My Economy
My Economy tells the story of the new economic normal through the eyes of people trying to make it, because we know the only numbers that really matter are the ones in your economy.
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Automotive supply chain issues haven't driven this mechanic mom out of business
by
Anais Amin
Jan 17, 2022
When Erin Gomes opened her repair shop in March 2020, it was deemed an essential business. That helped keep it up and running.
A family’s struggle with the costs of coronavirus
Jan 14, 2022
“I know I’m not the only one going through this,” said Veronica Coon, a hairdresser in Henderson, Nevada.
How a “gap year” away from the gig economy changed this artist’s life
Jan 12, 2022
“Time became the thing we identified as the ultimate privilege,” said Atiya Jones, a visual artist in Pittsburgh.
One parade organizer welcomes their return this holiday season
by
Minju Park
Dec 31, 2021
Hobie Pileski, co-owner of Argonne Parades, is looking forward to in-person holiday festivities after over a year of putting events on hold.
One tourism company tries to bounce back after being hit with travel bans
by
Jonathan Frewin
and Anais Amin
Dec 30, 2021
John Gibson, a director at Chobe Holdings, said that although the U.K.'s COVID travel bans hurt business, bookings are starting to pick up.
Can you teach an old antiques business new tricks?
by
Minju Park
Dec 6, 2021
This San Francisco antiques business got its start by looking to the past. Now it's trying to prepare for an uncertain future.
This facilitator uses creativity and play to bring teams together
by
Sarah Hawkins
and Anais Amin
Dec 2, 2021
Jessica Shaw founded a company that brings play into workplaces to cultivate the human connection.
For public good, not for profit.
How this engineer hopes to inspire Muslim women to pursue operational roles
by
Minju Park
Nov 25, 2021
Aminah Shafiq, senior water quality advisor for Severn Trent Water, noticed her helmet wasn't fitting properly, so she designed the first PPE-specific headscarf.
Food tour company struggles to regain ground as restaurants recover
by
Minju Park
Nov 19, 2021
Megan Bucholz, founder of Local Table Tours, watched her business grow for a decade. Then the pandemic closed everything down.
For one self-starter, a bad experience spun a new business venture
by
Anais Amin
Nov 11, 2021
Adella Colvin began her yarn-dyeing business, LolaBean Yarn Co., after noting how few makers of color there were in the industry.