Brooklyn residents and entrepreneurs came together for Progress Playbook’s Third Annual Renaissance Summit, focusing on business ownership and community investment. The daylong gathering highlighted how collaborative neighborhood efforts can spark meaningful economic and social transformation.
Richard Branson, born in Surrey, England, on July 18, 1950, founded the globally recognized Virgin Group, Ltd. With a background influenced by a lawyer father and a flight attendant mother, Branson’s fearless approach transformed multiple industries under the Virgin brand. His personal life also garnered attention, including two marriages that spanned decades.
As she graduates from Wapsie Valley High School, Schmitz envisions a path that leads straight to the beauty industry. Her next steps include earning a cosmetology license and turning her dream of owning a salon into reality.
Okanagan angel investors committed a record $407,000 to three Canadian startups, marking the program’s largest single-year investment in eight years. Held last week at Metro Hub in Kelowna, the 2026 Okanagan Angel Summit Finale drew more than 225 attendees eager to witness this funding milestone.
He started by mowing lawns as a child and never looked back. Today, this 19-year-old Sherrard graduate is growing a pressure washing business while training to become a firefighter—an inspiring blend of determination and service.
A free online business training series begins on April 29, thanks to the Cowlitz County Economic Development Council and the Washington State Department of Commerce. Designed for local businesses, the sessions aim to provide accessible guidance and support.
Pinky Cole shares how she once lost her iconic Slutty Vegan restaurant and the key lessons she picked up on the path to reclaiming her place as its founding owner. Her story offers an uplifting look at perseverance in the face of entrepreneurial challenges.
Once a bus driver, now a triple business co-owner, Jolena “Jo Jo” Bartholomew has spent the last ten years charting a course she never expected. Her story offers a look at the surprising places ambition can lead.
For anyone looking to supplement their income, six side hustles stand out for their minimal overhead costs. These opportunities require little initial funding and can be started alongside full-time work, offering a safe way to explore entrepreneurship.
The online creator economy is undergoing a rapid transformation. In an era where ad revenue alone no longer pays the bills, top YouTubers and digital entrepreneurs are gaining ground by acquiring startups, launching new products, and building full-fledged businesses.
