Columbus, OH

The business world is experiencing a surge in one-person businesses, evidenced by the record 5.5 million new businesses registered in 2023, mostly led by solopreneurs. This rise reflects a supportive environment for independent entrepreneurship and a significant shift in the commercial landscape. Despite challenges such as limited resources, solitude, and...

Surge in solopreneurship reshapes business landscape

Black Enterprise

HaKika Wise's Black Box Franchising helps other small business owners to become franchisors by converting their businesses into franchises. In 2018, BLACK ENTERPRISE readers were introduced to HaKika Wise, founder and CEO of Kika Stretch Studio franchise. Fast forward, now Wise’s company has six locations across four states. Wise has expanded her reach in the franchise world, helping other small business owners to become franchisors by converting their businesses into franchises.

Entrepreneur Helps Other Small Business Owners Through Innovative Franchising Model

TechRadar

Much can be said about the pros and cons of generative AI. But while we can all agree that it is widely-available and disruptive, surely we can also agree that it isn't the first emerging technology to be available and disruptive (nor will it be the last). It's just the one we're focused on right now.To start to wrap your head around the possibilities of generative AI and the broader AI technology ecosystem, it’s best to start from the ground up. When you look up the definition of technology, it is “the application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes.” With...

Shaping AI to improve the way small business owners work

J.A.M.E.S, the platform for 3D printed electronics, offers guidance and support to companies seeking to integrate Additively Manufactured Electronics (AME) technology into their business operations. The engineering team, specialists in AME, provides expert support throughout the integration process. The team leverages its expertise in AME to provide comprehensive technical system...

Empowering Businesses with Additive Manufacturing Electronics Expertise from J.A.M.E.S

Lancaster County, PA

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Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

Shine My Crown

TIAA president and CEO, Thasunda Brown Duckett, has said there is no better time than now for Black professionals to actively tap into the AI industry. She told Afrotech that through her leadership lens, she has come to understand that the most important think about approaching AI is the new skills it presents.

Thasunda Brown Duckett Says ‘The Time Is Now’ For Black Professionals To Accumulate AI Skills

Businesses succeed or fail based on their ability to make sound decisions. Every aspect of an organization’s operation, from the simplest to the most complex, is the result of a series of decisions, each building on the next, from the chairs in the employee lunch room to the million-dollar marketing campaign that will make or break the operation.

What Does It Mean to Be Data-Driven?

FinanceBuzz

Bypass the coding craze and still cash in on the tech boom! Uncover 15 high-paying tech jobs perfect for non-techies seeking a career upgrade.

15 High-Paying Jobs in Tech (No Tech Skills Required)

The Institut des Systèmes Intelligents et de Robotique, or ISIR, has received the first delivery of Enchanted Tools’ Miroka robot. Enchanted Tools is a French startup attempting to bring a new social robot to market that is cute and engaging. We first reported about Enchanted Tools at CES...

Enchanted Tools delivers Mirokaï social robot to first customer

Implementing a successful ecommerce program often feels like a game of whack-a-mole. Every time you think you’ve hammered down all the pain points, another one pops up. Post-pandemic, the rush to complete digital transformation (to bring offline stores to online channels) was the priority. Volume was key. Manufacturers asked, “How can we ramp up capacity? How can we ship orders faster? How can we meet the buyers where they need to be met?”

Whack-a-mole: Navigating the challenges facing manufacturing ecommerce in 2024

As we continue to march towards an increasingly digitized era, the possibility of robots co-existing harmoniously with humans in various settings becomes more conceivable. Today, we delve deep into fascinating research that’s further pushing the boundaries of what humanoid robots are capable of – incorporating dance moves into their functionality.

Dancing robots: The future of human-robot interactions

Chicago, IL

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Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

International speaker, business consultant, and multi-millionaire real estate investor Attiyah Blair has announced a new initiative aimed at empowering female entrepreneurs. With over two decades of experience inspiring others and a successful career in real estate investment since 2007, Blair is committed to helping women achieve peak performance and build generational wealth.

Multi-Millionaire Real Estate Investor Attiyah Blair Launches Program To Empower Women

New Jersey State

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Burlington County, NJ

Morristown Minute

Officials Celebrate Success and Expansion of Meal Initiatives for Children. Morristown, NJ — State and local officials, including New Jersey Secretary of Agriculture Ed Wengryn, gathered July 18, 2024, at Pemberton Early Childhood Learning Center in Burlington County to spotlight the achievements of the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) and the innovative Summer EBT initiative, which provides substantial support to low-income families during the summer months.

NJ's $120 Summer EBT Feeds Child Nutrition

Pennsylvania State

Bucks County Beacon

Backlash to LGBTQ+ progress has increased substantially in Pennsylvania and across the U.S. in recent years. From attacks on LGBTQ inclusion in public schools and threats against drag queen story hours to mounting anti-LGBTQ legislation, right-wing extremists have used disinformation and conspiracies to try to erode the rights and liberties and even safety of queer and trans Americans.

As Anti-LGBTQ Backlash Grows, Advocates Say There Is ‘Hope’ In Action

Arizona State

"The benefit we get from storage like this is the ability to instantly absorb renewable energy peaks so we can actually use them." Salt River Project and Plus Power LLC have just announced that two of their new grid-charged Tesla Megapack battery storage systems are preparing to come online in Arizona.

Tesla Megapack project with huge energy storage is coming online: 'It's intended to provide resilience and additional capacity'

Is generative AI a boon or anathema to human creativity?. That seems to be on the minds of many business leaders as the technology seeps into writing and visual tools that offices tap every day. Ad Age reported earlier this year that brands are increasingly restricting how their ad agencies...

2 in 5 business leaders claim AI has boosted creativity

Everyone desires happiness, but we rarely have a firm definition of what will make us happy. The old happiness prescribes things like money, fame, perfection, and winning, but these don’t lead to lasting happiness. Philosophy and modern research suggest a new path to happiness: being yourself and giving of yourself.

How redefining happiness can transform your life

Maybank, a partner to two-thirds of Malaysia’s 1.2 million SMEs, has taken a significant step forward in empowering them by automating bookkeeping. This innovative solution frees them to focus “on their core business and allows for a more efficient way of managing their finances, seamlessly connected to the growing Maybank business ecosystem.”

Malaysia’s Maybank to Support SMEs via E-Invoicing Automation Services

Denver, CO

David Heitz

A dangerous drug that is being mixed into fentanyl is causing those who inject it to develop a rash of sores that resembles a case of flesh-eating bacteria. People experiencing homelessness around Denver can sometimes be seen with these bloody, weeping wounds. I recently mentioned this phenomenon to a fentanyl user who told me about the xylazine connection.

Denver homeless people suffer sores as xylazine enters fentanyl supply

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How “distributed leadership” can help all companies navigate transformation

New technologies designed to make business more efficient are actually making things more difficult in the short term. At the same time, distributed and hybrid working...

How “distributed leadership” can help all companies navigate transformation

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