Opinion
NC business owner offers lesson in comparative advantage
Danny Batten doesn't need to spout economic theory to put a key free-market principle to work for his New Bern and Edenton stores.
News
Raleigh ranks No. 4 among large US metros for small business growth
The Raleigh-Cary metro area is a top large metro for small business performance, according to a new CoworkingCafe study, trailing only Miami, Austin, and Washington, DC.
Opinion
The case for 2nd-chance entrepreneurs in NC
As important as government efforts like Reentry 2030 are, I believe the most powerful engine of second-chance success isn’t policy — it’s entrepreneurship.
News
SBA says 12 million small businesses got tax relief this year
US SBA regional administrator Tyler Teresa visited Little Richards Barbeque in Winston-Salem to highlight the Trump administration’s Working Family Tax Cuts and their impact on small businesses during the height of filing season.
Opinion
Tax season 2026: The year of historic refunds
The average refund is up nearly 11% this year, topping $3,500. And as people adjust their withholding under the lower tax rates we made permanent, millions are already seeing more in their take-home pay.
News
Wilmington ranks No. 4 among small cities for women entrepreneurs
Wilmington’s ranking highlights an overall shift toward smaller metro areas becoming hubs for innovation and business growth.
Opinion
Iconic local restaurants shuttering amid labor shortages, rising costs
The future of dining in every community is in the hands of consumers. Every time we choose where to eat, we're voting with our dollars.
News
Stein announces $30 million small business grant program for Helene-affected businesses
Gov. Josh Stein announced a new $30 million small business grant program on Friday that will help small businesses in western North Carolina struggling to recover after Hurricane Helene. He made the announcement at the Boone Chamber of Commerce. “Small businesses are the heart of western North Carolina and need our support to get through...
Opinion
Depoliticizing storm recovery with an Independent National Disaster Relief Agency
An independent National Disaster Relief Agency could ensure that funds are distributed based on need rather than political convenience.
Opinion
NC retailers encourage customers to shop smart, safe, and local this holiday season
One of the easiest ways for consumers to shop smart and safe is to shop at the brick and mortar stores, both independent and chain, engrained in communities across the state.
Opinion
Winston-Salem gives over $200k in incentives to HanesBrands… to shrink
Incentives, if used at all, should be a tool for growth, not a safety net for corporations scaling back their operations.
Opinion
Protecting privacy without undermining small business success
As Congress works on data privacy laws, I hope they will consider the needs of small businesses like those in NC's Outer Banks and strive to strike the right balance between data privacy and business success.
