Washington, D.C. — Small business confidence continued to climb in the third quarter, according to the latest MetLife & U.S. Chamber of Commerce Q2 2025 Small Business Index. The Q3 2025 Index score of 72.0, up from 65.2 last quarter, was driven by improved views of both the national and local economies. While optimism is on
LANSNG - Time is running out! Nominations for the 2026 Michigan Celebrates Small Business (MCSB) Awards close on October 8. This is your chance to help spotlight the small businesses that are creating jobs, driving innovation, and making a difference in Michigan communities. With over 1,200 past honorees, MCSB is the state’s premier small business
CLEVELAND - As Ohio’s cannabis industry continues to mature more than one year after recreational sales began in August 2024, one of the state’s largest cannabis industry events is returning for another edition. The fifth-annual Ohio Cannabis Health & Business Summit (OCHBS) will take place Oct. 3-4 at the IX Center in Cleveland. The educational and networking
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Marijuana became legal to use recreationally in Ohio in December 2023, a month after the statewide ballot initiative passed. But legal sales at dispensaries didn't start until Aug. 6, 2024. Although there is some conflicting language, the state statute generally prohibits recreational marijuana use in public, according to the Division of Cannabis Control, which
CADIZ, Ohio - Looking for some good music and good weed this weekend? Check out the Ohio Valley Cannabis Cup at Breezy Acres Cannabis and Music Park in Cadiz. Tickets will be available for purchase at the gate for $40 for the weekend, which includes parking and camping. Day passes will be available for $20.
As the cryptocurrency market continues to evolve in 2025, XRP and BTC remain two of the most popular assets among global investors. Bitcoin, often referred to as "digital gold," is favored for its scarcity and hedging potential, while XRP has gained widespread adoption among global financial institutions due to its fast and low-cost cross-border payment
Google's ChatGPT challenger, Gemini AI, predicts that XRP, Dogecoin, and Cardano will deliver sizable returns to investors as the market enters peak cryptocurrency season. Recent market behavior corroborates this view. At the close of last month, Bitcoin hit a new all-time high of $124,128, surpassing its peak of $122,838 a few weeks ago. However, bitcoin's
CLEVELAND - Several federal lawsuits filed in Cleveland claim a company that connects patients in Ohio to providers of medical marijuana cards exposed nearly one million patient records online. The six lawsuits allege Ohio Medical Card, also known as Ohio Medical Alliance, revealed social security numbers, medical records and mental health evaluations. Jeremiah Fowler, a
NORTHERN IRELAND, UK – As blockchain technology reshapes the global economic order, mining is no longer just a game for geeks. From Bitcoin's genesis block to the current rise of RMC MINING (Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Network), computing power is gradually becoming the "hard currency" of the digital age. With more than 20 million mining machines
DAYTON, Ohio — The governor of Ohio said the state is doing its best to accommodate the will of the voters when it comes to recreational marijuana, but local cannabis lovers said new regulations are not what Ohioans voted for in 2023. While visiting the new welcome center at Lake Loramie State Park, Ohio Gov.
