The Southland Development Authority organized a three‑day gathering aimed at connecting people who want to buy or sell businesses and real estate. The event, held at Wind Creek Chicago Southland casino, drew attendees from all over the Midwest and beyond. The CEO of the Authority highlighted that
Cat Pierce’s life flipped from indie-pop stardom to motherhood in ways she never expected. After moving from Alabama to New York in the late 1990s, she became a face of the "indie sleaze" era, sharing headlines with bands like the Strokes. She played in a band with her sister, dated a member of a fa
Debra and Tony Thune never expected to become travel entrepreneurs. Their journey began when a cruise they were on got cut short by the pandemic. Stranded at sea for over two weeks, they didn’t panic like most passengers. Instead, they used their background in corrections to organize food, share upd
Adam Lynn didn’t wait to turn 30 to start building his empire. While most students worried about exams, he was busy turning college backyards into ticketed events. His first real money-maker came from organizing a Wiz Khalifa show in college, netting $4, 000. But his real breakthrough wasn’t just ma
A Hooters restaurant in Shrewsbury is shutting down, though no specific end date was shared. This leaves only three other Hooters locations across Massachusetts. The building used to house a Chili's before Hooters moved in back in 2015. The closure might leave locals wondering about the future of th
This year’s standout young researchers and entrepreneurs in Asia are tackling big challenges in science and healthcare. Their work spans from decoding brain signals to designing AI tools that respect privacy. Some, like Hikari Okita, dive deep into genetics, studying xeno-nucleic acids (XNA). Unlike
A Sherrard coffee trailer that started serving drinks in August 2024 just planted itself permanently down the street. Brews Energy moved from its mobile setup to a small storefront at 410 Third St. , Suite B, where it now offers both hot coffee and energy drinks under one roof. The change came with
People who dream of owning a company are now looking at ready‑made options instead of building from scratch. When a business already has customers, steady money coming in, and a set of working procedures, it can be an attractive purchase. Entrepreneurs who choose this path are called acquisition e
New research shows that in 2025, about 6. 6 million people launched a business, matching the numbers seen before COVID‑19. Immigrants opened 2. 3 million of these companies, twice the rate of native‑born citizens, making them a key part of the recovery. Latino founders started around 2 million firms
Savannah James, often seen in the stands cheering for her husband LeBron and son Bronny, is stepping into her own spotlight. After years of supporting her family’s basketball dreams, she’s now the founder of Reframe Beauty, a skincare brand that’s gaining attention for more than just its famous name
