Gateway Technical College gave Ulysses Sanchez the skills and confidence to help his family’s business thrive. This success story reveals how a supportive educational environment can spark growth far beyond the classroom.
San Diego’s entrepreneurial energy has never been stronger, as evidenced by 81 local names on the 2026 Inc. 5000 list. The top 10 standouts are fueling the region’s momentum, driven in large part by a surge in health and wellness businesses.
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.
