Mayor Cherelle Parker signs order to help businesses in Philadelphia: 'We want to remove all red tape'
Mayor Cherelle Parker signed the PHL Open for Business Executive Order Monday in efforts to slash the red tape for businesses in Philadelphia making it easier for them to access guidance, assistance, resources, and financial programs.
First solely African American veteran owned licensed dispensary opens in NJ
A new business has opened in Atlantic City and it’s New Jersey’s first solely African American, veteran-owned licensed dispensary. The owners hope to inspire future entrepreneurs.
Biden visits Milwaukee, highlights Black-owned businesses
President Joe Biden spoke at the Wisconsin Black Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday, highlighting small business and infrastructure efforts.
South Street kicks off holiday season festivities with tree lighting, pop-up shops
South Street Headhouse District kicked off the holiday shopping season with a good, old-fashioned Christmas celebration, complete with tree lighting and a visit from Santa Claus.
Stag and Doe Night: High school entrepreneurs soar at Chestnut Hill annual holiday shopping event
From shoppers being serenaded to Santa Claus making his rounds, Chesnut Hill is bustling with holiday cheer for its annual Stag and Doe Night.
Small Business Saturday: Holiday shoppers turn to small businesses for unique, local gifts
It’s a movement designed to lift the profile of small shops during the holiday season, in a way that encourages shoppers to skip the big box stores and malls and instead shop small and local.
South Philly business corridor anxious for completed road construction, return to normal
A small business corridor in South Philadelphia survived the pandemic, but is now dealing with lingering road work challenging business sales.
Wildwood businesses mourn lost weekend after power fully restored
After a long weekend with no power, Wildwood is now fully restored. But, for visitors as well as business owners, it all feels like too little, too late. A lost summer weekend can be detrimental.
As Eagles fever sweeps the region, 2 West Chester shops have unique merchandise for the big game
West Chester boutique and monogram businesses are gearing up for a lot of activity as they host an Eagles monogram party, in support of the Super Bowl bound team.
Many smaller businesses plan to ramp up hiring in 2023, survey finds
The survey found that 84% of smaller business leaders said they’re also increasing compensation, while others are offering hiring bonuses, more flexible hours, and remote work options.
Small Business Saturday 2022: Ardmore shops busy as customers turn out for annual shopping day
Small Business Saturday drew families to Ardmore to shop at the various coffee shops, restaurants and small mom-and-pop stores on Lancaster Avenue.
Small Business Saturday 2022: Ardmore shops busy as customers turn out for annual shopping day
Small Business Saturday drew families to Ardmore to shop at the various coffee shops, restaurants and small mom-and-pop stores on Lancaster Avenue.
Secret Service recovers $286 million in stolen pandemic loans
Since 2020, the Secret Service initiated more than 3,850 pandemic related fraud investigations.
Massachusetts brewery forced to cut jobs due to CO2 shortage: 'Huge threat to our business'
Auto fuel is not the only gas in short supply.
Walmart launches ‘Open Call 2022’ to help small US businesses land on store shelves
With “Open Call 2022,” Walmart says it aims to support and grow small businesses and U.S. manufacturing.
Number of small businesses raising prices due to inflation hits 48-year high, NFIB says
The number of small businesses that raised prices in January amid high inflation rose to levels not seen since 1974, the National Federation of Independent Business said.