When major brands, elected officials, community lenders, and business champions choose to gather in one room for small business owners, something shifts. Visa & Main did exactly that in Raleigh — delivering laptops, capital connections, and real talk from WNBA Champion Azurá Stevens and Lendistry CEO Everett Sands. This is what access looks like when it actually shows up.

Black women are the fastest-growing group of entrepreneurs in America — and the numbers are impossible to ignore. But behind every statistic is a woman who was laid off, overlooked, or simply done waiting. She didn't pivot. She made a power move. The full story is bigger than the headline.

When news broke that Claire’s, the iconic accessories retailer for tweens and teens, had filed for bankruptcy protection again, it was a sobering reminder of the persistent challenges facing mall-based brands in today’s retail landscape.

The number of business-savvy mothers blazing the trail as entrepreneurs is at a record high. "Mompreneurs" are transforming the business landscape, not just for themselves, but also for future generations.

Target's decision to scale back its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives earlier this year continues to send ripples through its business operations, with foot traffic declining for the eleventh consecutive week.

In the world of entrepreneurship, few stories exemplify determination and purpose quite like Antonio McBroom's. From humble beginnings as an ice cream scooper to becoming Ben & Jerry's youngest franchisee and building a $20+ million business empire, Antonio’s journey offers powerful lessons for aspiring business owners, particularly those from underrepresented backgrounds. 

In a corporate landscape where diversity initiatives often fall short of meaningful change, Devika Brij is revolutionizing professional development through her company, Brij the Gap Consulting.

In an industry where only 6% of real estate agents nationwide are Black, Danielle Andrews stands as a pioneering force as Realty One Group's first Black female franchisee in Florida.

Sisters, Lakila Bowden and Kamille Richardson founded iSee Technologies, a company that has evolved from its origins in corporate training to become a comprehensive force for workplace transformation.

From humble beginnings in her dining room to a 7,000-square-foot warehouse with a full staff, Vanessa Bouie's journey epitomizes the modern American entrepreneurial spirit.

Entrepreneurship is increasingly about leveraging corporate expertise into personal ventures, and Darrell Spencer stands out as a prime example of this transition.

A man who once gave his last $20 to help others is now transforming lives through innovative physical therapy. LaQuan Taylor, who survived 15 gunshot wounds and fought his way from wheelchair to walking, has turned his recovery journey into NeuroFit 360 Atlanta. His intensive therapy approach isn't just helping patients walk again – it's redefining what's possible in rehabilitation care

Starbucks has named Brian Niccol, former CEO of Chipotle, as its new chairman and CEO, effective September 9. Niccol, known for turning around struggling brands, is tasked with revitalizing Starbucks' fading sales and restoring its premium market position.

Ideas can take unexpected turns, often leading to outcomes far beyond the original vision.Sometimes, accidents and failures pave the way for groundbreaking inventions and thriving businesses that reshape our world. History proves as much.