Independent Retailer Month: Why Local Retail Matters

Every July, Independent Retailer Month celebrates the entrepreneurs who help shape the communities where we live, work, and shop. What began as a grassroots effort to encourage consumers to support locally owned businesses has grown into an international movement...

U.S. 250th Anniversary: The Enduring American Dream

As our nation marks its 250th anniversary, Americans have an opportunity to reflect on the principles that have shaped our country for two and a half centuries. Among them is self-determination: the belief that individuals should have the freedom to shape their own...

The Small Business Milestone Nobody Celebrates (But Should)

May is National Small Business Month, a time to recognize the resilience, creativity, and determination that small business owners bring to their communities every day. This year, we are looking at a milestone that does not get enough attention: Year Three. A...

National Entrepreneurship Week 2026: February 14-21, 2026

Twenty Years of Building, Belonging, and Belief  National Entrepreneurship Week, a non-partisan, congressionally chartered initiative, takes place each year during the third week of February. This initiative seeks to empower, educate, and connect entrepreneurs because...

Side Hustle to Startup

Side Hustles Surge Across California The path from side hustle to startup is becoming increasingly common as Americans seek flexible ways to earn and grow. Since 2020, Google searches for “side hustle” have skyrocketed, reflecting a nationwide shift toward flexible...