Small businesses try to cash in on shopping frenzy

Small businesses try to cash in on shopping frenzy
After the rush of Black Friday, small businesses are hoping to cash in on the holiday frenzy. For the second year, they’ve chosen the Saturday after Thanksgiving to build their customer base. Store owners in Broad Ripple promote, thinking on a

Helping out: Businesses host Be a Santa to a Senior trees
Older adults continue to struggle in a down economy, particularly those who live alone with no family nearby, said Sue Bidwell, owner of the Home Instead Senior Care offices serving Southwest Florida, in a news release. Here s how the

Mpls. businesses ready for end of NBA lockout
Klarich said Huberts hopes to have an NBA season too. Each Timberwolves game brings in an estimated $1 to $2 million for downtown businesses. Klarich said Vikings games have made up for some lost business but not all of it. “We did our best to try to start

Businesses preparing for “Small Business Saturday” – WNDU

Businesses preparing for “Small Business Saturday” – WNDU
Black Friday may be for big box retailers but now there s a tradition in the works called “Small Business Saturdays.” Businesses like the Crockery on Cleveland road are participating in the event for the second year. It’s similar to “SHOLO” yet a …

Six Clifton businesses burglarized – NorthJersey.com
CLIFTON Police are investigating a string of “smash and grab” burglaries involving six City businesses. Overnight, between Nov. 19 and Nov. 20, the businesses, which all have a glass front door or front glass window, were broken into …

Return of NBA Could Boost Businesses – Inside Indiana Business
The potential end of the NBA lockout appears to be welcome news for the city of Indianapolis and businesses near the Indiana Pacers home court. A 2012 economic development study shows the Pacers have an annual economic impact of $55 million.

Large businesses more likely to think economy is improving – Austin American-Statesman
Large businesses in Texas are more likely to think the economy … “These results aren’t entirely surprising given the mixed economic news and uncertainties in the broader economy that we have seen in recent months.” Most large-business managers …

Penn State’s open records exemption faces added scrutiny from news organizations

Penn State’s open records exemption faces added scrutiny from news organizations
In the aftermath of the Jerry Sandusky child sexual abuse scandal at Penn State, news organizations are joining Pennsylvania lawmakers in a push to eliminate Penn State’s exemption from state Right-to-Know laws. CNN joined the fray today

Organizations Continue to Help Needy Despite Large Funding Cuts
While people across the country prepare for a Thanksgiving feast this week, hundreds of families in the Bay Area are looking to non-profit organizations for their next meal. Unfortunately, many organizations that assist the needy are feeling

Editorial: Many individuals and groups came to rescue of fire victims
All of the individuals, organizations and businesses — far too many to list here — that responded to those in need when the Caughlin Fire swept through the western foothills of the Truckee Meadows. Among the winners are everyone who raced from

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Editorial: Many individuals and groups came to rescue of fire victims

Editorial: Many individuals and groups came to rescue of fire victims
All of the individuals, organizations and businesses — far too many to list here — that responded to those in need when the Caughlin Fire swept through the western foothills of the Truckee Meadows. Among the winners are everyone who raced from

10 organizations receive Muse Norris Foundation grants
MASON CITY Ten North Iowa organizations have been awarded 2011 grants totaling $44,828 from the Elizabeth Muse Norris Charitable Foundation. Howard Query, screening committee chairman for the foundation, said applications for 2012 grants

New Nationwide Training from TAALK Helps Youth Serving Organizations Prevent Child Sexual Abuse
Pennsylvania State University has been in the news lately, after former football coach Jerry Sandusky was accused of child sexual abuse. Several members of Penn State s staff allegedly knew about the abuse, and yet it was allowed to continue. The scandal