Walmart launches ‘Open Call 2022’ to help small US businesses land on store shelves
With “Open Call 2022,” Walmart says it aims to support and grow small businesses and U.S. manufacturing.
With “Open Call 2022,” Walmart says it aims to support and grow small businesses and U.S. manufacturing.
High gas prices spark struggle for food truck vendors: 'You really have to roll the dice'
Vendors are setting up at fairs and festivals more often, which triggers other costs
Vendors are setting up at fairs and festivals more often, which triggers other costs
Atlanta business adapt to keep prices low as gas prices soar
As gas prices soar and the prices of goods continue to rise, local businesses are bracing for the impact.
As gas prices soar and the prices of goods continue to rise, local businesses are bracing for the impact.
Overlooked customers pulling their support from Support Black Colleges
According to its owners, Support Black Colleges takes in millions of dollars in revenue by selling clothing and caps. The Atlanta-based company is now facing criticism from customers for not delivering on its promises and its T-shirts.
According to its owners, Support Black Colleges takes in millions of dollars in revenue by selling clothing and caps. The Atlanta-based company is now facing criticism from customers for not delivering on its promises and its T-shirts.
Podcast captures conversations usually reserved for Black barbershops, hair salons
The barbershop and beauty salon in Black culture are many things. There's a special complexity to it. The stories and the bonding. But a Georgia couple is taking it to the next level.
The barbershop and beauty salon in Black culture are many things. There's a special complexity to it. The stories and the bonding. But a Georgia couple is taking it to the next level.
Thieves steal 1,200 pound meat smoker from East Cobb restaurant
A Cobb County restaurant owner said a $7,500 meat smoker was taken in broad daylight.
A Cobb County restaurant owner said a $7,500 meat smoker was taken in broad daylight.
Arizona restaurant forced to close after almost all of its staff members were poached by another restaurant
A Phoenix restaurant owner is criticizing what he calls a "dirty move," after another restaurant managed to poach almost all staff members, prompting the restaurant to close its doors since Thanksgiving.
A Phoenix restaurant owner is criticizing what he calls a "dirty move," after another restaurant managed to poach almost all staff members, prompting the restaurant to close its doors since Thanksgiving.
Fayetteville business owners say they are getting evicted despite paying the rent
The owners all got a letter from a lawyer that states their businesses need to clear out by Wednesday.
The owners all got a letter from a lawyer that states their businesses need to clear out by Wednesday.
Number of small businesses raising prices due to inflation hits 48-year high, NFIB says
The number of small businesses that raised prices in January amid high inflation rose to levels not seen since 1974, the National Federation of Independent Business said.
The number of small businesses that raised prices in January amid high inflation rose to levels not seen since 1974, the National Federation of Independent Business said.
10-year-old empowering young girls through dolls
Two dolls and a 10-year-old girl are on a mission to empower young black girls everywhere.
Two dolls and a 10-year-old girl are on a mission to empower young black girls everywhere.
Atlanta shootings prompt city leaders to propose changes to liquor licenses for bars, clubs
City of Atlanta leaders are looking to make some changes following the recent shootings outside of nightclubs and bars.
City of Atlanta leaders are looking to make some changes following the recent shootings outside of nightclubs and bars.
Employees of business shut down due to gun violence say management has ghosted them: ‘At least let us know’
Now-former employees of the popular Midtown restaurant Loca Luna said that management has not told them their services are no longer needed.
Now-former employees of the popular Midtown restaurant Loca Luna said that management has not told them their services are no longer needed.
Small Business Saturday: Consumer spending projected to set new records
Saturday marks Small Business Saturday — a day created to shift consumers’ attention to the stores that call their communities home.
Saturday marks Small Business Saturday — a day created to shift consumers’ attention to the stores that call their communities home.
Businesses suffering with demolition of Cheshire Bridge Road set to begin
A section of Cheshire Bridge Road was severely damaged in an overnight fire in August and has been closed ever since. It could take at least a year before it's finished.
A section of Cheshire Bridge Road was severely damaged in an overnight fire in August and has been closed ever since. It could take at least a year before it's finished.
US mandates COVID-19 vaccines or tests for big companies by Jan. 4, 2022
U.S. regulators say Americans who work at companies with 100 or more employees will need to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by Jan. 4 or get tested weekly.
U.S. regulators say Americans who work at companies with 100 or more employees will need to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by Jan. 4 or get tested weekly.
Local business struggles to meet demand due to lack of employees
Labor shortages are impacting some local businesses in the Atlanta area.
Labor shortages are impacting some local businesses in the Atlanta area.
Atlanta City Council aims to create new office focused on nighttime economy, safety
Atlanta City Council votes to study whether the city should create an Office of Nighttime Economy and Safety. The office would advise leaders on issues impacting Atlanta after dark like crime and transportation.
Atlanta City Council votes to study whether the city should create an Office of Nighttime Economy and Safety. The office would advise leaders on issues impacting Atlanta after dark like crime and transportation.
Federal regulators cracking down on 'explosion' of fake business reviews
Federal regulators say they are cracking down on what they're calling an explosion of businesses’ use of fake reviews and other misleading messages to promote their products and services on social media.
Federal regulators say they are cracking down on what they're calling an explosion of businesses’ use of fake reviews and other misleading messages to promote their products and services on social media.
South Fulton bar's liquor license suspend after drug raid
A South Fulton restaurant has lost its liquor license following a raid last week.
A South Fulton restaurant has lost its liquor license following a raid last week.
'Machete Man' scaring customers away, business owner says
Business owners in the Atlanta neighborhood say a man wielding a machete and other knives is terrorizing their clients and that his threats are escalating. He says his daily routine of swinging weapons is a religious practice.
Business owners in the Atlanta neighborhood say a man wielding a machete and other knives is terrorizing their clients and that his threats are escalating. He says his daily routine of swinging weapons is a religious practice.



















