“Because you come from a unique and diverse background, it gives you a unique and diverse perspective that you can build a solution around” – Frederick Huston, former inmate and current Pigeonly CEO freepri.se/2Gqu448

How this #Atlanta #startup is smashing barriers to real estate #investment through #crowdfunding freepri.se/2V69G0t @groundfloor_us

.ThirdLove was founded with one goal in mind - revolutionize the women’s intimates industry freepri.se/2UrVjz7

Meet Manyang Raeth Kher, founder and CEO of 734 Coffee, the coffee-sales arm of Humanity HSP that offers Sudanese refugees means of self-sufficiency freepri.se/2vbmrIA

Maria Rios is the first female Hispanic waste removal company owner in the U.S. freepri.se/2KRL9sk #SmallBusiness

Fed up with tasteless, calorie-filled lactation cookies, this mom created her own natural alternative freepri.se/2VWP48j #WomeninBusiness

Meet the dogs saving America’s wounded veterans Patriot PAWS freepri.se/2UPb8Fa #VetBiz

6.3 million children and teenagers nationwide suffer from #asthma. See what HCSC is doing to help: freepri.se/2Dp0fPy Blue Cross Blue Shield Association

This soccer ball also generates power to those who play with it freepri.se/2PnBqZb

What can business leaders learn from a paleontologist? A lot! Check out the inaugural interview in my new “5 Lessons Learned” series, featuring insights from Executive Director of Smithsonian’s Museum of Natural History Kirk Johnson. Kirk Johnson uschamber.com/co/good-compan…

Brothers Collin, Ryan and Austin Gill chatted with us as part of our Young Entrepreneurs series to share how they built their candle company, Frères Branchiaux, on the foundation of hard work and community outreach. Read their story here: freepri.se/2OYFot3

Before opening her DC restaurant, Toastique, Brianna Keefe always had a passion for health and nutrition. Through her business, Keefe inspires others to eat and live well. Read her story here: freepri.se/2oJZlt7

20-year-old Kelsey Davis empowers and connects Gen Z creatives to successful brands through her platform CLLCTVE | Creator Community. Learn more about how she is shaping brand storytelling through her business here: freepri.se/31z4scK

“Small businesses are the backbone of our nation, and I think they play an important role in society.” - Davis Handler, founder of We Yalla, a platform providing affordable travel for everyone. Read Handler's story here: freepri.se/2MYNjUP

Last week, we hosted the Dream Big Awards to honor the achievements of small businesses and highlight their contributions to America’s economic growth. Check out these amazing entrepreneurs and their innovative companies here: freepri.se/2P6Z2mG freepri.se/2P6Z2mG

We spoke with Michael Platt, founder of Michael Platt, about the start of his business, giving back to his community, and how he hopes to make a positive impact through entrepreneurship. Read his inspiring story here: freepri.se/2Jd2zMq

Danya Sherman, founder of @KnoNap, sat down with us to discuss how her business is keeping others safe, advice she’d offer other young entrepreneurs, and the positive impact she hopes KnoNap will have on society. Learn more about KnoNap here: freepri.se/360Fx5x

Physical and mental ailments can prevent seniors from enjoying their retirement. To combat this challenge, Carleigh Berryman used virtual reality technology to create Viva Vita, which allows seniors to explore the world without leaving their homes: freepri.se/2BGIYQI

Navy veteran Joey Vanoni, founder and CEO of Baltimore-based Pizza di Joey, used the skills he learned during his service to open his own business. In honor of #VeteranSmallBusinessWeek, Joey shares his advice for veterans who want to open their own small business.

In honor of Veterans Small Business Week, we're highlighting a nonprofit giving back to the veteran community. Semper K9 rescues shelter dogs, trains them to become service dogs, and matches them with disabled service members and veterans at no cost. #veteransmallbusinessweek