Local businesses welcome proposed smoking ban – TMCnet
If the proposal passes, it would go into effect Jan. 22, which is two weeks before the Super Bowl. Across the United States, many businesses have moved toward becoming smoke-free. Fox59 checked along Mass Avenue and spoke to businesses that are …

Businesses prepare for ‘Nights of Lights’ – News4Jax.com
Some businesses in St. Augustine have already put up their decorations for this year’s Nights of Lights festival, which starts Saturday. It’s an event that usually brings in a crowd, but in recent years, some businesses have cut back on decorations or …

Survey: Florida small businesses optimistic on staffing – The Business Journal
The 100 businesses surveyed in August expressed confidence about their business performance, capital investments and future growth plans. Sixty percent expect to meet or exceed revenue projections in the fourth quarter, which was an increase …

Businesses and Private Sector Accelerates Transition to Green Economy – Newsblaze.com
Businesses and governments are accelerating investment in the green sectors of the economy, a United Nations report unveiled today shows, stressing that the trend will facilitate the transition towards a low-carbon, resource-efficient and …

Downtown Businesses Getting in The Holiday Spirit – msnbc.com
23 downtown businesses are competing for a traveling trophy for the most festive window display. Visitors can vote for their favorites at the red-curtained businesses and be eligible for prizes. “Well it’s kick off for the holiday season …

Businesses hit by check fraud scam – WKYT 27
Police say this individual has been scamming businesses all over Richmond as well. “He has used these checks in five six different places he got caught doing it and to my surprise he has done it again.” Police say they believe the person or persons …

Small Businesses Applaud Introduction of Marketplace Fairness Act – Yahoo Finance
Not only does this bill help small businesses by offering states an incentive to simplify sales tax regulations, it also helps local retailers that have been struggling to compete with online retailers that have not had to collect sales tax.

Canadian businesses look to keep improvements, prices in 2012: report – The Vancouver Sun
OTTAWA Canadian businesses are “cautiously optimistic” about the future, but plan nevertheless to hold the line on prices in the next year, hoping to keep Canadian consumers shopping on this side of the border, according to a Bank of …