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West Chester University

Big Ideas Wanted: WCU Opens $11,500 Business Idea Challenge

February 6, 2026February 6, 2026 - by Timothy Alexander

WEST CHESTER, PA — Aspiring entrepreneurs, students, and innovators are being invited to turn bold concepts into viable businesses as West Chester University opens entries for its 14th Annual Business …

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US Capitol
Government / National

Senators Push Crowdfunding Fix to Free Startups From Costly Accounting Hurdle

January 17, 2026January 16, 2026 - by Maryann Pugh

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Seeking to loosen a financial choke point for startups while preserving investor safeguards, a bipartisan pair of senators on Thursday introduced legislation that would raise the threshold …

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Small Business

Keystone Grit: What Pennsylvania Business Owners Say Really Drives Success

January 13, 2026January 13, 2026 - by Timothy Alexander

PENNSYLVANIA— As inflation, labor shortages, and economic uncertainty continue to buffet small and mid-sized companies, a new survey suggests Pennsylvania business owners are holding fast to something far more enduring …

Keystone Grit: What Pennsylvania Business Owners Say Really Drives Success Read More

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National / Small Business

Small-Metro Surge: New 2025 Data Shows Where Small Businesses Took Off

December 26, 2025December 24, 2025 - by Timothy Alexander

After several years of whiplash, 2025 delivered a sharp rebound for U.S. small businesses, with new analysis pointing to five standout industries and a surprise geographic twist: smaller metro areas …

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Pennsylvania / Small Business

Pennsylvania’s Family Businesses Confront a Silent Succession Crisis

November 11, 2025November 11, 2025 - by Timothy Alexander

PENNSYLVANIA — A new study warns that Pennsylvania’s family-owned businesses are facing what experts call a “silent succession crisis,” as more than half of heirs say they have no plans …

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United States Capital
Government / National

Breakthrough Bill Promises a Lifeline for Small Businesses to Thrive!

May 21, 2025May 21, 2025 - by Timothy Alexander

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Senators Dave McCormick (R-PA) and Angela Alsobrooks (D-MD) have introduced the Access to Small Business Investor Capital Act, a bipartisan effort aimed at improving access to capital …

Breakthrough Bill Promises a Lifeline for Small Businesses to Thrive! Read More
Citizens for Judicial Fairness Donates $10,000 to Support Young Girls
Regional

Citizens for Judicial Fairness Donates $10,000 to Support Wilmington Youth Program

April 7, 2025April 6, 2025 - by Timothy Alexander

WILMINGTON, DE — Citizens for Judicial Fairness (CJF) has donated $10,000 to the Police Athletic League of Wilmington’s D.I.V.A.S. program, an initiative aimed at empowering young girls through leadership development, …

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Mom Your Business
Regional

Mom Your Business Introduces Fractional Program to Support Small Businesses

March 19, 2025March 18, 2025 - by Timothy Alexander

PHILADELPHIA, PA — Mom Your Business (MYB) has announced the launch of Fractional, a program designed to provide small businesses with access to cost-effective, part-time fractional executives and essential resources to …

Mom Your Business Introduces Fractional Program to Support Small Businesses Read More
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National / Small Business

Survey Reveals Optimism Among Small Business Owners for 2025, but Challenges Persist

March 7, 2025March 7, 2025 - by Timothy Alexander

NEW YORK — Small business owners across the United States are looking ahead to 2025 with optimism, despite grappling with significant obstacles such as inflation, tax complexity, and difficulties accessing capital. …

Survey Reveals Optimism Among Small Business Owners for 2025, but Challenges Persist Read More
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Your Story Matters! Chester County Businesses & Nonprofits: Share It on MyChesCo for FREE Today!

March 1, 2025February 28, 2025 - by Timothy Alexander

WEST CHESTER, PA — MyChesCo, Chester County’s trusted online resource for local news and information, provides an exciting opportunity for businesses and organizations across the region to increase their visibility …

Your Story Matters! Chester County Businesses & Nonprofits: Share It on MyChesCo for FREE Today! Read More

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