U.S. employers posted a record-high number of open jobs for the second straight month as a rapidly rebounding economy generates intense demand…
Small-dollar, short-term lenders, unburdened by a federal maximum interest rate, can charge borrowers rates of 400% or more for their loans.
Does a little outdoor adventure sound enticing to you? To many Americans it does, as evidenced by crowded national parks and increased demand …
Nissan Chief Executive Makoto Uchida told a Japanese court on Wednesday that the company’s former chairman, Carlos Ghosn, had held too much po…
People used to go to Valley View Farms to buy five tomato plants and end up with $5,000 in patio furniture.
U.S. consumers continued to spend wildly on new automobiles in the second quarter, pushing sales up 50.2% over last year despite tight dealer …
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The U.S. trade deficit widened in May to $71.2 billion as a small increase in exports was offset by a bigger rise in imports.
Part of the worldwide fascination with drinking tea is happening on a smaller scale in the Magnolia State.
» POST-COVID ECONOMIC BOOST IS BEING FELT ACROSS THE MAGNOLIA STATE
Rebekah Staples, founder and president of the consulting firm Free State Strategies, was named Mississippi’s Under 40 Person of the Year for 2…
The idea just popped up and Joe Donovan didn't waste any time acting on it.
Madison County is the best place in Mississippi for small businesses, according to a new survey.
The restaurant industry was hard hit by the COVID pandemic, forcing some to go out of business. However, in Mississippi with all restrictions …
NASA has selected 365 U.S. small business proposals for initial funding from the agency’s Small Business Innovation Research and Small Busines…
‘Crack of dawn’ winter mornings, miserable weather and freezing water – nirvana to a duck hunter.
As the one year anniversary of the Mississippi State Shelter In Place order approaches on April 3rd, I am reminded how challenging this past y…
One of the things I’ve missed this past year is in-person attendance at ceremonies. I’ve been to no weddings, funerals, graduations, awards pr…
With its goal of making the American dream of business ownership a reality for all Americans, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) est…
Throughout the pandemic, chambers of commerce have been challenged to think about how we support and grow our local businesses. One thing is …
Americans continue to migrate to southern and western states. Mississippians continue to move to the Jackson suburbs, the Gulf Coast, and coll…
The Mississippi Senate is pushing to revise tax credits and other incentives for business that move to the state or expand their existing operations.
Small businesses were put to the test in 2020, faced with constant challenges like adjusting to remote work schedules, keeping their employees…
Did you accomplish as much last year as you had planned? I certainly did not. I’m not going to blame it on the pandemic either. The problem wa…
The U.S. Small Business Administration on Monday the launch of 20 Women’s Business Centers (WBC) across America, including one at Jackson Stat…
OKOLONA – Recently, 1817 had its first public event, Post-toberfest, named so since it was an Oktoberfest event held in November.
For many people, having a nice meal out with family or friends is a highlight of the week. But with the pandemic dangers, many people--especia…
