USDA announces $1M in disaster relief funding for Vermont communities
USDA announces $1M in disaster relief funding for Vermont communities
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Threads now lets you control who can quote your posts
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Rivian wins $827M incentive package to expand Illinois factory for R2 production
Rivian is getting $827 million in incentives from the state of Illinois to support building its next-generation electric vehicle, known as the R2. The company announced Thursday that the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity will dole out the funds, which will be used to expand the automaker's existing factory in Normal, Illinois, to build out supporting infrastructure and boost job training programs for its workforce. The funding announcement comes just two months after Rivian unveiled the midsize R2 SUV, which is supposed to start at around $45,000 when it goes on sale in 2026.
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When Keith Rabois announced he was leaving Founders Fund to return to Khosla Ventures in January, it came as a shock to many in the venture capital ecosystem — and not just because Rabois is a big name in the industry. It was surprising because unlike in many other fields, venture capitalists don't traditionally move around very much — especially those that reach the partner or general partner level as Rabois had.
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Chicago-based Hyde Park Venture Partners closes $98M Fund IV with two investments made so far
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