Bowser rolls out $500K retail grant program to rescue DC businesses
As some businesses across the D.C. region are struggling to keep their doors open, citing various reasons including crime and inflation, the District wants to support local retailers with almost half a million dollars.
Watch: $7,000 worth of merchandise stolen at Hot Heat Sneakers
Suspects broke the store's window with a brick and took $7,000 worth of sneakers in Prince George's County.
Small business owner in Prince George's County finds stolen trailer
A 34-year-old small business owner in Prince George's County decided to take matters into his own hands after burglars stole nearly $40,000 worth of equipment used for his landscaping company.
Lone Oak Brewery keeps memory of beloved 250-year-old tree alive
A brewery is finding a way to keep the memory of one historic oak tree alive – and part of their beer.
Prince William County restaurants petition to drop 4% 'meal tax'
Restaurant owners in Prince William County are joining forces to overturn a meal tax that lawmakers imposed last summer.
Super Bowl 2023: DMV restaurants gear up for expected boost in business
Super LVII between the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs kicks off Sunday on FOX 5, which means many restaurants and bars across the DMV are preparing for large crowds and a big boost in food orders.
Many smaller businesses plan to ramp up hiring in 2023, survey finds
The survey found that 84% of smaller business leaders said they’re also increasing compensation, while others are offering hiring bonuses, more flexible hours, and remote work options.
DMV retailers ramp up marketing and advertising for Small Business Saturday
Black Friday may have received all the hype this week but many locally owned businesses across the DMV took advantage of Small Business Saturday.
Grant offers thousands of dollars for small businesses in Montgomery County
Montgomery County is stepping up and helping small business owners who are continuing to feel the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, with a grant that offers up to $10,000.
Secret Service recovers $286 million in stolen pandemic loans
Since 2020, the Secret Service initiated more than 3,850 pandemic related fraud investigations.
Massachusetts brewery forced to cut jobs due to CO2 shortage: 'Huge threat to our business'
Auto fuel is not the only gas in short supply.
Tax law changes could affect PayPal, Venmo, and Cash App users
Millions of small business owners who rely on payment apps like Venmo, PayPal, and Cash App could be subject to a new tax law that just took effect in January.
Wawa could be coming to Manassas
Business owners off Sudley Road are remaining optimistic, despite concerns about the Wawa taking its customers away.
Number of small businesses raising prices due to inflation hits 48-year high, NFIB says
The number of small businesses that raised prices in January amid high inflation rose to levels not seen since 1974, the National Federation of Independent Business said.
Breakfast anytime at 'Day & Night Cereal Bar' in Clarksburg
FOX 5's Wisdom Martin visited the 'Day & Night Cereal Bar' in Clarksburg where they have gone beyond just putting cereal in a bowl!
Small Business Saturday: Consumer spending projected to set new records
Saturday marks Small Business Saturday — a day created to shift consumers’ attention to the stores that call their communities home.
US mandates COVID-19 vaccines or tests for big companies by Jan. 4, 2022
U.S. regulators say Americans who work at companies with 100 or more employees will need to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by Jan. 4 or get tested weekly.
Biden temporarily targets PPP loans to smallest and minority-owned businesses
The Biden administration is readying changes to the PPP aimed at targeting assistance to businesses that employ 20 or fewer workers and those that are minority-owned.
Paycheck Protection Program: PPP loan portal reopens amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
The U.S. Small Business Administration and the U.S. Treasury Department relaunched the Paycheck Protection Program, or PPP, loan portal Monday.
Prince George’s County: helping the smallest of the small biz
On Thursday, a Prince George’s County councilmember and the PFC Black Chamber of Commerce launched an effort to support some of the county’s smallest businesses. The two are asking for the community’s help to keep it going.