microenterprise

Definition of microenterprisenext

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Recent Examples of microenterprise Her microenterprise home kitchen operation is certified by the San Diego health department. Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 May 2026 Among its wide variety of services and resources, Opening Doors offers pro bono immigration legal services, mental health counseling services, housing assistance and microenterprise business loans. Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 9 Jan. 2026 The city recognizes microenterprises as commercial enterprises that have five or fewer employees. Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 13 July 2025 While true microenterprises may be exempt, most small companies are expected to comply, and accessibility audits, remediation and staff training all demand serious investment. Ran Ronen, Forbes.com, 13 June 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 Microfinance, microenterprise, and microenergy are no substitute for industry, infrastructure, and grid electricity. Ted Nordhaus, Foreign Affairs, 30 Aug. 2016
Recent Examples of Synonyms for microenterprise
Noun
  • The only exception to that rule is for aquaculture enterprises.
    Tanya Babbar, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026
  • Of those businesses, a million are considered viable for sale, representing $5 trillion in enterprise value.
    Alex Amouyel, Fortune, 14 May 2026
Noun
  • Three of the eight games had arena ads for prediction market firms — two for Polymarket and one for Kalshi.
    Luke Connors, Washington Post, 19 May 2026
  • Vietnam became one of the world’s fastest-growing manufacturing hubs, attracting billions in foreign direct investment from both Western and Chinese firms.
    Mayu Saini, Footwear News, 18 May 2026
Noun
  • The event brought together pastors, fathers, mentors, activists, business leaders, former gang members and residents from across Chicago in what organizers described as a unified effort to promote safety, accountability and opportunity on the South Side.
    Greg Wehner , Anders Hagstrom, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026
  • Zhang Xiaoduan, head of business development services for south and central China at real estate firm Cushman & Wakefield, noted a detachment between what authorities are wishing for and the reality on the ground.
    Chris Lau, CNN Money, 18 May 2026
Noun
  • The bill would specifically forbid practices that Black Bear, the Stars and other companies have used to monopolize and vertically integrate the youth sports experience in hockey and beyond, driving up costs for families and pricing out many kids.
    Kenny Jacoby, USA Today, 14 May 2026
  • Water levels were low, and rafting companies had been going out of business.
    Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 14 May 2026
Noun
  • By ordinance, food establishments had until May 1 to renew their operating permit before the suspension was enforced.
    Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 16 May 2026
  • These are not the kinds of establishments that are at home on busy city thoroughfares or town squares.
    Chelsea Brasted, Southern Living, 15 May 2026
Noun
  • Perhaps the shocking recent news of Alex Murdaugh’s convictions being overturned will spark voter interest in the Hulu true-crime miniseries.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2026
  • And, maybe just, how did this shape your thoughts or interests?
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 19 May 2026
Noun
  • Accessibility Rooms for those with mobility needs are in place, and the fitness club, pool, spa, and public bathrooms also address accessibility concerns.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 May 2026
  • Since then, a growing number of cities have opted to further regulate e-bikes, citing a growing number of incidents and safety concerns.
    Hannah Elsmore, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2026
Noun
  • The rooms True to the hotel’s overall vibe, the rooms’ midcentury design is beach house meets cosmopolitan chic.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 May 2026
  • The house is around two miles from the Islamic Center, which is in the Clairemont Mesa neighborhood.
    Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2026

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“Microenterprise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/microenterprise. Accessed 20 May. 2026.

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