Working in the economic development arena for a number of years now, I’ve come to see that the term “small business” varies in meaning. Most of the time, economic development people use the term to indicate businesses with 10–50 employees. Some even stretch it to mean up to 400 employees, which are the businesses they most hope to attract.
Faris Alami is an entrepreneur, advisor,Faris Alami is an entrepreneur, advisor, and global leader in entrepreneurship and small business development. He is the Founder and CEO of International Strategic Management, a Detroit based firm that helps organizations build stronger entrepreneurship ecosystems and supports entrepreneurs and small business owners from startup to growth. With experience across more than 100 countries, Faris is known for helping turn ideas into action through practical strategy, resilience, and global connections.
