Search

Find uplifting stories about heroes, innovations, and solutions

9163 results for "oregon business"

Oregon Towns Host Free Small Business Success Days Feb 17-19
SolutionsFeb 11

Oregon Towns Host Free Small Business Success Days Feb 17-19

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.

Google News - Small Business Success2 min read
Oregon Metal Shop Goes From Garage to SBA Award Winner
Solutions2h ago

Oregon Metal Shop Goes From Garage to SBA Award Winner

A custom metal fabrication business that started in a one-car garage eight years ago just won Oregon's top small business honor. Thomas and Sarah Wall's journey shows what community support and skilled trades can build together.

Google News - Small Business Success2 min read
Oregon Soap Shop Hits 5 Years After Pandemic Launch
Acts of KindnessMar 2

Oregon Soap Shop Hits 5 Years After Pandemic Launch

A mother who lost her child turned grief into a thriving business that beat the odds. Penelope's Soaps and Such just celebrated five years in downtown Madras, Oregon, defying statistics that show only half of small businesses make it this far.

Google News - Small Business Success3 min read
Small Businesses Show Resilience During National Week
VideosMay 5

Small Businesses Show Resilience During National Week

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.

Google News - Small Business Success2 min read
Family Business Wins UK's Top SME Award from George Clooney
SolutionsMay 10

Family Business Wins UK's Top SME Award from George Clooney

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.

Google News - Small Business Success2 min read
Victoria's Small Businesses Win Big With Diversity
SolutionsMar 11

Victoria's Small Businesses Win Big With Diversity

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.

Google News - Small Business Success2 min read
South Carolina Now Best State for New Business Success
SolutionsApr 16

South Carolina Now Best State for New Business Success

South Carolina has emerged as America's top state for keeping new businesses alive, with only 17.7% failing in their first year compared to the national average of 22.1%. The state welcomed over 3,000 more new businesses than it lost last year, proving entrepreneurs are finding fertile ground in the Palmetto State.

Google News - Small Business Success2 min read
Latino Businesses Surge 65% in North Carolina
SolutionsMay 11

Latino Businesses Surge 65% in North Carolina

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.

Google News - Economic Growth3 min read
Three Oregon Students Win $10,500 in SELCO Scholarships
Acts of KindnessMay 26

Three Oregon Students Win $10,500 in SELCO Scholarships

Three Central Oregon students just received $3,500 each to pursue their dreams through SELCO Community Credit Union's scholarship program. The awards are part of $77,500 distributed to 21 students across Oregon this year.

Google News - Scholarship Awarded2 min read
Oregon Unions Launch Climate Jobs Coalition for Workers
SolutionsJan 26

Oregon Unions Launch Climate Jobs Coalition for Workers

Labor unions across Oregon have joined forces to create Climate Jobs Oregon, ensuring the clean energy transition puts working families first. The coalition aims to build a homegrown renewable energy economy with good-paying union jobs while tackling climate change and inequality.

Google News - Clean Energy2 min read
Oregon Adds 126 EV Charging Ports Across State Highways
Planet WinsMay 1

Oregon Adds 126 EV Charging Ports Across State Highways

Oregon is installing 24 new fast-charging electric vehicle stations along its major highways, bringing 126 charging ports to travelers from the coast to eastern Oregon. Several stations could be charging cars within the next year.

Google News - Electric Vehicle2 min read
Ghana Expo Turns World Cup into Business Opportunity
SolutionsApr 18

Ghana Expo Turns World Cup into Business Opportunity

A Ghanaian travel company is helping local entrepreneurs transform the 2026 World Cup from just a sports event into a global business launchpad. The Made in Ghana Business Expo connects businesses with international markets during the tournament.

Myjoyonline Ghana2 min read
Oregon Lowers E-Bike Age to 14 to Boost Safety Education
SolutionsFeb 5

Oregon Lowers E-Bike Age to 14 to Boost Safety Education

Oregon's new bill drops the legal e-bike riding age from 16 to 14, allowing schools to finally teach safety to the teens already riding. While other states ban e-bikes, Oregon is choosing education over restriction.

Electrek3 min read
New Program Helps Small Businesses Before Debt Default
SolutionsApr 27

New Program Helps Small Businesses Before Debt Default

A New York debt relief firm launched the first program that helps small business owners reduce merchant cash advance payments before they miss payments and face legal trouble. The Reconciliation Shield uses contract clauses most merchants don't know exist.

Google News - Reconciliation3 min read
Vietnamese Women Now Lead 20% of Nation's Businesses
Global NewsMar 6

Vietnamese Women Now Lead 20% of Nation's Businesses

Vietnamese women are reshaping the country's economy, holding nearly a third of leadership positions and owning one in five businesses. Their shift from workforce to boardroom is driving sustainable growth across Vietnam.

Regional: vietnam economic growth (VN)2 min read
37 Women Entrepreneurs Share Business Success Secrets
Acts of KindnessMar 6

37 Women Entrepreneurs Share Business Success Secrets

Female entrepreneurs across the UK are sharing their hard-won wisdom on building successful businesses, revealing that confidence isn't required to start—just a clear direction and the courage to begin. Their collective advice could help unlock £310 billion for the UK economy.

Google News - Small Business Success2 min read
PayPal Launches $1B Small Business Fee Waiver Program
SolutionsMay 13

PayPal Launches $1B Small Business Fee Waiver Program

PayPal is waiving processing fees on $1 billion worth of transactions to help American small businesses grow. The new Small Business Initiative will support veteran-owned companies and businesses in farming, manufacturing, and technology.

Engadget2 min read
100+ Future Business Owners Learn Success Skills in Lima
SolutionsMar 4

100+ Future Business Owners Learn Success Skills in Lima

Over 100 aspiring entrepreneurs in Lima, Ohio are learning how to turn their business dreams into reality through a free six-week academy. Students who complete the program can compete for startup grants at PitchFest.

Google News - Small Business Success2 min read
$500K Program Lifts 17 Small Businesses Through Transit Chaos
SolutionsMar 13

$500K Program Lifts 17 Small Businesses Through Transit Chaos

A Maryland program combined grants with expert coaching to help small businesses survive major construction disruption. The results? Revenue jumped 25% and one struggling company transformed into a marketplace supporting 40 food entrepreneurs.

Google News - Small Business Success3 min read
Visa Launches $100M Program to Help Small Businesses Grow
VideosFeb 6

Visa Launches $100M Program to Help Small Businesses Grow

Visa just rolled out a major new platform to tackle the biggest hurdles facing small business owners: getting funding, finding customers, and using modern tech. The program kicks off with $100 million in partnership with lender Lendistry.

Fast Company2 min read

Showing 20 of 9163