Thirteen years ago, my wife and I started making candles in an old boathouse on our property in Edgecomb. We started selling hand-poured soy wax candles that we scented and packaged to evoke our favorite place in the world: the Maine coast. Today, we supply L.L. Bean, Holy Donut, Bixby Bars and Whole Foods, and…
In recent years, the adoption of digital tools among small businesses has surged, with a notable increase in the integration of AI-powered tools. According to new 3C research, 64% of small businesses are already using AI for their business or have imminent plans to do so. The top reasons these businesses use or plan to…
WASHINGTON (March 13, 2024) – A new study from the Connected Commerce Council (3C) found that small and medium-sized business (SMB) leaders are rapidly adopting artificial intelligence (AI) tools to ensure their businesses’ productivity and growth. The study also found that SMB leaders regard privacy, trust, and safety as top priorities when it comes to…
Mt. Vernon, NY As sons of an entrepreneur, Charles Chakkalo and his brothers always dreamed of becoming business owners. They started Joey’z Shopping while in college, an e-commerce company that offers houseware ranging from cake stands to curtains, providing hard-working Americans with high-quality, affordable houseware. Charles and his brothers live by their company’s motto: “Nobody…
New York, NY Sutta Saraphum found her passion for exciting foods while working in restaurants and cooking traditional dishes with her mother in Thailand. When she moved to New York in 2011, she was disappointed with the lack of authentic, flavorful sauces like those back home, so she created her own. Sutta founded SD Sauce…
One day in 2015, my corporate job was eliminated. I’d worked hard for over 30 years, and suddenly I didn’t…
Manhattan Beach, California Khiry Kemp founded Oppti to empower high school students by providing a digital platform that connects them with internships, volunteer opportunities, career skills training, and work-based learning opportunities in partnership with employers and school staff nationwide. Through Oppti, Kemp aims to facilitate career readiness and professional development for students, ensuring accessible and…
Fullerton, CA In 2010, Philip Gomez helped turn his mother’s dream of owning her own bakery into a reality by opening Patty’s Cakes and Desserts in Fullerton, CA. Through the power of digital tools and support from their community, Patty’s Cakes is one of the highest-rated bakeries on major review platforms and expanded to a…