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What to Know About Employing Young Workers
Summer is here, and you may be considering employing young workers for your business. For many Americans, a summer job represents the first time they enter the workforce. It is an exciting time for young workers as they learn the value of hard work and earning a paycheck, while employers play an important role in ensuring those experiences are safe and lawful. The Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division is available to provide assistance and help you stay informed on what you need to know. Here are
Wiley Metal Hires 8 Interns for Full-Time Positions
Wiley Metal is proud to announce that eight of the eleven students who participated in the Wiley Metal Internship Program during the 2025–2026 school year have accepted full-time summer positions with the company. Over the course of the school year, participating high school students contributed a combined 2,031 internship hours, marking the first full year of a collaborative internship partnership between Wiley Metal, the Grant Regional Career Center, and Watch Us Academy. Through innovative
Gas City Performing Arts Center Offers Discounted Tickets for GGC Chamber Members
Chamber Members can save $8.00 per ticket by using the promotional code "CHAMBER" when purchasing tickets.
Profitable Doesn't Mean Protected: Recession-Proofing Your Grant County Business
Recession-proofing your small business means building cash reserves, tightening collections, retaining key employees, and keeping customers close — all before economic pressure forces those decisions. Profitability alone doesn't guarantee survival: a 2025 peer-reviewed umbrella review in the Review of Managerial Science found that small businesses face steeper recession risk than large firms due to restricted capital access, limited managerial capacity, and dependence on a narrow customer base. For
Knowing When to Part Ways: A Practical Guide for Handling Employee or Contractor Terminations
Business leaders, HR managers, and founders eventually face one of the most difficult management decisions: letting someone go. Whether the person is an employee or a contractor, the decision affects morale, productivity, and the organization’s culture. Handling the situation thoughtfully protects the company while maintaining fairness and professionalism.Key Takeaways Performance patterns matter more than isolated mistakes. Clear expectations and documentation reduce legal and operational
How Huntington Business Owners Can Make Every Presentation Pay Off
Public speaking is one of the most underleveraged growth tools available to small business owners. A single well-delivered talk can generate leads, open doors with investors, and establish your credibility faster than any ad campaign. For owners connected to the Greater Grant County Chamber, that opportunity is closer than most realize — and the business owners who step up to speak are consistently ahead of those who don't.The Real Cost of Staying Quiet If you've decided public speaking "just isn't for
Why Financial Literacy Is a Core Skill for Small Business Owners
Small business owners operate at the center of every major decision their company makes. Financial knowledge—understanding cash flow, costs, pricing, and profitability—helps owners make decisions that keep the business stable and growing. Without a clear grasp of the numbers behind operations, even a strong product or service can struggle to sustain itself. When entrepreneurs understand how money moves through their company, they gain the ability to plan ahead, manage risk, and respond to unexpected
Take Charge of Your Own Small Business Marketing in Greater Grant County
Small business owners in Greater Grant County often juggle operations, customer service, and community involvement—but marketing is the lever that multiplies all of those efforts. Owning your marketing doesn’t require big budgets; it requires clarity, consistency, and a willingness to test what works in your community. Learn below about: How small businesses can build simple, durable marketing habits Why understanding your audience shapes every message you put out Where local owners tend to get
Thriving Through the Surge: Smart Ways to Handle Sudden Business Growth
When a small business experiences a sudden surge in demand, the initial excitement can quickly be tempered by the reality of stretched systems, overwhelmed staff, and precarious finances. Managing rapid growth isn’t just about keeping up — it’s about making intentional choices that preserve quality, protect cash flow, and prepare the company for sustainable scaling. Unplanned expansion can strain operations, hurt customer satisfaction, and create lasting financial instability if not managed carefully.
How Smart Accounting Keeps Small Businesses Confident and Compliant
When you’re running a small business, financial health is just as critical as customer growth. Owners often think of accounting only in terms of compliance — filing taxes or meeting state requirements — but in reality, disciplined accounting practices provide the visibility you need to make confident growth decisions. Whether you’re hiring your first employee, taking out a line of credit, or preparing for expansion, clarity in your books removes the guesswork. Track Cash Flow Like a Daily Pulse Cash
How Smart Companies Build Bridges Across Departments
The challenge isn’t that departments don’t want to collaborate. It’s that they often don’t know how to do it meaningfully. Despite the best intentions, silos form easily and solidify over time, leaving once-fluid organizations rigid and reactive. The businesses that figure out how to breach those invisible walls—those are the ones that grow faster, solve problems quicker, and weather disruption with less drama. Interdepartmental communication isn’t just a buzzword anymore; it’s the backbone of companies