Supporting Grand Rapids Business Growth
From Darcy McMann, GR Chamber President ……
TP-Link Routers Could Soon Be Banned
TP-Link is one of the most popular brands in the US, but it may not be available in the country for much longer. Investigators at the Departments of Commerce, Defense, and Justice all opened probes into TP-Link routers in 2024 due to their ties to Chinese...
Tech For Growth: Solutions For An SMB Budget
Traditional MSPs Often act as the central authority, enforcing a “one-size-fits-all” approach. They dictate all hardware and service choices—specifying everything from computers and routers to internet service providers. This high-end model can be expensive and often...
US Small And Mid-Sized Businesses Expect Stronger 2026, BofA Survey Shows
A majority of small and mid-sized business owners in the U.S. expect stronger performance next year, with 74% forecasting revenue growth and nearly 60% planning to expand operations, a Bank of America survey showed. About half the business owners surveyed by BofA...
Driving Capital To Emerging Small Businesses
The role of government is often to reduce risk and incentivize investments that might otherwise not occur. The best example of this is the U S Small Business Administration’s loan guaranty programs. They dramatically reduce financial risk to investors who purchase the...
If SNAP Food Aid Is Cut Off, Small Grocery Stores Also Will Feel The Pain
Some 42 million Americans rely on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, formerly known as food stamps, and as many of them worry about losing their food aid, some grocery businesses are increasingly concerned as well. There are 250,000 retailers...
Study: 71% of Data Breaches Impact Small Businesses
There have been nearly 800 major data breaches in 2025, exposing more than 300 million user records. Hackers are apparently going after the little guys in 2025, with information from Proton showing that 71% of data breaches have targeted businesses with...
