, a dental hygienist by day and entrepreneur by...

Photo credit: Pritz Photography After years in the airline industry, Tim and Addie Ford are ready to keep their feet on the ground....

An innovative new toothbrush. Customized, locally-manufactured footwear. Colorful signage to help students and visitors find their way...

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’...

It’s similar to ABC’s “Shark Tank,” only our judges are friendlier! Local innovators and entrepreneurs are encouraged to share their...

Photo credit: Pritz Photography As a 45-year beauty industry veteran, Adrian Vasquez, co-owner of Totally You Hair Salon, has seen...

As a first grade teacher, AnnDee Nimmer experienced first-hand the need for proper room signage in the school. After constant...

NIU EIGERlab’s mantra has always been “a rising tide lifts all boats.” The unique combination of expertise, programming, services, and...

Emily Hurd in front of her historic building, and future home of The Norwegian Restaurant | Photo credit: Tony Bartman Crowdfunding, the...

During a recent Thinker Venture podcast, Gibbs reflected on his entrepreneurial journey so far. His first call after completing his...

Bringing a good idea to fruition can be overwhelming. But the process – and the results – are worth it. “Being new to the invention game...

Nicole Sdao is founder/CEO of NonProfitTHRIVE, a product enabling nonprofits to procure and manage volunteers and track volunteer hours...

Medical-device, Anestand™, Takes Top FastPitch Prize The 11th annual FastPitch Competition was a colossal success with 32 eager...

They are all clients of Jeff Sorensen. Jeff, founder of Inhibitor, an industrial strength, rust preventative system, has been a client of...

This is the second “skunkworks” type project Greenlee has completed at EIGERlab. “After realizing Greenlee was short on space and...

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