A new tech venture wants to reel entrepreneurs in as close to Silicon Valley as possible without the need for a visa. The lure is a crusie ship 12 nautical miles off the shore of Half Moon Bay, Calif.

Boise burger-and-Idaho-fries entrepreneur expands his business as joblessness contracts.

The growing use of medical marijuana and the legalization of recreational use in two states have created more opportunities for pot entrepreneurs.

The Windy City tries to lure tech entrepreneurs to create a new startup ecosystem.

Social enterprises increasingly use morality and fair trading claims to attract investors rather than customers. Runa Tea is one.

Some 70,000 refugees have fled the fighting in Syria and crossed over into Turkey. Even in the refugee camps, some are showing entrepreneurial flair.

A fisherman's son escapes Vietnam to New Orleans, only have to have to escape again.

As Baby Boomers age, younger generations are fearing the day they'll be shouldering the burden to pay for Boomers' Social Security benefits. But one senior says Baby Boomers will help boost the economy, not drain it.

Some generation Y entrepreneurs are turning the idea of going into the family business on its head — by hiring their parents to work at their fledgling companies.