Small businesses: Unsung heroes of the U.S. economy

Fintech stocks are in the limelight this spring, with American Express, Visa, and SoFi being notable examples. They all show impressive financial strength and demonstrate significant revenue growth, making them attractive to investors. Fintech companies are gaining attention due to their ability to offer financial solutions efficiently, even without considerable

Exploring AI’s impact on fintech innovations Recently, fintech experts Alex Immerman, Immad Akhund, and René Lacerte had a discussion at a Connect/Fintech gathering where they highlighted the potentials of generative AI in the fintech industry. They believe that AI can bring about unprecedented efficiency and innovation in financial services, aiding

Ek’s Founder and CEO, Edvard König, has confessed to financial hardships and several internal issues at the company, such as communication breakdowns and delayed payments. Despite these issues, König remains hopeful about EK’s future and has pledged to address these challenges and stabilize the company’s financial health. At a meeting

Zipline, a drone delivery startup from San Francisco, has reached the milestone of 1 million deliveries and is now expanding into the restaurant business. This comes after their drones have covered more than 70 million commercial miles across four continents. Behind these achievements is groundbreaking technology, solidifying the company’s standing

In early 2024, it’s evident that areas such as AI, healthcare, energy, and robotics attracted large capital influxes despite an overall atmosphere of investment caution. Investments in these sectors highlight shifting investor focus and expectations as they thrived against the typically slow start of most industries. This turns a new

A Minnesota-based startup is tackling pollution by converting diesel engines to run on ammonia. This innovative switch is their strategy to pare down their environmental footprint through a cleaner diesel alternative. Ammonia, a compound of nitrogen and hydrogen, does not produce carbon emissions when burned in the engine, significantly reducing

The US-China Business Council is growing increasingly worried about the unstable relationship between the US and China, which is causing strain on American investments in China. The key issue is China’s emphasis on national security, which has made the business environment challenging and a significant risk for American investors. With

The Kansas City Chamber of Commerce recently disclosed the contenders for the 2024 Small Business of the Year award. These businesses, belonging to an array of industries, have displayed exceptional growth and dedication to the community. The Chamber’s President and CEO, Joe Reardon, disclosed that they received 60 applications and

Baton Rouge Entrepreneurship Week, a stimulating business event hosted by Nexus Louisiana, embraces the theme of ‘stayin’ alive,’ this year. Running from May 7-9 at the renovated Mid City Tower, it aims to inspire survival strategies for businesses in this uncertain economic climate. The event gathers a diverse group of