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Recent Examples of microenterprise
High collateral requirements that exclude startups and microenterprises.
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Allbusiness, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
The city recognizes microenterprises as commercial enterprises that have five or fewer employees.
—Stephanie Lam, The Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2025
Milpitas has allocated $200,000 in federal funds to provide up to 40 local microenterprises each with $5,000.
—Stephanie Lam, The Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2025
From 1973 to 2022, these institutions have made a significant impact on 850,000 businesses and microenterprises while creating or preserving three million jobs nationwide.
—Lenwood V. Long, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
Sao Paulo, where Barros is based, has the highest population of these tiny businesses in the country, with 3.6 million microenterprises.
—Elaine Pofeldt, Forbes, 19 Jan. 2025
The department said at least five grants of up to $5,000 each were issued through a microenterprise grant program.
—Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
To be eligible for the program, microenterprises must operate within Milpitas city limits, not exceed five employees (including W2 employees and sole proprietors) and operate as a for-profit enterprise.
—Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2024
The city has allocated $50,000 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for MEAP in order to provide up to 25 Milpitas microenterprises each with $2,000 in grant funding.
—Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2024
Allbusiness, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
The city recognizes microenterprises as commercial enterprises that have five or fewer employees.
—Stephanie Lam, The Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2025
Milpitas has allocated $200,000 in federal funds to provide up to 40 local microenterprises each with $5,000.
—Stephanie Lam, The Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2025
From 1973 to 2022, these institutions have made a significant impact on 850,000 businesses and microenterprises while creating or preserving three million jobs nationwide.
—Lenwood V. Long, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
Sao Paulo, where Barros is based, has the highest population of these tiny businesses in the country, with 3.6 million microenterprises.
—Elaine Pofeldt, Forbes, 19 Jan. 2025
The department said at least five grants of up to $5,000 each were issued through a microenterprise grant program.
—Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
To be eligible for the program, microenterprises must operate within Milpitas city limits, not exceed five employees (including W2 employees and sole proprietors) and operate as a for-profit enterprise.
—Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2024
The city has allocated $50,000 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for MEAP in order to provide up to 25 Milpitas microenterprises each with $2,000 in grant funding.
—Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for microenterprise
Noun
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Technology companies are often held up as open, forward-looking enterprises capable of quickly adapting and moving on innovations.—
Joe McKendrick,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
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But restaurateur Jay Shirodkar has enshrined his latest eats enterprise — Jay’s Steakhouse — in what used to be First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Fort Lauderdale’s busy-buzzy Flagler Village neighborhood.—
Rod Stafford Hagwood,
Sun Sentinel,
10 May 2025
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FedEx stopped performing ground deliveries for Amazon packages at the end of the deal as the logistics firms operated more as competitors, and the e-commerce giant expanded its logistics network.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
13 May 2025
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The possible execution of the executive order poses risks for major pharmaceutical firms, including Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ).—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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Students involved in crafting the ordinance acknowledged that the cost of buying non-plastic goods will be higher for local businesses.—
Shawn P. Sullivan,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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The YouTube personalities Colin & Samir hosted, noting how the landscape has changed under the entertainment business’ feet.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
8 May 2025
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By 2024, the company made the final delivery of the limited run and announced its second model.—
Paul Ridden
May 18,
New Atlas,
18 May 2025
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The entry directs customers to the company's pick-up and delivery options and does not state why the decision was made.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
18 May 2025
Noun
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Red Rock Grill at Zion Canyon Lodge While the Springdale establishments get more inventive with their fare, the Red Rock Grill at Zion Canyon Lodge is convenient for those staying at the lodge or those who want to grab lunch or dinner in between adventures.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2025
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The county performs about 14,000 inspections annually, with 97% of establishments passing, county spokesperson Ken Casparis previously told The Sacramento Bee.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacbee.com,
16 May 2025
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There’s the need for energy, which is prompting new interest in nuclear power, and other means of sourcing the juice needed for new data centers and systems.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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The key is to layer plants with varying heights and textures to create visual interest and depth in these tighter spaces.—
Eleni N. Gage,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 May 2025
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Got thoughts, questions, ideas, concerns, compliments or maybe even some recs for me?—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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The social media posts came shortly after TMZ reported that Furlan and the Mötley Crue drummer have been living separately amid concerns over Lee's apparent drinking.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
16 May 2025
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Additional houses that have recently been sold close by include: On Waterman Court, Danville, in February 2025, a 2,251-square-foot home was sold for $1,990,000, a price per square foot of $884.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
14 May 2025
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From then on the house dressed Schneider on- and off-screen.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
13 May 2025
Cite this Entry
“Microenterprise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/microenterprise. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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