Small Business

A growing number of venture capitalists are flocking to the Midwest as the region becomes a rival of Silicon Valley as the startup capital. Drive Capital Founding Partner Mark Kvamme weighs in on the factors driving entrepreneurs and venture capitalists to the region.

Baltimore officials have reached a deal with a firm owned by UnderArmour's CEO to develop a swath of south Baltimore industrial waterfront in a plan that promises to include affordable housing and local jobs.

Baltimore officials have reached a deal with a firm owned by UnderArmour's CEO to develop a swath of south Baltimore industrial waterfront in a plan that promises to include affordable housing and local jobs.

A $90 million investment that runs against the trend of coal bankruptcies and mine closures should enable two new coal mines and related facilities to open in West Virginia and Virginia next year, coal developer Ramaco Development and partners announced Tuesday.

A $90 million investment that runs against the trend of coal bankruptcies and mine closures should enable two new coal mines and related facilities to open in West Virginia and Virginia next year, coal developer Ramaco Development and partners announced Tuesday.

TAX RELIEF FOR LOUISIANA The IRS is offering tax help to residents and businesses in Louisiana's flood-damaged areas.

TAX RELIEF FOR LOUISIANA The IRS is offering tax help to residents and businesses in Louisiana's flood-damaged areas.

The Canadian auto workers' union has picked General Motors Co. as a potential strike target in contract talks with the Detroit Three automakers.

The Canadian auto workers' union has picked General Motors Co. as a potential strike target in contract talks with the Detroit Three automakers.

Fundamentals like critical thinking, problem solving, common sense and work ethic are becoming endangered qualities.

Fundamentals like critical thinking, problem solving, common sense and work ethic are becoming endangered qualities.

32 teams from eight nations competed in the three-day Call of Duty World League Championship held in Inglewood, California.

32 teams from eight nations competed in the three-day Call of Duty World League Championship held in Inglewood, California.

Thousands of nurses at five Minnesota hospitals went on strike at 7 a.m. Monday, Labor Day, in a dispute over health insurance, workplace safety and staffing levels.

Thousands of nurses at five Minnesota hospitals went on strike at 7 a.m. Monday, Labor Day, in a dispute over health insurance, workplace safety and staffing levels.

Nearly 5,000 nurses are on strike in Minnesota following a breakdown in contract talks.

Nearly 5,000 nurses are on strike in Minnesota following a breakdown in contract talks.

Retirement and health-care funds run by the United Mine Workers of America currently support about 120,000 former miners and their families nationwide, but account balances have dwindled amid continued layoffs and bankruptcy filings as the coal industry struggles against competition from cheaper natural gas and tightening environmental regulations.