50.0°,
Overcast
Keyword: small businesses
34 results total, viewing 11 - 20
|
Holiday shopping season is in full swing, and while some motivated shoppers took advantage of Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales, many still need to check items off gift lists. Rockville Centre has a variety of gift stores with a wide selection of merchandise — from toys to decorations, baked goods to unique gifts, residents can bypass mall traffic and still finish their shopping. And while e-commerce is convenient, there’s a bigger picture for consideration before clicking “buy now.”
more
By Jill Nossa
|
12/12/19
|
|
By Nicole Alcindor
nalcindor@liherald.com
With local stores and eateries gearing up for the holidays, Nassau County Executive Laura Curran, the county Industrial Agency and the Nassau …
more
By Nicole Alcindor
|
11/26/19
|
|
The Nassau County Council of Chambers of Commerce hosted its 35th annual Businessperson of the Year and Legislative Breakfast on Oct. 18, and 36 small-business owners were recognized for the contributions they make to their communities.
more
10/25/19
|
|
“Shop local.” It’s a phrase uttered often by small business owners, especially around the holiday gift-buying season. Rockville Centre’s mom-and-pop shops are trying to push across that message as they put their own spin on Small Business Saturday, which will be celebrated nationwide on Nov. 24.
more
By Briana Bonfiglio
|
11/22/18
|
|
The Nassau County Council of Chambers of Commerce named Lisa Umansky, owner of Polka Dot Pound Cake, Rockville Centre’s Businessperson of the Year at its 34th annual Legislative Breakfast on Oct. 19.
more
By Briana Bonfiglio
|
11/1/18
|
|
The U.S. Supreme Court’s June 21 decision in South Dakota v. Wayfair will allow states to mandate a sales tax for items purchased online from out-of-state retailers — and many local retailers want New York to ensure that a sales tax is charged regardless of the sites that online shoppers use.
more
By Ben Strack and Andrew Garcia
|
7/25/18
|
|
So many of the small business owners who occupy storefronts in our downtowns give so much to their communities, volunteering their time, energy and dollars to . . .
more
11/24/17
|
|
Q. I’m finally about to lift my house. It only took three years. I became suspicious right from the get-go that N.Y. Rising and the Small Business Administration loan I almost took would never cover the complete job.
more
By Monte Leeper
|
12/8/16
|
|
At least one holiday commercial aired before many children headed back to school from their summer vacations: Kmart rolled out a television spot called “Ridiculous” during the first week of September . . .
more
11/25/15
|
|
Seven years ago, the collapse of Lehman Brothers marked the beginning of a devastating recession that hurt New York families more than most. On paper, Long Island’s economy seems to have bounced back from the Great Recession. It now boasts . . .
more
10/22/15
|
Currently viewing stories posted within the past year.
For all older stories, please use our advanced search.
For all older stories, please use our advanced search.