New Jersey’s Plastic Ban: A Confusing and Overreaching Policy Leaves Residents and Businesses Scratching Their Heads
TRENTON, NJ – Since its implementation on May 4, 2022, New Jersey’s “Get Past Plastic” law has been hailed by some as a bold step toward environmental protection, but for many residents…
Kinecta Federal Credit Union Celebrates Black-Owned Businesses by Partnering with the Spicy Green Book Organization for its Second Manhattan Beach Food Market Event
The event will be held in the Kinecta parking lot. More than 30 vendors and 1,000 people tasting delicious global foods from pop-ups and some of LA’s favorite food trucks MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif.,…
Ukraine rebases businesses from war front to shield vital producers
By Natalia Zinets KYIV – Oleg Averyanov’s factory produced fire trucks and employed 600 people until it was forced to halt operations and close its doors as a Russian invasion force poured…
Ukraine rebases businesses from war front to shield vital producers
By Natalia Zinets KYIV – Oleg Averyanov’s factory produced fire trucks and employed 600 people until it was forced to halt operations and close its doors as a Russian invasion force poured…
St. Paul Man Pleads Guilty to Role in Armed Robberies of Twin Cities Businesses
MINNEAPOLIS – A St. Paul man has pleaded guilty to his role in two armed robberies of Twin Cities businesses, announced U.S. Attorney Andrew M. Luger. According to court documents, on June…
Kalispell couple admit crimes in scheme to steal mail and use personal information found in mail to defraud businesses
MISSOULA — A Kalispell couple accused in a scheme to steal mail in Lincoln and Flathead counties and of using personal information found in the stolen mail to shop at numerous businesses…
Under Governor Murphy, Veteran-Owned Small Businesses are Being Ignored for State Contracts
TRENTON, NJ – Did you know New Jersey state law requires all state agencies to award 3% of their public contracts to veteran-owned businesses? In October, the state treasury reported Governor Phil…
Small Businesses Struggle To Survive In Biden’s Economy, Optimism Hits All-Time Low: POLL
Small Businesses Struggle To Survive In Biden’s Economy, Optimism Hits All-Time Low: POLL Thomas Catenacci on May 13, 2022 Small business owners are increasingly pessimistic about U.S. economic conditions and overwhelmingly support…
South Korea drafts $46 billion extra budget to help COVID-hit businesses
SEOUL – South Korea unveiled plans on Thursday to pay more than $20 billion to small businesses and self-employed people to make up for losses due to COVID restrictions. The first supplementary…
Diverging businesses: Uber vs Lyft in six graphics
By Tina Bellon (Reuters) – Lyft Inc’s choice to stay on the narrow ride-hail road worries investors as its larger rival Uber Technologies Inc explores more profitable paths, such as becoming a…
NASA Chooses Small Businesses to Continue Exploration Tech Development
WASHINGTON, April 28, 2022 — NASA’s Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program has chosen 110 U.S. small businesses for continued technology development. The range of projects support space exploration and improvements to…
Lending to euro zone businesses slowed in early weeks of Ukraine war
FRANKFURT – Bank lending to euro zone businesses slowed in March, reinforcing expectations that Russia’s war in Ukraine would prompt both banks and corporations to tread cautiously, data from the European Central…
Former Owner of Shreveport Tax Preparation Businesses Sentenced on Tax Fraud Charge
SHREVEPORT, La. – Latasha Thomas, 44, of Crowley, Texas, was sentenced today in U.S. District Court, announced United States Attorney Brandon B. Brown. Thomas was sentenced by United States District Judge Donald…
Pennsylvania Attorney General Cracks Down on Predatory Towing Businesses
The Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office has announced it has settled a matter with predatory towing companies that have been accused of taking advantage of residents over the years. The AG says these…
Snow storm leaves over 250,000 homes, businesses in U.S. Northeast without power
(Reuters) – More than a quarter of a million homes and businesses in Northeast United States were without power on Tuesday after a spring storm packing powerful winds and heavy, wet snow…
Factbox-Atlantia’s main shareholders and businesses
MILAN – Global Infrastructure Partners and Brookfield Infrastructure pitched a possible takeover of Italian road and airport operator Atlantia last week after talks with its main shareholder the Banettons, the two funds…
Calabasas Man Allegedly Scammed Investors out of at Least $28 Million They Thought Would Fund Cannabis Vaping Businesses
LOS ANGELES – A former UCLA decathlete who also competed with the Philippines national team was arrested this morning on a federal criminal complaint alleging that he fraudulently raised more than…
Baltimore Man Admits to Fraudulently Obtaining Cares Act Paycheck Protection Plan Loans While on Probation and Pre-Trial Release and Defrauding Businesses of Over $1,000,000
Baltimore, Maryland –Keon Ball, age 45, of Baltimore, Maryland, pleaded guilty today to wire fraud conspiracy and aggravated identity theft in relation to multiple identity theft schemes and fraud schemes—including schemes conducted…
Three District of Columbia Men Indicted on Federal Charges in Series of Armed Robberies of Retail and Commercial Businesses
WASHINGTON – Three men, all from the District of Columbia, have been indicted on federal conspiracy charges stemming from a series of recent robberies of employees…
Three Men Found Guilty of Federal Charges in Series of Armed Robberies Targeting Area Businesses
WASHINGTON – Three area men have been found guilty by a jury of federal offenses stemming from a string of 10 armed robberies of gas stations,…
Virginia Natural Gas partners with diverse businesses, spends $43M for goods and services in 2021
Supplier Diversity Development program helps facilitate business success through mentoring, individualized management consultations and education opportunities. VIRGINIA BEACH, Va., March 29, 2022 — As one of Southeast Virginia’s largest economic engines, the commitment…
Las Vegas Felon Charged For Robbing Multiple Businesses At Gunpoint
LAS VEGAS – A Las Vegas man made his initial appearance in federal court on Wednesday for allegedly robbing eight businesses at gunpoint. George Perez (38) was arrested on January 25, 2022.…
Serial Armed Robber Sentenced to Over 25 Years in Federal Prison for Violent Robberies of Local Businesses
INDIANAPOLIS – Irving Gomez, a/k/a John Mendez-Rodriquez, 29, of Indianapolis, was sentenced late yesterday to 303 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to committing three commercial robberies and brandishing a firearm…
Brazil’s JBS says U.S. domestic and international businesses to remain strong
SAO PAULO – Brazilian meatpacker JBS SA, which operates multiple food processing facilities in the United States, said its North American operations will continue to drive performance. Speaking at a conference call…
Tornadoes rip through north Texas, damaging homes and businesses
By Dan Whitcomb – At least two tornadoes tore through north and central Texas on Monday, destroying homes and businesses, knocking out power and injuring at least several people. Multiple homes were…
Federal Grand Jury Indicts Former Suburban Chicago Police Officer for Allegedly Extorting Cash Payments From Local Towing Businesses
CHICAGO — A police officer in Harvey, Ill., threatened to interfere with local towing companies’ ability to compete for city work unless they paid him cash and other benefits, according to a…
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