Entrepreneur Spotlight
4 Best Practices Entrepreneurs Should Keep In Mind To Prepare For Q4
2023 has been a year filled with ups and downs for small business owners. With looming issues such as inflation, fears of a recession, and an unreliable supply chain, owners…
Read MoreQuestions that Need Answers with Kim Frye
In this question-and-answer series, you’ll get to know some incredible entrepreneurs we have encountered in our community. We are thrilled to share their entrepreneurial stories and encourage you to contact…
Read MoreBreaking Into New Industries and New Influence: Twee Nguyen’s Entrepreneurship Journey
Creating and maintaining one successful business is a fantastic feat. But for second-time founder Twee Nguyen, who has crossed seas and industries to chase dreams, two-time success tastes even sweeter…
Read MoreQuestions that Need Answers with Ayisha Lockett
In this question-and-answer series, you’ll get to know the incredible entrepreneurs Wacif has encountered in our community. We are thrilled to share their stories and encourage you to connect with and support them! We’re kicking…
Read MoreNicole Nixon Stumbles Upon Entrepreneurship Through Innovation
Nicole Nixon is a testament that you can accomplish anything with goodwill, tenacity, and a passion for growth. Her quest to entrepreneurship has been one of curiosity, self-discovery, and knowledge.…
Read MorePassion, Purpose, and Persistence: An Entrepreneurship Story with Connie Russell
Most small businesses launch with a dream to serve and support others. However, for Connie Russell, the CEO of C.L. Russell Company, a workforce development agency, training people to become…
Read MoreDesigning the Five-Star Restaurant Experience through Entrepreneurship
For a restaurant, the quality of service can be the difference between a good restaurant and a great one. Dr. Erinn Tucker Oluwole has made it her entrepreneurial mission to…
Read MoreEntrepreneur Spotlight Katrina Norman
Entrepreneurs thrive in a community. Customers, suppliers, advocates, accountants, lawyers, teachers, and mentors form an ecosystem of creativity, diversity, and support that helps entrepreneurs like creative entrepreneur Katrina Norman. Katrina…
Read MoreEntrepreneur Spotlight Mary Blackford
When Ward 7 resident and DC native, Mary Blackford, sought healthier food options in her community, her search fell short. Blackford estimated only three grocery stores served a population of…
Read MoreJapanese American Women in Business: Reiko Hirai & Tomomi Miyajima
In this Women of Fire Fireside chat, Reiko Hirai and Tomomi Miyajima discuss the ups and downs of running businesses in the Greater Capital Region.
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