First Hawaiian, Central Pacific and Hawaii National were named SBA Lenders of the Year for fiscal 2025 even as statewide SBA lending slipped from the prior year.

UNLV panelists and casino execs say loosening delivery and distance rules could unlock big tourist spending — but gaming‑license risks and federal uncertainty keep weed off the Strip.

A $7 million Crossword Xtreme scratcher was sold at Mission Grocery & Liquor in San Francisco’s Mission District; the winner has not yet claimed the prize.

MITY Inc. opened a new Orem plant in April, adding about 65 manufacturing jobs as Holsag production shifts from Lindsay, Ontario. City leaders joined company officials at a ribbon‑cutting.

An early-morning crowd for a limited Vans release in Midtown turned chaotic, with two people detained outside the Fifth Avenue shop and videos circulating online. Police say no injuries were reported.

National Safety Apparel will close its Eastside Currency Drive plant on June 30, eliminating 68 jobs including 44 sewing operators. The company filed state notice April 23.

Market of Choice has bought the Hillsdale Basics Market and will rework the store as a small-format Market of Choice, keeping staff and service intact during the changeover.

UAW Local 2093 members at American Axle will vote May 11–12 on strike authorization as their contract ends May 31. Workers say they want pay and benefits restored after 2008 cuts.

Los Angeles County’s unemployment rate ticked down to 5.4% in March as health and education led new hiring while trade and transport shed jobs. Statewide rates eased to 5.3%.

Naples-based Hoffmann Family of Companies has acquired Memphis-based LEO Events; terms were not disclosed. The agency lists 100+ staff and national clients like Walmart.

H-E-B's renovated Kyle Plus reopens May 1 with a True Texas BBQ counter, an H-E-B Wellness clinic and expanded departments.

A new Austin Business Journal ranking shows 37 lenders approved more than $305M in SBA 7(a) loans to area businesses in 2025.

A Cleveland drive‑thru sold one of the Ohio Lottery’s top prizes. The claim was made by a trust that opted for a 25‑year annuity and a roughly $3.66M net payout.