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Berks LaunchBox announces six new 'IMAGINE Your Business' grant recipients
The Berks LaunchBox powered by Penn State has announced six recipients of its ‘IMAGINE Your Business’ grant, designed to help early-stage entrepreneurs accelerate their business growth. The program awards up to $2,000 to assist startups with prototyping, marketing, product development and other essential business expenses. The IMAGINE Your Business grant program is made possible through […]
Applications open for three-county downtown business pitch competition
Middle Michigan Development Corporation is hosting businesses and entrepreneurs from across the region for the 2026 Middle Michigan Downtown Pitch.
W.R. and Yvonne Robbins College of Business and Entrepreneurship announces 2025–2026 Teaching, Research, and Service Award nominees
Each semester, Fort Hays State University’s W.R. and Yvonne Robbins College of Business and Entrepreneurship (RCOBE) recognizes outstanding faculty and staff members by nominating individuals who demonstrate excellence in teaching, research, and service. These nominations reflect the college's commitment to recognizing the many ways faculty and staff contribute to student success, academic excellence, and the university's broader mission.
Yacht entrepreneur meets demand for high-end water access
After building a charter business, Brian Crotty has founded two additional boating companies and acquired a sailing and boating school out of bankruptcy.
Celebrity entrepreneur Emma Grede talks business in Portland
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Portland entrepreneurs and small-business owners gathered at Powell’s Books Tuesday night to hear Emma Grede talk about the realities of building a business — from overcomin…
Austin business owner talks making Longhorn 100 list as applications for a new year open
Right now, there’s an opportunity for entrepreneurial UT alumni to be recognized for their hard work and success.
Your Business Doesn't Need More Ideas — It Needs Intrapreneurs to Execute Them
The definition of "entrepreneurial" is outdated. Today, every entrepreneur needs an intrapreneur — or several.
Connecticut Latino Business Expo seeks to help entrepreneurs
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Entrepreneurs, community leaders and elected officials came together Tuesday to strengthen Latino-owned businesses in Connecticut. The Hispanic Federation’s CRE…
How Small Businesses Are Quietly Leading a Retirement Revolution
Retirement benefits can send a signal to employees that you’re building something more than a business — you're building something that lasts.
Family Business Symposium to Be Held
The University of Mississippi Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship’s 5th Annual “It’s All Relative” Family Business Symposium is scheduled for Sept. 15-16, 2026 at the Sheraton Flowood Refuge Hotel & Conference Center in Flowood, MS. As a part of the UM CIE Legacy Leadership Program, the “It’s All Relative” Family Business Symposium is an open […]
I Quit My VP Marketing Role to Build a Travel-Lover’s Dream Business. I Hit $1.3 Million in Sales in Year 1.
Ryan Ali followed his passion for travel into business.
What's Your Favorite Business Tool or Service? Cast Your Vote Now
Share the business tools you trust—and the ones you don’t. Take Entrepreneur’s survey to help founders make smarter decisions.
Sierra Commons Opens Fall Business Ignitor Course at Sierra College
Sierra Commons launches its fall Business Ignitor Course at Sierra College on Sept. 8, for aspiring entrepreneurs.
Credibly Opens Applications for its Third Annual Small Business Awards, offering $60,000 to Help Entrepreneurs Grow
/PRNewswire/ -- Credibly, the AI-powered working capital company that champions small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), today opened applications for its...
US Small Business Administration to offer low-interest loans to Indiana homeowners, entrepreneurs impacted by flooding
INDIANAPOLIS — The U.S. Small Business Administration is planning to offer low-interest loans to Indiana homeowners and entrepreneurs who were impacted by flooding earlier this month. Hoosiers in t…
'Is This How Layoffs Start?' — How to Ease Your Employees' Fears About AI
Small business AI succeeds or fails on trust, not technology. The counterintuitive first step is drawing lines around what stays human.
McNeese Small Business Support: Access to Capital, AI Tools and Veteran Entrepreneurship
The Louisiana Small Business Development Center (LSBDC) at McNeese State University is offering a series of no-cost learning series this September for
Endowment invests $5.2 million in New Hanover County mental health, housing programs
More than $5.2 million in new grants from the New Hanover County Endowment will fund a new mental health crisis center, support the homeless, and boost local entrepreneurs.
Trump admin revives ‘Apprentice’-era energy with $1M business battle in DC
Nicki Minaj, Grant Cardone, and Joe Gebbia will judge the SBA's Patriot Pitch as five entrepreneur finalists compete for $1 million in cash.
How Vibe Coding Changed the Way I Run My Business (and Why Every Solopreneur Should Try It)
Vibe coding has changed how I run my business. Here’s how I use it to automate repetitive work, build useful tools, launch ideas faster and get more done without hiring a development team.
AI Just Broke Vendor Lock-in. Here's Why That's a Big Opportunity for Small Businesses.
Migrations used to be so painful that vendors could get lazy. Now AI does the grunt work, so you can negotiate harder and go after locked-in customers.
Carson College of Business appoints Christopher Cooney to lead the Center for Entrepreneurship
Cooney brings extensive experience mentoring student entrepreneurs and connecting them with industry as he works to expand the center’s partnerships, visibility, and reach.
Maui Chamber of Commerce and BizFlixTalk™ Bring Subsidized Business Growth Program to Maui Entrepreneurs
Maui business owners will have a new opportunity this fall to step back from the day-to-day demands of running a business and focus on what comes next through The Business Expansion Blueprint, a six-week interactive business-growth experience offered by the Maui Chamber of Commerce in partnership with BizFlixTalk.
Nominations open for business-focused awards
Nominations are open for a business-focused awards program now in its 30th year. It’s the first time nominations are open to the public.
Akron brings Black Wall Street Experience to the community
The Black Chamber of Commerce Summit County celebrates Black Business Awareness Month with the Black Wall Street Experience. Inviting entrepreneurs to promote their business and network with likeminded individuals.
Akron brings Black Wall Street Experience to the community
The Black Chamber of Commerce Summit County celebrates Black Business Awareness Month with the Black Wall Street Experience. Inviting entrepreneurs to promote their business and network with likeminded individuals.
Wellesley kids turn stray golf balls into a thriving business
Young Wellesley entrepreneurs selling recycled golf balls across from Nehoiden Golf Club entrances
Bryan Johnson wants dogs to live forever
Tech entrepreneur Bryan Johnson has become famous for his mission to help humans live forever. Now he wants to do the same thing for dogs.
Op-ed: West Virginia recognized as national leader in small business development, entrepreneurship
For generations, West Virginians have been known for their hard work, determination, and willingness to build something from the ground up. Today, those qualities are matched by an entrepreneurial ecosystem that is helping new businesses not only launch, but succeed in the long term. A recently released business longevity study found that West Virginia leads […]
I've Built Companies in 6 Industries. The Same 5 Patterns Determine Success Every Time.
Industries change, but the problems that determine success repeat — here are the five patterns every entrepreneur should learn to recognize.
Business Formations Are at Record Highs — and the Fastest-Growing States Aren't the Ones You'd Guess
AI and remote work just killed the case for building in a legacy startup hub — and the data on where founders are actually launching proves it.
From builder to philanthropist: How entrepreneurial business owners can navigate wealth transitions, identity and purpose
For many entrepreneurial business owners, the next phase involves giving—approached with the same intentionality that built their company.
What Dolly Parton taught the business world about building a legacy - Gary W. Rollins College of Business
RCOB faculty at UTC reflect on the business lessons behind Dolly Parton's legacy — branding, ethics, entrepreneurship, contract negotiation and employee well-being — and what students can learn from her example.
Black business owners win funding through Kickstarter Program
Nine local Black business owners in the inaugural class of the collaborative Kickstarter Program to support entrepreneurs were recognized Thursday for
Aldine Students Turn Food Truck Models Into Lessons in Business, Teamwork and Entrepreneurship
IMAGE For students in Marilyn Johnson’s business classes at Eisenhower Ninth Grade College Prep, a food truck begins with more than a menu. It starts with a question: What do their customers want? Over the past four years, Johnson has turned a classroom assignment into a hands-on business simulation that asks students to take an idea from customer research to a 3D food truck model — and build a business around it. The project recently received a boost when Greater Texas Credit Union presented Johnson with a $250 award recognizing her commitment to students and meaningful learning experiences. “I want students [...]
A Federal Order Threatened My Business Overnight — Literally. Here's How We Bounced Back.
When a federal order threatened part of my business overnight, my values alone didn't save me. Here's what did.
From New Locations to Million-Dollar Grants, Polsky Small Business Growth Program Alumni Continue to Grow - Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Alumni of the Polsky Small Business Growth Program are marking a series of major milestones, from opening additional locations to securing grants and contracts worth more than $1M.
The Best Ways For Small Business Founders To Fund Their Start-Ups
There are plenty of sources of capital, including bank loans, some SBA guaranteed. But for first-time entrepreneurs, the best choice is often their own bank accounts.
Larry Thornton Sr. Inducted Into the Birmingham Business Hall of Fame
By Javacia Harris Bowser | The Birmingham Times Birmingham entrepreneur, artist and philanthropist Larry D. Thornton, Sr., was inducted into the Birmingham Business Hall of Fame on Tuesday by the K…
Business Incubator Center partners with APEX for APEX Days
Event connects entrepreneurs with government contracting opportunities
How Dolly Parton's business acumen helped her succeed far beyond the charts
While country music and films brought her fame, her entrepreneurial zeal brought her fortune.
I launched a Buy Canadian marketplace amid US tariffs; traffic surged
Toronto entrepreneur Valerie Crisp built a Buy Canadian marketplace amid US trade tensions. When things heated up, daily traffic nearly tripled.
Braun announces Century, Half Century Business Awards
Gov. Mike Braun invited representatives from Indiana’s entrepreneurial and business community to the Indiana Statehouse on Aug. 17 awarding..
Out of the Lab: Business Course Gives Scientists Opportunity to Explore Entrepreneurship - Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation
The Entrepreneurship for Science and Medicine course gives University of Chicago graduate students, postdocs, and faculty the opportunity to explore the intersection of science and business. Taught by Chicago Booth School of Business Adjunct Professor of Entrepreneurship Robert Altman, MBA ‘88, and offered in partnership with the Polsky Center, the course examines how scientists can
Out of the Lab: Business Course Gives Scientists Opportunity to Explore Entrepreneurship - Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation
The Entrepreneurship for Science and Medicine course gives University of Chicago graduate students, postdocs, and faculty the opportunity to explore the intersection of science and business. Taught by Chicago Booth School of Business Adjunct Professor of Entrepreneurship Robert Altman, MBA ‘88, and offered in partnership with the Polsky Center, the course examines how scientists can
Small Business Spotlight: Kabob-It Turns Global Flavors into an Expanding Food Concept - Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Kabob-It, a restaurant in Hutchinson Commons on the UChicago campus that pairs Mediterranean cuisine with African American culinary influences and a growing range of flavors from around the world.
Nine Blue Collar Entrepreneurs Awarded Jobber Grants for Business Excellence, Including a First-Ever $100,000 Grant
/PRNewswire/ -- Jobber, the leading provider of software for blue collar businesses, today announced the nine recipients of its 2026 Jobber Grants program,...
Tigers turn big ideas into businesses through Mizzou’s Entrepreneur Quest
Students leave the program with skills to build businesses and seize opportunities
New golf-themed entertainment spot coming to Springboro
Two Springboro entrepreneurs are putting their business experience and 5 irons to use filling a gap they see in the city’s entertainment options.
A 21-year-old AI cofounder shares his advice for young entrepreneurs
Srikar Srinivasan, 21, shares his insights on starting businesses and leveraging AI for innovation, offering practical advice for aspiring founders.
MBA Roundup: Harvard Business School Uses AI Faculty Avatars To Teach Entrepreneurship Bootcamp
Harvard Business School introduces AI clones of faculty members to help teach students in its HBS Foundry course.
TIPS & TRENDS: Meta’s New AI Tools Aim to Help Small Businesses Turn Data into Better Decisions - Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council
By Karen Kerrigan – For small business owners, the value of artificial intelligence is increasingly moving beyond generating content or answering questions. AI is being integrated into the platforms and tools entrepreneurs already use, helping them make sense of their own business data, identify opportunities, and make better decisions faster. As I noted in several […]
Sarasota entrepreneur turns mobile bar idea into coastal pop-up business
Sarasota Sips offers coffee, matcha and bartending service for events across the Suncoast
Launch Regional Partnership Spearheads Regional Business, Entrepreneurship, Government Collaboration
Launch Regional Partnership (Launch) convened for its eighth annual State of the Region gathering on Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at the Point Mallard Event
Women Are Building Businesses. The Next Step Is Building Wealth.
Building wealth through business ownership means creating more than income. Learn how women entrepreneurs can turn their businesses into valuable assets.
Harvard Cloned Professors to Coach Startups. Founders Love It
Harvard Business School Foundry gives entrepreneurs 24/7 access to AI versions of faculty members to refine business ideas, practice investor pitches, and build companies—all for $699.
I created a viral AI watermark remover after Anthropic's announcement
A tech entrepreneur developed an open-source project to remove AI watermarks, challenging Anthropic's watermark plan.
Meet the 18-year-old junk remover who vibe-coded his own pricing calculator and makes up to $15,000 a month
Carter Grandbois' first job paid $500 for 30 minutes of work. "That was kind of an eye-opener." He's part of a movement of Gen Z blue-collar entrepreneurs.
Business leaders speak on barriers and opportunities for growth in an uncertain future
Black-owned businesses continue to make significant contributions to the U.S. economy, but business leaders say entrepreneurs are facing new economic pressures ...
Harvard’s A.I. Clones Will Hear Your Start-Up Pitch Now
To create a new $699 bootcamp for entrepreneurs, Harvard Business School made A.I. versions of its faculty.
7 New AI Tools That Run a One-Person Business in 2026
These seven tools execute for you — I’ll demo each live with prompts so you can build a business that runs even when you’re offline.
Top Earners Make Over $20,000 a Month With a Creative Business People Can’t Stop Googling
And it doesn't take much to get started.
AI Can Help Customers Find You, But Visibility Is Only Half the Battle. Here's What Must Come Next.
AI has rewritten the customer journey, and the competitive advantage is shifting from simply being found to being found and ready to respond.
I’m 27 Years Old With a Business Managing $500 Million in Deals. My Clients Might Already Be on Your Phone.
Evelin Herrera's meetings with high net worth individuals inspired her firm.
NJBIA to Honor 6 Rising Stars at NJ Women Business Leaders Forum
NJBIA will honor six standout students with “Rising Star” awards when more than 400 business leaders, entrepreneurs and students gather for the 12th
NJBIA to Honor 6 Rising Stars at NJ Women Business Leaders Forum
The winners of the NJBIA 2026 Rising Star awards are (L-R) Olivia Ivy Altidor, Erin Bolger Elizabeth, Melissa “Mel” Josephson, Jocelyn Kranicka, Zack Metzger and Monserrat Miranda. NJBIA will honor six standout students with “Rising Star” awards when more than 400 business leaders, entrepreneurs and students gather for the 12th Annual New Jersey Women Business Leaders Forum at Bally’s in Atlantic City on Sept. 23-24. “NJBIA’s[...]
Stewart named VP of workforce development, small business at GOEDC
Skyler Stewart has been named vice president of workforce development, small business, and entrepreneurship for the Greater Owensboro Economic Development Corporation, where officials say she will focus on strengthening the local workforce pipeline and supporting small businesses and startups.
USF grad's '9Yaps' app connects students to local business deals
A former food delivery driver turned entrepreneur is finding new ways to connect students with nearby local businesses through a custom-built mobile app called 9Yaps.
2 Sisters Started a Business That Soothes Babies. It Went Viral and Made $5.3 Million Last Year: ‘Living the American Dream.’
Jane Molina and Joy Williams were running another company when they began to build Ninni Co.
A Homemade Golf Game Didn't Exist. A Former Stanford Coach Built a $5.9 Million Business Around It
Tyler Simmons turned a Fourth of July discovery into a multimillion-dollar company. He credits his years spent coaching college athletes as the key to his entrepreneurial success.
Paramount Sports Entertainment Chief Ushers in New Era of Storytelling and Experiences
Office With a View: "We have this unique opportunity to be part of a big rocket ship but still be entrepreneurial," Jesse Sisgold tells TheWrap
Verizon’s Small Business “Super Pitch” Winner: The Balm Box
Overland Park entrepreneur Liz Benditt, founder of The Balm Box and a six-time cancer survivor, won first place and $20,000 in Verizon's Small Business "Super Pitch" competition.
Customer Service Is Declining. It's Time to Take a Closer Look at What's Happening Inside Your Business.
What's causing the decline in customer service levels, and what can you do to address it in your business?
Nasr AbuOleim on Overcoming Entrepreneurship Challenges and Building a Statewide Business Portfolio
Discipline, humility, and a willingness to put in the hard work would ultimately reshape AbuOleim’s outlook on life. As he enrolled in the University of South Florida to study engineering, he chose not to let discomfort discourage him.
Your Business Doesn't Need More Software — It Needs Software That Adapts. Here's How AI Is Making That Possible.
SaaS solved one problem and created another. Here's how AI can help solve it.
He Was Driving a $40k Car But Didn’t Have $5 for McDonald’s. Now He Runs a Multi-Million-Dollar Business.
At age 14, he didn't know what taxes were. Now he's championing financial literacy.
Eva Longoria shares her daily routine and work-life balance
Actor, producer, and entrepreneur Eva Longoria balances her career with motherhood by managing a media company and engaging in film work.
The Next Market Crash Is Coming — Here's How to Prepare Your Business
There is going to be another significant stock market contraction. History guarantees that much. What history doesn't tell us is when.
How Small Businesses Can Save 10% on the Supplies They Need to Succeed
Sign up for Amazon Business and start saving time and money on the things your company requires every day.
Beware the Business Owner Without Battle Scars. Here's What Their Perfect Story Is Really Hiding.
The entrepreneur with no scars worries me far more than the entrepreneur who can point to several. At least the second person has been in the arena.
World University Games a chance to showcase link between sports, innovation in the Triangle
While the 2029 FISU World University Games will undoubtedly provide a significant economic boost, their greatest value may be in showcasing the innovation, diversity and entrepreneurial spirit that define the Triangle.
Inside the Golf Cart Business with Chris Szabo
In this episode of Entrepreneurial Shades of Gray, Dani sits down with Cartiology owner Chris Szabo.
UNO Transitions 7 Business Concentrations to Majors
Clearly defined majors in accounting, entrepreneurship, finance, human resources management, logistics, management and leadership, and marketing will enhance how students present skills to employers.
More Than Smoothies: How The Wandering Lilac Found Its Home in Chadron
What started as a search for healthier options became a thriving Chadron business rooted in family, community, and entrepreneurial support.
ESPN founder Bill Rasmussen dies at 93
William F. Rasmussen, the sports fan-turned broadcaster and entrepreneur whose out-of-the-box idea of a 24-hour cable sports network, ESPN, changed forever
Inside the Golf Cart Business
This week on Entrepreneurial Shades of Gray, we’re taking a look inside the golf cart industry.
The Next Career Ladder Is Business Ownership
Citizens’ Mark Valentino argues that the next generation of entrepreneurs does not necessarily need to build a company from scratch to own one. Valentino examines the succession wave facing America…
Mark Cuban and Other Founders Wade Into Wealth Tax Debate
Some entrepreneurs, including Mark Cuban, are publicly worried about the potential fallout from California’s proposal to impose a special billionaire tax.
Indiana working to preserve local businesses across ownership changes
The "Keep IN" initiative is meant to get small business owners thinking about how to hand off their companies when they leave, instead of closing them down — and prompt potential successors to consider entrepreneurship through acquisition.
City Celebrates Black Business Month on Birmingham’s Historic Black Main Street
birminghamal.gov For over a century, Birmingham’s Black entrepreneurs have been bringing dreams to life. When segregation severely limited Black Birmingham’s access to white-owned businesses …
San Diego culinary entrepreneurs get support to survive the faltering U.S. economy
Training, funding and a monthly marketplace are giving San Diego new culinary entrepreneurs opportunities to grow their small businesses.
US is becoming an ‘entrepreneur’s paradise,’ small business expert says
The Marks Group PC CPA Gene Marks discusses small businesses’ impact on the U.S. economy, hiring trends and growing optimism among entrepreneurs on ‘Fox News Live.’
Business People: Jazz Hampton joins Bassford Remele law firm
LAW Bassford Remele, Minneapolis, announced that Jazz Hampton has joined the firm. Hampton is co-founder, CEO and general counsel of TurnSignl, a legal-services app, has taught entrepreneurial finance at the University of St. Thomas Opus…
5 Businesses Tech Workers Could Start With Their Existing Skills
Tech workers are facing a challenging job market. Here are 5 business options to consider if you’re interested in making the shift from job hunting into entrepreneurship.
‘From A to Z’: How the LSBDC is beating the odds for local startups
The Louisiana Small Business Development Center is the state’s largest, federally and state-funded resource for entrepreneurs, providing no-cost, confidential business consulting and specialized training. Nationally accredited and operating through nine […]
Streamline Your Business Diagrams with This Microsoft Visio Deal
Give your business operations a visual upgrade with this discounted lifetime license.
Internationally Recognized Scientists Expand Miller School of Medicine’s Strength in Disease Modeling and Regenerative Science
New chair Dr. Leor Weinberger is building a team that values fundamental scientific discovery and entrepreneurial energy.
Bank of America Finds a New Generation of Entrepreneurs Is Gaining Ground Fast
Gen Z is rapidly narrowing a once-massive generational gap as younger and lower-income Americans account for a growing share of new business formations.