While the mood on Main Street has brightened, concerns about the economy, stubborn inflation and the banking system are weighing on small business owners, according to the latest quarterly survey from CNBC and Momentive. Small business confidence for the second quarter rose slightly to 46 from 45 in the first quarter, although that still remains…
Taking a direct mindset to farm marketing
More Canadian farmers are selling more of what they produce directly to consumers than ever before. Customers are keen to shop for locally made products and many are looking for agritourism experiences. ReadAlso Talking up the farm story A brand isn’t a Nike swoosh. It’s what the Nike swoosh makes you think. On the farm,…
Shoppers mourn as popular grocer and rival Whole Foods prepare to close for good
LOCAL shoppers will lose another beloved small business that is set to shut down after years of providing healthy, natural groceries to the community. Nature Market, a popular Long Island, New York grocery store chain, will close one of their four locations around the week of May 18. 3 long Island shoppers mourn as popular…
Settlement reached in Fox vs Dominion lawsuit
Justin Nelson, Dominion’s lead counsel, appears on CNN. (CNN) Dominion Voting Systems had two goals in its defamation case against Fox News — accountability and “trying to make Dominion whole,” said Justin Nelson, the lead counsel election technology company. Both were accomplished in this settlement, he told CNN on Tuesday. The payment of more than…
New Elgin chamber committee to help minority businesses; ECC forensic team wins bronze awards at national event; Batavia campaign to educate shoppers on new bags
The Elgin Community College Forensics Team had a strong showing at the Phi Rho Pi National Tournament in Bethesda, Maryland, where more than 50 schools competed. Students Aleah Janae of Elgin, Hannah Carpenter of Streamwood and Damian Hacz of Hampshire brought home individual and team awards and coach Tim Anderson received the Collie-Taylor Fellowship Award…
NexGen Energy Receives Strong Support for Rook I Project Financing in Excess of US$1 Billion
VANCOUVER, BC, May 1, 2023 /CNW/ – NexGen Energy Ltd. (“NexGen” or the “Company”) (TSX: NXE) (NYSE: NXE) (ASX: NXG) is pleased to announce that it has received significant initial interest from prospective financial institutions, including commercial lenders and export credit agencies, for providing project financing for the Rook I Project (the “Project” or “Rook…
Readers are Leaders – PHE America
I am not sure where I first heard the phrase “readers are leaders” but it is something that has stuck with me throughout my entire life. I am now in my second year of retirement from teaching and coaching after 37 years of doing both. As I have thought about what to do in my…
Briones: Commercial rent free-for-all is hurting our small businesses
Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News Local Business columnists Far too many have closed due to unfair practices and disputes in which the power dynamic favors sometimes-uncrupulous landlords. Published May 04, 2023 • Last updated 1 day ago • 5 minute read Many Ottawa small businesses can’t afford to renew their leases because there is…