db0e9426ec7dd1fa1a1154f53942ac85Facebook SyndicationFree Enterprise's Facebook Wall2015-06-23T08:22:25-07:00http://www.facebook.com/favicon.icohttps://fbcdn-profile-a.akamaihd.net/hprofile-ak-xpf1/t5.0-1/592294_168502789179_7009151393793151961_n.jpg<![CDATA[ Your morning cup of joe? There’s an app for that. CUPS app that is: http://free...]]>35e5bbdaf632a512dc1dd3a6ad02c37e2015-06-23T16:22:25+01:002015-06-23T16:22:25+01:00Free Enterprisehttp://freepri.se/1J2nVoh
A Coffee Startup Takes on Starbucks—and It’s Winning www.freeenterprise.com Coffee startup CUPS is helping mom and pop shops successfully compete against giants like Starbucks and Dunkin' Donuts.]]><![CDATA[ Memorial Bridge is falling down, and this is symbolic of a much larger infrastru...]]>5430eb9cc94a9b2a389040ae0699dc2b2015-06-22T16:11:08+01:002015-06-22T16:11:08+01:00Free Enterprisehttp://freepri.se/1TI06rS via U.S. Chamber of Commerce
How to Solve a National Infrastructure Crisis www.freeenterprise.com During a normal week, David Glazier's drivers cross the Memorial Bridge into and out of the nation's capital hundreds of times. But these aren't normal weeks.]]><![CDATA[ Happy #FathersDay! Did you get Dad a gift this year? According to the National R...]]>1c948c005b488c7a52268492a1d283d12015-06-21T18:21:41+01:002015-06-21T18:21:41+01:00Free EnterpriseNational Retail Federation we'll spend $12.7 billion http://freepri.se/1SwpVd4
Father’s Day Has a Big Economic Impact—But Data Suggests We Love Our Mothers More www.freeenterprise.com Father's Day packs an economic wallop, but if data is to be believed, then it appears we love our mothers more than we do our dads.]]><![CDATA[ It’s #FreeEnterpriseFriday! Today we feature Custom Alarm, a full-service alarm...]]>fc54e3089547f0069cd4d1ba1ef9761a2015-06-19T21:54:01+01:002015-06-19T21:54:01+01:00Free Enterprisehttp://freepri.se/1GwMJnv
Local Business Is Watching Out for the Community www.freeenterprise.com –Cross posted from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce blog—Meet the 2015 DREAM BIG Small Business of the Year – Midwest Regional finalist: Custom Alarm.Custom Alarm is a full-service security alarm company that employs a team of more than 65. The company is known in the community for provi]]><![CDATA[ Father’s Day is just two days away and it’s big business. According to National...]]>7b875ac7b291e05782c7585cb805100e2015-06-19T19:40:28+01:002015-06-19T19:40:28+01:00Free EnterpriseNational Retail Federation we’ll spend $12.7 billion this year! http://freepri.se/1SwpVd4
Father’s Day Has a Big Economic Impact—But Data Suggests We Love Our Mothers More www.freeenterprise.com Father's Day packs an economic wallop, but if data is to be believed, then it appears we love our mothers more than we do our dads.]]><![CDATA[ Once a down and out Rust Belt city, Chattanooga has reinvented itself as a hub o...]]>fbe04d839bc456f42e76731b2fe64cdb2015-06-18T17:55:27+01:002015-06-18T17:55:27+01:00Free Enterprisehttp://freepri.se/1MOV47B #SiliconCitiesUSA
The Untold Story of a Tennessee City’s Economic Miracle www.freeenterprise.com It’s not every day that a city reverses years of decline, reinventing itself into an economic engine. Yet that’s what's happened in Chattanooga, Tennessee.]]><![CDATA[ Father’s Day isn’t just good for the family, it’s big business— according to Nat...]]>5c34ad10a554bc191259716e017ff54f2015-06-17T16:00:02+01:002015-06-17T16:00:02+01:00Free EnterpriseNational Retail Federation we’ll spend $12.7 billion this year! http://invent.ge/1GOHhh3
Father’s Day Has a Big Economic Impact—But Data Suggests We Love Our Mothers More www.freeenterprise.com Father's Day packs an economic wallop, but if data is to be believed, then it appears we love our mothers more than we do our dads.]]><![CDATA[ So many valuable insights at last week’s America’s Small Business Summit! Missed...]]>ea2e50d6ca019bbcbb164cfb4960072d2015-06-16T16:45:42+01:002015-06-16T16:45:42+01:00Free Enterprisehttp://freepri.se/1G0iGC4
America’s Small Business Summit Recap www.freeenterprise.com Last week in Washington, D.C., we had the opportunity to attend the 11th annual U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s America’s Small Business Summit. Featuring a variety of speakers, panels, and networking opportunities, the multi-day event was capped off by a keynote that Zappos chief executive Tony Hsie]]><![CDATA[ We asked a mayor, a marine and an expert on poop about the secret to innovation...]]>5e95cfa0ac32b2a7ded587d82b68dc182015-06-15T16:59:44+01:002015-06-15T16:59:44+01:00Free Enterprisehttp://freepri.se/1dGgQ1O
The Secret to Innovation: We Asked and They Told www.freeenterprise.com As far as weeks go, this past one has been one of the most significant in the history of FreeEnterprise.com: We put on our first-ever panel discussion at America’s Small Business Summit, bringing together some of the people we have profiled over the past year on Free Enterprise.Moder]]><![CDATA[ Happy #FlagDay! In honor of this important national holiday, we salute these vet...]]>cd1f22604c07638eb190187377da6c9e2015-06-14T14:56:00+01:002015-06-14T14:56:00+01:00Free Enterprisehttp://freepri.se/1FPllhW
6 Stories About Veterans Guaranteed to Inspire You www.freeenterprise.com In honor of the Army's 240th anniversary, we wanted to spotlight stories about veterans and military spouses. Here are 6 of our favorites.]]><![CDATA[ #FlagDay is Sunday June 14th! In honor of this important national holiday, we sa...]]>aee288e671e377bb9b72172f4b49870e2015-06-12T18:49:42+01:002015-06-12T18:49:42+01:00Free Enterprisehttp://freepri.se/1FPllhW
6 Stories About Veterans Guaranteed to Inspire You www.freeenterprise.com In honor of the Army's 240th anniversary, we wanted to spotlight stories about veterans and military spouses. Here are 6 of our favorites.]]><![CDATA[ It’s #FreeEnterpriseFriday! Today we feature Triangle Rock Club - Morrisville, a...]]>a6a6ae00d11bebdadda984dc4bd006fa2015-06-12T16:47:18+01:002015-06-12T16:47:18+01:00Free EnterpriseTriangle Rock Club - Morrisville, a state-of-the-art indoor rock climbing facility founded by two former Marines that has become a destination for marriage proposals! http://freepri.se/1B7VCVw
Triangle Rock Club Climbs to the Top www.freeenterprise.com --Cross posted from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce blog--Triangle Rock Club - founded by former Marines with a passion for adventure, adrenaline, and climbing - has reached a peak, as the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's 2015 DREAM BIG Small Business of the Year.The Morrisville, North Carolina,]]><![CDATA[ How do you drive innovation that matters? Find out about your city: http://freep...]]>cfb43e4264f085bb2e273479bc301ec42015-06-11T22:14:48+01:002015-06-11T22:14:48+01:00Free Enterprisehttp://freepri.se/1PKDtOL
Periscope www.periscope.tv]]><![CDATA[ Later today at America's Small Business Summit we'll hear from Zappos.com CEO To...]]>c3b118e19c6cc83dd90ce2c50dacb5e02015-06-09T15:09:02+01:002015-06-09T15:09:02+01:00Free EnterpriseZappos.com CEO Tony Hsieh. Check out our story on his entrpreneurial investment in Vegas: http://freepri.se/1Ga3Mvs
Tony Hsieh’s $350 Million Gamble on Las Vegas www.freeenterprise.com Zappos founder Tony Hsieh's vision for downtown Vegas is starting to become reality, proving that one man and his money can go a long way when it comes to revitalizing a city.]]><![CDATA[ So many small business owners & entrepreneurs connecting tonight! We celebrate t...]]>84d8ccf3bd1e002c6c9ae645eeb4567c2015-06-09T00:28:01+01:002015-06-09T00:28:01+01:00Free Enterprisehttps://www.freeenterprise.com/ #IAmSmallBiz
]]><![CDATA[ A behind the scenes look at a compelling interview with Brian Smith, entrepreneu...]]>c613234a04cba1df60e4faa6167b0acf2015-06-08T22:27:17+01:002015-06-08T22:27:17+01:00Free Enterprise ]]><![CDATA[ SEAL Team 6 member Robert O'Neill on how a 'never quit' attitude helps you succe...]]>ae39c394b6b94ce40cb5e14f8b41dc1e2015-06-08T19:53:54+01:002015-06-08T19:53:54+01:00Free EnterpriseRobert O'Neill on how a 'never quit' attitude helps you succeed in business #IAmSmallBiz
]]><![CDATA[ How do you stay successful in business? Never stop thinking like a #startup. LIV...]]>e7d5bc12bc815b1adae1a52728645e922015-06-08T15:42:42+01:002015-06-08T15:42:42+01:00Free Enterprisehttps://www.periscope.tv/w/aEWXWzM0MTU3NTF8MjAwODI5NzKww-Kr2zVIzAi4DbjGA0Nopku1B36qUgPKaogQUgNGsA==
Why Should Startups Have All The Fun?!? Exclusive! Live from America's Small Business Summit www.periscope.tv Free Enterprise from Washington,]]><![CDATA[ LIVE on #Periscope: Why Should Startups Have All The Fun?!? Exclusive! Live from...]]>6bd02db58f07088b3fa1cd5b900a3fef2015-06-08T15:25:23+01:002015-06-08T15:25:23+01:00Free Enterprisehttps://www.periscope.tv/w/aEWXWzM0MTU3NTF8MjAwODI5NzKww-Kr2zVIzAi4DbjGA0Nopku1B36qUgPKaogQUgNGsA== …
Why Should Startups Have All The Fun?!? Exclusive! Live from America's Small Business Summit www.periscope.tv Free Enterprise from Washington,]]><![CDATA[ OpenBiome is interested in your POOP! It's the key to one of the most promising...]]>65ee0fcd6e181132edf308eef1fffff22015-06-08T14:23:16+01:002015-06-08T14:23:16+01:00Free Enterprisehttp://freepri.se/1z66cYl Today at America's Small Business Summit we have Carolyn Edelstein from OpenBiome at our panel. Follow us on Periscope - By Twitter Inc. for live streaming at 10AM
The Key to a Stunning Medical Breakthrough? Your Poop www.freeenterprise.com OpenBiome is spearheading a new way to treat C. difficile, a potentially deadly bacterial infection. The key to their revolutionary medical solution? Poop.]]><![CDATA[ Stop letting startups have all the fun. Come learn why your small business shou...]]>b5d4f7d220ff97c39f0c76d2415393282015-06-08T13:27:49+01:002015-06-08T13:27:49+01:00Free EnterprisePeriscope - By Twitter Inc. at 10:00AM!
]]><![CDATA[ Tomorrow kicks off America's Small Business Summit. Don't miss it: http://uscham...]]>145d1eeefc8de8ffb11fa1f7a78cd8332015-06-08T03:35:44+01:002015-06-08T03:35:44+01:00Free Enterprisehttp://uscham.com/1Qkj03v ...And follow us on Periscope - By Twitter Inc. for live streaming!
]]><![CDATA[ Tickets are still available for America's Small Business Summit which starts tom...]]>ff15a6154f3e941a735ba0fd0854f88b2015-06-07T22:37:24+01:002015-06-07T22:37:24+01:00Free Enterprisehttp://uscham.com/1Qkj03v If you can't make it be sure to follow us on Periscope - By Twitter Inc. as we live broadcast! https://t.co/06RoudD6GY
Periscope t.co Get Periscope on the App Store. See screenshots and ratings, and read customer reviews.]]><![CDATA[ America’s #SmallBusiness Summit '15 starts tomorrow. You don't want to miss it:...]]>51259abd2c28d55cf38c4176b7d7c6f82015-06-07T14:05:01+01:002015-06-07T14:05:01+01:00Free Enterpriseuscham.com/1Qkj03v #IAmSmallBiz But if you can't make it follow us on Periscope - By Twitter Inc. as we live stream!
America's Small Business Summit 2015 | U.S. Chamber of Commerce www.uschamber.com Join more than 800 business owners and chamber executives from across the country in Washington D.C. on June 8-10 to network, hear from business and policy experts, and tell Congress what your business needs to succeed.]]><![CDATA[ America’s #SmallBusiness Summit '15 starts Monday! uscham.com/1Qkj03v #IAmSmall...]]>7d4b2c587588fdf1b453b1e1461424142015-06-06T18:51:12+01:002015-06-06T18:51:12+01:00Free Enterpriseuscham.com/1Qkj03v #IAmSmallBiz Follow us on Periscope - By Twitter Inc. as we live stream!
America's Small Business Summit 2015 | U.S. Chamber of Commerce www.uschamber.com Join more than 800 business owners and chamber executives from across the country in Washington D.C. on June 8-10 to network, hear from business and policy experts, and tell Congress what your business needs to succeed.]]><![CDATA[ Sioux Falls, South Dakota is so HOT right now. Seriously, we aren't kidding—just...]]>d7e9075ac35e0039f6a236914860de7a2015-06-05T18:04:01+01:002015-06-05T18:04:01+01:00Free Enterprisehttp://freepri.se/1H5yBn0 Then come see him at America’s Small Business Summit next week.
Running a Startup City www.freeenterprise.com To find out why Sioux Falls has become one of the country's hottest cities, we sat down with Mike Huether, a native South Dakotan who was recently reelected mayor of Sioux Falls.]]><![CDATA[ Who doesn't love a Donut? Certainly not anyone who's ever tasted one from Chef F...]]>5d66a147829208dbaccb390e2b304afc2015-06-05T15:52:35+01:002015-06-05T15:52:35+01:00Free Enterprisehttp://freepri.se/1Mb3iXw #NationalDoughnutDay!
Drawing on her Mexican Heritage, Chef Fany Gerson Presides Over a Growing New York City Dessert... www.freeenterprise.com To make it in New York City’s cutthroat food and beverage industry, you really need to love what you do, because there’s a lot of competition. There are, after all, thousands of restaurants, bars, and bakeries scattered across the five boroughs that are competing for the collective attention of]]>
