Business Spotlights
Get to know the local businesses that drive our economy and shape our community.
How to Start a Small Business in [City Name]: A Complete Guide
In Allentown, starting a business in 2026 isn't just about one permit; it's a multi-departmental gauntlet.
Small Business Tax Credits and Incentives for Growth
A single new hire could qualify your small business for up to $9,600 in tax credits, a benefit many owners don't even know exists.
What Are the Benefits of Business Incubators and Accelerators?
Incubated businesses boast a remarkable 70% survival rate post-program, far exceeding the typical odds for new ventures.
What Are Local Government Grants for Small Businesses?
Illinois alone committed $3 billion in capital grants for businesses as part of a 2020 infrastructure initiative, a sum that could transform countless local enterprises.
Municipal golf courses are losing money, but community value is immense.
Clarksville's municipal golf course faces a year-long closure, not from lack of interest, but because the city council failed to approve basic funding for its irrigation system and greens, even as May
Small Businesses Are Key to City Resilience in 2026, If Policy Lets Them.
Infrastructure work at the Port of Monroe, completed nearly a decade prior to 2020, proved vital during the global pandemic.