Entrepreneurs Fuel Post-Katrina Business Boom

Oil and gas fuel the engines of employment and industry in New Orleans, but one legacy of Katrina may change that -- a surprising surge in entrepreneurs. The latest numbers show that 450 out of every 100,000 New Orleans adults have started a business since the storm. That's 40 percent higher than the national rate. But there's still a significant wealth gap between rich and poor.

New bounce in his step

When Charles "Chuck" Chaffee heard he'd received one of his industry's highest honors, he had one question: "Why me?" The CEO and co-founder of BRC Rubber Plastics Inc. doesn't want credit for his company's ability to weather the choppy economy.

Malaysia’s New Journey

From Time Magazine By Michael Schuman / Kuala Lumpur Malaysia is that rare country with an unequivocal national narrative. It goes something like this: Malaysia’s 28 million people, comprising mainly Malays, Chinese and Indians, make up a moderate and modern emerging democracy. Unlike members of other multiethnic countries, they respect one another’s beliefs and values [...]

A great recipe is just the beginning

Your friends say that your hot sauce - or relish or cake - is so good that you ought to sell it. Now, the economy is shaky, your job is wobbly (or gone) and you think, "Everyone's gotta eat." Maybe it's time to introduce your food product to the world.

FORTUNE Magazine Names Panera Bread(R) to '100 Fastest-Growing Companies' List

ST. LOUIS, MO--(Marketwire - August 26, 2010) - FORTUNE magazine has named Panera Bread ( NASDAQ : PNRA ) to its 2010 list of 100 Fastest-Growing Companies, a first for the Company. Panera is one of only two restaurant concepts to make the 2010 list.