Entries by Business Executive

Nevada Small Business Development Center celebrates SBDC Day, honoring outstanding small businesses and entrepreneurs 

The Nevada Small Business Development Center (SBDC) has honored three exceptional businesses and individuals with the inaugural SBDC Awards. These award winners exemplify innovation, dedication and the entrepreneurial spirit that drive Nevada’s economy forward.   The Nevada SBDC, housed within the College of Business at the University of Nevada, Reno, serves as a statewide resource for […]





Sayonara stability, namaste change: Japanese CEO who moved to Bengaluru with a suitcase and dream | Bengaluru News

NEW DELHI: Naotaka Nishiyama, the founder of Tech Japan, recently shared reflections on his transformative journey of moving to India. In a LinkedIn post, Nishiyama revealed that he arrived in Bengaluru in March last year with nothing but a suitcase and an idea. Over the past year, this leap of faith has profoundly shaped his […]





Cathie Wood Sees Small Business Recovery Ahead, Tom Lee Predicts ‘Extremely High’ Odds Of A V-Shaped Market Rebound – Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA)

ARK Invest CEO Cathie Wood believes small businesses are poised for a resurgence, despite facing prolonged struggles since the COVID-19 pandemic. What Happened: In the March edition of “In The Know,” Wood emphasized historical patterns, pointing to deregulation, tax cuts, and revived entrepreneurial spirit as catalysts for recovery. Comparing the current climate to the mid-1990s, […]





Healthcare Startup Solace Is Raising New Funding From Menlo Ventures

Buzzy healthcare startup Solace just raised a fresh round of funding led by VC firm Menlo Ventures, Business Insider has learned. Solace, which connects patients with healthcare advocates, is raising a Series B funding round that values the startup at over $300 million, according to multiple sources with knowledge of the deal. These sources said […]





Small Business of the Month: TWC Enterprises Electrical

The Columbus Blue Jackets are excited to partner with First Merchants Bank to recognize small businesses in our community. Each month throughout the season, one company will be featured as the Small Business of the Month presented by First Merchants Bank. March’s Small Business of the Month is TWC Enterprises Electrical. At the age of […]





Emergence Capital closes on $1B fund to back B2B companies

Emergence Capital has closed its $1 billion seventh fund, it reported on Tuesday It’s the firm’s first raise in nearly four years. In May 2021, the San Mateo, California-based venture firm rounded up nearly a billion dollars in capital commitments across two funds.  At that time, it closed its sixth early-stage fund with $575 million; […]





Deep tech investors now back women-led ventures

Anuya Nisal, Founder & CEO of Serigen Mediproducts, says that deep tech investors are now more open to backing women-led ventures. In an interview, she shared her journey as a woman entrepreneur in the biomedical industry. Nisal says that female founders are often held to higher standards and need to show stronger metrics and resilience. […]





Louisiana Small Business Development Center’s director shares about impact on local economy

MONROE, La. (KNOE) – The Louisiana Small Business Development Center is an organization that provides resources for those looking to get into the business world. Virendra Chhikara says starting a small business is not easy, but the LSBDC works to help businesses overcome the challenges they may face. “When you start a business or you’re […]