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Progress or a pain?— New streetscaping sparks complaints amongst community members, business owners in South Memphis

If you build it, Memphians might complain. South Memphis is the latest community to tell the City of Memphis that changes designed to make the streets safer for drivers and pedestrians actually made it more dangerous.

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Clarksville business to rebuild after being destroyed by 2023 tornado

Nearly a year ago, the building that housed Kathy’s Pampered Paws in Clarksville was destroyed in a tornado. While business owner Kathy Conn never stopped operations, she’s finally read…

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Starbucks Is Said to Consider Selling Stake in Chinese Business

Starbucks Corp. is exploring options for its Chinese operations including the possibility of selling a stake in the business, according to people with knowledge of the matter.

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DOJ asks judge to force Google to sell Chrome as remedy in landmark antitrust case

In a filing, Department of Justice officials urged Judge Amit Mehta to force Google to sell its Chrome browser to remedy antitrust violations.

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WhatsApp will finally let you unsubscribe from business marketing spam

WhatsApp Business has grown to over 200 million monthly users over the past few years. That means there are tons of businesses sending messages to users —

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Better Business Bureau warns of trending AI scams

Technology is advancing more and more each year, and so are scammers.

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Luna: LASD not in the business of deportation | FOX 11 Los Angeles

Sheriff Robert Luna says Los Angeles County's deputies are not in the business of immigration enforcement.

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State cannabis regulators deny two-thirds of applicants for initial business licenses

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Grimes says she was 'going bankrupt' during custody battle with Elon Musk

Grimes spoke out about her custody battle with Elon Musk over their three children and said her ex became "unrecognizable" to her.

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Kansas Agri Business Expo kicks off in downtown Wichita

It’s one of the biggest agricultural trade shows around.

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Small Business Spotlight: Create Studio Fresno

A Valley attorney is channeling her passion for the arts into a creative outlet for crafters in downtown Fresno.

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Local business in the spotlight

MARSHALL — There’s a lot that businesses bring to the Marshall area. This week, the Marshall Area Chamber of Commerce celebrated a group of business owners and area residents who help support their community. The Chamber presented awards as part of its annual meeting on Wednesday. Honors went to winners in categories for businesses, hospitality professionals, […]

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DeKalb County woman invested almost $100K into business, but now doesn’t think it even exists

Luz Roman says she spent $93,000 to invest a medical transportation company, but there was no company.

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Former Waukon business owner convicted in arson case

That verdict reached Tuesday in Allamakee County, in the criminal case against Mindy Jones.

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She worked at some of Singapore's best Michelin-starred restaurants. Now, she runs a fine dining place out of her 1000-square-foot public housing apartment.

In 2023, she quit the big leagues and opened a small modern Southeast Asian fine-dining restaurant — in her home.

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Who Will Donald Trump Pick to Run the SBA?

The next leader of the Small Business Administration is still anyone's guess. But here are a few potential candidates who could head the SBA.

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Nvidia’s dizzying growth is now everyone’s business

Chip giant’s earnings are a big event for US equity investors, and not just because of its $3.6tn heft

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‘We are firing on all cylinders': Marriott CEO says business is solid despite corporate layoffs

Marriott International's business operations and growth are solid, Anthony Capuano told CNBC Travel Monday, despite layoffs and low domestic demand in China.

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Lancaster County experiencing layoffs amid business closings

CareerLink seeks to help affected workers.

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‘First of its kind’ limited-service hotel coming to Henderson

A new, limited-service hotel is coming to Henderson and will be the first of its kind in Nevada.

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Hamilton business owner admits to molesting client during therapy session

A Hamilton business owner admitted in court on Wednesday that he molested a 19-year-old during a therapy session last April.

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Nearly 400 business owners send letter opposing Minneapolis Labor Standards Board

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Jake Paul's business partner lobs CTE jab at Michael Irvin after 'big...

Jake Paul's business partner has fired back at Michael Irvin over the idea that the YouTuber's fight with Mike Tyson contained a contract provision that would've heavily tilted the bout towards Paul.

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Larry David Chokes Up While Saluting Longtime Business Manager Matt Lichtenberg

Larry David choked up and John Landgraf did a deep dive on innovation at Variety's Business Managers Breakfast presented by City National Bank.

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7 key details from Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy's DOGE plan

The co-heads of the Department of Government Efficiency outlined their vision in a WSJ op-ed.

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New Milton business park seeks final site plan review

More office and storage space will be in the works for Milton soon as local developer and restaurateur Eric Sugrue works through the planning process.

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PRECEDENT PRODUCTIONS LAUNCHES THE 2025 AUSTRALIAN SMALL BUSINESS CHAMPION AWARDS

Entries have officially opened for the 2025 Australian Small Business Champion Awards - the nation's premier awards program celebrating the outstanding contribution and achievements of small businesses across Australia.

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Baltimore County country club heads to foreclosure auction

The auction includes the club’s 147 acres, clubhouse, 18-hole golf course, swimming pools and tennis courts.

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This Week in Web3: Understanding Blockchain Solutions for Business Challenges

At its core, blockchain is a distributed ledger technology (DLT) that records transactions across multiple computers in a secure, immutable and

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42-year-old Hamilton cryotherapy business owner admits to sexual assault of 19-year-old woman

Jared Fox, 42, pleaded guilty to sexual imposition in Butler County Common Pleas Court for an assault that happened in April at the Cryo Den on Main Street.

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Many Americans plan to shop local on Small Business Saturday

Many Americans plan to shop local on Small Business Saturday. Shoppers are encouraged to share their experiences on social media by using the #ShopSmall hashtag.

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Voice-cloning startup ElevenLabs looks to triple its valuation to more than $3 billion in new funding round led by Iconiq Capital

ElevenLabs, a startup that can recreate a person's voice from a recording, is raising $200 million in funding in its second cash-grab this year.

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Woman pleads No Contest to stealing $100K+ from business - Larry Basford

Sentencing is set for February for a woman who pled No Contest to stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from her employer, State Attorney Larry Basford announced. Pamela Lynn Wilson, 66, of Panama City, pled No Contest Monday to Grand Theft over $100,000 and Organized Scheme to Defraud (more than $50,000). Wilson entered an “open […]

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Palmer Luckey says his Facebook firing changed the way he does business

Palmer Luckey reveals how his Facebook ouster reshaped his business strategy as the founder of Anduril Industries.

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SBA accepting award nominations

SBA’s Seattle District seeks nominations to honor individuals and small businesses in five categories.

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‘Be a responsible citizen’: Richmond business owners speak out after several reports of vandalism

A string of vandalism in both Henrico and Richmond neighborhoods have left business owners in shock with thousands of dollars in damages.

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Young entrepreneurs get a chance in the business world on Small Business Saturday

As more young people explore entrepreneurship, one local program is helping them take their first steps in the business world.

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Meta is helping brands reach more audiences across social media — and it's all thanks to AI

Brands can reach and engage new audiences with Meta's AI tools.

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Welcome to the shopping mall for the TikTok era

Creator startup Outlandish is blending live selling on TikTok Shop with in-person retail in its new LA store.

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Lincoln chamber forms Latino business advisory group to promote entrepreneurial growth

The Lincoln Chamber of Commerce forms a Latino business advisory group to promote growth of Hispanic entrepreneurs.

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Distinctive Gifts For The Modern Business Leader

Holiday time brings the challenge of finding the perfect gift. Here are unusual gifts for business leaders to give to STEM professionals, founders and entrepreneurs.

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Strictly Business Episode 22: LSU Coach Jay Johnson

Building successful teams in sports or business takes work. In the latest episode of Business Report’s Strictly Business, LSU Baseball Coach Jay Johnson shares his expertise on building successfu… Already an INSIDER? Sign in. We are glad you enjoy reading Business Report. Continue reading this story and get ACCESS to all our content from any […]

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Meta Poaches Salesforce Exec to Build AI Business Tools

The goal of the newly-formed team at Meta 'is to make cutting-edge AI accessible to every business.'

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Target CEO says shoppers are stretched and waiting until 'the last moment of need' to buy items

Target's third-quarter results came up short as the company described a shift in consumer spending from "resilient" to "resourceful."

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Event Covers What’s Next for the Small Business Deduction

NFIB sponsored an event with The Hill focusing on the impact of the Small Business Deduction and the potential consequences of its expiration.

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49-year-old started his business 'to make $5,000 a month to survive, pay my mortgage'—he sold it for $100 million

When tech CEO Tomas Gorny launched a web-hosting startup in 2001 after losing millions, his modest goals helped him build a better business, he says.

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Small Business Owners More Optimistic for Holiday Season

The October Small Business Economic Trends survey showed that small business owners feel more optimistic even with another record-high Uncertainty Index.

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Business Honors Students Compete in Real-World Case Challenge for Goodwill of OC

Demonstrating their expertise in analyzing problems and creating innovative solutions, business honors students from Cal State Fullerton’s College of Business and Economics partnered with Goodwill of Orange County on Nov. 15 to provide innovative strategies for engaging with Gen Z. The nonprofit was seeking recommendations from today’s students about how the organization can thrive and remain relevant […]

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The IRS refuses COVID claims, leaving small businesses in limbo

The IRS has delayed processing of properly submitted ERTC claims, leaving small businesses in the dark and owed over $100 billion, while the Biden administration has not addressed the wider issue o…

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Uber has a new ride option for people traveling to the airport with a lot of luggage

The new UberXXL ride option, available to and from select airports, comes with "larger trunk space" for more luggage.

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