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How a Bikes-and-Coffee Café Grew Into a Beloved Chicago Brand
In 2011, Michael Salvatore had a novel idea for a business: a combination boutique bike shop and neighborhood café, all in one welcoming space. He decided to give it a try, launching Heritage Bikes & Coffee in Chicago’s Lake View neighborhood. Patrons loved its quality coffee, locally-made bikes, and easygoing atmosphere — and the business…
California Small Business Owners Sound Alarm on Harmful Tech Policy Proposals
SACRAMENTO, California (August 20, 2025) – Earlier today, Michelle Mak, founder of Mewl Baby, and Jerick Sobie, co-owner of Lucky Feet Shoes, spoke out against Assembly Bills 566, 1018, and 446. These bills would stifle small businesses’ ability to reach new customers, grow, and compete with bigger companies. AB 1018 would impose burdensome new requirements…
How A Tennessee Entrepreneur Is Modernizing Security Training, One Guard at a Time
Returning to civilian life after serving as a decorated Army infantryman, Angel Rodriguez began running operations for a small security firm in Nashville. The owners were frustrated by the limited, out-of-date security training options in the area — and soon suggested Angel start training people himself. So in 2012, he launched Alliance Training and Testing…
