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Results tagged “entrepreneurs”

Pot inspires entrepreneurs

Dec. 29: Now that Colorado and Washington have legalized marijuana, entrepreneurs are embarking on what is being called Now that Colorado and Washington have legalized marijuana, entrepreneurs are embarking on what is being called "the green rush." NBC's Pete Williams reports. (Nightly News)

Martha Stewart celebrates top artisans, entrepreneurs

Oct. 16: In honor of her first-ever In honor of her first-ever "American Made" awards, Martha Stewart introduces two of the honorees: metal designer Alyssa Toninato and Lena Kwak, who developed gluten-free flour Cup4Cup. (TODAY)

Environmental entrepreneurs: Charging electric cars

Dec. 14: As the first plug-in electric vehicles come to the mass market, companies that design and sell car chargers are battling for market share. (msnbc.com)As the first plug-in electric vehicles come to the mass market, companies that design and sell car chargers are battling for market share. (msnbc.com)

Pot entrepreneurs smell opportunity in medical laws

Dec. 12: Demonized by some but celebrated by others, marijuana has had a place in American culture for decades. Now, as CNBC's Trish Regan reports, it seems poised to become something else again: commonplace, and out in the open. (Nightly News)Demonized by some but celebrated by others, marijuana has had a place in American culture for decades. Now, as CNBC's Trish Regan reports, it seems poised to become something else again: commonplace, and out in the open. (Nightly News)

Environmental entrepreneurs: Recycling buildings

Dec. 2: Dave Bennink wants to put landfills on a diet by deconstructing old buildings and saving building materials that still have some life in them. (msnbc.com)Dave Bennink wants to put landfills on a diet by deconstructing old buildings and saving building materials that still have some life in them. (msnbc.com)

Environmental entrepreneurs: Firing up algae fuel

Oct. 31: Algae fuel start-ups across the country are getting closer to commercial scale production of the environmentally friendly fuel, thanks to investment from the government.  (msnbc.com)Algae fuel start-ups across the country are getting closer to commercial scale production of the environmentally friendly fuel, thanks to investment from the government. (msnbc.com)

Environmental entrepreneurs: Reviving streetcars

Oct. 18: Oregon Iron Works is gambling on being the first American-owned company to manufacture streetcars in more than 50 years. Its zero-emissions people mover is appealing to cities trying to revive their urban cores. (msnbc.com)Oregon Iron Works is gambling on being the first American-owned company to manufacture streetcars in more than 50 years. Its zero-emissions people mover is appealing to cities trying to revive their urban cores. (msnbc.com)

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