/tags/entrepreneurs entrepreneurs en-US WLRN Mon, 29 Nov 2021 11:42:36 GMT /news/npr-breaking-news/2021-11-29/how-black-tech-entrepreneurs-are-tackling-health-cares-race-gap Determined to improve the way doctors connect with their patients, a new wave of innovators are using technology to match people of color with culturally competent professionals. Mon, 29 Nov 2021 11:42:36 GMT /news/npr-breaking-news/2021-11-29/how-black-tech-entrepreneurs-are-tackling-health-cares-race-gap Cara Anthony /news/2019-07-17/kid-trepreneurs-make-money-moves-at-miami-business-conference Sixteen-year-old Beatrix Alerte was shocked to learn last year that common cosmetic and beauty brands often use ingredients derived from animal products,… Wed, 17 Jul 2019 22:11:22 GMT /news/2019-07-17/kid-trepreneurs-make-money-moves-at-miami-business-conference /show/sundial/2019-07-10/local-thirteen-year-old-adored-her-easy-bake-oven-and-made-it-into-a-business Thirteen-year-old Taylor Moxey is quite extrodinary.The Miami teen launched her own cupcake company at the age of seven. She also founded the "Taylor… Wed, 10 Jul 2019 21:55:50 GMT /show/sundial/2019-07-10/local-thirteen-year-old-adored-her-easy-bake-oven-and-made-it-into-a-business Sherrilyn Cabrera /culture/2018-08-02/little-haiti-marketplace-creating-a-hub-for-commerce-and-culture For years, the Caribbean Marketplace in Little Haiti, also known as Mache Ayisyen, sat empty and in disrepair. After its renovation and a grand opening in… Thu, 02 Aug 2018 20:45:09 GMT /culture/2018-08-02/little-haiti-marketplace-creating-a-hub-for-commerce-and-culture /news/2018-07-27/deerfield-beach-says-goodbye-to-marlees-diner-after-17-years Marlee's Diner has been a beloved institution in Deerfield Beach for the past 17 years. Diners could get all types of homemade pies - from cherry to peach… Fri, 27 Jul 2018 19:35:42 GMT /news/2018-07-27/deerfield-beach-says-goodbye-to-marlees-diner-after-17-years Caitie Muñoz /show/the-sunshine-economy/2017-06-06/the-state-of-entrepreneurship-in-the-sunshine-economy Entrepreneurship in South Florida region is very healthy. But it also is struggling.There is no doubt South Florida is having an entrepreneurial moment.… Wed, 07 Jun 2017 02:32:19 GMT /show/the-sunshine-economy/2017-06-06/the-state-of-entrepreneurship-in-the-sunshine-economy Tom Hudson /2017-05-03/without-a-special-visa-foreign-startup-founders-turn-to-a-workaround Immigration advocates often tout how many startups are founded by foreigners. Yet the U.S. does not offer startup visas. Some entrepreneurs turn to a program started as an experiment in Massachusetts. Wed, 03 May 2017 11:27:00 GMT /2017-05-03/without-a-special-visa-foreign-startup-founders-turn-to-a-workaround Asma Khalid /2017-04-25/ivanka-trump-talks-female-entrepreneurs-and-her-father-at-w20-summit-in-berlin The first daughter said women must have access to credit and mentors, "to encourage this next generation" of female business owners. But remarks about her father drew the biggest reaction. Tue, 25 Apr 2017 12:53:00 GMT /2017-04-25/ivanka-trump-talks-female-entrepreneurs-and-her-father-at-w20-summit-in-berlin Bill Chappell /culture/2017-03-17/miamis-conch-food-entrepreneurs-serve-daily-dose-of-deliciousness Derrick Prater is "Dee Conchman." Every day he sets up in various parts of Miami hawking his specialty: conch. Conch fritters, tropical conch in a… Fri, 17 Mar 2017 12:20:16 GMT /culture/2017-03-17/miamis-conch-food-entrepreneurs-serve-daily-dose-of-deliciousness /news/2017-01-02/workouts-jam-to-south-beach-rhythm-at-305-fitness-in-nyc Sadie Kurzban likes to warm up her fitness dance class with a pep talk.“We’re in it together,” she tells 30 women gathered in a 1,500-square-foot studio.… Mon, 02 Jan 2017 22:34:55 GMT /news/2017-01-02/workouts-jam-to-south-beach-rhythm-at-305-fitness-in-nyc Alexander Gonzalez