Listen to the interview on the Business Innovators Radio Network: Interview with Mike Murphy, Co-Creator of TextTonality – Business Innovators Radio Network In this episode of Influential Entrepreneurs, host Mike Saunders welcomes Mike Murphy, co-creator of Textonality. They dive into the challenges of communication in the fast-paced world of financial services, where messages can easily get lost amid the noise of instant messaging, texts, and social media. Mike Murphy shares his journey from journalism, where he wrote for major outlets like USA Today and NBC Sports, to developing a service…
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Some Starbucks baristas go on strike in Chicago; walkouts planned in 2 other cities
The workers’ union warns the walkouts could spread to hundreds of cafes by Christmas Eve if Starbucks does not meet demands at the bargaining table. Baristas were also planning walkouts Friday in Los Angeles and in Seattle, where Starbucks is headquartered.
Amazon workers are striking at multiple delivery hubs. Here’s what you should know.
Amazon workers affiliated with the Teamsters union launched a strike at seven of the company’s delivery hubs less than a week before Christmas.
Former Blackhawks player Jonathan Toews sells Lincoln Park condo for $4.5M
Toews bought the penthouse condo, which sits atop an eight-story building, in 2019 for $3.55 million.
Retailers like Best Buy, Target offer last-minute shoppers a Santa’s little helper: AI
Best Buy is one of several retailers touting new generative AI capabilities for the holiday season and year-round shopping, a critical tactic for staying relevant and making shopping hassle-free.
Comcast raising monthly sports fee for subscribers while Bulls, Blackhawks and Chicago Sports Network still blacked out
The 5.5% increase bumps up the regional sports fee to $20.25 per month for Comcast subscribers in Chicago and the suburbs.
Vote for Local Chef Haley Stewart in The Greatest Baker Competition
Chef Haley Stewart, a proud Cincinnati native and pastry chef at the Moerlein Lager House and Roebling Event Center, has advanced to the Quarter Finals of The Greatest Baker 2024 competition, a prestigious nationwide contest judged solely by public voting.
2025 Fire & Ice Returns to Moerlein Lager House – Experience an Unforgettable Evening of Fire, Ice, Food, and Entertainment
Back by popular demand, Moerlein Lager House’s 2025 Fire & Ice Event is more magical than ever! Picture this: Fire Performers dazzling under the stars, cool Ice Sculptures shimmering in the night, cozy Igloos, a one-of-a-kind Ice Bar, and themed dinners expertly paired with cocktails. Whether treating oneself or searching for the ultimate gift, Fire & Ice delivers an experience to remember.
Immigration drives 68,000 increase in Illinois population, new Census report shows, even though residents keep moving out of state
Illinois had 12,710,158 residents as of July 1, 2024, the Census estimated, ranking 6th among states nationally.
Gotskind’s moving to new south Naperville location in January, food distributor expands headquarters
After 40 years, Gotskind’s Children’s Shoes & Clothing is leaving its downtown Naperville location in January and moving to a new store a few miles south. Meanwhile, Ellce design studio has found new location and KeHe wholesale food distributor has expanded its Naperville headquarters.