businesses

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City officials said they were less interested in actually collecting the taxes from unlicensed businesses, which would be difficult, and more in using it as a tool to go after them in court.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

The largest part of the economy grew faster in May, even as businesses were coping with the worst inflation in several years — at a cost to job seekers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

In the past, Musk has said he sees his businesses as a form of philanthropy, because they are focused on solving major human issues such as climate change.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

“With key exemptions largely preserved, this does not look especially disruptive and is unlikely to materially change economic forecasts — it mostly confirms what markets and businesses were already expecting.”

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

The chamber of commerce is also sponsoring a quilt competition with a grand prize of five hundred dollars contributed by local businesses.

From "Hope Springs" by Jaime Berry