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Holiday Marketing for Local Businesses (2026)
Happy holidays to our community of local business owners! We’re headed into the holiday season, which means it’s a great time to experiment with seasonal trends,…
Read the article →Innovate Local Recap: Building Your Company Culture
Last month, our community came together for another dynamic InnnovateLocal event. This year’s theme was Culture By Design, featuring Dr. Bob Kelly as the keynote speaker. …
Read the article →Virginia Paid Family & Medical Leave: What Businesses Should Know
Virginia is developing its new Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) program, and the Virginia Employment Commission (VEC) is beginning to share more information about how…
Read the article →Emerging Trends Impacting Local Business: Technology, Consumer Behavior & Market Shifts
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