Entries by Business Executive

Kirkwood Mall thrives due to small business

BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) – The first malls, strip malls, opened in the 1950s, but it took a few decades for malls to really take off. In the 1980s, malls became a central hub for shopping and socializing. Today, many malls have either closed or are struggling to keep up. By leveraging its community’s small businesses, […]

the new breed of entrepreneurs reshaping the global tech landscape

A new generation of Chinese entrepreneurs, represented by a group of start-up founders known as the “Fantastic Four”, are reshaping the global technology landscape and helping China in its rivalry with the US. Liang Wenfeng, founder of Hangzhou-based artificial intelligence (AI) start-up DeepSeek, along with Wang Xingxing, Zhang Yiming and Wang Tao, the founders of […]

Chronicle: Nebraska Opportunity Exchange

Chronicle: Nebraska Opportunity Exchange Updated: 10:30 AM CST Mar 2, 2025 CHRONICLING THE STORIES AND PEOPLE MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN OUR COMMUNITY. THIS IS NEWSWATCH SEVEN’S CHRONICLE. GOOD MORNING. THANKS FOR JOINING US. I’M ROB MCCARTNEY. YOU KNOW, NEBRASKA HAS ROUGHLY 180,000 SMALL BUSINESSES. THOUSANDS ARE HERE IN THE METRO. THIS MORNING WE’RE TALKING ABOUT […]

From TV Screens to Business Dreams: Shanice Shrestha on Motherhood, Entrepreneurship, and Staying Authentic

From a successful career as a TV actress to becoming a digital creator and entrepreneur, Shanice Shrestha has seamlessly transitioned across industries while staying true to her authentic self. Today, she balances motherhood, her clothing brand ShanznNikkz, and a thriving digital presence. In this candid conversation, Shanice opens up about her journey, the challenges of […]

Maine Restaurant Week kicks off March 1-12

Chefs and restaurant owners have been gearing up for the 17th annual event, held March 1-12, bringing much-needed business during the slow season. PORTLAND, Maine — Maine Restaurant Week is back for its 17th year. For local chefs and restaurant owners, it couldn’t come at a better time.  For many restaurant owners, the winter season […]

Small businesses tap South Dakota tourism growth

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (South Dakota News Watch) – As South Dakota’s visitation rates and related spending keep rising, local small business owners see an opportunity to find their niche in the state’s second-largest industry. Visitor spending driven by tourism broke $5 billion for the first time last year, according to the latest numbers from the […]

Snowflake grows startup accelerator with $200M in new capital

Snowflake plans to expand its startup accelerator with $200 million in additional commitments, the tech giant that specializes in cloud-based data storage said Thursday. The new injection of capital follows a string of activity by Snowflake over the past several months that illustrates that company’s growth ambitions. The Snowflake Startup Accelerator, formerly known as the […]