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Wednesday, March 18, 2026Small businesses are not peripheral targets in today's cybersecurity landscape — they're the primary ones. The FBI's Internet Crime Report found that cybercrimes carried a $2.9 billion price tag for the small business community in 2023. For Evanston firms in oil and gas, ranching, and logistics — many exchanging contracts with larger regional partners along I-80 — a breach rarely stays ...read moreCategories: Chamber, General News Article, Community, Press ReleaseTuesday, March 17, 2026The most actionable investment a small business can make during economic uncertainty isn't a rebrand — it's the website they already have. Nearly one in three U.S. shoppers passed on a business simply because it had no website. In Evanston, where the I-80 corridor brings regional traffic from two states, your site is often the first impression you make — and the fastest one to lose.Cutting Your ...read moreCategories: Chamber, Community, Economic, General News Article, Press ReleaseThursday, March 12, 2026Starting a new business requires more than a strong idea—it requires the right people. For business owners, early hiring decisions influence productivity, culture, and the long-term stability of the company. Thoughtful hiring practices help attract talented employees while reducing the risks that come with building a team from scratch.Key Insights Early hires strongly influence company culture ...read moreCategories: Chamber, Community, General News Article, Press ReleaseFriday, January 30, 2026Starting a business in Evanston, Wyoming means stepping into a community that values resilience, straightforward work ethic, and long-term relationships. Hiring well in this environment isn’t just about filling roles—it’s about building a foundation for stability, growth, and reduced operational risk. In brief: Strong hiring begins with clarity about the business's goals, culture, and ...read moreCategories: Chamber, Community, General News Article, Press ReleaseThursday, September 11, 2025You’ve launched your business. You’ve nailed your product or service. But what happens when your marketing feels… stale? Whether you're a neighborhood café or a family-run service company, the challenge of keeping your marketing fresh — without ballooning your budget — is real. The good news? Creativity scales. And small businesses are uniquely positioned to adapt fast, test often, and stand ...read moreCategories: Chamber, General News Article, Community, Press ReleaseTuesday, August 05, 2025The myth of the 24-hour hustle is slowly losing steam. More and more entrepreneurs are rejecting burnout and turning to software that automates tasks, organizes chaos, and restores hours to their day. Efficiency isn’t just about speed—it’s about finding the rhythm that lets a business breathe while still growing. From project management to finance tools, a wave of applications is helping small ...read moreCategories: Community, Press Release, Chamber, General News ArticleWednesday, May 21, 2025You’re running your business, maybe juggling payroll, planning your next promo, trying to keep customers happy. Then out of nowhere, a new sidewalk regulation or parking change gets passed, and it hits like a punch. Local policy changes might seem like background noise, but they can sneak up and bite hard. They shift the ground beneath your storefront, tweak the hours you're allowed to operate, ...read moreCategories: Community, Press Release, Chamber, General News Article
