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Boston's New Vibe: Liquor Licenses for Underserved Neighborhoods

October 7, 2024

This summer, businesses in Boston like Cool Shade in Dorchester are buzzing with activity. They're not just dishing out jerk chicken and plantains, but also looking at a big opportunity—new liquor licenses. The Massachusetts State House has given Boston 225 licenses to spread across 13 neighborhoods

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Goldman Sachs Boosts Rural Businesses in Minnesota

October 6, 2024

Minnesota's rural small business owners are about to get a significant boost, thanks to Goldman Sachs. The financial giant has launched its 10,000 Small Businesses program, aiming to help small businesses grow and thrive. St. Cloud is hosting the kickoff event this Friday, where 32 lucky entrepreneu

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Breaking Barriers for Seniors: One Medical Equipment Business's Journey

September 23, 2024

In the heart of Lanham, Maryland, a remarkable story of compassion and dedication unfolded. Ashok Kapur, the founder of Hawkeye Medical, took the initiative to address the pressing needs of seniors in his community. Frustrated by the lack of accessibility and welcoming environment for seniors seekin

business

Small Steps to Success

September 20, 2024

In the wake of the pandemic, many small businesses in Eau Claire, Wisconsin suffered significant losses. However, one beauty clinic, Reign & Co., had a different approach. Instead of focusing on their own recovery, they decided to give back to the community by organizing an event to promote and supp

finance

The Rate Cuts Puzzle: What's Behind the Uncertainty?

September 18, 2024

The Federal Reserve is poised to make a crucial decision - cutting its key interest rate, which has been widely anticipated since the Covid-19 pandemic. The rate cut serves as a benchmark for borrowing costs across the economy, and investors are eagerly waiting to see how big the cut will be. While

politics

The Power of Words: A Call to Action for Change

September 18, 2024

In a recent conversation with a panel of Black journalists, Vice President Kamala Harris addressed a range of pressing issues, from the ongoing conflict in Gaza to the bomb threats targeting Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio. Harris's words were laced with emotion and conviction, as she called

lifestyle

The Last Bite: River's Edge Mediterranean Cuisine Closes its Doors

September 17, 2024

River's Edge Mediterranean Cuisine Closed Due to Financial Struggles Avon, Connecticut, was dealt a blow when River's Edge Mediterranean Cuisine, a critically acclaimed eatery, shut its doors for good. The restaurant, known for its authentic Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine, had been a stap

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Regulatory Red Tape: How the Biden-Harris Administration's Overbearing Rules are Suffocating Small Businesses

September 15, 2024

The House Committee on Small Business is set to hold a markup on seven bills aimed at tackling the Biden-Harris administration's alleged overregulation of small businesses. According to a report by the committee, the administration has imposed $1.7 trillion in regulations on small businesses, equiva

politics

Senator Cano's Bittersweet Departure from Rhode Island Senate: A New Chapter Ahead?

September 15, 2024

As Senator Sandra C. Cano stepped down from her position in the Rhode Island Senate, she left behind a legacy of impactful change. But what prompted her departure? Was it the allure of a new opportunity or a sense of fulfillment? The article hints at a potential job with the US Small Business Admini

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Will Rhode Island Senator Sandra Cano Leave Her Seat for a Federal Job?

September 15, 2024

As Rhode Island lawmakers buzz about state Senator Sandra Cano's potential departure for a federal job, questions arise about her future and the implications for the state. Cano, a heavy favorite to be reelected to her Senate District 8 seat, has been tight-lipped about the US Small Business Adminis