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Africa Through My Eyes

Too often we allow our happiness be affected by petty material desires. Learn how the people of East Africa brought joy to my life.

I went to Africa in search of animals, but I found something much more important: myself. I suddently realized how happy I should really be and that most of my unhappiness came from pett material desires or simple misunderstandings with other human beings.


Section: Letter From The President, 2008 April
Tags: community, charity, americas best companies, africa Read More »

Crunchless Credit

Think borrowing money from family and friends is risky business? Virgin Money acts as a middleman to ensure the safest transactions.

Online peer-to-peer lending is revolutionizing funding business startup costs, and Virgin Money USA is at the forefront.


Section: Best Neighbors, 2008 April
Tags: loans, credit, money, community, financing, Yip, Virgin Money, Advani, Branson Read More »

The Peace Corner: Hope on the West Side

Startups need not be limited to businesses alone. On Chicago’s West Side, one man is helping a generation of the city’s youth to start up their lives.

Startups need not be limited to businesses alone. On Chicago’s West Side, one man is helping a generation of the city’s youth to start up their lives.


Section: Best Neighbors, 2007 Summer
Tags: community, charity, peace Read More »

Get Involved in a Charity

Your community is the foundation of your small business. Giving back to it can be rewarding for both your spirit and your community.

Your community is the foundation of your small business. Giving back to it can be rewarding for both your spirit and your community.


Section: Features, 2008 February
Tags: community, 2008, charity, giving back Read More »

It's Just Good Scents

Idaho company provides $100,000 cash infusion into the local economy and hopes to inspire others to follow suit

Idaho company provides $100,000 cash infusion into the local economy and hopes to inspire others to follow suit


Section: Best Neighbors, 2009 Nov/Dec
Tags: Contribute 2009, sales, community, September 11, Scentsy Read More »

Lending and Befriending

Kiva, the first person-to-person micro-lending website, changes the lives of entrepreneurs in the developing world.

Kiva, the first person-to-person micro-lending website, changes the lives of entrepreneurs in the developing world.


Section: Best Neighbors, 2008 June
Tags: loan, kiva, microlender, community, international Read More »

In Their Honor

Many remember our nation’s veterans only on specific national holidays. Entrepreneurs like Dominique Martucci have found ways to honor them in their everyday lives.

Many remember our nation’s veterans only on specific national holidays. Entrepreneurs like Dominique Martucci have found ways to honor them in their everyday lives.


Section: Best Neighbors, 2008 February
Tags: inspirational, giving back, community, veterans Read More »

Instant Karma

These social entrepreneurs are running successful small businesses and making the world a better place.

These social entrepreneurs are running successful small businesses and making the world a better place.


Section: Best Entrepreneurs, 2009 Sept/Oct
Tags: Michael Pirron, small business, Miranda Magagnini, Richard Ludlow, change the world, help, community, social, enterepreneurs Read More »