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Charlotte sees business boom with 2,000+ new jobs and $199.8M investment
CHARLOTTE — Charlotte is experiencing a significant business boom this year, with more than a dozen companies announcing projects that will bring over 2,000 new jobs to the city. So far this year, at least 12 companies have received incentives to...
Big Tech tests investors’ patience with $80bn AI investment spree
The Rise Of Jordon Hudson, Small Business Owner
Before he was stumbling over interview questions on national TV, before he was the guy who made North Carolina football worse, before you could bet on when he might be fired, Bill Belichick was one of the most respected men in football. It may...
Small business: Sales show slight rise but jobs down
Retail as well as construction and hospitality remain in the doldrums, new data shows. Photo: Rawpixel Ltd Small business sales posted their first quarterly rise in two and a half years, but small business jobs are still falling. The latest Xero...
Exhibits cater to small business funding, services
The Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce's inaugural Small Business Solutions Summit last week showcased a variety of organizations that help small businesses through funding programs and services. Nancy Milani, the chamber's director of special...
Cambium Networks Integrates Starlink with Cambium ONE for Enterprise-Grade Satellite Connectivity
Cambium Networks announced integration of its Cambium ONE Network solution with Starlink satellite Internet services. The integration enables scalable management, visibility, and performance optimization for Starlink Low Earth Orbit (LEO)...
New Economy Initiative helps small business with free resources
Olds small business award nominees, winners celebrated
Find out what businesses, non-profits and individuals won the eight awards given out by Olds & District Chamber of Commerce OLDS — Jensen’s Men’s Wear is the 2025 Olds & District Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year. It’s one of eight awards...
California's Retirement Fund Lost 71% Of $468M Investment In Clean Energy And Won't Say How
The California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) lost roughly 71% of its $468 million investment in a clean-energy and technology private equity fund - and won’t explain how. The losses highlight growing concerns about the pension...
DC native, entrepreneur transforms unused pool into rooftop bar and lounge
WASHINGTON, D.C. (7News) — REALM, a new rooftop bar and lounge on O Street is ready for D.C. The owner, Evens Charles, and Chef Keem Hughley — both natives of Washington, D.C. — hope the Cancun-like vibe is different than any other rooftop in the...
Trump claims deal struck with Korea will bring over $600B in investment to U.S.
Published: 30 Oct. 2025, 11:01 Korean President Lee Jae Myung, right, talks with U.S. President Donald Trump ahead of their summit at the Gyeongju National Museum in North Gyeongsang on Oct. 29. [PRESIDENTIAL OFFICE] WASHINGTON — U.S. President...
Global thought leaders to headline Sri Lanka Economic and Investment Summit 2025
A powerhouse roster of international and regional experts will headline the Sri Lanka Economic and Investment Summit 2025, setting the stage for a world-class dialogue on reform, resilience, and investment-led growth. Organised by The Ceylon...
Single mother loses life savings in Houston food truck investment
HOUSTON – A single mother from Indiana told KPRC 2 News Reporter Corley Peel she lost her entire life savings after trusting the wrong person with a food truck investment tied to a Houston restaurant concept. The business, called Washington Parq,...
Stakeholders Urge SMEs to Focus on Sustainable Entrepreneurship Growth
Emma Okonji Stakeholders from the Enterprise Développement Centre (EDC), Keystone Bank, Mastercard Foundation, and Tripoint Academy have urged small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to focus on sustainable and impact-driven entrepreneurship growth....
Marketing is an investment, not an activity
59 FOR far too long, marketing has been seen as the “creative department,” full of ideas, colour and energy, but often questioned when it comes to measurable business impact. Yet in today’s results-driven environment, marketers who speak the...
Quad Cities minority entrepreneurs inspired at business summit
MOLINE, ill. (KWQC) - The Quad Cities Chamber hosted its second annual Minority Business Summit at Vibrant Arena, bringing together entrepreneurs and business owners for education and networking opportunities. James Porter, who leads the Chamber’s...
Mastercard Aims to Acquire Crypto and Stablecoin Infrastructure Startup Zerohash
Mastercard is reportedly close to acquiring crypto and stablecoin infrastructure startup zerohash. The companies are in late-stage talks on a $1.5 billion to $2 billion acquisition, though the deal could still fall through, Fortune reported...
Celebrating Wetaskiwin area's small business owners
Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News Local small business owners shared their thoughts during the Leduc, Nisku and Wetaskiwin Regional Chamber of Commerce's Small Business Week luncheon in Wetaskiwin last week. Photo by Christina Max /Wetaskiwin...
Scroggins outlines growth, investment and quality of life at annual State of the County luncheon
Published 10:03 pm Wednesday, October 29, 2025 1 of 4 Chad Scroggins, the county manager of Shelby County, outlined what the county has accomplished and what the future looks like at a luncheon hosted by the Shelby County Chamber on Wednesday,...
Universal Music Settles Lawsuit With AI Startup Udio
The Universal Music Group headquarters in Santa Monica, California, US. (Bloomberg) -- Universal Music Group NV signed an agreement with artificial intelligence-powered music startup Udio to settle a copyright lawsuit and collaborate on a new...