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IRS Reminder: Second Quarter Estimated Tax Payment Deadline Approaches
As summer kicks off, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Â is reminding taxpayers that the second quarter estimated tax payment deadline is...
Jun 8


Exodus of USDA veterinarians and others drives fears that U.S. farms are at risk
The alarm has been sounded on positions being cut...
May 30


New Amazon report shows small businesses have created millions of US jobs and built thriving communities
Independent sellers achieve a historic milestone, transforming retail and generating $2.5 trillion in sales in Amazon’s store.
May 24


A salmonella outbreak sickens dozens, prompting a cucumber recall. Here's what to do
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is recalling cucumbers across the country over a salmonella outbreak that has sickened more than two dozen people in multiple states.
May 23


No more pennies: In big change, Treasury will stop minting them
The Trump administration hopes to save big bucks by phasing out the penny.
The Treasury Department has placed its last order for blank pennies and plans to stop minting the one-cent coins as soon as that's exhausted.
May 22


Kraft Heinz confirms $3B investment in US manufacturing
Pedro Navio, president of Kraft Heinz’s North America operations, told Reuters last week that planned investments could add 3,500 employees to the Lunchables producer’s workforce
May 21


Home Foreclosures Are Creeping Back Up: What’s Behind the Rise?
After years of historically low foreclosure rates, the tide is turning. Foreclosures are up 40% year over year , though they remain 13%...
May 18


Walmart says higher prices from tariffs coming as soon as this month
Walmart says U.S. tariffs on imports from China and other countries will force the retail giant to begin raising some prices as soon as this month.
May 16


Toy CEO Warns Tariffs Could Double Toy Process This Christmas
Jay Foreman, CEO of Basic Fun!, told Morning Edition the concern with the rising prices is even more dire than it sounds. His company produces some of the most iconic toys in America, including Care Bears, Tonka Trucks, Lincoln Log.
May 11


Walmart Launches 'Grow with US' Program to Support Small Businesses
Open Call offers U.S.-based small and medium-sized businesses a chance to pitch their shelf-ready, American-made products directly to Walmart and Sam’s Club merchants.
May 6


Mattel Warns of Price Hikes Amid Trump's Comments on Toy Consumption
In a move that has sparked debate among parents and industry experts, Mattel , the iconic toy manufacturer behind Barbie and Hot Wheels,...
May 6


Why Oil Prices are Falling, and What it Means for the Economy
Oil demand is closely correlated with economic prosperity: When economies are booming, companies are opening factories, and
May 6


Temu Halts Shipments to the U.S. - A Major Shift in E-Commerce
Temu, the popular online marketplace known for its ultra-low prices, has stopped shipping products from China directly to U.S. customers...
May 3


Tulip Blooms Best Ever As Festival Begins
Its the most wonderful time of the year for the city of Holland and those visiting.
The 96th annual Tulip Time Festival kicked off on Friday, May 2.
May 3


DoorDash Rolls Out Real-Time Tools to Streamline Merchant Operations
DoorDash has announced a suite of new features and product updates designed to give merchants greater control and flexibility when managing online orders.
May 3


USPS Proposes Rate Hike for Forever Stamp in July
The U.S. Postal Service announced that it has filed notice with the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) of proposed mailing services price changes ...
Apr 15


Zilliant Survey Highlights U.S. Businesses' Response to Tariff Pressures
In a recent survey conducted by Zilliant, a leader in pricing lifecycle management, U.S. businesses revealed their strategies for...
Apr 12


What you need to know as the May 7 Real ID deadline approaches
The federal government says it will finally begin enforcing the national Real ID law starting on May 7 — for real this time, after nearly two decades of delays.
Apr 11


Higher prices are likely for these 10 grocery items when tariffs hit
A trip to the grocery or liquor store is about to become even more expensive, economists say these items could cost you more...
Apr 6


Raleigh Opens Application Window for Building Up-fit Grant Program
The Building Up-fit Grant is a matching reimbursement initiative that assists small business owners with interior improvements to...
Apr 6
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