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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 …
Small-Metro Surge: New 2025 Data Shows Where Small Businesses Took Off Read More
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 …
Pennsylvania’s Family Businesses Confront a Silent Succession Crisis Read More
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
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, …
Citizens for Judicial Fairness Donates $10,000 to Support Wilmington Youth Program Read More
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
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
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
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Keiretsu Forum MST and Pennovation Works are set to host the Women Founders Showcase on March 5, 2025, bringing together entrepreneurs, investors, and business leaders to tackle the …
Women Founders Showcase to Accelerate Investment in Women-Led Startups Read More
EXTON, PA —– Starting Monday, a one-month application window opens for small businesses to apply for up to $2,000 in funding for professional services through the Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC)’s New …
Chester County Economic Development Council Offers Micro Grants for Mentoring and Professional Services for Small Businesses Through New Business Champions Program Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of State has successfully slashed processing times for business and charity registrations from an average of 40 days in early 2023 to just two to …
Pennsylvania Cuts Red Tape for Businesses with Streamlined Registration Process Read More