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New York small businesses thrive in these counties

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:58:10 GMT

(Stacker) -- In 2021, the IRS received a whopping 5.4 million business applications—an all-time high since the U.S. government began tracking this data in 2004. The year with the second-highest number of new business applications? 2020. Today, small businesses employ nearly half of the nation's workers, according to a Chamber of Commerce report. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! It's fair to say that the past few years have been banner years for small businesses, but what about regional differences? The business climate in a small town in Texas is likely not the same as a small town in Connecticut. The Chamber of Commerce report found that the Midwest was the most business-friendly region, thanks to the relatively low cost of living, well-educated workforce, and regulations lowering taxes and easing zoning restrictions for businesses.Of course, the East and West coasts also have plenty to offer, from California's S...

Colorado brewers collect a whopping 40 medals at Great American Beer Festival

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:58:10 GMT

The 2023 Great American Beer Festival may not have garnered as much hype as previous years, but Colorado breweries made their most impressive showing in recent memory at the awards, which took place Saturday morning.Judges evaluated 9,300 beers from more than 2,033 breweries in the U.S. and Puerto Rico, competition director Chris Williams said. Colorado beer makers collected a total of 40 medals, including 15 gold, a significant increase from the 27 awards breweries brought home from the 2022 competition.Speaking to The Denver Post, Shawnee Adelson, executive director of the Colorado Brewers Guild, expressed the pride she had in representing the winners. While the number of beers entered into this year’s competition was down, Adelson said brewers are more carefully submitting those recipes they feel are exemplary, and the awards reflect that.Westbound IPA of Westdown & Down Mill in Lafayette, Colorado on Friday, January 20.“Colorado did a great job this year not only in the numb...

'Not Fried Chicken' ice cream sold in California, other states recalled for possible listeria contamination

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:58:10 GMT

The United States Food and Drug Administration announced Friday that Life Raft Treats has recalled two of their ice cream products — Not Fried Chicken and Life Is Peachy — due to possible listeria contamination, KTLA sister station WHTM reports.The recalled products were shipped to consumers in 39 states -- including California -- beginning August 28. Photo Courtesy United States Food and Drug AdministrationPhoto Courtesy United States Food and Drug AdministrationPhoto Courtesy United States Food and Drug AdministrationThe recall includes two varieties of the novelty Not Fried Chicken Ice Cream treats: a 64-ounce bucket and the individual 2.5-ounce bars. The treats, which are designed to look like pieces of fried chicken, are described at Goldbelly.com as Life Raft Treats' "signature offering," and contain waffle-flavored ice cream and crushed corn flakes surrounding a cookie "bone."The brand's 6-count Life Is Peachy treats, also involved in the recall, are peach flavored frozen des...

Ten Alternative Women-Owned Stores in LA to Visit Right Now

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:58:10 GMT

Shopping online is easy, but the experience of walking into a store, especially a small independent one that’s been lovingly curated, stocked and decorated, will always be more special. Our favorites, especially for alternative style and fashion, happen to be women-owned, and it is their vision, taste and drive that’s helped their spaces not just survive but thrive. Retail in general is still bouncing back since the pandemic, and these ladies, some new to brick-and-mortar shop life, others working at face-to-face businesses for decades, deserve our support. It’s easy to give because their shops rock, and so do they. Larissa Blintz (Juliette Davis)Inside the Eye (Larissa Blintz)The Miracle Eye seamstress team including Larissa’s mom Gloria (Larissa Blintz)Today’s fashion lacks the whimsy and pizzazz of the past, and often, the quality. But small designers like LA’s Larissa Blintz are changing that. With her vibrant retro wonderland Miracle Eye, she’s created a Latina-owned fami...

Merced County Sheriff’s Office searching for Fresno man who went missing on fishing trip

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:58:10 GMT

The Merced County Sheriff’s Office continues to search for a 57-year old Fresno man who went missing Thursday night while on a fishing trip.Chang Cheng was last seen after fishing with family about 7 p.m. at the San Luis Reservoir State Recreation Area, near Highway 152 and Vista Point, according to Merced County Sheriff’s Deputy Alexandra Britton.“He was fishing with family members and he told them he was leaving,” Britton said. “When his family members got to where they parked, his car was still there. They looked for him and couldn’t find him.”Britton says family members reported him missing about 3 a.m. Friday.Sheriff’s Office search and rescue teams worked the area on Friday and Saturday.Britton says they’ve received help from other counties and the Coast Guard.Cheng stands 5 feet, 6 inches and weighs 165 pounds. He was wearing dark clothing and a red/burgundy backpack. He also wears glasses.Related ArticlesCalifornia News | He sent a selfie from a Colorado summit, a...

Banana Republic closes downtown SF location 

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:58:10 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- One of Banana Republic's downtown San Francisco locations is closing its doors for good. The last day of Banana Republic at the Embarcadero Center is Saturday, Sept. 23. The store, located at 2 Embarcadero Center, is open on its last day from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m.A sign outside of the Banana Republic at Embarcadero Center. Nordstrom in downtown SF officially closes after more than 30 years on Market Street A new Banana Republic location is scheduled to open early October in Union Square, KRON4 confirmed. It will be located at 152 Geary St., which is across the street from Neiman Marcus.The Embarcadero Center location sells women's and men's apparel and shoes. The other Banana Republic location currently open in San Francisco is at 2 Folsom St. However, that store only sells baby clothes for those aged between 0 and 24 months. The Banana Republic closing at the Embarcadero Center adds to the struggles of that Financial District plaza. Earlier this year, KRON4...

Johnson throws 2 TD passes after Weigman injured to lead Texas A&M to 27-10 win over Auburn

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:58:10 GMT

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — Max Johnson threw for 123 yards and two second-half touchdowns after taking over for an injured Conner Weigman to lead Texas A&M to a 27-10 win over Auburn Saturday.Weigman threw for 70 yards before he was injured on a hit late in the second quarter. He limped to the locker room, looking to have trouble putting any weight on his right foot, and the team said he had a lower leg injury.Johnson took over for the third quarter and got right to work, leading Texas A&M (3-1, 1-0 Southeastern Conference) on a 46-yard drive capped by a 22-yard touchdown pass to younger brother Jake Johnson to make it 13-3 with about 10 minutes left in the third.Johnson found Evan Stewart in the end zone for a 37-yard touchdown pass on A&M’s next possession to stretch the lead to 20-3 with about 6½ minutes remaining in the third quarter.Kayin Lee forced a fumble by Rueben Owens, and it sailed through the air into the hands of Eugene Asante, who raced 67 yards for a t...

Rasheen Ali runs for 174 yards and Marshall beats Virginia Tech 24-17

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:58:10 GMT

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) — Rasheen Ali ran for 174 yards and two touchdowns to lift Marshall to a 24-17 victory over Virginia Tech on Saturday.Ali ran for touchdowns of 56 and 1 yards to keep the Thundering Herd (3-0) unbeaten.Virginia Tech (1-3) was without injured quarterback Grant Wells, a West Virginia native who played at Marshall for three seasons before transferring to the Hokies prior to the 2022 season. Kyron Drones started in Wells’ place. The Baylor transfer ran for two touchdowns and drove the Hokies past midfield in the final minute of the game. But Virginia Tech was called for a false start on fourth-and-1 at the Marshall 31 with 47 seconds left, and Marshall’s Josh Moten broke up Drones’ pass on the next play to end the threat.Marshall was backed up against its goal line in the third quarter when a pass interference call against Virginia Tech on third down kept the drive alive. Ali then burst down the sideline for 61 yards to set up his short TD run.Dr...

Cubs manager David Ross texts Pittsburgh skipper Derek Shelton about his comments

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:58:10 GMT

CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Cubs manager David Ross reached out to Derek Shelton on Friday night after the Pittsburgh skipper took exception to Ross’ description of the Pirates.The contending Cubs dropped two of three in a series against Pittsburgh this week. Following the Pirates’ 8-6 win on Thursday at Wrigley Field, Ross said: “That’s not a good team that just took two out of three from us — or not our caliber team, I believe.”Shelton called Ross’ comment “ unfortunate.”“I texted Shelton last night, like ‘Hey, just frustrated after a game,’” Ross told reporters before Saturday’s game against Colorado. “I’ve got a ton of respect for every team we play, not just Pittsburgh. Every team can win. I thought I corrected myself within the context of talking to you guys.”Chicago went 10-3 against Pittsburgh this season, outscoring the Pirates 101-49. Ross said he was talking more about how his team had played against Pittsburgh this year.“I think Derek and that crew ove...

Lewandowski, Cancelo lead Barcelona to 3-2 comeback win over Celta with 3 goals in final 10 minutes

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:58:10 GMT

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Robert Lewandowski scored two late goals before João Cancelo snatched the 89th-minute winner to lead Barcelona to a 3-2 comeback win over Celta Vigo at home in the Spanish league on Saturday.Rafa Benítez was eying his first big win since returning to coaching in Spain with his team ahead 2-0 before Lewandowski struck in the 81st minute. Cancelo then set up Lewandowski to equalize in the 85th before the Portugal right back completed the turnaround.“It was a great fightback,” said Barcelona coach Xavi Hernández, who signed a contract extension through 2025 on Friday. “It is true we were disorganized at times and didn’t make the ball flow like in other games, but the team won in faith and courage.”Barcelona is tied on points with the surprising Girona at the top of the table after its fellow Catalan club routed Mallorca 5-3. Real Madrid is one point behind both before visiting Atletico Madrid on Sunday.Jorgen Strand Larsen put Celta ahead in the 19th and substit...