Indigenous Peoples’ Day is celebrated on the second Monday of October and November is Native American Heritage Month. This time recognizes and honors Indigenous, Native American, Native Hawaiian, and Native Alaskan communities, and the contributions of these communities and small businesses to every aspect of our society. According to the U.S. Census ... Read More

Norwood J. Clark, Jr., an alum of ICIC’s 10,000 Small Businesses (10KSB) and ICCC initiatives, was recently featured on Fox11’s Good Day LA and recognized by the Los Angeles Chargers for his philanthropic efforts and contributions to Carson, CA where he lives and operates his small business. Norwood is serving so ... Read More

This story is the second in a series of Stories of Resilience that demonstrate the generosity, creativity and community-building spirit that countless ICIC alumni have shown during the COVID-19 pandemic. Mary Aregoni and Tigist Ruda are both graduates of Goldman Sach’s 10,000 Small Businesses Mary’s restaurant Saigon Sisters features food from her country of origin, ... Read More

A vital piece of the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program's success is its network of community colleges around the country. Key to the delivery of its business education, they are also a resource often under-utilized by the larger business and entrepreneurial ecosystem. Read More

A recent report by Babson College, The State of Small Business in America, provides new insights into the issues and opportunities small businesses face, offering strategies to drive job creation and economic growth. Read More