So far, none of the participants have opted to make their temporary storefront permanent, but this is the ultimate goal. “That’s our hope,” said Sarah Wibenson, director of economic development…
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Pound to 37-year low against dollar as retail sales plunge
key event filter Beta key event (4)U.K. (4)Bank of England (4)World Bank (3) Walid Koudmani, chief market analyst at financial brokerage XTB, said: Concerns continued after sterling slumped to a…
South Street businesses grapple with police presence and road closures affecting business
South Street businesses grapple with police presence and road closures affecting business Security on South Street has been enhanced in the wake of recent violence, including a mass shooting. The…
Downtown Las Vegas businesses prepare to return to Life is Beautiful
LAS VEGAS, Nevada (FOX5) — Life is Beautiful kicked off Friday in downtown Las Vegas, and businesses are sharing how they’re preparing for large crowds. Steven Rogers, assistant manager at…
Alaska’s $290M COVID aid package for small businesses is slow, ‘high incidence’ of problems, audit finds
Downtown Anchorage in January 2021. (Loren Holmes/ADN) Legislative audit of Alaska’s $290 million small business coronavirus aid program finds a “high percentage” of grants paid to ineligible recipients, a “much…
Fashion District business owners fear violence near Center City mall
Fashion District business owners fear violence near Center City mall Hundreds of young people lined up at a store in the fashion district for the event, sometimes with free gifts.…
Rising inflation hurts small business owners
HUNTSVILLE, Alabama (WAFF) – Rising inflation is making it difficult for small and local businesses to keep up. Morgan Stillman, owner of the locally owned Kendry Collection boutique, said the…
Big business thanks to Aggie football game
BRIAN, Texas (KBTX) – Businesses at the Bryan College Station are feeling the economic turmoil as the Texas A&M football team hosts its third straight game. Blake Bodin of Aggieland…
Columbia-owned business looks to expand – NBC Connecticut
Guillermo Herrera was born in Colombia in 1964, where his family owns three flower farms. “My father and seven other friends were pioneers of cut flowers in Colombia,” Herrera said.…
Starbucks has a busy week between business development and Buffalo baristas
2 On Your Side learned about the company and some of the Buffalo baristas who filed labor disputes with the company. Buffalo, N.Y. — For some, stopping for a coffee…