It’s been more than a year since federal indictments were filed against Louisville-based Magnetics Co. and three top executives, alleging they sent classified U.S. military intelligence to China and defrauded the Defense Department. The case is still ongoing, with the court system set for trial for the company and three defendants tentatively scheduled for early … Read more
Black Friday is an example of the beginning of the holiday shopping season. According to data from the National Retail Federation, 130.7 million people plan to shop on Black Friday this year. But between Black Friday and Cyber Monday is Small Business Saturday — an opportunity for shoppers to support their local communities and check … Read more
Iowa officials have suspended sales at a popular hemp retailer in Des Moines, Dispensary, and stopped the business’ second location from opening in Ingersoll. The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services suspended Despenser’s license for 30 days, barring the business from selling any edible hemp products on Fourth Avenue in downtown Des Moines. The … Read more
If you’re planning a turkey as the centerpiece of your Thanksgiving dinner, chances are it’s an NC-raised bird. This is the reason. When you hear the words chocolate and chip, turkey may not be the first food that comes to mind. But last November, two turkeys named Chocolate and Chip from Monroe, NC, earned the … Read more
For Angelique Taylor, she started making desserts at a young age. Now that childhood hobby has turned into a small business serving people in Topeka. Taylor is the owner and baker of AO Nola Praline Candy, which offers a variety of the popular New Orleans-style caramel and peanut candies. “I remember being in the kitchen … Read more
Terrebonne Parish government is set to buy the Whitney Bank building and open a small business incubator. Parish government is in talks with Whitney Bank this week to buy the building at 7910 Main St. in Houma for $3 million, according to parish president Gordie Dove. Whitney Bank services will remain in the building, renting … Read more