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Twenty-one Louisiana entrepreneurs just gained powerful allies in their business growth journeys. Shell's LiveWire program is providing training, mentorship, and networks to help small business owners across 13 rural parishes build stronger companies and create local jobs.
Vietnamese small businesses just claimed the number one growth spot across 11 Asia-Pacific markets, with 84% reporting expansion in 2025. Their secret weapon? A tech-forward mindset that's turning local shops into global contenders.
A Malaysian accelerator program is transforming traditional retail businesses into digital powerhouses, with its first 10 graduates collectively reaching $46 million in sales. The 12-week program just reopened applications to help more small businesses thrive in the modern marketplace.
Thailand just became the first country in Southeast Asia to introduce ISO 56001, a global framework helping businesses turn ideas into real results. Over 70% of Thai companies lack structured innovation systems, but this new standard could change that.
Over the past two decades, Paraguay has slashed poverty from 50% to just 16%, lifting a third of its population out of hardship through focused investments in jobs, infrastructure, and business growth. The country's approach offers a replicable blueprint for sustained economic progress.
Community banks like First Fed are proving that personalized service and local expertise make all the difference for small businesses navigating growth. From streamlined cash management to relationship-based lending, these hometown partners are helping entrepreneurs thrive.
Armenia's economy added 288,000 jobs in six years while navigating a pandemic and war. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan credited business leaders, not government, for the remarkable growth.
A Greensboro dad's quest to help his sick son 130 years ago created Vicks VapoRub, now the nation's top-selling cough remedy. The North Carolina operation generates over $1 billion annually and just added 150 local jobs.
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 10th-century monastery that once welcomed only 3,000 visitors a year now attracts over 40,000 annually after Armenia paved access roads and upgraded infrastructure. Public investment in 28 tourism sites is creating jobs, fueling private business growth, and giving people reasons to stay in their communities.
A Nigerian support program is giving growth-stage founders the tools to scale without sacrificing equity. Since 2019, Cascador has helped 70 businesses raise over $100 million while creating 67,000 jobs.
Okosubide Mozimo started as the only employee at a drone technology company in 2016. Today, he leads over 100 professionals solving Africa's security challenges with innovative aerial solutions.
Nigeria just signed the agreement to host Africa's biggest trade fair in 2027, aiming for over $50 billion in deals. The event builds on a track record of $167 billion in trade agreements across just four previous editions.
Twenty-four Mexicans made Forbes' 2026 Billionaires List with a combined fortune of $267.3 billion, up 61% from last year. The surge reflects growing prosperity among Mexico's business elite, led by telecom titan Carlos Slim.
Dollar General just posted strong sales growth and announced it won't be closing more stores this year. After shuttering 141 locations in 2024, the discount retailer is moving forward with momentum.
Small businesses across Victoria are discovering that cultural diversity isn't just good for communities—it's great for their bottom line. With over 290 languages spoken and 314 ancestries represented, Victorian businesses are turning multicultural connections into real competitive advantages.
Nigeria's government just announced that supporting women-led businesses is essential to hitting its ambitious $1 trillion economy goal. A new partnership will help women entrepreneurs access financing and expand across Africa's massive free trade zone.
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.
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