Job Creation
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Hawaii Invests in Local Businesses for Economic Growth
In FY26 alone, the Hawaiʻi Technology Development Corporation (HTDC) awarded over $865,000 to 26 companies through its Manufacturing Assistance Program (MAP), according to Maui Now .
Lehigh University boosts Lehigh Valley impact in 2026
In FY 2023–24, Lehigh University injected an astonishing $376.
Council Investment Fuels Durham Local Growth and Community Support
A £50,000 contribution from Durham County Council's Towns and Villages Vulnerable Buildings Fund directly enabled the refurbishment of an unfinished unit, leading to the relocation of 30 full-time job
Nevada's Entrepreneurial Boom Faces Hidden Risks, Threatening Economic Health
Forty percent of all businesses currently operating in Nevada were created after the onset of COVID-19, marking an unprecedented entrepreneurial boom.
Local businesses recirculate over 3 times more cash than chains
For every dollar consumers spend at a local independent business, nearly half — 48 cents — is recirculated directly into the local economy, a significant boost to community wealth and job creation.
Why Supporting Local Businesses Matters: Benefits, Challenges, and Economic Impact
Small local businesses are the largest employers nationally, creating two out of every three new jobs. This article explores the tangible economic benefits, real-world challenges, and broader community impacts of choosing local.