Daily Small Business Stories

5 Small Business Stories, Trends, and Tips for the Week

1- Dunn County receives $250k in grant funding for small business development

Dunn Economic Development was awarded a $250,000 grant from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation, known as WEDC. The organization will use the money to offer businesses located in the county up to $10,000. Read more at https://www.wqow.com/news/dunn-county-receives-250k-in-grant-funding-for-small-business-development/article_e70f6975-e7bf-4116-a7db-11799d09d61d.html

2- Oklahoma City businesses face closures, urging community support

Belles Kitchen is among those shutting down, prompting Melissa Wedman, owner of Mollycoddled Hashslingers, to express concerns about the sustainability of local businesses. Read more at https://www.koco.com/article/oklahoma-city-businesses-face-closures-urging-community-support/65567889

3- Trump's tariffs face crucial court test on eve of latest deadline

Trump's sweeping tariffs are set to go into effect Friday. Since he postponed the biggest hikes in April because of market turmoil, Trump has announced an array of tariff levels with about a dozen trading partners. Read more at https://www.nbcnews.com/business/economy/trump-tariffs-court-case-ruling-on-legality-what-to-know-rcna222086

4- CNBC's 'The Profit' ended with legal acrimony and an $11 million payout. Its host is now back on TV

Marcus Lemonis — the multimillionaire entrepreneur known for dishing out tough love tactics and advice to small businesses across the US — returned to reality television this summer. Read more at https://www.businessinsider.com/the-profit-marcus-lemonis-lawsuits-settlements-the-fixer-fox-2025-8

5- Gov. Abbott invites small business owners to Pharr summit

Small businesses are the driving force behind Texas’ thriving economy,” said Gov. Abbott. “With more than 3.3 million small businesses across Texas, employing nearly half of all working Texans, our state continues to lead in job creation and business expansion. Read more at https://www.texomashomepage.com/news/gov-abbott-invites-small-business-owners-to-pharr-summit/