SMALL BUSINESS

Sep 20 2024BUSINESS

Small Steps to Success

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

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Sep 18 2024FINANCE

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

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

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Sep 18 2024POLITICS

The Power of Words: A Call to Action for Change

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

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Sep 17 2024LIFESTYLE

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

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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Sep 15 2024BUSINESS

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

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

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Sep 15 2024POLITICS

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

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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Sep 15 2024POLITICS

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

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

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Sep 15 2024OPINION

A Tale of Two Futures: Harris's Vision for a Unifying America

In a recent interview with 6abc Action News, Kamala Harris reiterated her stance on gun control, unity, and economic reform. While some may see her as a unifying figure, others might view her as a divisive one. But what if her approach is actually the key to bridging the political chasm in America?

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Sep 13 2024BUSINESS

The Unbearable Burden of Rent: When a Small Business Can't Keep Up

The news of yet another small business closure in Minnesota is nothing new. We've heard it all before - bankruptcy, lack of foot traffic, and the rise of remote work. But sometimes, it's the simplest reason that can be the most devastating: rent too high. For Chicago's Taste Authority, a beloved Chi

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Sep 13 2024BUSINESS

Will Wisconsin's Small Businesses Survive Another Snowless Winter?

Imagine a winter without snow, a winter where your small business is forced to close its doors due to a lack of customers. This is the reality for many small businesses in Wisconsin, who rely on winter weather to attract tourists and generate revenue. But what if there was a way to ensure that these

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