Our world is seemingly dominated by the twists and turns of the nation’s largest corporations, where billions of dollars are constantly at play, and millions of jobs on the table.
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11/9/23
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It’s no secret that recent years have been tough on small businesses and on newspapers.
A bipartisan bill, the Community News & Small Business Support Act, which has been introduced in Congress, would offer relief to both newspapers and local businesses.
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By Dean Ridings
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7/27/23
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Why do small businesses matter? There are more answers to that question than there are streetlamps on your local Main Street.
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By John Keating
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5/5/22
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Two organizations totaling more than 200 years of existence have partnered to offer small businesses in the Five Towns and surrounding communities an interest-free, no-fee loan up to $50,000.
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By Jeff Bessen
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3/3/21
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We are pleased that Nassau County Executive Laura Curran is once again promoting small businesses ahead of the holiday season — which is vital this pandemic year.
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11/26/20
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The Village of Cedarhurst will kick off the holiday season with the annual Black Friday shopping weekend event on Friday, Nov. 27 through Sunday, Nov. 29. Merchants are offering upscale merchandise at bargain prices. Shoppers will find major discounts with buy one, get one deals and free gifts.
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By Jeff Bessen
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11/23/20
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Thanksgiving is only a week away, and the December holidays are fast approaching. We’re supposed to be making plans to shop in our local downtowns or at the malls, but because of the coronavirus pandemic . . .
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11/19/20
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Hewlett Harbor Deputy Mayor and small business owner Len Oppenheimer had an opportunity to chat with Rep. Kathleen Rice, a Democrat who represents the Five Towns, and U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, another Democrat, in a June 11 virtual conference about the burdens small businesses have been facing during the coronavirus pandemic.
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By Matthew Ferremi
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6/28/20
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In an effort to aid restaurants hit hard by the non-gathering rules implemented because of the coronavirus pandemic, the Village of Cedarhurst offering the eateries a temporary outdoor use permit through Dec. 31.
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By Jeff Bessen
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5/29/20
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Let’s not mince words: The federal government’s Paycheck Protection Program, which was supposed to hurry loans to small businesses so they can make payroll and stay afloat, has been troubled from the start.
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4/23/20
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