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A Bangkok property developer is putting $28 million toward helping small businesses grow up to 10 times their size. The program aims to strengthen Thailand's economy while building stronger communities.
Alabama shattered its economic development records in 2025 with $14.6 billion in new business investments and nearly 9,400 jobs on the way. The historic growth touches every corner of the state, bringing opportunities to communities that have been waiting for their turn.
Ethiopia's partnership with the African Development Bank just hit a major milestone with 24 active projects worth $1.21 billion bringing real change to communities. The investment spans energy, infrastructure, agriculture, and private business development across the country.
Ghana is finalizing a new bank dedicated to helping women entrepreneurs access loans and business mentorship. President Mahama announced the landmark initiative during the nation's 69th Independence Day celebration.
Saudi Arabia just unveiled Hadaf for Leadership, a new program designed to develop the next generation of business leaders. The initiative aims to strengthen the country's private sector by investing in leadership talent.
Latino entrepreneurs in North Carolina grew their business ownership by 65% in five years, creating 80,000 companies that generate $2.5 billion in revenue. From construction to real estate, these small businesses are becoming the backbone of local economies across the state.
During National Small Business Week, ADP celebrates 900,000 small business owners who turn passion into progress despite constant challenges. Their secret weapon? Simplifying operations to focus on what matters most.
Tanzania just eliminated more than 370 regulatory hurdles and introduced business-friendly tax reforms, clearing the path for private companies to drive the nation's ambitious 2050 development goals. The move signals a major shift in how East Africa's fourth-largest economy plans to achieve industrial growth.
The European Investment Bank is lending Ethiopia €110 million to help thousands of rural micro-enterprises and small businesses access the funding they need to grow. The Rural Finance and Development Project could transform economic opportunities across the country's underserved communities.
Progreso, Texas created its first economic development corporation to bring in new investors and help existing small businesses access financial resources. The move signals a fresh start for a community ready to grow.
A small-town nonprofit has spent half a century turning entrepreneurial dreams into reality across Northern New York. The Adirondack Economic Development Corporation just celebrated 50 years of helping businesses launch, grow, and thrive.
A modern business complex in Malawi's commercial hub of Limbe is transforming how small traders work, protecting them from weather disruptions while tripling customer access. Pacific Towers shows how private investment can solve infrastructure gaps that hold back entrepreneurs across developing cities.
A reluctant holiday coding lesson turned Abdulqudus Abubakre into a frontend leader who bridges the gap between developers and business needs. His journey shows how early exposure to technology can spark unexpected careers.
A Minnesota economic development group just rebranded to better reflect how it connects 250 businesses across three counties. What started with 55 investors in 2011 now powers collaboration across Central Minnesota.
Alabama shattered its economic development records in 2025 with over $14.6 billion in new business investments and nearly 10,000 jobs headed to communities across the state. The historic growth signals a major economic transformation touching every corner of Alabama.
A British family business run by seven family members just won the UK's top small business award, presented by Hollywood star George Clooney. Champions Speakers built their success one booking at a time across 66 countries.
Fort Worth is rolling out a new program that gives small business owners the training and certification they need to win city contracts. The first workshops start this week with sessions in both English and Spanish.
New Jersey just made it easier for legal cannabis businesses to grow, with $5 million in grants still available to help small companies cover compliance costs. Licensed operators can get up to $75,000 to reimburse expenses tied to meeting state regulations.
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A Volkswagen-backed business incubator in South Africa has transformed 178 local entrepreneurs into thriving business owners, pumping $37 million into the Eastern Cape economy and creating nearly 2,000 jobs. The 15-year partnership proves that backing people, not just business plans, creates lasting change.
A small Indiana county just proved that investing in local businesses creates real community change. Orange County's economic development program handed out $50,000 in grants to eight entrepreneurs who are building something special.
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