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- 1Jacksonville's Pickle Factory turns family recipe into 40,000 packages a week▼From a family recipe to 40,000 packages a week: The Pickle Factory’s Jacksonville roots
The Pickle Factory, a Jacksonville business, has grown from a family recipe into a company now producing around 40,000 packages a week. Local news coverage highlights its roots in the community and the scale of its expansion, drawing attention to a small-batch food maker that has become a notable local success story.
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The US Small Business Administration has opened nominations for Small Business Week, inviting submissions recognizing outstanding small business owners and their contributions to the economy. The announcement, reported by the Corridor Business Journal, signals the lead-up to the agency's annual celebration honoring entrepreneurs, though details on categories, deadlines, and the event itself were not included in the initial report.
- 3OneChicago and Abbott Elementary return in busy Wednesday TV lineup▼What To Watch Wednesday: #OneChicago And Abbott Elementary Return, Carrie And Small Prophets Debut, And More
Wednesday brings a packed slate for TV viewers: NBC's One Chicago block (Chicago Med, Chicago Fire and Chicago P.D.) and ABC's Abbott Elementary are back with new episodes, while new series Carrie and Small Prophets make their debuts. TVLine's weekly viewing guide highlights the lineup as one of the busier midweek slates of the season, giving fans a mix of returning favorites and fresh premieres to choose from.
- 4Ernst Names Doe a Deer Small Business of the Week▼Ernst Names Small Business of the Week, Doe a Deer
Senator Joni Ernst has named Doe a Deer as her Small Business of the Week, a recognition she announced through her Senate office. The weekly honour spotlights small businesses in Iowa and their contributions to local communities and the state economy. Few further details about the business or the selection were provided in the announcement.
- 5Isaias Threatens Gulf Coast, Small Businesses Urged to Prepare▼Isaias Threatens Gulf Coast: Prepare Your Small Business Now
Tropical Storm Isaias is threatening the US Gulf Coast, and small business groups are urging owners to prepare now. The NFIB is telling businesses to review disaster plans, back up records, and secure property before the storm arrives. With Isaias approaching landfall, owners along the coast are being warned that even a glancing blow can bring flooding, power outages, and weeks of lost revenue.
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The US Small Business Administration has opened nominations for its National Small Business Week 2027 awards, honouring outstanding small business owners and entrepreneurs across the country. Nominations are now being accepted ahead of the annual event, which recognises contributions of small businesses to the American economy.