I Scaled My Regional Business Into a National One With Smart Acquisitions — Here's How

Growth isn't only about selling more. The right acquisitions can transform a local company into a national presence if you ...
Daily Herald

Elgin business incubator to help home-based makers with new downtown retail shop

A new business incubator project in Elgin will help small, home-based makers bring their products to a brick and mortar location in the city’s downtown as soon as this fall. The grant will fund a ...
Lawrence Journal-World

Douglas County commissioners to consider allowing more flexibility for home-based auto and welding businesses

The west side of the Douglas County Courthouse, 1100 Massachusetts St. Douglas County commissioners may ease rules on home-based businesses, allowing more flexibility for home-based shops that do auto ...
Lawrence Journal-World

Douglas County commissioners ease rules for home-based businesses, drop registration and fees for many small operations

Douglas County commissioners met on Wednesday, April 9, 2025. Douglas County commissioners on Wednesday approved a slate of changes easing regulations for small home-based businesses, which will allow ...

-U.S. existing home sales approach 14-year high; prices scale record peak

U.S. home sales surged to their highest level in nearly 14 years in August as the housing market continued to outperform the overall economy, but record high home prices could squeeze first-time ...