BUSINESS

Jun 13 2026BUSINESS

From Debt to Dominance: How One Entrepreneur’s System Helps Businesses Grow

The journey from struggling with over $300, 000 in debt to running a successful company didn’t happen overnight. It started with a hard lesson: traditional marketing models don’t always work for small businesses trying to scale. The founder behind the company realized early on that relying on outsid

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Jun 13 2026BUSINESS

Small Businesses Get Mixed Advice on AI Hiring Tools

A new guide suggests small businesses use AI to streamline hiring, from writing job posts to sorting resumes. But while it pushes AI as a way to compete with bigger companies, it skips key legal warnings. Many small employers lack HR experts or lawyers to handle risks like biased screening or data p

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Jun 13 2026BUSINESS

From Childhood Dreams to Media Mogul: Byron Allen's Unusual Path

Byron Allen's journey from a kid cleaning up roller skates in Detroit to controlling TV time slots millions watch is pretty unusual. His story starts in a family-run roller rink where he learned early that hard work beats just talent. Moving to LA at 7 wasn’t a planned vacation - riots in Detroit af

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Jun 12 2026ENVIRONMENT

Buc‑ee’s New Stores: A Road to Trouble

Buc‑ee’s plans to open more gas‑and‑shop stops across the U. S. have sparked sharp opposition from towns and wildlife groups. The chain’s huge centers, each about 70‑80 k sq ft with over a hundred pumps, promise jobs and sales but also bring worries about traffic jams, water use and pollution. In

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Jun 12 2026OPINION

Golf is no longer just a men's game

For years, golf was seen as a sport mostly for men, especially when it came to business networking. You'd often hear stories about deals being made and connections forged on the green. But something’s changing now. Women are stepping onto the course in bigger numbers than ever before. Back in 2019,

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Jun 12 2026POLITICS

Why Colorado needs leaders who actually listen—and don’t just add to the noise

Colorado’s Second District has become a pressure cooker of economic and social challenges. Wages aren’t keeping up with rising rent, energy bills stay stubbornly high, and small businesses drown under a sea of confusing rules. Instead of tackling these real issues, politicians often hide behind gran

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Jun 12 2026TECHNOLOGY

How big companies blend speed and smart tech to keep power grids and factories running smoothly

Ralliant isn’t just another tech company—it builds the invisible backbone that keeps power grids, factories, and data centers humming. Behind this work is a clear idea: technology only matters when it actually solves real problems on the ground. The company mixes old-school manufacturing smarts with

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Jun 12 2026BUSINESS

Money for Tech Startups: New $250 Million Boost for Small Innovators

The government is pumping $250 million into early-stage tech firms through two well-known programs. These are not loans or investments that demand company shares. Instead, they offer cash that doesn’t need to be paid back and lets founders keep all rights to their inventions. One slice—$40 million—t

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Jun 12 2026BUSINESS

How a California port boosted local small businesses

Last year, a major California port handed out over $54 million in work to small companies, marking a big jump in local business support. More than 44 cents of every dollar spent on certain contracts went to small or very small firms, beating the goal set three years ago. The effort included over 40

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Jun 12 2026BUSINESS

A Local Pizza Spot Ends a Half-Century Run in the D. C. Area

For five decades, a beloved pizzeria in the D. C. suburbs served up more than just food—it became a gathering spot for generations. Now, after 50 years, the last location of this family-run Chicago-style deep dish restaurant is shutting down for good. The owners blame rising costs and tough competit

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