London tech startup moved into Chicago’s West Loop
“The Smart Pension, a London-based financial technology company, has been eyeing an expansion into the U.S., and they just announced they’ve picked Chicago as the place to do it. The company announced this week that it will open its U.S. headquarters in the West Loop this fall with plans to hire for 20 to 30...
New Tech Alert: E-Scooters are rolling out on the streets of Chicago
“This month, e-scooters finally took to the streets of Chicago, marking another major city to implement the frequently controversial transportation technology. Fortunately, unlike most other cities, Chicago has decided to take a more regulatory approach to the launch. From inclusivity-first location planning, to a focus on local job creation, the rollout demonstrates how tech policy...
Verifone has doubled its Chicago footprint
With Verifone being “one of the world’s largest POS terminal vendors and a leading provider of payment and commerce solutions”, they have expanded their office in the downtown Chicago area. “‘Verifone explored both downtown and O’Hare locations but ultimately chose 550 W. Jackson, and downtown Chicago, to optimize its access to engineering talent,’said Gooliak. ‘In...