CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA / ACCESS Newswire / January 22, 2025 / Small businesses around the world face the same hurdles: scaling operations, staying innovative, and gaining customer trust in competitive industries. Leaky Roof, a family-run roofing company based in Canberra, proves that these challenges can be overcome. The company is redefining what small businesses can achieve… Continue reading Award-winning Australian roofing company Leaky Roof is raising the bar for small businesses worldwide
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Caddo Parish School Board Approves $4.2 Million for HVAC, Auditorium Upgrades | Louisiana
(The Center Square) – The Caddo Parish School Board approved a number of major construction and renovation projects at its meeting this week aimed at upgrading heating, ventilation, air conditioning and auditorium systems in schools across the district. The board reviewed bids at its last meeting Tuesday and awarded contracts that were mostly under budget… Continue reading Caddo Parish School Board Approves $4.2 Million for HVAC, Auditorium Upgrades | Louisiana
Market your calendars: Edgewater's indoor market allows for eco-friendly shopping
On a freezing morning in Edgewater, customers wrapped in scarves and coats lined up outside the second floor of the community center and parked at the Broadway Armory. The Edgewater Indoor Market launched Jan. 18, introducing the community's first indoor marketplace. Featuring more than 30 vendors, the event provided a platform for small businesses to… Continue reading Market your calendars: Edgewater's indoor market allows for eco-friendly shopping
Wages continue to outpace inflation as workers 'do more with less'
The latest consumer price index, released last week, showed inflation was 2.9% in 2024. Compare that to worker wages, which rose 3.9% over the same period, according to the latest jobs report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The math is pretty simple: wage growth exceeded inflation by one percentage point. And the year before,… Continue reading Wages continue to outpace inflation as workers 'do more with less'
Kitchen Tune-Up Phoenix Central Valley Named in Franchise Business Review's Top 200 Franchises of 2025
Kitchen Tune-Up Phoenix Central Valley was named one of the Top 200 Franchises to Own 2025 by Franchise Business Review, a recognition based on high franchisee satisfaction ratings. January 21, 2025, 9:19 pm EST | Source: GetFeatured Phoenix, Arizona–(Newsfile Corp. – January 21, 2025) – Kitchen Tune-Up Phoenix Central Valley has been named to Franchise… Continue reading Kitchen Tune-Up Phoenix Central Valley Named in Franchise Business Review's Top 200 Franchises of 2025
Restoring the home of an Oscar-winning film editor
“It was in the middle of a five-and-a-half acre property and looked quirky, a little English and Arts and Crafts inspired, and I knew I wanted to live here even before I set foot in it,” says Al Messina. “As the agent listened, Ken tried to stop me from talking about it, but I was… Continue reading Restoring the home of an Oscar-winning film editor
Outdoor Home Cooking: The Latest Technology from Current Backyard
At CES 2025, Current Backyard stood out for its innovative approach to outdoor cooking, showcasing products that emphasize sustainability, smart technology and a better cooking experience. Housing technology today had the opportunity to interview Thomas Penner, Group President, to discuss the company's success at the event and the exciting developments ahead. Why CES 2025 was… Continue reading Outdoor Home Cooking: The Latest Technology from Current Backyard
The Metro Detroit company heads to Los Angeles to help with wildfire recovery efforts
The Metro Detroit company is helping with restoration efforts in LA The company has 150 locations, including 10 in California, and focuses on the art of restoration around the clock. LOS ANGELES (FOX 2) – The raging inferno in California has displaced thousands of people and shocked millions across the United States. Meanwhile, a local… Continue reading The Metro Detroit company heads to Los Angeles to help with wildfire recovery efforts
5 outdoor living trends to watch in 2025, according to designers
“My extravagance is mine Garden“It’s the first thing I see every morning when I wake up.” Ina Garten told Vanity Fair in 2010. In today's fast-paced, screen-obsessed world, creating your own outdoor living space is more than just a luxury – it's a necessity. Whether it is a small balconya urban roof gardenor a sprawling… Continue reading 5 outdoor living trends to watch in 2025, according to designers
Petersburg district assembly should decide on bonds for school modernization
The municipal building of the Petersburg district. (Photo: Hannah Flor/KFSK) The Petersburg County Assembly will decide at its Jan. 21 meeting whether the district can issue bonds to fund improvements to its public school facilities. Approval of the bonds would allow the district to take on up to $3.5 million in debt — which it… Continue reading Petersburg district assembly should decide on bonds for school modernization