Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg, Jr., today announced the sentencing of ANTHONY BURGES, a/k/a ANTHONY SASSO, 54, to 3-to-9 years in state prison and full restitution of nearly $1.4 million for stealing from small businesses across the country through a fraudulent pandemic loan scheme. BURGES targeted at least 40 small business owners, most of … Read more
Rachel May majored in fashion photography at Columbia College Chicago. She brings her fashion knowledge to her new store, Boutique Poppy, in downtown Naperville. Business: Boutique Poppy Address: 231 S. Washington St., Naperville Phone/website: 630-216-9147, www.boutiquepoppy.com Owner: Rachel May, 25, of Chicago Time in business: Six weeks What does your business do? “We are a … Read more
Alison Schuch, owner of Fells Point Surf Company. As summer arrives, Alison Schuch, owner of Fells Point Surf Co., is down about 10 workers at her two beach retail locations as a perfect storm of reasons drives a post-pandemic hiring crunch. A lack of affordable summer housing, scant child-care availability, inflation and the rebalancing of … Read more
The owner of a home remodeling business is facing new criminal charges accusing him of collecting deposits from clients but not completing any work. (Andrey Burmakin, Shutterstock) Estimated read time: 3-4 minutes SALT LAKE CITY — A Cedar Hills man who served time in federal prison for his conviction in a real estate investment fraud … Read more
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As a business owner, you’re always looking for ways to improve your bottom line. One of the best ways to do that is by increasing efficiency in your operations. By streamlining processes and eliminating waste, you can save time and money while also improving the quality of your products or services. Explore some of the … Read more
In the 2012 book “Signs, Streets and Storefronts,” author Martin Treu wrote that old neon signs “often serve as important urban landmarks.” They “help to visually identify key locations in a city, marking them with distinct visual icons,” he wrote, and give streets “character and animation, reinforcing local history.” Mayor Brandon Johnson and his new … Read more
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Local business owner and 2023 nominee for News 8’s Remarkable Women competition was awarded first place in the She Means Business pitch competition by The Enterprise Center at PathStone. Monique Chatman is the owner of The Groom Room Men’s Spa and Lounge, a Rochester wellness spa for black men. She started … Read more
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – A Lawson, Mo., business owner who is a registered sex offender has been indicted by a federal grand jury for possessing and distributing child pornography over the internet. Lance M. Berry, 36, was charged in a two-count indictment returned by a federal grand jury in Kansas City, Mo., on Tuesday, June … Read more
Startups face many challenges as they establish their businesses and scale up. This applies particularly to businesses run by women, which face additional hurdles. Two programs run by Dell aim to help startups build their networks and invest in technology. When we talk about business, we often speak in clichés. It’s easy to see why … Read more