Other states say beer is ‘business as usual’ after franchise law changes
Ohio isn’t the first state to consider changing a law that governs the relationship between craft brewers and distributors.
Cincinnati Opera season marked by sold-out performances, ‘electric’ crowds
Opera lovers flocked to Cincinnati Opera this year. The company is celebrating an uptick in the double digits of tickets sold for its just-completed 2023 Summer Festival.
Whether due to pent-up demand coming out of the pandemic, or just the right mix of operas, there was a 21% increase in the average number of tickets sold per performance. Students snapped up 24% more tickets than last year. Average attendance soared from 1,545 last year to 1,855.
And for the first time since before the pandemic,…
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Market Bar Vinoteca now open at North Market Bridge Park
North Market Bridge Park now has a “proper” wine bar.
Another LaVilla project deferred as board calls for community input
New information about the project was presented for the first time on Thursday.
How logistics growth is fueling industrial boom in Jax
In an uncertain economic environment locally and nationally, few sectors are as hot as the market for industrial space in Duval County.
Affordable housing provider expands “safety net” for San Antonio residents aided by Wells Fargo
In 2015, Abigail Gomez moved into the LULAC Manor Apartments in Kingsville, Texas, with her mother and immediately was struck by how tight-knit the small community was. That friendly vibe was a reason that, once Gomez could afford a place of her own at age 18, she moved into a unit in the same complex three years after her arrival.
In addition to typical amenities like a community center, laundry facilities and outdoor recreational areas, the complex has a computer lab and business center with…
Why this CEO is bullish on country clubs — and on the hunt to buy more
Country clubs around the nation may be staring down a challenging evolution in the post-pandemic world. But David Pillsbury sees big opportunity amid a sea of closures and rising costs. Here's why he's looking to buy clubs.
Local grocer acknowledges layoffs amid closures, lawsuits
The owner of a local grocer on Thursday acknowledged that it has been laying off employees, moves that come after it closed stores amid lawsuits over back rent and taxes.
Your greatest illiquid asset – your business and how to maximize its value
Many business owners are wondering: When is the right time to cash in on the value of my business? If your business is healthy and strong, it likely represents the most valuable asset/holding in your overall personal portfolio. Whether you are looking to cash in now or thinking about holding on to your business for several more years, it makes sense that you look after your largest illiquid asset and consider the timing of a potential transition. Let us begin to put this in perspective by looking…