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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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Small business owners in St. Kitts and Nevis are getting a real shot at financial success through a new 10-week program that teaches them how to become "bankable." The government is partnering with a national bank to turn business dreams into funded realities.
Ghana is celebrating World MSME Day with a free virtual summit designed to help small businesses overcome growth barriers. More than 300 entrepreneurs will gather online to learn strategies for scaling their ventures and accessing capital.
Florida A&M University hosted its 43rd Annual Big Bend Regional Small Business Week, connecting hundreds of entrepreneurs with expert workshops, funding resources, and community partnerships. The multi-day celebration proved that when universities invest in local business owners, entire communities grow stronger together.
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.
Moniepoint disbursed over ₦1 trillion (roughly $600 million) to 70,000 Nigerian businesses in 2025, fueling a 36% average growth for borrowers. In a country where traditional banks leave small businesses behind, fintech platforms are stepping up with data-driven lending that's changing lives.
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.
The City of Ventura is celebrating Small Business Week with free workshops, resource fairs, and year-round support programs designed to help local entrepreneurs thrive. From expert-led planning sessions to one-on-one guidance, the city is investing in the backbone of its economy.
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.
Every dollar spent at a small business does triple duty—employing neighbors, supporting local charities, and funding community projects. With 36 million small businesses now employing 60 million Americans, shopping local has never mattered more.
Five Georgia small businesses just earned the state's highest recognition for their innovation and community impact. From a bodega in Savannah to a tech company in rural Ocilla, these entrepreneurs are proving that success and service go hand in hand.
More than 100 entrepreneurs gathered in Manhattan to learn how artificial intelligence can help their small businesses grow. Government experts and tech leaders shared practical tools designed specifically for women and minority-owned companies.
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