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Los Fresnos EDC Launches Free Monthly 'Business Ready' Sessions for Small Businesses

The Los Fresnos Economic Development Corporation (EDC) has launched free monthly "Business Ready" sessions to support local small businesses. These workshops offer vital resources, expert guidance, and networking opportunities to help entrepreneurs grow and expand their ventures.

Rizza Valencia·Oct 1
How to Choose the Best Flooring for Your Orlando Home: A Practical Guide to Style, Durability, and Budget
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How to Choose the Best Flooring for Your Orlando Home: A Practical Guide to Style, Durability, and Budget

Choosing the best flooring for an Orlando home requires considering the room's use, household routines, maintenance, and budget, not just aesthetics. This guide explores various flooring options like luxury vinyl and laminate, emphasizing durability, style, and practical considerations for different areas.

Sponsored by Cavalieri Flooring·Nov 3
Exterior of a new Trader Joe's store with shoppers entering and exiting, symbolizing community and brand popularity.
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Trader Joe's Expands Footprint with New Store Openings

Trader Joe's is set to open 25 new locations across 14 states, marking a significant physical expansion for the popular grocery chain.

Rizza Valencia·Aug 30
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Choosing Your Path: A Comparison of Family Business Succession Strategies

This article compares three primary family business succession strategies: internal family transfer, Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs), and strategic sales to a local buyer. It guides owners in clarifying goals and understanding the trade-offs of each approach for financial outcomes, control, and legacy preservation.

Shira Edelman·Oct 1
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Choosing the Right Digital Marketing Strategy for Your Local Business

Local businesses can effectively compete by choosing the right digital marketing strategies. Focus on foundational elements like Google Business Profile and select tactics aligned with specific goals such as driving foot traffic or generating leads.

Eleni Kassian·Oct 9
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A Legacy Business Owner's Guide to Surviving Gentrification

Legacy businesses face existential threats from gentrification, including rising rents and displacement. This guide offers strategies like commercial preservation, tenant protections, and community ownership to help owners adapt and thrive.

Shira Edelman·Oct 9
Bring Color Drenching Beyond the Walls With Artist Painters in Chicago
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Bring Color Drenching Beyond the Walls With Artist Painters in Chicago

Color drenching is an interior painting technique that extends a single color or closely related shades across walls, trim, and ceilings, creating a unified visual identity and altering room perception. Artist Painters brings this professional approach to residential projects throughout Chicago, offering guidance on color and finish choices.

Sponsored by Artist Painters·Nov 3
Interior view of The Oasis complex at Union Market, showcasing a modern Pilates studio adjacent to a chic Mediterranean restaurant with natural light.
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The Oasis: New Pilates Studio & Mediterranean Restaurant Coming

A 15,000-square-foot complex featuring a luxury Pilates studio and a Mediterranean restaurant is set to open at Union Market, marking the most significant non-food anchor tenant in the market's histor

Shira Edelman·Sep 19
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Integrating Digital Tools to Enhance Local Charm for Brick-and-Mortar Businesses

Brick-and-mortar businesses can strategically integrate digital tools to enhance their local identity and customer relationships. Thoughtful application of digital strategies amplifies local appeal and connects with customers more effectively, preserving unique charm.

Eleni Kassian·Oct 2
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Farmers Markets: Catalysts for Local Economies and Community Well-being

Farmers markets are vital community hubs that significantly boost local economies, cultivate social connections, and champion sustainable practices, forging a direct link between consumers and small agricultural businesses.

Rizza Valencia·Oct 1
Exterior view of the new Genesis of Kansas City luxury vehicle facility, showcasing its modern architecture and illuminated showroom.
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Genesis opens new luxury vehicle facility in Kansas City

Merriam, Kansas, just got a major upgrade!

Rizza Valencia·Sep 17
5 Ways Eagle Security Solutions Takes the Hassle Out of Comprehensive Security Services
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5 Ways Eagle Security Solutions Takes the Hassle Out of Comprehensive Security Services

Navigating the world of security services can be complex, whether you're an individual seeking training or a business needing robust protection. The demand for professional security and investigative services is rising d…

Sponsored by Eagle Security Solutions·Nov 4
Nevada business owner looking at fire-damaged property, with SBA disaster loan information visible.
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SBA Offers Disaster Loans for Nevada Fires

On September 11, the Small Business Administration officially declared a disaster for Nevada's Bug and Hawk fire zones, unlocking a lifeline of low-interest loans for residents and businesses with no

Simone Ito·Sep 13
Nigerian small business owner using WhatsApp Business AI assistant to manage customer inquiries and focus on production, symbolizing business growth.
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WhatsApp Power Your Hustle campaign empowers Nigerian small businesses

In Lagos, the founder of FHR Spices now focuses entirely on production, while an AI-powered assistant within WhatsApp Business handles all customer inquiries.

Shira Edelman·Sep 8
A lively town center with a new Ikea store and other businesses, symbolizing economic growth and community development.
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New businesses open, fueling local economic growth

Wow, talk about a retail showdown!

Rizza Valencia·Aug 29
A newly opened Burlington store on a sunny day, with shoppers entering, symbolizing retail expansion and economic growth.
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Burlington to open 20 new stores, boosting retail expansion

Burlington is set to open 20 new stores across 12 U.

Rizza Valencia·Aug 28
5 Smart Ways Exterior Pavers Designs Inc. Solves the Failing Concrete Patio Problem
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5 Smart Ways Exterior Pavers Designs Inc. Solves the Failing Concrete Patio Problem

A cracked and uneven concrete patio can be a constant source of frustration for homeowners, detracting from a home's curb appeal and usability. Traditional poured concrete slabs are rigid and prone to failure as the grou…

Sponsored by Exterior Pavers Designs Inc.·Nov 4
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Navigating Home-Based Food Businesses: Cottage Food Laws vs. Commercial Kitchens

Home-based food entrepreneurs must understand the regulatory differences between cottage food laws and commercial kitchens. This guide helps identify your business's operational path, including product eligibility, sales limits, and necessary permits.

Simone Ito·Sep 29
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A Small Business Owner's Guide to Local Facade Improvement Micro-Grants

Local facade improvement micro-grants offer small business owners a valuable opportunity to revitalize storefronts and enhance community aesthetics. This guide details common eligibility criteria, application processes, funding structures, and tips for successfully securing these grants.

Eleni Kassian·Sep 29
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How Business Improvement Districts Drive Local Growth and Empower Small Businesses

Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) are public-private partnerships that enhance commercial areas by pooling resources for improved services, safety, and marketing. They drive local economic growth and empower small businesses by increasing foot traffic, providing direct support, and fostering collective development initiatives.

Eleni Kassian·Sep 28
Elegant farm-to-table dish served at Martha's Table, a new sustainable fine dining restaurant in Cambridge, with a sophisticated ambiance.
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Martha's Table Opens Sustainable Fine Dining Restaurant in Cambridge

Reservations for Martha's Table, a new farm-to-table restaurant opening October 26th in Cambridge, are already fully booked for its entire first month.

Shira Edelman·Aug 31
A Veteran’s Guide to Disability Insurance: Insider Tips from GLB Financial Services
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A Veteran’s Guide to Disability Insurance: Insider Tips from GLB Financial Services

This guide helps veterans understand disability insurance, its role in civilian financial planning, and how it complements VA disability benefits. GLB Financial Services offers expertise in income protection for those transitioning from military service.

Sponsored by GLB Financial Services·Nov 3
A lively street scene showcasing various local businesses, symbolizing community support and economic vitality in a city.
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Ways to Support Local Businesses in 2026

In San Francisco, a 'First Year Free' program saved qualifying new businesses over $7 million.

Kendra Baptiste·Aug 26
A person contemplates the Oregon landscape with contrasting economic trend graphics showing national stability and Oregon's rising unemployment.
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Oregon's jobless rate climbs despite national stability

Oregon's unemployment rate has climbed from the middle of the pack to near the top, even as the national rate dropped to 4.

Simone Ito·Aug 22