Sacramento City Council added three new dispensary permits dedicated to its Cannabis Equity Program, aiming to create a more balanced market and extend the eligibility for equity participants.

Local businesses like Scramblin’ Egg and Gyropolis are thriving in Bloomington, benefiting from supportive city measures like the Hatch Bloomington competition and Tax Increment Financing.

Island Creek Oysters to open new raw bar in Boston Seaport in June, offering seafood favorites and specialties.

The Hawaiʻi-Made Conference aims to empower local food and beverage producers with knowledge and networking for market expansion at the Hawaiʻi Convention Center on May 20.

ConocoPhillips is planning layoffs following its acquisition of Marathon Oil, to increase efficiency and cut costs amid fluctuating oil prices and market challenges.

Grand Prairie invites local entrepreneurs to a free business training with New York coach Terry Rice on May 8 at The Warehouse at The Epic, with networking opportunities and snacks provided by IKEA.

DoorDash settled a wage dispute with a $16.8 million payment to its delivery workers, despite ongoing allegations of wage theft in New York City. Workers protested, claiming underpayment persists.

Rockaway Pizzeria is set to reopen in Regent Square, Pittsburgh, on May 2, with the owner Josh Sickels warning of likely long wait times due to anticipated demand.

MnDOT offers free online classes to help small businesses in construction with risk management and project closeouts, along with personalized assistance and focuses on workforce diversification.

Walmart is remodeling 14 stores in Houston and building a new Supercenter in Cypress, TX as part of a larger initiative to upgrade 67 stores in Texas by 2025.

Wake County invests nearly $18 million to create/preserve 644 affordable homes, exceeding its annual goal and supporting seniors, families, and low-income individuals.

The Ottawa County Board voted 7-4 against suing to stop the J.H. Campbell coal-fired plant shutdown, expressing concerns about the cost and success of litigation.

Walmart is renovating 14 Michigan stores with improved signage, expanded departments, online pickup, pharmacy upgrades for comfort and privacy, and other enhancements to serve community needs better. The cost and completion dates are undisclosed.