Billionaire takes focus on Birmingham small businesses to merge and scale into industry giants
A Chicago-based billionaire has been buying small business properties across the country, with plans to consolidate many of them into larger chains. In a recent Forbes profile, Justin Ishbia, founding partner of Shore Capital Partners, said some of those properties are in Birmingham, Alabama, and will likely remain in Birmingham. “We're buying businesses in Akron, […]
NFIB Alabama: Frivolous lawsuits are making a bad economic situation even worse for small businesses
Inflation may be one of the biggest challenges facing Alabama's small businesses, but unjust lawsuits are making the situation even worse. Many lawsuits are legitimate — you have a constitutional right to seek justice if you've been wronged — but some lawsuits are filed for the wrong reasons — because someone is looking to make […]
Innovate Alabama awards nearly $4 million in funding to Alabama small businesses
Innovate Alabama has announced the recipients of its fourth annual Innovate Alabama awards. Grant ProgramIt awarded nearly $4 million to 22 small businesses. Seventeen of the 22 grant recipients are currently based in Alabama, receiving an average of more than $175,000. For the first time, the grant program expanded beyond Alabama state lines, resulting in […]
7 Things: Government made up ‘six-foot rule’ that wrecked businesses and harmed kids; Tuberville is done with Democrats; and more …
7. Summer Reading program While this catch-up reading program is not required for children who do not want to fall behind as required by Alabama literacy laws, the 4,800 third graders who are at risk of falling behind are required to take advantage of this program. Although participation is not required, we strongly encourage your […]
Britt introduces legislation to ease growing burden on small businesses
As the overall cost of operating small businesses across the country continues to rise due to increased federal regulation, U.S. Senator Katie Britt has introduced legislation that she says could help them weather financial hardships. “I am proud to join my colleagues in introducing this commonsense bill that will relieve small businesses already struggling with […]
Innovate Alabama receives $98 million to continue support of small businesses
Innovate Alabama plays a vital role in stimulating the growth of small businesses across the state, and the organization will receive approximately $98 million in additional funding to continue this valuable work. The two-component program, LendAL and InvestAL, will fund lending and venture capital initiatives designed to increase lender and investor confidence in Alabama and […]
Bipartisan Leaders and Businesses Rally for Prop 479 to Sustain
Arizona's political and business leaders are rallying arms in support of Proposition 479, a bill aimed at preserving Maricopa County's transportation-critical half-cent sales tax. The tax, which has been in place since 1985 and was renewed in 2004, will be repealed at the end of this year unless voters pass an extension in November.according to […]
How Paul Alex’s Businesses Help Others Improve Their Mental Health and Work-Life Balance While Earning Passive Income
Many Americans struggle to maintain a proper work-life balance, which can lead to unhealthy stress levels and increase the risk of anxiety, depression, substance abuse, or interpersonal conflict.In the U.S. in 2022, approx. 66% of employees said they don't have a good work-life balance. Finding ways to maintain a healthy work-life balance is essential to […]
Don’t give Alabama businesses the shaft again
To no one's surprise, Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall released a statement Monday afternoon declaring his opposition to a comprehensive gambling bill scheduled for consideration in the Alabama House of Representatives this week. Marshall said the bill, which would establish a statewide lottery, sports betting and location for 10 casinos in the state, is bad […]
Maricopa County Health Departments has $30,000 for lactation room grants for businesses
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport Nursing room in Terminal 4 at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport. Maricopa County offers grants to businesses that create or enhance lactation spaces for nursing mothers. Rooms can be designed for employee use only or for public use. A private space is designated because the mother needs to be comfortable and […]