By Ophelia Anwah Updated on: December 17, 2025 / 3:38 PM EST / CBS Baltimore Add CBS News on Google On Wednesday, Maryland unveiled a new digital tool designed to streamline access to vital resources for local business owners, as announced by Governor Wes Moore. This initiative, known as the Maryland Community Business Compass, was […]
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Alabama Governor Urges Local Businesses to Shine in 2026 Small Business Week Awards | PRIMENEWSNOW
Governor Ivey Champions Alabama’s Role in National Small Business Week Following her recent announcement of November 29, 2025, as Small Business Saturday in Alabama, Governor Kay Ivey is urging Alabama’s robust participation in the U.S. Small Business Administration’s 2026 National Small Business Week Awards. Celebrating Small Business Excellence Nationwide In May, during National Small Business […]
New Leader Takes Charge: Championing Local Businesses | PRIMENEWSNOW
Published 9:00 am Saturday, October 18, 2025 Valerie Lockhart, the new executive director of the Albert Lea-Freeborn County Chamber of Commerce. Photo by Sarah Stultz/Albert Lea Tribune New Leadership at Albert Lea-Freeborn County Chamber of Commerce With nearly 20 years of expertise in communications, digital marketing, media production, and business development, Valerie Lockhart has taken […]