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Coca-Cola is pouring $6 billion into Mexico to celebrate a century of business there, creating a major vote of confidence in the country's economy. The beverage giant plans to leverage the 2026 World Cup to boost its presence despite new tax challenges.
A Florida town is experiencing a commercial renaissance as new developments spark dozens of restaurants, shops, and medical centers. Local entrepreneurs say following your passion is the secret to sustainable success.
A teenager in a foreign country took a leap of faith with an entrepreneur 8,000 miles away and built a thriving AI company in just 18 months. His raw reflection on watching his startup grow beyond needing him captures the bittersweet beauty of entrepreneurial success.
Ethiopia's economy is surging thanks to bold reforms that opened banking and telecommunications to competition. The UN Global Compact's top leader says small businesses, young entrepreneurs, and women are driving the country's remarkable growth.
After a decade mentoring small businesses through growth and burnout, Jenny Henderson says resilience isn't built in headlines. It's built in habits focused on clarity, courage, and community.
The United Arab Emirates just climbed to third place worldwide for ease of doing business, thanks to ambitious new programs supporting startups and senior citizens. The country is betting big on innovation and an aging population to fuel its next economic boom. ##
Jim Wells County, Texas, just created a first-of-its-kind position to help its rural economy recover and grow beyond oil dependence. Ann Marie Torres will connect local businesses, families, and leaders to unlock opportunities many didn't know existed.
United Nigeria Airlines will launch nonstop flights from Lagos to New York in mid-2026, connecting West Africa directly to America's largest city. The five-year-old airline is adding eight new aircraft to make it happen.
Warehouse robotics leader Symbotic just acquired autonomous forklift maker Fox Robotics, opening doors to thousands of new customers beyond big-box retail. The move shows how automation is becoming accessible to businesses of all sizes, from pizza warehouses to global shipping giants.
TikTok-enabled small businesses injected AED 1.1 billion ($300 million) into the UAE economy while supporting more than 7,000 jobs, according to a new report unveiled at the World Government Summit 2026. The platform is fueling entrepreneurship and helping the UAE build its digital future.
A Georgia community just secured six figures to help attract new businesses and jobs. The funding will prepare industrial land for companies ready to break ground fast.
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.
A young graduate in rural India turned neighborhood cake sales into a thriving bakery with wholesale ambitions. His patient, quality-first approach offers a blueprint for sustainable small business growth.
Upwind Security just raised $250 million and reached a $1.5 billion valuation after cracking the code on a cybersecurity problem that stumped the industry. Their "inside-out" approach to cloud security is protecting companies like Roku, Peloton, and Siemens by focusing on real threats instead of false alarms.
South Korea's growing number of single-person households is quietly fueling local economies, creating 27 new jobs for every 100 solo dwellers. Young people living alone are driving small business growth by relying on restaurants, shops, and lifestyle services instead of doing everything themselves.
Amazon is closing 70 experimental stores to focus on what works: expanding Whole Foods with more than 100 new locations. The retail giant's shift proves sometimes the best innovation is doubling down on success.
Kenya's economic growth is now driven by digital technology adoption rather than traditional aid or commodities. Small businesses are leading the charge with AI, digital payments, and e-commerce transforming how the nation does business. #
While big energy companies exit Nordic markets, Norwegian firm Aneo just doubled down on Sweden with a major wind farm purchase. The move brings clean power to thousands and jobs to local teams.
Ghana's Football Association and Japan's trade organization are teaming up to use soccer as a bridge for education, innovation, and economic opportunities. The partnership builds on decades of collaboration between the two nations.
Australia's small businesses can win free celebrity marketing support from chef Adam Liaw, fashion founder Brittney Saunders, and TV host Jamie Durie. The competition offers meet-and-greets and social media promotion when marketing budgets are stretched thin.
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