Formerly branded as ePrairie, Midwest Business is best known for publishing their namesake site (25K visitors per month) and email newsletter (10K subscribers). Advertisers include Hostway, DePaul CTI, and just about any technology event that wants to reach a regional audience. They’ve simultaneously developed and productized their eXtreme networking platform (here) for use by other associations and meeting planners.
Brad was previously an editor for Private Equity Week and also worked for CBS Television and Fox Sports. Co-founder Josh Metnick previously ran ISP American Information Systems and is a serial Internet and media entrepreneur (more here)
Dimensions: 4 people x 6 years x $ NDA
Funding: Angel investors
Customers: Vendors marketing to small businesses, Associations, Meeting Planners
Location: Chicago [Ravenswood] + www.midwestbusiness.com
What's Next: Expanding use and adoption of eXtreme networking platform
