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WillowTree Cited as 1 of 7 US Companies with Ecstatic Employees

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Published: Tuesday, 06 September 2016 17:08

August, 2016: Mint Life recently teamed up with Glassdoor to determine the best U.S companies to work for according to its employees, and Charlottesville's own WillowTree was cited as one of 7! Whether you’re on the hunt for your first job, or simply looking to shift gears, here’s a selection of Glassdoor’s “Best Places to Work 2016” winners, chosen by those who know a company best – employees.

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CIT Announces New Appointments to Innovation and Entrepreneurship Authority

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Published: Thursday, 01 September 2016 10:54

The Center for Innovative Technology (CIT) has announced the election of Michael Steed, Founder and Managing Partner of Paladin Capital Group, as Chairman, and Duffy Mazan, CTO of CourseMaven, as Vice-Chairman of the CIT Board of Directors and the Board of Directors of its parent authority, the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Investment Authority (IEIA).

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VibeThink Corporation Names New President

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Published: Thursday, 25 August 2016 07:52

Vibethink Corporation (VBTK) announced today changes to its management structure to support its strategic growth plan. Vibethink CEO, Kurt Wassenaar announced that Vibethink President Ryan DeRose would be stepping down to pursue new ventures.

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Business Insider Ranks UVA Top Public School, 9th Overall

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Published: Monday, 22 August 2016 11:39

What makes a college great? They provide a quality education and graduate students on time, they set graduates up to earn well-paying jobs early in their career, and they provide a memorable and enjoyable campus experience that instills pride and loyalty for decades to come.

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Marketing Mojo Named to Inc. 5000's List of Fastest Growing Private Companies

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Published: Tuesday, 16 August 2016 16:12

For the second time since opening its doors in 2005, Marketing Mojo, a digital marketing agency founded in Charlottesville, Va., has been recognized by Inc. magazine for its business growth.

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Albemarle County Teachers Receive Grants for Tech Innovation

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Published: Tuesday, 16 August 2016 08:03

Two community-based programs highlight the Shannon Foundation grants received by Albemarle County Public Schools teachers this year. Eight schools will benefit from 11 grants totaling $12,344, and each proposal advances the school division’s project-based learning model.

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Treating Diabetes with Data

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Published: Monday, 15 August 2016 11:29

Like many good ideas, the idea behind Ed Deng’s diabetes management app began at home.

The University of Virginia alumnus, who graduated in 2000 and now lives in Taiwan, has watched his parents and grandparents painstakingly navigate the daily challenges that come with Type II diabetes, knowing that he, too, is at risk for the disease. He saw firsthand how important it is for patients to track their illness throughout each day and how cumbersome and inefficient that monitoring process could be.

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Data's Big Promise: Unlocking New Ways to Innovate

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Published: Saturday, 13 August 2016 10:19

Not long ago, only a handful of pioneering firms such as Amazon, LinkedIn, and Google had access to what we now call big data. Today, companies in all industries sweep up, store, and analyze torrents of never-before-available transactional and consumption data, capturing information about their customers, competitors, suppliers, and operations.

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IP Webinar: Licensing Do’s and Don'ts

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Published: Friday, 12 August 2016 13:46

Join Robin Vance from McGuire Woods, in our fifth installment of the Intellectual Property webinar series. She will provide information on licensing do's and don'ts focused on biotech agreements & IP licensing issues relating to University research and licensing opportunities.

Charlottesville Named Top City for Entrepreneurs

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Published: Wednesday, 03 August 2016 11:14

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (NEWSPLEX) -- Charlottesville is among the top cities for entrepreneurs according to a new report from Entrepreneur magazine.

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Center for Open Science looks to improve quality, openness of research

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Published: Monday, 01 August 2016 09:20

A Charlottesville nonprofit laser-focused on an ideal and armed with a free, open-source online resource for scientists is growing fast.

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i.Lab Entrepreneur Tests the Chemistry of a Good Brew

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Published: Monday, 25 July 2016 16:58

Charlottesville, VA, July 22, 2016 -- Positioned squarely along both the Monticello Wine Trail and Virginia’s Brew Ridge Trail, Charlottesville has become a favorite destination for beer and wine lovers alike. New barrelhouses and tasting rooms are popping up all the time.

But until now it was difficult for local companies to access some essential support services that brewers and winemakers need. A new company out of the University of Virginia’s i.Lab Incubator is filling that gap.

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