What Is Economic Development Anyway?
OBDC operates at the nexus of small business development and community economic development, but what does that really mean?
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See Construction? Go Shopping!
OBDC is fortunate to work with cities to help small businesses launch, grow, and succeed. One major obstacle to business survival is construction. Construction keeps traffic away (foot traffic, cars, everyone!). Instead of avoiding construction, when you see it, go shopping.
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Support Black Businesses This Black History Month
According to History, since 1979, every President has designated February as Black History Month. We’re excited for another reason to celebrate black entrepreneurs in our community all month (and all year!).
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PRIME Increase
Most folks don’t necessarily know what “WSJ Prime” is, so it’s hard to tell what this interest rate might be.
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Equal pay and employers
Last Friday was the seventh anniversary of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, and President Obama announced new rules for closing the pay gap between men and women.
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