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'Face of the business'; Longtime manager of Biddeford pizza shop dies
"Face of the business"; Longtime manager of Biddeford pizza shop dies.
Bishop Museum of Science and Nature welcomes manatees | FOX 13 Tampa Bay
In Bradenton, the Bishop Museum of Science and Nature has welcomed two baby manatees to continue their rehab. FOX 13's Kimberly Kuizon introduces us to Sorbet and Juneau.
AMERICA 250: The Tavern, the Print Shop, and the Small Business Roots of America’s Founding - Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council
By Karen Kerrigan – Long before America became a global economic powerhouse, local entrepreneurs and small business owners helped build the civic culture, communication networks, and spirit of independence that made our nation possible. As America marks its 250th anniversary, it is important to note that the nation’s founding was shaped not only in legislative […]
The buzz on oil prices hitting Redding auto-lube shops. Dunkin' time
This in the Buzz. The surge in oil prices are impacting local oil change businesses. An update on Dunkin's opening day and a job fair is planned.
How eBay won over fashion shoppers again
Through savvy partnerships, showing up at key cultural moments, and improving its user experience, the resale OG has become cool again.
Bagel shop owner pulls AI posts, apologizes after one-star reviews
Adam Jones tried using AI to edit the social media posts for Myers' Bagels. After customer outcry, he apologized — but isn't anti-AI.
Atlanta Beltline violence: Shops report booming business despite incidents
Business owners in the Old Fourth Ward report that crime has not hurt their bottom line and sales are up.
Art shop, tattoo business move to new Downtown Schenectady location
A local art shop and tattoo business celebrated the move to their new location in Schenectady on Friday afternoon. Mohawk Valley Art Shoppe and Last Nerve Tattoo now occupy a building at 701 Union …
Two orphan manatees begin rehab at Bradenton's Bishop Museum of Science
IN BRIEF: Special blessing for new Epiphany Cathedral church bells; SPD supports Special Olympics; new Venice Middle School principal; Pinewood Derby.
Seesaw rulings on Texas’ smokeable hemp ban is bad for business, retailers say
Some smoke shops say the flurry of court actions since March 31 has already forced them to scale back hours, cut staff and prepare to shut down.
When screen time crosses a line: Social media’s toll on mental health
Phones are an important part of everyday life for most people. From ordering food, online shopping and connecting with others, the average American spends more than five hours on their phone each day. That’s approximately 1,825 hours per year – the equivalent of two and a half months. Social media use takes up more than […]
New Business Licenses: 5.15.26
Chesterfield and Henrico report a bakery, antique shop, pet food company and more. (BizSense Pro required)
Kalihi machine shop closing after 80-plus years in business
Takeguchi owns and runs the family machine shop that his parents, Ted and Barbara Takeguchi, opened on Queen Emma Street in downtown Honolulu in 1944.
MediaDailyNews: TikTok Updates Ad Offerings, Entertainment, AI, Shopping, Avatars, Creator Collaboration
During its TikTok World event Wednesday, the company announced updates designed to enhance campaign visibility, in-app shopping, creator collaborations, mini games and original series, AI-powered ad creation and more.
What Americans quietly stopped buying in April
Shoppers pulled back on spending in April as higher gas prices fueled by the Iran war meant less money left over for some nonessentials like clothing and furniture. Retail sales rose 0.5% in April, a slowdown from the revised growth level of 1.6% in March, according to Commerce Department data released Thursday. March marked the […]
Paul S. Morton Inducted Into Black Music & Entertainment Walk of Fame
Bishop Paul S. Morton Inducted Into Black Music & Entertainment Walk of Fame
Accounts in Transit: Rosen Group Picks Up Kustom Entertainment
Rosen Group to bolster media visibility of Kustom Entertainment, a live event production and ticketing technology company....LDPR lands AOR duties for Windjammer Landing Resort & Residences, a Caribbean resort set along the shores of Labrelotte Bay in St. Lucia....Vitamin, a Baltimore-based shop, picks up The Mood Center, a mental health practice specializing in neurotherapy treatments for depression and related conditions.
The Real Brokerage, Genesco, and Sphere Entertainment Shares Plummet, What You Need To Know
A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after Brent crude surged, erasing the brief oil relief from the previous week as consumer sentiment hit a record low, sparking concerns that shoppers will cut back on non-essential spending.
Kevin McKernan is helping St. Louis keep its local flavor, one business at a time
Kevin McKernan owns a half-dozen of the kind of classic neighborhood businesses that feel increasingly endangered. He and his wife Erin own Donut Drive-In, the unpretentious shop in Lindenwood Park. They own Epiphany Lanes, a low-key bowling alley once run by the Catholic parish that still shares its parking lot. He founded The Improv Shop […]
Mastercard and U.S. Bank’s New Amazon Business Credit Cards
Dominant retail giant Amazon has launched a new Prime Businfess Card issued by U.S. Bank and Mastercard that offer shoppers rewards and flexible finance
Walmart cutting or relocating about 1,000 corporate jobs
Walmart is reportedly cutting or relocating 1,000 corporate jobs as it simplifies its operating structure and pursues a tech-focused growth strategy.
SEG, Intermountain Health announce sports medicine center at South Town in Sandy
Smith Entertainment Group and Intermountain Health announced a partnership and the creation of a sports medicine center at The Shops at South Town.The "first-of
SEG, Intermountain Health announce sports medicine center at South Town in Sandy
Smith Entertainment Group and Intermountain Health announced a partnership and the creation of a sports medicine center at The Shops at South Town.The "first-of
How to Launch Your Business Successfully
Business Launch Workshop covers the key steps to start a business, with practical guidance and resources, including free one on one advising through the Washington SBDC.
Taste of North Berkeley returns with food, drinks and live entertainment
One of the East Bay’s most popular food events returns Wednesday night as Taste of North Berkeley takes over the North Shattuck District. The progressive dining experience features bites, drinks and specialty offerings from dozens of local restaurants, bars and cafes. Koji Fujioka and Catherine Garrido from The Local Butcher Shop , joined us on 'The Nine' for a sneap peek.
Nestled Between Fort Lauderdale And Miami Is A Florida City Brimming With Entertainment, Tasty Eats, And Shops
This Miami suburb is anything but sleepy, with a major stadium, a well-equipped casino, a variety of cuisines, and plenty of shops to browse.
Amazon's New Prime Business and Amazon Business Credit Cards, Powered by U.S. Bank and Mastercard®, Are Now Available with Enhanced Rewards and Flexible Financing
New cards built for modern businesses—featuring dynamic rewards and industry-leading benefits with no annual fee and no foreign transaction fees Amazon today launched the new Prime Business Card and Amazon Business Card, bringing together the Amazon rewards business customers love with powerful new benefits to help businesses make the most of their spending on Amazon. These cards, issued by U.S. Bank as part of the Mastercard® network, offer rewards wherever customers are shopping, access to fle
America’s Largest Family Businesses: Walmart, Wegmans, Wawa And 97 More
Forbes inaugural list of the nation's 100 biggest family firms include the companies behind everything from where we shop (Wegmans), stay (Hyatt) and eat (Chick-fil-A).
Oakland County businesses working to move forward amid water main break repairs
Being a small business owner comes with its own challenges, and when you add a pipe burst to the mix, Lake Orion Coffee Shop owner Charlie McClenaghan says you never really know how to prepare.
Florence passes ordinance to curb traffic from nearby businesses
Florence now fines businesses up to $5,000 for car lines that block roads, following complaints about congestion near the new 7Brew coffee shop.
Catholic Church slowly takes up mental health ministry to respond to growing needs
Phoenix Bishop John Dolan lost three siblings and an in-law to suicide and has spoken out about the church's need to accompany those suffering from mental illness and their families.
Kerman’s Fruta Fresca named 2026 Small Business of the Year
A longtime Kerman ice cream shop is getting statewide recognition for its business success and community involvement.The Office of Sen. Anna Caballero, D-14, an
Mississippi farming family brings new life to downtown Leland
A Mississippi family is transforming downtown Leland, bringing new businesses and making it a destination for shoppers and visitors.
Three strangers on a rainy St. Francisville porch write a ‘Loblolly Lullaby’
Sometimes the best days are the ones where you have absolutely no business being in the room. This week's Louisiana at Large is about a St. Francisville songwriters' workshop, a word that sounds like home — and what happened when two strangers decided to help write a loblolly lullaby.
Henrico power washing business opening its first out-of-state office
“It’s gotten to a point where it doesn’t make sense for us to drive 14 hours for these projects,” said owner Omar Elshami, who also owns an ice cream shop in Carytown.
Baltimore City Council passes bill restricting where smoke shops can do business
Oakland County water main break causes business closures
Most people could understand restaurants that require water for cooking and cleaning needed to be closed – but it was harder to understand why retail stores, and a music shop would have to be closed.
Woodstock business struggling after car plows through it
A local business owner is picking up the pieces after a car crashed through the front of a Woodstock tattoo parlor Sunday afternoon. The shop was left with significant structural damage.
CRIME WATCH FOLLOWUP: Woman arrested, charged in three West Seattle business burglaries, and others
By Tracy Record West Seattle Blog editor A suspect has been arrested and charged in three West Seattle business burglaries - in addition to four others around the city. All but one were burglaries at pet-supply shops. The suspect is 27-year-old Teresa R. Scavotto, seen here in a photo from the charging documents: The seven counts of ...
PNB costume shop brings designs to life with couture-like detail
The average costume at Pacific Northwest Ballet takes 100 hours to make. We get a special peek behind the scenes in the costume shop to see the makers' magic.
Retail Giants Spend Billions to Make Stores Look Nicer
Walmart, Target and Dollar General are among those investing in remodeling thousands of existing stores, even as shoppers take their dollars online.
Mother’s Day boosts flower shop sales despite higher costs
Flower shops across the metro are busy fulfilling Mother's Day orders while managing rising fuel and delivery costs
Rising beef, fuel prices impact New Hampshire food businesses
Rising prices continue to affect businesses across the Granite State, including a butcher shop in Amherst.
Mahomet business sells candles helping mom with cancer
MAHOMET, Ill. (WCIA) – One Mahomet business owner is using her shop to help others. Hairstylist and mother, Karley Bridgwater, was diagnosed with cancer for the second time. She works at Salon 105…
Stop Buying AI Tools Until You Fix This First
AI succeeds or fails not because of the tools you choose, but because of how clear, organized, and usable your information is.
I Knew Shopping for a Wedding Dress Would Be Hard. I Didn’t Expect It to Go Like This.
I’ve seen hundreds of dresses that defy the laws of physics.
Art, Politics and Possibility on a Spring Afternoon
Daily Newsmagazine and City Guide to Pasadena, California featuring local news, breaking news, events, weather, sports news, schools news, shopping, restaurants and more from Pasadena Now
Colorado’s rulers save democracy from the voters
Another week, another column about Colorado’s ruling class treating democracy like a state trooper treats the speed limit. It’s for other people. I swear, I want to write about literally anything else — aliens, sports, lab-grown meat, Bigfoot opening a vape shop in Pueblo. But Colorado’s legislature has never been more abusive to the citizenry […]
Costco is a big winner as drivers flock to cheaper gas
With gas above $4.50 per gallon, more drivers are stopping off at warehouse clubs like Costco to top up — and they're going inside to shop, too.
Why Some People Are Allergic to ‘Peanut Butter Raises’
The beloved spread has become a metaphor for things that are less than delicious.
Local businesses deal with high gas prices amid Mother's Day rush
Chalifour's Flowers prepped about 1,100 arrangements ahead of Mother's Day. In all, the shop had about 1,800 orders.
Community encouraged to support East William Street businesses during construction
As construction continues on the East William Street Project, Carson City Public Works encourages the community to visit businesses located along the corridor more now than ever. Restaurants, shops, and […]
Fan Updates Nirvanna The Band’s Wii Shop Song For Current Gen
Reassuring for fans of Ninja JaJaMaru-kun but bad news for fans of Ninja Gaiden 3
Shropshire scheme aims to build business owners confidence
A pop-up shop will open to provide business owners with hands-on trading experience.
The top Memorial Day streaming deals to shop from Disney+ to Starz
Just in time for Memorial Day, there's plenty of streaming deals to score with all the entertainment you'll ever need. Here's a full roundup.
How Pittsburgh is banking on small business
Leaders are investing millions to bring shops, foot traffic and energy back to Downtown.
From Campus to Capitol Hill: Stony Brook Students Advocate for Science and Research Funding
Members of Stony Brook University’s student Advocacy Corps recently traveled to Washington, D.C., to participate in the AAAS Catalyzing Advocacy in Science and Engineering (CASE) workshop, representing the university in the national program focused on science policy and advocacy. The undergraduate students were selected and sponsored by the university’s Office of Federal Relations to attend
Sony forecasts lower gaming business sales amid memory price surge
STORY: Sony forecast lower sales in its gaming business due to a memory chip price surge.The tech giant said Friday annual sales in the segment would fall 6% to $28 billion.It also blamed lower hardware sales as its PlayStation 5 ages.Although the Japanese company said it expects gaming profit to rise 30%.That's due to higher first-party software sales and no repeat of the impairment loss it recorded a year earlier.Sony has been praised by analysts in recent years for its transformation into an entertainment powerhouse.But markets have grown concerned about the impact of AI on its business, while Sony also faces a perceived lack of growth catalysts.Both factors have weighed on shares in recent months.Investors are also concerned about the impact of a memory-chip price surge.As well as disruption to supply chains from the Iran war on margins at electronics manufacturers.The firm said it sold 1.5 million PS5 consoles in the fourth quarter, which was a 46% drop on the same period a year earlier.Looking ahead, the PS5 is expected to receive a major boost from the launch of the delayed "Grand Theft Auto VI."The game is due to release in November.Sony said in February it had secured the minimum quantity of memory needed to manage the year-end shopping season. Sony also said it sees higher profits at its pictures and chips units but a lower profit at its music business.The group reported operating profit for the year ended March rose 13.4% to $9.2 billion - below analyst forecasts. Meanwhile, rival Nintendo said it expects to sell 16.5 million units of its Switch 2 console in the financial year ending March 2027.It also projects profit to rise 2.7% to $2.36 billion.But, like with Sony, investors are concerned about the possible impact of a memory price surge on margins.
Small business, big impact: Gunter thrift store funds scholarships for local students
A thrift store in Gunter is funding scholarships for local high school students while providing affordable shopping options for the community.
How Disneyland Remade American Politics
America is turning 250, and The Free Press is marking the occasion with a yearlong series of events, conversations, and stories celebrating our country’s history. Today, we’re taking a journey with historian Beverly Gage to Southern California. Beverly traded the archives for the open road for her new book, This Land is Your Land: A Road Trip Through U.S. History. We’re proud to publish an excerpt, on the theme park that shaped American politics—and the presidents who loved it. —The Editors On July 17, 1955, Ronald Reagan stood near a mocked-up wood-plank town in Anaheim, California, where a 13-star flag flew incongruously over an “Old West” landscape, and introduced the world to Disneyland. He had been invited by Walt Disney himself to co-host the park’s live ABC broadcast, alongside Art Linkletter and Bob Cummings—three Hollywood actors who seemed to embody a wholesome, all-American ethos. From the imagined past of Frontierland, the show leaped ahead to Tomorrowland, set in the far-off year of 1986, emphasizing the technical marvels yet to come: nuclear energy harnessed for civilian purposes, human beings riding rocket ships into space. Disney foretold great things for a 1980s in which the United States would serve as “a source of joy and inspiration to all the world.” But even he could not predict the most important political fact of the age: that his genial co-host would become president. Southern California was a strange place to build a park about the past, because the region at the time was all about newness and abundance and growth. For a lot of its history, Orange County had been Southern California’s version of flyover country: a vast agricultural expanse between two desirable places, Los Angeles and San Diego. But Disneyland was changing that. Before long, 50 miles south of deep-blue Hollywood, Orange County would become a region famed for its right-wing politics—but also for its mythmaking skills. Those two things, it turned out, went naturally together. ADVERTISEMENT The two presidents Southern California gave America both understood this instinctively. Richard Nixon and Reagan each built a national career on invoking a version of the American past in which the specificities of historical context mattered less than the big picture. For Nixon, progress meant proclaiming a “New American Revolution” on the eve of America’s bicentennial while dismantling the federal programs that had built the postwar middle class. For Reagan, it meant recapturing a lost optimism and an old-fashioned faith in America as an exceptional nation. Both men were less interested in history as it actually happened than in history as it felt—and Orange County, a place that had built itself almost entirely from scratch, turned out to be exactly where the myth of America’s future was getting made. I’m a historian—and historians tend to be myth-busters. With the country’s 250th birthday on the horizon, I figured it was a good time to step out of the ivory tower and check in with the past as it exists here and now, at the museums and monuments and roadside attractions where Americans go to learn about their history. After all my travels—to Davy Crockett’s Tennessee and Texas, to the real Erie Canal, to the birthplace of the American automobile and the actual Old West—I couldn’t miss out on Disneyland, the single most influential historic attraction in U.S. history.
Connecting climate science and storytelling at Mission Hill Middle School
Working with seventh grade science teachers Sallie Corbin and Christy Fairbairn, Lookout developed a science communication workshop to support students’ climate change research projects and help students think about how complex scientific ideas can be communicated clearly and meaningfully. The visit introduced students to the basics of journalism, storytelling and audience engagement, with support from UC Santa Cruz science communication graduate student and Lookout intern Cassidy Beach. Students later presented their climate change projects at Mission Hill’s Climate Change Symposium through creative formats including videos, games, comics, sculptures and interactive activities. The partnership marks one of Lookout’s first middle school classroom visits as part of its growing educational initiative focused on media literacy, civic engagement and local journalism.
The beauty founder who built a business on QVC is ready as America discovers a new love for live shopping
As Americans embrace shopping through TikTok Shop and Whatnot, beauty entrepreneur Victoria Jackson says the format isn’t new.
More Consumers on Arkansas Marketplace Shopped Around for Health Plans This Year, Data Show
Among consumers who selected health plans on the Arkansas marketplace for 2026, there was a substantial increase from the previous year in the number of consumers who shopped around for the best deals, data show. We look at the reasons for that increase in the second installment of our blog series examining marketplace enrollment data.
Everyone Watches Women's Sports — Bay FC x TOGETHXR Now Available
Bay FC x TOGETHXR 'Everyone Watches Women’s Sports' merch dropped! Shop the lifestyle apparel that connects fashion, local identity, and representation in sports.
Google Is Rebranding the Fitbit App to ‘Google Health’
Google is sunsetting Google Fit by year’s end. While Fitbit remains very much alive, the rebranded Google Health app is your one-stop shop for all things health and fitness.
Google Is Rebranding the Fitbit App to ‘Google Health’
Google is sunsetting Google Fit by year’s end. While Fitbit remains very much alive, the rebranded Google Health app is your one-stop shop for all things health and fitness.
Can downtown Seattle keep its mix of big and small retailers?
As costs rise and margins get thinner, retailers ask themselves if the pros outweigh the cons of remaining, or setting up shop, in the heart of Seattle.
Caltech Students Host Science Olympiad State Tournament
Daily Newsmagazine and City Guide to Pasadena, California featuring local news, breaking news, events, weather, sports news, schools news, shopping, restaurants and more from Pasadena Now
‘I am trying to stay alive.’ Jobs at mom-and-pop shops are disappearing
Shirley Modlin started her manufacturing business 20 years ago in her garage with her husband. Now, she fears the company won’t survive.
Fake rumors, real killings: Inside Congo's deadly health misinformation crisis
In Tshopo, a northeastern Congolese province blanketed in rainforest, rumours rippled through villages late last year claiming a mysterious illness had caused men's genitals to atrophy.
Opinion - Bill Bishop: ‘Grievance politics’ thrives on chaos and confusion. That’s our system now
Columnist Chris Clayton noticed something odd in the Trump Administration’s budget for the Department of Agriculture. Since the USDA is the federal government’s primary contact with rural America, Clayton expected to see the word “rural” in the document. And it was there – 12 times in 92 pages. But there were other words that seemed...
What’s the oldest business on Broadway? Hat shop has been a downtown staple for more than a century
Owner Abe Cortez said Paris Hatters was started by his father when he was just 16 years old. More than a century later, the family is still selling hats from Broadway.
Special entertainment planned for Senior Safety Workshops
A Senior Safety Workshop today will feature special Cinco de Mayo entertainment, according to Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office.
How One California Shop Is Succeeding in the Tricky Marijuana Dispensary Business
Despite heavy taxes and a lack of traditional banking, this dispensary succeeds with a ‘grocery store’ layout and low-key customer service.
Creator-led content leads entertainment for Gen Z, offering a new future for shopping
Discover how creator-led content for Gen Z is transforming entertainment and shopping, including how YouTube drives trust and action.
Entertainment: Iolani Palace invites families for Mother's Day lunchtime event
The event features a free concert from award-winning Hawaiian music group Walea. Guests can enjoy self-guided tours and free workshops.
CEA Retail + Hospitality Winner: Biggers blends produce, entertainment
Biggers Market’s roots run deep, tracing back to the 1940s when founder and partner Sven Wallin’s grandfather, alongside his brothers, opened Biggers Brothers, a family-run produce business in Charlotte. Decades later, the family’s reputation for farm-fresh fruits and vegetables lives on. In 2010, Wallin opened Biggers Market, building on a reputation that endured for the past 16 years. “I learned a lot about my grandfather, who passed away when my mother was young, through my uncle. The one thing that is ingrained in me is my grandfather’s willingness to go the extra mile for a better product, not settling for what’s easy, but finding what is better,” said Wallin. “He taught me the importance of name and reputation. If your name was on it, it had better be right. Word-of-mouth was always very important to gain a good reputation.” So was hard work. Entrepreneurialism has always been central to Biggers Market’s identity, Wallin said. In high school, Wallin worked at a produce stand in Charlotte, an experience that shaped how he thought about food. “I realized all produce was not created equal, and we could focus on freshness, seasonality and flavor. Grocery stores were convenient, but the produce often didn’t have the same taste or quality,” he said. As a college graduate without a paying job, Wallin took a leap and opened a 20-by-30-foot roadside stand with just three employees. “It was so small we had to put tables with umbrellas out in the yard to accommodate everything. We didn’t have pallet jacks or forklifts to unload the trucks. We would form a line and toss watermelons to get them to where they needed to go,” he recalled. In year two, Wallin opened a market on Carolina Beach Road, still in operation today but larger, and later on Market Street, setting up tents for extra space. In 2019, the sale of the land forced a hunt for a new property, and Wallin landed on his current location at 6250 Market St. “We had ambitions beyond produce,” he said. “We wanted this market to be a place that felt different from a typical grocery store.” In 2024, Wallin added his kitchen to the Biggers brand. “I’ve blurred the lines of a market and a grocery store,” Wallin said. “It’s a place where you can shop, eat, have a drink and listen to live music with friends and family. It’s a mix of retail and social experiences cultivated over time.” What hasn’t changed, however, is Wallin’s Southern hospitality, a strong sense of pride, purpose and responsibility and a commitment to seasonality. Spring brings the garden center to life with herbs, veggie plants and jumbo ferns. Summer leans heavily into produce. Fall brings the pumpkin patch, and winter hosts a Christmas market. “It means a lot to have what we’ve built recognized, especially in Wilmington. There’s a lot that goes into the business from our team. And that’s something we’re genuinely grateful for,” Wallin said. With plans underway for a new larger Carolina Beach Road location, Wallin continues to look ahead. “It’s an opportunity to build another market from the ground up and continue growing what we’ve been doing,” he said. “We’ve been through development before, so we understand what it takes.”
Officials advance expanded tax district for Downtown Chesterfield development despite business opposition
A divided Chesterfield City Council needed the mayor to break a tie Monday night to approve an expansion of the Downtown Chesterfield Special Business District, despite objections from business owners now being pulled into it. The expansion, which would bring Drury Inn & Suites, Hyatt Place Hotel, Stoney River Steakhouse and Grill, Bishop’s Post, and […]
Now You Know: No rate increases at BSU; new business brings the light
Bonita Springs Utilities Inc. will maintain current water and wastewater rates for 2026, the organization announced in a press release.
Placer4MentalHealth Wellness Fair Returns May 21 with Workshops, Entertainment, Resources and More
Placer County, in partnership with the local Campaign for Community Wellness, will host this year’s Placer4MentalHealth Wellness Fair from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, May 21 at the Maidu Community Center, 1550 Maidu Drive, Roseville.
Mattel Recasts Growth With Mobile Games Brick Shop And Entertainment Push
Mattel has completed the acquisition of mobile game studio Mattel163, taking full control of its digital gaming business. The company is rolling out the new Mattel Brick Shop, a construction toy concept positioned to compete more directly with LEGO. Mattel is also deepening its entertainment efforts, tying its brands more closely to film and content projects. NasdaqGS:MAT is trading at $14.72, with the stock down 26.5% year to date and 30.3% over five years. In this context, the decision to...
Rising cost of gas forces local businesses to raise prices
From pizza shops to lawn care companies, local business owners are trying to keep their prices fair while dealing with something that’s out of their control: the price of gas.
Lawmakers break ground on Wyoming Business Council reform effort
The state's top economic development shop narrowly avoided a legislative effort to defund and dismantle it earlier this year.
How farmers, business are working to grow demand for shopping local
A Greenville County farming couple and small grocer are working on bolstering the accessibility of local produce and meat
U.S. Embassy Supports Tunisian Business Delegation at 2026 SelectUSA Investment Summit - U.S. Embassy in Tunisia
U.S. EMBASSY SUPPORTS TUNISIAN BUSINESS DELEGATION AT 2026 SELECTUSA INVESTMENT SUMMIT The SelectUSA Investment Summit is the premier U.S. investment event, connecting thousands of investors, companies, economic development organizations, and industry experts to make deals happen. Media Note TUNIS, May 5, 2026 – U.S. Embassy Tunis is pleased to support a delegation of 11 Tunisian companies traveling to the United States to participate in the 2026 SelectUSA Investment Summit at National Harbor, Maryland, May 3-6, 2026. The Summit is an opportunity for these dynamic entrepreneurs to establish new connections and explore business and investment opportunities in the United States. This year, three Tunisian women entrepreneurs and members of the delegation representing Spiraw and Sotetel were accepted into the Select Global Women in Tech year-long mentoring program which will kick off at the summit. Since 2022, more than 50 Tunisian entrepreneurs in fields ranging from e-gaming, robotics, software engineering, coding, online fashion, and green tech have participated in SelectUSA Investment Summits, where they have taken their businesses to the next level. Hosted by the U.S. Department of Commerce, the SelectUSA Investment Summit is a one-stop shop for companies considering expanding to the United States and provides economic development organizations (EDOs) with the opportunity to meet directly with international companies to facilitate investment deals. Since inception, the SelectUSA Investment Summit has attracted tens of thousands of companies and economic development representatives, generating over $250 billion in new investment projects that support more than 125,000 jobs across the United States and its territories. The previous SelectUSA Investment Summit saw record-breaking numbers with more than 5,500 participants, including EDOs from 54 U.S. states and territories and over 2,700 business investors from 100+ countries, including Tunisia. The following Tunisian businesses will take part in this year’s SelectUSA delegation: AquaDeep – Revolutionizes aquaculture with AI-powered monitoring solutions, including a real-time larva counting system and a SaaS platform for environmental monitoring. The company is expanding operations across Tunisia, Europe, Africa, and the United States. Bouraoui Group – Specializes in event venues, hospitality experiences, innovative real estate development, and technology driven customer solutions. The business develops experience- focused and tech enabled lifestyle destinations that combine entertainment, culture, retail, and smart services, and is seeking international partners to co-develop hospitality, PropTech, smart retail, and experiential digital projects. Digital Cook – Builds HR and recruitment software solutions, including HRMS, ATS, and custom tools that streamline hiring, employee management, and talent development. It provides custom software, system integration, and scalable HR platforms for SMEs, large enterprises, and recruitment agencies seeking efficient, user-friendly ways to manage their workforce and improve recruitment. El Kanaouet – Provides high-quality and low-cost hydraulic infrastructure for the supply and distribution of drinking water. The company manufactures prestressed concrete structures based on current technological developments in the field and trends in integrated and digitalized management. El Kanaouet aims to enter the U.S. market with its production of centrifugal prestressed concrete pipes and other technical products and services. Fluoink Nanotechnologies – A deep‑tech startup developing next‑generation antimicrobial additives for paints, coatings, and industrial materials, enabling everyday surfaces to act as long‑lasting barriers against harmful bacteria and pathogens without changing their appearance or performance. Mare Custos – A subsea robotics company specializing in ROV-based underwater inspection services for offshore energy, ports, and marine infrastructure, using high-precision imaging, PAUT, and NDT to inspect structures in challenging conditions. SmartMed SA – A fast-growing digital health company operating in Tunisia, Algeria, and Morocco, offering an integrated ecosystem that helps patients book appointments (MedPro), enables clinics to digitize workflows and EMRs (MedLink), and supports targeted digital marketing for healthcare and pharma (MedAds). With millions of appointments and users, SmartMed has become a leading e-health platform in North Africa. Sototel – Builds telecommunications networks and services, including fixed, radio, and mobile networks. Sototel focuses on technological innovation and continuous improvement, providing high-value-added digital solutions. SOTUPRIN HGE – Specializes in manufacturing household electrical appliances under the brand HGE and OEM. Expanded from the local market to North Africa, Central Africa, the Middle East, and Europe. Spiraw by Food4Future – Designs and manufactures smart, AI-powered cultivation systems allowing individuals and businesses to grow fresh, highly nutritious food – starting with spirulina – directly at the point of consumption. Combining patented hardware, controlled-environment agriculture, and a connected app with an AI assistant, Spiraw aims to decentralize food production and create a new category at the intersection of agri-tech, consumer health, and smart home ecosystems. WaterSec (Istidama) – A climate-tech startup that uses IoT, AI, and smart sensors to help high consumption facilities (such as industries, hotels, and commercial buildings) monitor water use in real time, detect leaks, and optimize consumption. The company’s digital platform turns raw water data into alerts and actionable insights, making water management more transparent, proactive, and sustainable. Learn more about the SelectUSA Investment Summit at https://www.selectusasummit.us/. Follow live developments from the summit on X at https://x.com/SelectUSA.
Iron Mountain DDA highlighting local business for National Small Business Week
Small Business Week is also a national effort to highlight locally owned shops.
Wilmington-area 2026 high school spring sports scores, brackets
Trying to keep up with all the spring high school sports postseason action? Here's your one-stop shop for every Wilmington-area team.
Built on grit: FOX Business crowns three ‘Made in America’ small business winners
A veteran-staffed construction firm, a souvenir shop owner and bourbon makers are crowned winners of the first FOX Business "Made in America" small business contest.
The ravioli king of Brooklyn making nearly $2 million a year
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Musician West heads Downeast for concerts, workshop
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Empowering Veterans: The 2026 Fayetteville Veterans Business Expo aims to close the opportunity gap
This is the first year of the Veteran Business Expo, and it grew out of Fayetteville PWC’s Economic Impact Program, which focuses on expanding access and opportunity in public-sector contracting while strengthening the local economy. It builds off the success of previous events held by PWC, like the 2024 Industry Day (pictured above). Photo provided by PWC. The Fayetteville Public Works Commission (PWC) will host the inaugural 2026 Veterans Business Expo on May 14 at the PWC Main Operations Complex at 955 Old Wilmington Road, seeking to connect former U.S. Military members with vital business opportunities in their community. The event, which will take place from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., is part of a partnership between PWC and the Veterans Business Outreach Center at Fayetteville State University (VBOC) and Fayetteville-Cumberland Regional Entrepreneur and Business HUB (FSU HUB).Aaron Harris, PWC’s manager of economic inclusion programs, said the event is designed to connect Veteran-owned businesses with partners and decision-makers who can help move opportunities forward.“This event brings together Veteran entrepreneurs alongside government agencies, public entities, contractors and resource partners in one place, creating a purposeful space to build relationships, exploring procurement and contracting possibilities and strengthening our region’s Veteran-owned business community,” Harris said. The Veterans Business Expo was devised to feature, highlight and facilitate direct connections and commerce. “We want to get our Veterans a platform for their businesses,” said Camille Little, the supplier diversity analyst at PWC. “Here at PWC, we have 20 departments, and we procure… I can’t tell you all the goods and services. This is our first expo. We’re looking for general contractors, electricians, landscapers, janitorial, construction suppliers, architecture, farms and engineering firms.” Little said, much like businesses in every industry, Veterans are often in need of assistance getting their foot in the door.“When Veterans are starting up, they have to know what resources are [available],” Little noted. “They have this ample amount of resources, but they need to know how to get started.” Identifying those resources and connecting Veteran business owners with opportunities and business development programs are made possible by the partnership between PWC and VBOC, Little said. The partnership has allowed the expo to flourish, she added.“There are opportunities, there are consultant workshops and different things that we partner with them for all the time,” Little said. “It’s about easing that transition because starting a business is hard. Having the dedication to continue after that first year is even harder right now.” That is why, Little said, the partnership with resources from Fayetteville State University brings decision makers to the table. “If you are a Veteran business owner, you may not know how to do business with PWC or the City of Fayetteville or FSU, or partners,” Little said. “‘Where do I get started?’ ‘How do I get contracts?’ Bringing people to an understanding and then having an opportunity like this, where you’re talking to that person who’s making the decision… that is our goal.”Those meetings between Veteran-owned businesses and other decision-makers will present a chance to showcase products and services directly to organizations seeking qualified vendors and capable partners, Harris said. Agencies and contractors, he added, can meet and engage businesses ready to support upcoming needs. Little said PWC and all of its departments, as well as the City of Fayetteville, and FSU will be on hand. Additionally, there will be procurement officers from the North Carolina Department of Public Safety. “Resource partners who support small business development will also be on hand, helping make introductions and reinforcing pathways that support growth for Veteran entrepreneurs,” Harris said.For Veteran entrepreneurs, Little said she recommends two things: an answer to “why?” and a business plan.“I would ask them, what problem are they solving with their business?” she noted. “Then I would also tell them to start making a business plan. I run into a lot of firms, and it’s like, ‘What is your plan?’ So just knowing where you want to go with your business is important.”Little said it is important to differentiate between a business that helps transition servicemembers away from the U.S. Military versus a business that Veterans consider the next chapter of their lives.“How much dedication are you going to give to this business to make it successful?” Little noted. “So I would always start with what’s your business plan.”For Harris, the event will be able to cover the needs of all types of Veteran-owned businesses.“Another important lesson is the need to meet businesses where they are,” he said. “Veteran-owned businesses are at different stages of development, so offering multiple entry points, networking, education and referrals has proven essential.”Registration information can be found at: www.eventbrite. com/e/2026-veterans-business-expo-connecting-heroes-to-opportunity-tickets-1984308563329?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
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How Perimenopause Became America's New Health Scare
If you’re a woman who speaks English, it sometimes feels like you can’t spend time on the internet without being bombarded with all the ways in which your body or your mind could be just a little broken. A few years ago, Instagram was full of women talking about attention deficit disorder, and lo and behold: From 2020 to 2022, the percentage of women (between the ages of 23 and 49) newly diagnosed with it nearly doubled. Not long ago, premenstrual syndrome was all the rage, with the algorithm pushing videos that explained why it’s okay to fly off the handle once a month. These days, the word perimenopause is everywhere. Perhaps you’ve seen the headlines. “Perimenopause is having a millennial moment. Here are 7 ways to cope,” says The Washington Post. Or perhaps you’ve seen Apple TV’s glossy drama Your Friends & Neighbors, which is back for its second season; the female protagonist Mel is explicitly perimenopausal, and in the first season, she keyed a car for no apparent reason. She’s played by Amanda Peet, who talks about being perimenopausal in real life (“God knows I’ve wanted to key a lot of cars in the last three years,” she’s said.) In fact, it sometimes feels like every celebrity interview with a forty- or fiftysomething woman requires her to open up about what’s going on with her hormones. Drew Barrymore joked on CBS Mornings that when she found out how long perimenopause can last, she thought she’d “never make it 10 years like this.” Katherine Heigl told Business Insider that “whoever designed it so that women would be going through perimenopause while raising teenagers should be sent a strongly worded letter.” At the same time, influencers who talk about perimenopause seem to have cropped up out of nowhere with something to sell you, causing people online to wonder where this all came from. It’s trickled down from Instagram to tchotchke shops, which sell fridge magnets that say “Perimenopause Is Hot.” You can buy a T-shirt that proclaims “Perimenopause Made Me Do It!” My mom, who is 48, started uncontrollably shaking her leg at night a few years ago. “It’s perimenopause,” she told me when I complained about how annoying it was. But what exactly is perimenopause—and why are we all talking about it all of a sudden?
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New Orleans youth gaming labs support social emotional skills and career exploration
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