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HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) A new womens business center opened on Monday in Hartford. The 2,500-square-foot space on Trumbull Street will support current and aspiring entrepreneurs in the greater Hartford region. Its building an inclusive space where everyone feels welcome, and were so proud of the work weve been able to do here by making []
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Fearless Fund has agreed to end a small business grant contest for Black women after a settlement with a conservative group.
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Businesses can now put their name in the hat to see if theyll be eligible to receive grant funding to help make repairs caused by break-ins and other property crimes.
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The Atlanta-based firm settled a lawsuit after being accused of racial discrimination.
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The city of Fresno is taking action to help protect local business owners against crime and theft.
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Transportation officials are hoping a major investment in a technology allowing cars to talk to other cars about hazards on the road could be part of the solution to a recent surge in traffic deaths.
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[video:7027]GODFREY – The Village of Godfrey continues to expand its business offerings as a new boutique, Modern Daisy Boutique, is set to open on Godfrey Road. The new business will occupy a storefront directly next to Buck’s Decorating Center, which is located at 5411 Godfrey Road.Godfrey Economic Development Director Jim Mager announced the new business’s arrival and recent grant approval at this week’s Village Board meeting.“The mayor and I have approved a small grant to a new business that’s coming into town,” Mager said. “It’s called Modern Daisy Boutique.“As the name implies, it’s going to be a boutique and [they’ll] have kind of specialty items … we’ll have a new retail shop, so we’re looking forward to that.”An exact opening date for Daisy’s Boutique has not yet been announced.A full recording of the Tuesday, May 7, 2024 Godfrey Village Board meeting is available at the top of this story or on Riverbender.com/video. Catch other Village Board meetings live or on demand with your smart TV on theRiverbender.com ROKU channel and on theRiverbender.com YouTube channel.
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Downtown Greensboro Inc. is a part of 20 cities in the state to get a $700,000 grant from The Duke Energy Foundation. It gives small businesses funds.
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The Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce launched the STAART app Thursday, allowing people in San Joaquin County to report retail theft and include photos or videos.
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A new state law now requires that all public school bathrooms provide menstrual products, ensuring that students have access to essential supplies throughout the school day.
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In the wake of the historic flooding that devastated the Naugatuck Valley last week, local communities are coming together to provide crucial support.
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