There are over 1.9 million Hispanic women-owned firms in the United States that are growing fast in number, employment, and revenue. With exceptional grit, talent, and ingenuity, Hispanic women entrepreneurs are not only building lives full of purpose, but they are also becoming unstoppable engines of economic growth. October is National Hispanic Heritage Month. It […]
Read MoreDo you know the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) helps small businesses to recover from a declared disaster? Like a tornado, flood, ice storm—and, yes, even a pandemic. If you own a small business and have a plan, you are ahead of the game. Now may be a good time to review and tweak it. […]
Read MoreWhen life gives you lemons, make lemonade. When your career brings you burn-out, build a business! That was the lesson offered by Amber Harper, educator, author, and founder of the Burned-In Teacher. Speaking at The NIIC Innovation Leadership Showcase Breakfast, Amber shared insights from her entrepreneurial journey and explained how she turned career burn-out into […]
MoreWhat is a brand story, and why does it matter? Bradley Houser, Founder & CEO of EatHere Indy — the largest digital food publisher in Indiana — offered his expertise through the Restaurant Revitalization Speakers Series, hosted by The NIIC. You can catch the replay here. Bradley knows the value of communicating a brand story […]
Read MoreAny restaurant that has survived the recent pandemic has learned to restructure and reimagine its management model. Perhaps no one has done that better than Justin Lance, Regional Director of Operations at City Barbecue. With over 25 years of experience in the restaurant industry, Justin has worked all over the nation. He says he works […]
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