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November 22, 2025

Small Businesses in Pekin invite the community to ‘Christmas Extravaganza’

Week 25 - Illinois

Owner: Gray Television Inc.

Week 25 - Illinois

Owned By	Gray Television Inc. (Hilton H. Howell Chairman & Co-CEO)
Year Founded	1953
Website	www.25newsnow.com
Domain Registration Year	Indeterminate
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Illinois, East Peoria
Owner Country	United States

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November 21, 2025

Small businesses feeling the pinch ahead of holiday shopping season

WLWT 5 - Ohio

Owner: Hearst Family

WLWT 5 - Ohio

Neutral

Owned By	Hearst Family through Hearst Communications
Year Founded	1948
Website	www.wlwt.com
Domain Registration Year	1995
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Ohio, Cincinnati
Owner Country	United States

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Service and personal connections make small businesses special, local owners say

Marshall Independent - Minnesota

Owner: Ogden-Nutting Family

Marshall Independent - Minnesota

Neutral

Owned By	Ogden-Nutting Family through Ogden Newspapers
Year Founded	1875
Website	www.marshallindependent.com
Domain Registration Year	Indeterminate
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	United States, Minnesota, Marshall
Owner Country	United States

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Pritzker administration awards nearly $10 million in grants to 47 IL small businesses

Wand - Illinois

Owner: Allan Block

Wand - Illinois

Indeterminate

Owned By	Allan Block through Block Communications, Inc
Year Founded	1953
Website	www.wandtv.com
Domain Registration Year	Indeterminate
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Illinois, Decatur
Owner Country	United States

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November 21, 2025

‘These businesses make Illinois who we are’: Pritzker announces millions for small businesses

Week 25 - Illinois

Owner: Gray Television Inc.

Week 25 - Illinois

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Owned By	Gray Television Inc. (Hilton H. Howell Chairman & Co-CEO)
Year Founded	1953
Website	www.25newsnow.com
Domain Registration Year	Indeterminate
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Illinois, East Peoria
Owner Country	United States

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After UPS plane crash, Louisville launches recovery hub for small businesses

WDRB - Kentucky

Owner: Allan Block

WDRB - Kentucky

Indeterminate

Owned By	Allan Block through Block Communications, Inc
Year Founded	1971
Website	https://www.wdrb.com/
Domain Registration Year	Indeterminate
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Kentucky, Louisville
Owner Country	United States

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November 21, 2025

Maxim promotes digitalization for small businesses at Asenso Express

Manila Standard

Owner: Romualdez Family

Manila Standard

Pro-Government

Owned By	Romualdez Family through Romualdez Group
Year Founded	2002
Website	https://manilastandard.net/
Domain Registration Year	2016
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Philippines, Makati
Owner Country	Philippines

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November 21, 2025

Ottawa cuts cheque for small businesses

Prince Albert Daily Herald

Owner: FolioJumpline Publishing Inc. Employees

Prince Albert Daily Herald

Indeterminate

Owned By	FolioJumpline Publishing Inc. Employees
Year Founded	1894
Website	paherald.sk.ca
Domain Registration Year	Indeterminate
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Canada, Saskatchewan
Owner Country	Canada

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November 21, 2025

Local woman finds support to launch 24-hour day care through career counseling

St. Cloud Live - Minnesota

Owner: Marcil-Black Family

St. Cloud Live - Minnesota

Indeterminate

Owned By	Marcil-Black Family through Forum Communications Company
Year Founded	2022
Website	www.stcloudlive.com
Domain Registration Year	Indeterminate
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	United States, Minnesota, St. Cloud
Owner Country	United States

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Firefly Farm awarded Illinois small business grant

Effingham Daily News - Illinois

Owner: Retirement Systems of Alabama

Effingham Daily News - Illinois

Indeterminate

Owned By	Retirement Systems of Alabama through CNHI, LLC
Year Founded	1946
Website	www.effinghamdailynews.com
Domain Registration Year	Indeterminate
Access Type	paid
Publication Location	United States, Illinois, Effingham
Owner Country	United States

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November 21, 2025

Prepare for Small Business Saturday

Capitol City Now - Illionis

Owner: Saga Communications Inc.

Capitol City Now - Illionis

Indeterminate

Owned By	Saga Communications Inc. (Towerview LLC led by Daniel Tisch owns 19%) through Capitol Media Group
Year Founded	Indeterminate
Website	capitolcitynow.com
Domain Registration Year	Indeterminate
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Illinois, Springfield
Owner Country	United States

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Small businesses: Protecting your personal assets with an LLC

Merrill Foto News - Wisconsin

Owner: Wood Family

Merrill Foto News - Wisconsin

Neutral

Owned By	Wood Family through Multi Media Channels LLC
Year Founded	1956
Website	www.merrillfotonews.com
Domain Registration Year	2000
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Wisconsin, Merrill
Owner Country	United States

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November 21, 2025

Beyond the high street: why Small Business Saturday matters more than ever

Retail Times

Owner: Fiona Briggs

Retail Times

Neutral

Owned By	Fiona Briggs (Founder & Editor)
Year Founded	2010
Website	https://www.retailtimes.co.uk/
Domain Registration Year	2008
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United Kingdom, London
Owner Country	United Kingdom

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Boost Sales And Loyalty This Small Business Saturday: Tips That Work

Forbes

Owner: Integrated Whale Media Investment & other shareholders

Forbes

Neutral

Owned By	Integrated Whale Media Investment Inc. (51%) & Highlander Management LLC & Forbes Family through Forbes Global Media Holdings Inc.
Year Founded	1917
Website	www.forbes.com
Domain Registration Year	1993
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	United States, New Jersey, Jersey City
Owner Country	Hong Kong

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November 21, 2025

Statewide View: Minnesota small businesses bracing for paid-leave mandate

Duluth News Tribune - Minnesota

Owner: Marcil-Black Family

Duluth News Tribune - Minnesota

Neutral

Owned By	Marcil-Black Family through Forum Communications Company
Year Founded	1869
Website	https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/
Domain Registration Year	1998
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	United States, Minnesota, Duluth
Owner Country	United States

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November 21, 2025

Small businesses still reeling from Chicago-area immigration blitz: 'It almost destroyed us'

Chicago Sun Times - Illinois

Owner: Chicago Public Media

Chicago Sun Times - Illinois

Center-left

Owned By	Chicago Public Media (Non-profit, Melissa Bell CEO)
Year Founded	1948
Website	chicago.suntimes.com
Domain Registration Year	1995
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Ohio, Chicago
Owner Country	United States

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November 21, 2025

SBA seeks nominations for 2026 National Small Business Week

The Meridian Star - Mississippi

Owner: Todd Carpenter

The Meridian Star - Mississippi

Indeterminate

Owned By	Todd Carpenter through Carpenter Media Group
Year Founded	1898
Website	meridianstar.com
Domain Registration Year	Indeterminate
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Mississippi, Meridian
Owner Country	United States

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November 21, 2025

Payment Options Could Drive Small Business Growth: Study

Crowdfund Insider

Owner: Andrew Dix

Crowdfund Insider

Neutral

Owned By	Andrew Dix through Crowded Media Group LLC
Year Founded	2012
Website	www.crowdfundinsider.com
Domain Registration Year	2012
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Ohio, Beachwood
Owner Country	United States

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November 21, 2025

Pritzker announces $10 million boost for Illinois small businesses

Chambana Today - Illinois

Owner: Saga Communications Inc.

Chambana Today - Illinois

Indeterminate

Owned By	Saga Communications Inc. (Towerview LLC led by Daniel Tisch owns 19%) through Illini Media Group
Year Founded	Indeterminate
Website	chambanatoday.com
Domain Registration Year	Indeterminate
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Illinois, Champaign
Owner Country	United States

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November 21, 2025

Local juice store hit by counterfeit crime in Coral Springs; manager speaks out

WSVN 7 - Florida

Owner: Ansin Family

WSVN 7 - Florida

Indeterminate

Owned By	Ansin Family through Sunbeam Television Corporation
Year Founded	1956
Website	wsvn.com
Domain Registration Year	1995
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Florida, North Bay Village
Owner Country	United States

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