Alabama’s Small Business Administration: It’s time to prepare for hurricane season together
Southeast Small Business Owners, Homeowners, and Renters: Hurricane Season is upon us and continues until the end of November. At the US Small Business Administration (SBA), our concern isn’t whether a storm will come, but when it will arrive. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) forecasts a busy Atlantic season, with 19 named storms […]
Thirty-six percent of small businesses indicated they had unfilled positions in a June survey.
New Report Highlights Ongoing Employment Challenges for Small Businesses A recent national report from the National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB) indicates that 36% of small business owners were unable to fill job openings in June, a slight increase from May. This suggests persistent employment difficulties, even as the overall labor market is experiencing a […]
Small Business Administration highlights economic achievements from Trump’s initial 100 days
SBA Highlights Economic Progress Under Trump The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has commended President Donald Trump for several economic achievements during the initial 100 days of his presidency. They believe that his newly implemented economic policies are fostering growth for small and medium-sized businesses across the nation. According to the SBA, the 7(a) and […]
Alabama’s housing market experiences yearly growth even with a small drop in monthly numbers, April report shows
Alabama Housing Market Shows Year-Over-Year Growth in April 2025 The Alabama housing market experienced notable growth year-over-year in April 2025, even though there were some minor declines in key areas over the preceding months. This includes metrics like home sales, prices, and overall sales volume, as highlighted in the recent Alabama Economic and Real Estate […]
Rep. Dale Strong discusses small business with Thompson from Americans for Prosperity.
Discussion on Small Businesses in Alabama Rep. Dale Strong met with Alabama resident Adam Thompson in Huntsville on Wednesday night to talk about various topics, particularly the importance of small businesses, their owners, and employees. Strong, a Republican from Huntsville, shared insights from his own background. “I have a small business background,” he explained. “What’s […]
What Does Small Business Optimism Being at a Six-Year High Mean for the US Economy?
According to the National Federation of Independent Business SMEs and Business Optimism Index in December, SMEs reached 105.1. For those following the index, this is a six-year high, two months to beat the index’s 51-year average of 98. Why are small and medium-sized businesses optimism at six years high? The first thing to note is […]
Contributor: Small nuclear reactors are no fix for California’s energy needs
From venture capitalists to news media to US energy secretaries, it may seem like everyone is unlocking the nuclear renaissance and promoting small modular reactors as key to solving both climate change and the fierce needs of electricity in modern data centers. On Monday, the California Legislature’s Natural Resources Commission will consider a bill to […]
7 Cutest Small Towns In Arizona For 2025
Arizona is known for many things, including being home to some of the cutest small towns in the southwestern United States. Among some of the Grand Canyon State’s most dramatic landmarks (yes, they are home to one of the world’s natural wonders), these charming communities also serve as great jumping points for those looking to […]
‘Economically reckless’ Small businesses slam bill to bar immigrant kids from school • Tennessee Lookout
More than 20 Chattanooga business owners have denounced the bill for demanding background checks for immigration for students in Tennessee public schools as “economically reckless.” The Tennessee Small Business Alliance represents restaurants, real estate companies, retailers and other local employers operating within the district represented by Senator Botson. Watson, a Republican, shares a common law […]
Sedona Named Among 10 Best Small Towns in the West
Sedona Named among the best small towns in the West by USA Today’s 10 Best, it ranked sixth on the prestigious 2025 list. The annual rankings celebrate small town destinations in the western United States, offering a triumphant blend of natural beauty, cultural depth and visitor charm. USA Today’s editors and readers evaluated the town […]
