Tag: Small

Maricopa County Parks Seeking Small Fee Changes

Proposed Fee Adjustments for Maricopa County Parks The Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department has put forward some modest changes to user fees in response to growing demand and rising operating costs. Funding for the ParksDaily operations in the park, such as utilities, wildfire management, habitat protection, facility upkeep, staffing, and trail care, are mainly […]

Maricopa County Parks Asking for Small Fee Changes

Proposed Fee Adjustments for Maricopa County Parks To manage the heightened demand and rising operational costs, the Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department is suggesting slight increases to certain park user fees. Funding for the Parks The funding for daily operations—like utilities, wildfire management, repair work, habitat conservation, maintenance of facilities, staffing, and trail upkeep—primarily […]

Tennessee Food Freedom Act creates chances for small farm owners

There’s a unique connection between the Earth and its inhabitants, especially when it comes to those who cultivate the land. For a long time, however, farmers in Tennessee faced restrictions that prevented them from selling temperature-sensitive foods or canned goods directly to customers. That changed in 2022 with the introduction of the Tennessee Food Freedom […]

Ten Charming Small Towns in Arizona

Exploring Arizona’s Hidden Towns While many people flock to Arizona primarily for the Grand Canyon, the state’s diverse desert landscapes are home to plenty of other charming surprises. Nestled among red rock canyons, saguaro-studded hills, and sunny valleys lie some of the cutest small towns in the Southwest. These places, rich in history and culture, […]

Drummond gets unprecedented small donations before Mobile mayoral runoff

Barbara Drummond’s Campaign Sees Record Small Donations Barbara Drummond, a state representative and candidate for mayor in Mobile, has recently disclosed her campaign’s record-breaking number of small donations ahead of the upcoming election. Her campaign reports that the median donation stands at approximately $50, contributed by 2,321 unique individuals, marking the highest number of individual […]

Every Challenge, Whether Large or Small: ICE New Orleans Catches Small Predator

ICE Arrests Convicted Sexual Predator Federal immigration officials have apprehended a convicted sexual predator who gained attention online due to his height. On Monday, the New Orleans office of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced the arrest of Christian Sotogaleano, a Guatemalan national. He had previously been convicted of inappropriate behavior with a minor and […]

Job openings in small businesses drop to their lowest point since July 2020

NFIB August Employment Report The August employment report from NFIB reveals that job openings at small and medium-sized businesses have hit their lowest point since July 2020. This suggests there’s a noticeable cooling in the labor market. According to the survey, 32% of small business owners reported having job openings, which is a slight drop […]

Yavapai SBDC Director Ruth Ellen Elinski Appointed to USMCA SME Counselors Network, Boosting Arizona Small Business on a Global Level

Yavapai SBDC Director Joins USMCA Counselors The Yavapai Small Business Development Center (SBDC) has announced that its director, Ruth Ellen Ellinski, is collaborating with the US Small Business Export and Trade Agency as part of the US and Mexico Canada (USMCA) Small Business Counselors. This exclusive network aims to foster cross-border collaboration, enhance international trade, […]

Billy Fire expands in Gila County; crews indicate a small loss in containment

Billy Fire Continues to Expand in Arizona Gila County officials report that the Billy Fire is still spreading, with some loss of containment in the Tonto National Forest, located about 15 miles south of Young. On August 10, officials declared an evacuation for Ellison Ranch, followed by a similar order for Murphy Ranch last week. […]