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.

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.

Holiday shoppers turn to small businesses for unique gifts
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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.

Chester County teen celebrates grand opening of bike repair shop
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A big grand opening in Malvern, but it was not a typical ribbon cutting, as a Chester County teen is the brainchild behind a budding business and growing non-profit.

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.

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.

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.