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Charlotte sees business boom with 2,000+ new jobs and $199.8M investment

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...

Owner:  Apollo Global Management
Big Tech tests investors’ patience with $80bn AI investment spree

Big Tech tests investors’ patience with $80bn AI investment spree

Owner:  Apollo Global Management
The Rise Of Jordon Hudson, Small Business Owner

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...

Owner:  Defector Employees
Small business: Sales show slight rise but jobs down

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...

Owner:  New Zealand Government
Exhibits cater to small business funding, services

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...

Owner:  David Radler
Cambium Networks Integrates Starlink with Cambium ONE for Enterprise-Grade Satellite Connectivity

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)...

Owner:  M Prushothma Rao
New Economy Initiative helps small business with free resources

New Economy Initiative helps small business with free resources

Owner:  Murdoch Family
Olds small business award nominees, winners celebrated

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...

Owner:  Ivandjiiski Family
DC native, entrepreneur transforms unused pool into rooftop bar and lounge

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...

Owner:  Smith Family
Trump claims deal struck with Korea will bring over $600B in investment to U.S.

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...

Owner:  Hong Family
Global thought leaders to headline Sri Lanka Economic and Investment Summit 2025

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...

Owner:  Wijewardene Family
Single mother loses life savings in Houston food truck investment

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,...

Owner:  Donald Graham
Stakeholders Urge SMEs to Focus on Sustainable Entrepreneurship Growth

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....

Owner:  Nduka Obaigbena
Marketing is an investment, not an activity

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...

Owner:  Goko Family
Quad Cities minority entrepreneurs inspired at business summit

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...

Owner:  Gray Television Inc.
Mastercard Aims to Acquire Crypto and Stablecoin Infrastructure Startup Zerohash

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...

Owner:  Brian Malsom
Celebrating Wetaskiwin area's small business owners

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...

Owner:  Anthony Melchiorre
Scroggins outlines growth, investment and quality of life at annual State of the County luncheon

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,...

Owner:  Boone Family
Universal Music Settles Lawsuit With AI Startup Udio

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...

Owner:  Apollo Global Management

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