Capping the week will be the National Small Business Week virtual summit, which will run from Monday to Wednesday. The event is available at no cost to both business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs. The summit will provide educational sessions, updates on resources for small businesses and a networking chat room. […]
Local
‘We have to succeed’: After summer, hotel industry expecting dip in business | Local News
Rupal Patel, right, owner-manager of the Comfort Inn in East Moline helps her daughter Miraya Patel 10 as she works on the computer in the office. Rupal has been bringing her children in to work with her to help out because […]
Howard County Executive Expands Opportunities for Local Business
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball signed an impactful Executive Order (EO) yesterday establishing new rules for awarding procurement dollars to local businesses. The EO strengthens the Local Business Initiative with the following updates: Contracts may be awarded to certified local businesses that submit a competitive sealed bid within 10% of […]
New UW Extension publication helps connect consumers, local food producers
A University of Wyoming Extension publication promotes the local food movement across Wyoming, connecting consumers with producers, according to its authors. “Wyoming’s farmers markets, Community Supported Agriculture operations and other food ventures are open for the season, and that means plenty of locally produced products are available statewide,” said Cole […]
How to Create a Winning Local SEO Strategy for Your Business
With 90% of consumers searching for local businesses online, local SEO is an essential marketing tool for businesses looking to attract potential customers. Whether you have a physical location or an online business that serves a specific location, you need a strategy for targeting localized searches and users in your […]