Few issues in the U.S. today are as controversial as diversity, equity and inclusion – commonly referred to as DEI. Although the term didn’t come into common usage until the 21st century, DEI is best understood as the latest stage…
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AT&T to Acquire Lumen’s Mass Markets Fiber Business
AT&T agrees to acquire substantially all of Lumen’s Mass Markets fiber internet connectivity business in a deal that’s expected to close in the first half of 2026 Transaction to stimulate investment, expand world-class connectivity in the U.S., create new jobs…
DICK’S Sporting Goods to Acquire Foot Locker to Create a Global Leader in the Sports Retail Industry
DICK’S Sporting Goods, Inc. (“DICK’S”) (NYSE: DKS), a leading U.S. based full-line omni-channel sporting goods retailer, and Foot Locker, Inc. (“Foot Locker”) (NYSE: FL), a leading footwear and apparel retailer, today announced that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement under…
Progressive Drives Small Business Forward with $1 Million in Commercial Vehicle Grants
Progressive Insurance®, in cooperation with Hello Alice, today announced the opening of the 2025 Driving Small Business Forward grant application, committing $1 million in grants to empower small businesses across the United States. Twenty recipients will be awarded $50,000 each to go toward the purchase…
Small Business Week 2025: Recognizing Big Drivers of U.S. Economy
National Small Business Week has celebrated the vital contributions of U.S. entrepreneurs and small business owners every May since Congress designated it in 1963. A new Census Bureau webpage provides a one-stop compilation of resources, data tools and free training opportunities for…
Census Bureau Statistics Shed Light on Self-Employment by Sector and State During Small Business Week
The nation’s 29.8 million nonemployer businesses – those with no paid employees and are subject to federal income tax – made up $1.7 trillion or about 6.8% of the 2022 U.S. economy, according to the 2022 Nonemployer Statistics (NES) recently released by the…
Some Travel, Entertainment, Recreation Related Industries Back From Pandemic Downturn by 2022
At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic U.S. offices and entertainment venues shuttered, dealing a financial blow to travel and many other recreation-related industries. Unlike many other recreation sectors, hunting and fishing license fee collections actually grew from 2020 to…
Study examines the role that financial statement audits and regulatory focus can have in equity crowdfunding decisions
For nearly a decade, startups and small enterprises have turned to equity crowdfunding as a way to raise capital quickly and cost effectively. Equity crowdfunding is a form of crowdfunding that allows private companies to seek funding from amateur investors…