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'Our Black Year': One couple's challenge to shop black-owned businesses
Kai Ryssdal Feb 14, 2012
Maggie and John Anderson started "The Empowering Experiment" to see if they could patronize only black-owned businesses. The results were surprising.
Homegrown alcohol industry a bright spot for Ohio
Brian Bull Feb 7, 2012
Liquor sales have risen even as the state's economy has slumped. In turn, Ohio is embracing its homegrown booze industry.
Big government v. big business
Frank Newport Jan 19, 2012
Americans don't feel any love for either. So who do they love?
More professionals strike out on their own
Nancy Marshall-Genzer Jan 6, 2012
Economists say today's jobless rate of 8.5 percent might have been higher if it weren't for more unemployed professionals starting their own home-based businesses.
A dream and a credit score
Chris Farrell Jan 6, 2012
''m curious about safe ways to establish credit. I have ambitions to run my own cafe and coffee roastery one day. Having a good credit history is going to be key. But, I hate the idea of spending money that I don't have and keeping track of interest rates. Are there any cards or plans I should look into, with this in mind? Charlie, Philadelphia, PA
Resurgent labor unions in Ohio could tip presidential race
Jeff Tyler Jan 27, 2012
Supporters and foes of collective bargaining rights will spend big on the presidential race in Ohio. Labor unions claim the issue has rallied their members.
B of A cuts credit lines to some small businesses
Steve Chiotakis Jan 4, 2012
While some banks are being encourage to lend more, pressure is also coming from regulators to crack down on riskier customers.
B of A tightens credit to some small businesses
Mitchell Hartman Jan 3, 2012
Other banks are also choosier about which businesses they lend to, and how much.
After earthquakes, Ohio closes wells
Eve Troeh Mar 12, 2012
Ohio has temporarily banned drilling in some parts of the state, after a series of rare earthquakes including one that rocked Youngstown over the weekend.
Small businesses turn to outsourcing for growth
Jennifer Collins Jan 11, 2012
One thing we'll be hearing a lot about this election year is ways to grow the economy. Small businesses are looking for their share of the action, but could that have unintended consequences?
