Melinda French Gates launches a $250 million women’s health fund
By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — Melinda French Gates is shedding more light on her $1 billion plan to promote women’s rights, announcing…
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Housing crisis: the numbers continue to climb in Santa Cruz
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — According to Zillow, Santa Cruz county’s average home is valued at $1,329,546, which is up 2.6% over the past year.…
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Americans are fretting over the job market
By Bryan Mena, CNN Washington (CNN) — America’s slowing job market is taking a toll on people’s moods. The Conference Board’s latest consumer…
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Subway announces a new price for footlong as it enters the value menu wars
By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — It’s not $5, but Subway is bringing back cheap footlongs and joining the fast food value menu wars.…
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Harley-Davidson is dropping diversity initiatives after right-wing anti-DEI campaign
By Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN New York (CNN) — Tractor Supply Co. John Deere. Now Harley-Davidson. Harley-Davidson said Monday that it’s ending…
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Scotts Valley to vote on potential new Business License Tax in November
SCOTTS VALLEY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The City of Scotts Valley is announcing a proposal to modernize the city’s Business License Tax (BLT) for both…
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San Benito County Board of Supervisors open second round of grants for small businesses
SAN BENITO COUNTY, Calif. (KION) On Jan. 31, 2021, The San Benito County Board of Supervisors authorized the opening of a second round of small…
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How small businesses can boost sales
(BPT) – With over 30 million small businesses in the U.S., it’s tough to stand out from the crowd. Successful small businesses turn first-time…
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5 ways to boost your business in your neighborhood
(BPT) – The beauty of running a local business is you’ve got boots on the ground, ready to capture attention and build your brand in and around…
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Going digital is a powerful tool for small businesses in the new normal
How small businesses can adapt to the new normal (BPT) – If you own a small business, or frequently shop at one, you know that COVID-19 has instantly…
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