Electric and gas companies have recently noticed an increase in aggressive tactics used by scammers. These scammers are employing various deceptive practices, such as posing as utility company representatives and asking to…
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Chemical Fire Breaks Out at Business in South Forsyth County, Injuring Employee and Shutting Down Road for an Hour
A chemical fire broke out at a business in South Forsyth County on Thursday afternoon, resulting in an employee getting injured and causing the closure of an area road for over an…
Innovative Entrepreneurship Thrives in Southwest Louisiana: A National Small Business Week Spotlight
Recently, nine entrepreneurs from Southwest Louisiana participated in a business pitch contest as part of National Small Business Week. The contest attracted participants of different ages who presented their unique business ideas…
From Chaos to Success: Amy Fazackerley’s Innovative Journey with Lay-n-Go
Today on The Female Founder Show with Bridget Fitzpatrick, we have the pleasure of interviewing Amy Fazackerley, Co-founder of Lay-n-Go. Her journey is a prime example of innovative problem-solving and resilience, having…
Hankook’s Unconventional Strategy: Developing Tires for 2025 in the WRC
Hankook is taking a unique approach to its entry into the World Rally Championship by focusing on developing tires for 2025. The Seoul-based firm has decided to ditch the flashy advertising and…
Launch Your Business: Savannah’s Startup Coaching Program Opens Doors to Investors and Industry Professionals
Savannah’s budding entrepreneurs have the chance to receive personalized coaching and potentially meet with investors through the Launch Savannah program. This initiative, organized by the City of Savannah in partnership with Creative…
Woodland Firearms & Supply: Baraga County’s Top Sporting Goods Store and Gun Shop for 2024
Woodland Firearms & Supply, a business located in Baraga, has been named the Chamber Business of the Year for 2024 by the Baraga County Chamber of Commerce. This recognition is given to…
SVB Financial Group Sells Venture Capital Unit to Pinegrove Capital Partners for Undisclosed Amount
Pinegrove Capital Partners has announced the acquisition of SVB Financial Group’s venture capital unit, known as SVB Capital, for an undisclosed amount. The transaction is subject to approval from bankruptcy court and…
From Misrepresentation to Restitution: The Case of Pro-Care Building Maintenance and the Dangers of Workers’ Compensation Insurance Fraud
In 2015, a California business owner was caught in an investigation for felony workers’ compensation insurance fraud. The case involved Pro-Care Building Maintenance, owned by Jorge Maldonado, who had under-reported the number…
Repeated Vandalism Strains Small Business: Lincoln Woman-Owned Oak Electric Faces Financial and Operational Challenges
A Lincoln woman-owned business, Oak Electric, has been hit hard this year with two vandalism incidents. Just 96 days ago, the company suffered a break-in that cost an estimated $20,000 in damages….