Trend

Surging Post-Pandemic Entrepreneurship

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About This Trend

Recentstudiesconducted by economists from the University of Maryland and the Federal Reserve have revealed a significant and potentially long-lasting increase in the number of Americans launching businesses during and following the pandemic. These new ventures cover a wide spectrum of industries, including restaurants, dry cleaning services, and high-tech startups.

Trend Updates

Feb. 26, 2024 — Seismic shift in everyday usage

  • More people than ever are using this technology and it is now more evident that it will be part of the ongoing landscape...

Feb. 26, 2023 — Federal Regulations spike Demand

  • Because of continued interest in this technology and a favorable environment for growth...

Feb. 26, 2021 — Pandemic recalibrates supply

  • People are unable to create and devote time to innovating this critical technology now

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