Small businesses continue to be the bread and butter of our economy. And although local small businesses are considered the underdogs next to big box conglomerates, global banks and large supply ...

The reach of a nonprofit can span from the local and state level to even encompass international regions and populations depending on the mission of the organization. While there is a tendency to ...

Find more updated survey data about local news in our “Local News Fact Sheet” here. Despite declining public attention to local news, many Americans express positive feelings about their local news ...

California’s local news landscape — from a thriving weekly in Carmel to a one-reporter newsroom in Merced — shows why counting newspapers isn't enough ...

When 8-year-old Gloria arrived at her first day of a Building Tomorrow “Roots to Rise” literacy camp in Iganga District, Uganda, she was (like over 90 percent of her Ugandan peers) struggling to ...

While most Americans are interested in news about both local laws and local elections, those who feel more attached to their community are especially likely to be interested in news about both topics.

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Your entrepreneurial venture can’t be successful in a vacuum. Whether you are a web-based company without local ties, a small business ...

Local economies realize distinct benefits from the activities of local small businesses. Small businesses, in turn, can realize competitive advantages by employing a local focus in their service and ...

If you are trying to develop new leads for your business, one way to expand your networking efforts could be to get involved in local community events. This outreach could include participating in ...