Author: Taylor Rains

New analysis from LendingTree shows that 39 percent of Black-owned businesses were denied a loan, line of credit or merchant cash advance in 2024, the highest rate of loan denials by race. NBC News’ Vicky Nguyen reports on the struggles of minority business owners, interviewing a young chef who has been attempting to get a loan for several years.Read More

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Amazon leaders look into cloud computing options after AWS outage; report: Warner Bros. Discovery rejects takeover bid fom Paramount Skydance; inflation pushes families toward cheaper meals; Travis Kelce joins investor group taking stake in Six FlagsRead More

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This article is written and sponsored by Arlington Economic Development. As fall colors brighten Arlington, it’s time to gear up for the season’s biggest shopping event — Small Business Saturday, held annually the Saturday after Thanksgiving. Now more than ever, it’s vital to rally as a community and champion our locally owned businesses. To helpRead More

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