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Public Policy and Advocacy

The US Federal Government Bans Non-Compete Agreements

In April 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a ban on non-compete agreements between companies and their employees. Typically,...

May 3, 2024

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Small Business

Celebrating National Small Business Week: A Practical Guide for Local Entrepreneurs

National Small Business Week runs April 28 – May 4 this year. It is a great opportunity to not only celebrate your place in the market,...

April 29, 2024

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Business GrowthUncategorized

Understanding the Complex Role of HR in Today’s Workplace

In today’s workplace, human resource officers play a crucial but complex role. They are the guardians of corporate values, the...

April 16, 2024

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Business Growth

Unleash the Potential of New Managers with Leadership Development

Making the transition from being one of the team to being the boss can be a challenge, and many managers are not sure where to start. As...

April 12, 2024

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Business Growth

Think Twice Before Hiring or Promoting “Brilliant Jerks”

Arianna Huffington, the co-founder of The Huffington Post, famously criticized the practice of valuing employees solely based on their...

April 4, 2024

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Business Growth

How to Verify the Accuracy of an Applicant’s Resume

In today’s job market, it’s quite common for applicants to exaggerate on their resumes. A surprising find by CareerBuilder...

March 27, 2024

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Business Growth

Navigating the Marketing Maze: A Small Business Guide to Maximizing A Small Marketing Budget

Small business owners face marketing challenges with limited resources. But that doesn’t mean you can’t learn to play the game, and it...

March 23, 2024

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Chamber News

Speakers Announced for Enough, 2024 Women in Business Conference

Are the demands being placed on you creating stress and making you feel like you will never be enough? As jobs, family, and life in general...

March 22, 2024

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Professional Development

15 Tech Tools to Elevate Your Work-Life Balance

Running a small business or being an entrepreneur brings a whirlwind of challenges that can sometimes feel overwhelming. Among these...

March 15, 2024

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Business Growth

Navigating Talent Turnover and Fostering a Thriving Company Culture

Talent turnover isn’t simply about losing one person. It’s about losing a significant amount of knowledge and potential. In a study...

March 7, 2024

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