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Taiwan Entrepreneur Brings Smart Elderly Care to Mainland China as Silver Economy Expands
Time Light Care, a smart elderly care company founded by a Taiwan entrepreneur in Tianjin, is leveraging Taiwan's long-term care expertise and China's...

HKSTP Forges Asia-Europe Innovation Gateway at VivaTech 2026
HKSTP's delegation to VivaTech 2026 secured multiple MOUs and partnerships, generating over HK$70M in business leads and strengthening Hong Kong's rol...

617 Collective Appoints Victor Martinez as Partner and Head of Capital Markets
617 Collective, a New York-based acquisition platform for founder-led agencies, appoints Victor Martinez as Partner and Head of Capital Markets to lea...
Hangzhou Hosts Inaugural AI+OPC Conference to Boost Smart Economy
The first AI+OPC Innovation and Development Conference in Hangzhou gathered 400 delegates to discuss AI and one-person company integration, launching ...

Mitch Gould Reflects on Entrepreneurial Spirit and the American Dream Ahead of Fourth of July
Entrepreneur Mitch Gould discusses the importance of the entrepreneurial spirit and the American Dream, drawing from his career and memoir, 'The Blond...

Mitch Gould Reflects on Entrepreneurial Spirit of American Dream This Fourth of July
Veteran entrepreneur Mitch Gould highlights the enduring American Dream and the value of hard work, risk-taking, and persistence for entrepreneurs, dr...

DefTech Startup Vermeer Closes $10M Series A Led by Draper Associates
American-Ukrainian defense tech startup Vermeer has secured $10 million in Series A funding led by Draper Associates to scale its GPS-independent navi...

Grayline Group’s Joseph Kopser Receives CleanTX Service & Leadership Award for Energy and Defense Innovation
Joseph Kopser was honored with CleanTX’s 2025 Service & Leadership Award for his career in clean energy entrepreneurship, policy leadership, and bridg...

D1 Training Opens New Location in Clermont, Expanding Access to Athletic-Based Fitness
D1 Training's new Clermont franchise, owned by London Dewey and Ron Zmuda, brings sports-science backed programs for all ages, filling a gap in youth ...

From Disney to Delivery: Entrepreneur Debuts Rolling Suds in Melbourne
Rolling Suds, a leading power-washing franchise, opens its newest location in Melbourne, Florida, owned by entrepreneur Devin Hollenbaugh, whose diver...

Veteran Couple Brings Nashville Hot Chicken to Woodland with The Red Chickz Franchise
Danny and Kathy Lisath, Army veterans, open The Red Chickz in Woodland, aiming to build generational wealth and community through a Nashville hot chic...

Go Fund Yourself Episode 12 Highlights Ecuatoriana Airlines and Tropos AR
The show features Ecuatoriana Airlines' community-funded revival and Tropos AR's accessible augmented reality platform, underscoring the democratizati...

Ashley Stroud Honored with Austin Business Journal Women in Business Award, Paving Way for Female Leadership in Trades
Ashley Stroud, Co-Owner and COO of Plumbing Outfitters, receives the 2025 Women in Business Award, highlighting her role in transforming the company i...

Ashley Stroud Earns Master Plumber License, Paving the Way for Women in the Trades
Ashley Stroud, Co-Owner and COO of Plumbing Outfitters, passes the Texas Master Plumber License Exam, becoming part of a small but growing group of wo...

Moroccan Startup GoRide Transfers Recognized by Technopark Agadir for Revolutionizing Airport Transfers Across 20 Countries
GoRide Transfers, a Moroccan tech startup using AI and smart APIs to automate airport transfers in over 20 countries, has been recognized by Technopar...

Bluebox Smart Ice and Water Named Core-Mark International Core Partner, Expanding Ice-as-a-Service to Convenience Stores
Bluebox Smart Ice and Water's inclusion in Core-Mark's Core Partners program will enable its automated ice vending solution to reach more convenience ...

Elwood Blackwell Invests in Dream Exchange, Backing Mission for Inclusive Market Infrastructure
Elwood Blackwell, a veteran consumer packaged goods executive, invests in Dream Exchange, which aims to become the first minority-controlled U.S. stoc...

JETSET Pilates Opens New Dr. Phillips Studio, Expanding Florida Presence
JETSET Pilates is opening a new studio in Dr. Phillips, Florida, owned by Austin and Vinitha Wolak, reflecting the brand's growth in the health-consci...

Aditxt Announces 1-for-113 Reverse Stock Split Effective Nov. 3, 2025 to Regain Nasdaq Compliance
Aditxt will implement a 1-for-113 reverse stock split on Nov. 3, 2025, aiming to meet Nasdaq's minimum bid price requirement and maintain its listing.

Pocket Hercules’ 20-Year Milestone Challenges Industry Norms with Lean, Senior-Led Model
The 20-year anniversary of Minneapolis agency Pocket Hercules demonstrates that a small, senior-driven, writer-led business model can sustain long-ter...

Luffa's Head of Product Esra Ozturk to Speak at Women in Web3 Gala 2025 on Digital Empowerment
Esra Ozturk, Head of Product at Luffa, will speak at the Women in Web3 Gala 2025 about how decentralized technologies are reshaping ownership, creativ...

Go Fund Yourself Season 4 Debuts with Patriot Critical Minerals and Opti-Harvest, Highlighting National Security and Sustainable Agriculture
The return of the entrepreneurial series 'Go Fund Yourself' on Cheddar TV features two growth-stage companies addressing critical challenges in minera...

Milton Collier's Books on Freight Brokering Remain Top Sellers as Industry Embraces Technology and New Talent
Milton Collier's Amazon bestsellers, prescient about technology and young entrepreneurs reshaping freight brokering, continue to guide newcomers in a ...

Meet The People and KD Global USA Partner to Streamline North American Market Entry for European SMEs
The strategic alliance combines import management, logistics, and marketing into a single 360° solution, enabling European small and mid-sized busines...

Tint World Founder Discusses Brand Evolution, Unique Projects, and Expansion Strategy
In a Q&A, Tint World founder Charles Bonfiglio shares insights on the brand's evolution since 1982, unique franchisee projects like the Frying Pan Tow...

Moxie Award Honors 2025 Winners, Celebrating Boldness in DC Area Business
The Moxie Award announced 17 winners at its ninth annual ceremony, recognizing DC area businesses for resilience, innovation, and community impact.

Heights Wellness Retreat Opens First Location in Porter Ranch, Led by Husband-Wife Team
Heights Wellness Retreat, a holistic spa franchise, opens its first U.S. location in Porter Ranch, owned by Jacob and Ashley Bustos, who aim to educat...

Millie’s Homemade Ice Cream Partners with Franchise FastLane to Accelerate National Growth
Millie’s Homemade Ice Cream, a Pittsburgh-based artisan ice cream brand, has joined Franchise FastLane’s CarPool program to scale its franchise operat...

Stylist Taylor Meredith Opens Styled by Binky in Arlington's Salon and Spa Galleria
Taylor Meredith launches her own salon, Styled by Binky, in Arlington, Texas, offering a decade of hairstyling expertise and specialized braiding clas...

Ashley Stroud Named 2025 Plumbing Contractor of the Year by PHCC
Ashley Stroud, co-owner of Plumbing Outfitters, receives the 2025 Plumbing Contractor of the Year award for her innovative leadership and community-fo...

Nicole Valentine Launches Nava Accountancy in Lancashire, Promising a Person-Centered Approach to SME Accounting
After 15 years of experience, Nicole Valentine launches Nava Accountancy in Rossendale, Lancashire, offering a modern, personal approach to help small...

Catalyst Marketing Agency Appoints Michael Nelson as Head of Growth to Drive Five-Year Strategy
Catalyst Marketing Agency has named Michael Nelson as its new Head of Growth, leveraging his revenue operations expertise to accelerate client acquisi...

Voyageur Pharmaceuticals Appoints Virginia Alling to Board, Bolstering U.S. Market Expansion
Voyageur Pharmaceuticals strengthens its board with seasoned financial executive Virginia Alling to accelerate U.S. capital market access and support ...

Go Fund Yourself Season 4 Episode 2 Highlights VALA and BlinC Games as They Challenge Digital Monetization and Sports Competition Norms
The episode features VALA, a social monetization app that pays users for engagement via crypto, and BlinC Games, a platform combining sports and gamin...

StockClock.ai Launches Platform to Prevent Missed Equity Deadlines and Lost Option Value
StockClock.ai announced the launch of its equity deadline intelligence platform, helping founders, executives, investors, and employees track critical...

D1 Training Opens New Location in Brighton, MI, Bringing Athlete-Inspired Fitness to the Community
D1 Training, a premier athletic fitness brand, expands to Brighton, MI, offering sports-science backed training for all ages, with a grand opening on ...

Splash Beverage Group Announces Leadership Transition; Founder Robert Nistico Steps Down as CEO and Chairman
Splash Beverage Group founder Robert Nistico resigns as CEO and Chairman, with board member Bill Caple appointed Chairman, signaling a strategic shift...

HBCU Sweethearts Launch Streaming and Consulting Network to Help Couples Build Businesses Without Sacrificing Relationships
A couple who met at Florida A&M University (FAMU) has launched Build Network TV, a streaming and consulting platform designed to help entrepreneurial ...

Forum Ventures Reports 64% of Founders in 2026 Cohort Achieve Early Revenue
Forum Ventures releases data showing 64.1% of founders in its most recent accelerator cohort reached early revenue during the program, challenging ind...

Milwaukee Marketer Launches SEO Consultancy After Corporate Downsizing
Eric Vallee turned a corporate downsizing into Silver Fox MKE, a thriving SEO consultancy serving over 20 clients in the Midwest within two years.

Owner of Micro Com Document Scanning Retires After 46 Years, Transfers Ownership to Consentia Inc.
Craig Hollingum, owner of Vancouver's Micro Com Systems, retires after 46 years, selling the document scanning business to Consentia Inc. effective De...

Exit Factor Earns Multiple National Awards From Leading Business Organizations
Exit Factor, a franchise in business value enhancement and exit planning, received multiple national awards in 2025 for its growth, workplace culture,...

Nonsense Agency Launches Field Marketing Services to Boost Nonprofit Donor Growth
Nonsense Agency introduces experiential and field campaign services for nonprofits, aiming to convert real-world interactions into recurring donors an...

Inventor of Goat Yoga Launches 'Buy the Goats a Bouquet' Service to Meet Agricultural Sales Requirement
Lainey Morse, creator of Goat Yoga, introduces a $25 flower dedication service where goats eat bouquets on video, solving her farm's legal need for ag...

Suntex Enterprises Achieves OTCID Verified Status and Appoints Javier Leal as CEO to Lead Restructuring
Suntex Enterprises Inc. has obtained OTCID Verified status on OTC Markets and appointed Javier Leal as CEO to spearhead a corporate restructuring and ...

Beeline Holdings Achieves Cash Flow Positivity in Lending Operations, Prices $7.4M Registered Direct Offering
Beeline Holdings (NASDAQ: BLNE) announced that its lending entity achieved cash flow positivity in October, positioning the company to reach overall c...

From Engineering to Entrepreneurship: Franchisee Twinkle Patel Finds Success with California Tortilla
Engineer-turned-franchisee Twinkle Patel leveraged his analytical skills and California Tortilla's support to build a thriving restaurant at King of P...

Nix Innovation Launches as Venture Studio to Transform Retail and eCommerce with AI
Nix Innovation, a new venture studio founded by Amir Salehi, launches with a focus on using artificial intelligence and deep technology to solve core ...
