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From Darcy McMann, GR Chamber President ……

50 Business Ideas For 2026 + Beyond

If you think you have a great business idea that needs to be shared with the world, you’re in good company. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau shows that over 5 million new business applications have been filed every year since 2021, and entrepreneurs are on track to...
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Your Small Business: A Real Threat From Foreign States

Small businesses face real, escalating cyber threats from foreign nation-states, but building a robust defense does not require an enterprise-level budget. Adversaries frequently view smaller companies as "soft targets" or entry points to larger corporate supply...
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ADP Says Businesses Added Fewest New Jobs In Six Months — Summer Slowdown In Hiring?

ADP said U.S. businesses created just 44,000 new jobs in July — the smallest increase in six months — in another sign of a sluggish labor market in which hiring is unusually soft. The one bright spot: People who switched jobs saw an increase in pay, possibly a sign of...
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US Businesses Added 41,000 Jobs In December

Jan 7, 2026 | , ,

Private employers added 41,000 jobs in December, recovering from losses in the previous month but missing the projected estimate for gains by a few thousand jobs. Dow Jones estimated the private sector would add about 48,000 jobs in the final month of the year...

Why You Should Advertise Your Small Business In January

Jan 7, 2026 | ,

With Christmas and the peak retail season over, many small businesses may think it’s a good time to pull back on their marketing. But some data suggests that it’s an excellent time of year to continue the holiday momentum and increase revenue while other businesses go...

20 Small Businesses You Can Start With Less Than $1,000

Dec 17, 2025 | ,

With the proliferation of online businesses, the sharing economy, and apps aimed at providing everything from lawn care experts to gardeners, plumbers, and dog walkers, the reality is that starting a small business is easier and cheaper than ever, particularly if you...