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High schoolers in Orange County presented inventions, demonstrated medical tech skills, and connected with employers at a career pathways showcase that drew over 1,200 people. The event highlights how schools are partnering with local businesses to prepare students for real jobs before graduation.
A Northern California community packed an event center to support Big Brothers Big Sisters, fueling mentorship programs that change young lives. Volunteers from high schools, nonprofits, and local businesses rallied together for the annual Crackin' Crab for Kids fundraiser.
A Northern Michigan lender just helped create or save 250 jobs across six counties by investing nearly $1.8 million in local businesses. When ice storms hit in March, they didn't hesitate to help there too.
A Scottish care home created a calming sensory room for residents after staff, families, and local businesses rallied together to fund the project. The new space at Hermitage House in Helensburgh offers tailored therapeutic experiences to boost wellbeing.
Brookside Primary School turned kindness into action during Random Acts of Kindness Week, sending handmade art to local businesses and creating student-led projects that brought their small Vermont community closer together.
A Scottish whisky club turned their passion for fine spirits into £2,100 for hospice care. The Mudhook Whisky Club's annual charity event brought together rare whiskies, local businesses, and a community eager to make a difference.
Brighton's gamble on hosting the Women's Rugby World Cup paid off big time, delivering nearly £29 million to local businesses and inspiring over 2,000 girls to try rugby. The tournament sold out both matches, with locals snagging 62% of tickets to see world-class teams play in their own backyard.
Battle Creek just launched a new Housing Fund with $750,000 in seed money to tackle a 3,000-unit housing shortage that's been holding back economic growth. The ambitious plan aims to build and rehabilitate 1,000 homes by 2035, giving families more options and helping local businesses find the workers they need.
Pennsylvania is bringing electric vehicle charging stations to apartment buildings and local business districts with $100 million in federal funding. After focusing on highways first, this round puts chargers where people actually live and work.
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.
Saru Salvi wants to solve Orange County's achievement gap with a bold volunteer plan. Her vision: community-based "mini academies" where local businesses, teachers, and neighbors tutor students on weekends.
A Kentucky community celebrated its entrepreneurial spirit by recognizing 13 local businesses and nonprofits that drive economic growth and strengthen community bonds. From a cooperative with $50 million economic impact to veterans who rebuilt after flooding, these success stories show small business resilience in action.
A medical spa in University Place, Washington is inviting the community to share random acts of kindness for a chance to win $500 in spa services. The initiative comes after one co-owner's life was changed by a stranger's kindness in 2019.
Three Northeast Oregon communities are rolling out the welcome mat for entrepreneurs with free all-day workshops packed with expert advice, funding tips, and one-on-one business coaching. The Small Business Success Days happening Feb. 17-19 aim to help local business owners turn their dreams into thriving realities.
A Danish shopping app saw 30,000 downloads in three days as Europeans sought alternatives to American products. The surge came after diplomatic tensions over Greenland sparked interest in supporting local businesses.
Ghana's capital is transforming abandoned lots into green spaces, and local businesses are being invited to adopt and maintain them. The city just cleared a neglected junction where weeds and trash had piled up for years.
Mobile, Alabama just opened applications for a $50 million loan program that will fuel local businesses, create jobs, and keep money flowing back into the community for years to come. Unlike traditional grants, these loans get repaid and recycled into future projects.
As Johns Hopkins celebrates its 150th anniversary, the institution now supports one in every five jobs in Baltimore and delivers a staggering $19.4 billion annual economic impact to the city. The university and health system have spent over $1 billion with local businesses since 2015, transforming how anchor institutions invest in their communities.
A New Zealand town transformed its "dirty and lifeless" CBD by opening vacant shops to pop-up businesses for low rent. Now foot traffic is up, permanent stores are thriving, and the streets feel alive again.
A record 350 people packed an Iowa events center to honor local businesses driving regional growth. The surge in attendance signals growing momentum for northwest Iowa's four-county economic revival.
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