small businesses

An unexpected supply chain disruption is impacting an East County small business specializing in homemade jams. Its owners are now being forced to manage a national jar shortage.

Small businesses expressed concern that they’ll be put out of business if street vendors continue to be unregulated in San Diego.

Stop and smell the roses, from around the world. Even though many florists shut down during the pandemic, Flower Truck LA continued to drive across Los Angeles so communities could get access to fresh flowers. “California Live” meets with the owner Adam Slutske to hear about how he is supporting farms around the world.

Chicago’s Boxville started with just one shipping container in the city’s Bronzeville neighborhood that housed a single small business. Today, it has grown into a thriving marketplace that helps entrepreneurs by providing a less expensive way to start a small business. And, in doing so, it’s revitalizing the entire community.

San Diego businesses and non-profit organizations will get extra help with the city’s $12 million grant program. NBC 7’s Amber Frias shares eligibility requirements.

San Diego is launching a new grant program aimed at helping local small businesses and non-profit organizations. NBC 7’s Amber Frias has more on how to receive part of the $12 million program.

Small businesses and non-profit organizations are encouraged to apply for funds later this week as the city prepares to distribute $12 million in COIVD-19 relief grants for San Diego establishments.

On the South Side of Chicago, a floral business called Southside Blooms is helping at-risk kids to do just that – while beautifying the neighborhood at the same time. NBCLX storyteller Ngozi Ekeledo visited Chicago to find out how this flower business is putting down strong roots in its community.

NBC 7’s Monica Dean introduces us to the mother-daughter ownership team of Cafe X, who described how the pandemic forced them to get creative.

This Black-owned coffee shop in San Diego was designed for the community, serving as an event space, too. But when the pandemic hit, the mother-daughter duo was forced to pivot.

Hair. It comes in all textures, colors, lengths, types and densities. But for Black women, the topic of hair can be complex — especially when it comes to caring for your natural locs. Enter Kazmaleje, a Miami-based business focused on creating hair tools and products for curly and kinky hair types. The business was launched by three sisters with a…

North Park business owners and locals will unite Thursday night – glowing cell phones in hand – in support of the small businesses that make up San Diego’s ultra-hip neighborhood, which like all communities, continues its recovery from the impact of the pandemic.

Barrio Logan is one San Diego County neighborhood that has been hardest hit by the pandemic, despite the difficult time small business owners tell NBC 7 the vibrant neighborhood is making progress. This as the community begins to see a downward trend of COVID-19 cases.

NBC 7s Melissa Adan shows how the neighborhood is finally seeing a downward trend of COVID-19 cases.

Local small businesses hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic can apply for a program introduced Wednesday that offers free resources to companies seeking to keep up with the digital demands of the coronavirus crisis.

Help could be on the way for business owners recovering from the pandemic. Governor Gavin Newsom is proposing an additional $1.5 billion in grants, which would offer struggling businesses up to $25,000, if eligible.

NBC 7’s Lauren Coronado heard from a dance instructor about how much a small business grant could help her out.

For Miami-based Kazmaleje, a business focused on creating hair tools for textured hair, the COVID-19 pandemic hit at an especially inopportune time. Owner LaToya Stirrup was committed to pushing through the challenges, however, and found ways to grow the business during the pandemic, thanks to the greater mission behind the business.

It’s probably no surprise the latest CDC recommendations are being welcomed by many business owners.

The California Legislature has approved a major tax break for small businesses.