Judges Needed for Miller Lite Business Competition
June 17 | By Mary Simons
Great friends can become great business partners in Miller Lite’s new business competition, Tap the Future™.
National Small Business Week Celebrates 50th Anniversary
June 11 | By Colleen Kutney
This year marks the 60th anniversary of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and fittingly, June 17th to 21st is the 50th Annual National Small Business Week.
Moving the Back Office Up Front
June 10 | By Mary Simons
Michael Tinsley had the vision of strengthening smaller-sized businesses by transforming the burden of compliance and operational investments into opportunities for them to grow. With relentless commitment to his cause and his expertise in government contracting, he founded NeoSystems Corp. in 2000. Three years later, Michael’s partner Rob Wilson joined the team, whose technical knowledge fostered NeoSystems’ advanced infrastructure system and allowed the company to expand.
Small Business Survey Gives Insights on ENDA
June 4 | By Justin Nelson
NGLCC has partnered with the Small Business Majority in the release of the "Small Businesses Support Workplace Nondiscrimination Policies" opinion poll. The survey confirms that small business owners understand employees must be able to bring their whole selves to work.
Business Cannot Succeed in a Vacuum
May 30 | By Sam McClure
In thousands of conversations with business leaders and entrepreneurs over the years, I’ve learned to recognize qualities that are consistently good predictors for success and also some that give me pause and concern.
NGLCC Recognizes Asian American/Pacific Islander Month
May 16 | By Laura Berry
Did you know that Asian Americans are one of the fastest growing entrepreneur demographics in the United States? Between 2002 and 2007, the number of Asian American-owned businesses grew more than 40%.
New International Fellow Brings History of Human Rights Leadership
April 23 | By Orain Edwards
My name is Orain Edwards, and I like to think of myself as a catalyst for change. I am a 20-something youth and human rights advocate with more than seven years of experience in the nonprofit sector. I joined Team NGLCC on April 1st, as the International Programs Fellow, and I will be helping coordinate NGLCC’s next trade mission and expand our work with international affiliate chambers.