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Yahoo
14-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
New Jackson newspaper uplifts local minority-owned businesses
JACKSON, Mich. (WLNS) — A new newspaper in South Jackson is giving the spotlight to local minority-owned businesses. It's called the Southside Business Chronicle, and it's on a mission to revitalize the city. 'It feels so great to know that we are at a milestone in this work of helping the Southside become the real Southside that it could be,' said Director of Southside Summerfest Hakim Crampton. 'It's a vision that's been in place for quite some time.' The first edition of the publication was released in early June, highlighting the stories of emerging entrepreneurs and their businesses. 'It's difficult for small-based businesses who don't have the marketing money to actually get their brand out there to reconnect and build a relationship with the community,' Crampton said. A South Jackson native, Crampton says the true goal of the paper is to impact the youth. 'This is an opportunity for them to realize that the bag is a legitimate business, and that you too have a chance to secure your bag, to secure your stake in our community legitimately, opening up, launching your own business, and being featured,' Crampton said. For business owner Desmond Anderson, the opportunity means a fresh start and a chance to be a part of something special. 'You know, just coming from where we come from, being able to get the opportunity to be able to help other people out and show the things that we can do and the abilities that we have to help other people. So I mean it's actually a great feeling,' Anderson said. Crampton says the second issue of the Southside Business Chronicle will be out for early access on July 21, one week prior to the full release on Aug. 1. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
CBS News
16-05-2025
- Business
- CBS News
McDonald's to hire nearly 4,000 workers across Maryland
McDonald's plans to hire nearly 4,000 workers across Maryland as part of a new partnership with the state government, Gov. Wes Moore announce Thursday alongside McDonald's owners and operators. The announcement coincides with the 10th anniversary of McDonald's Archways to Opportunity education program, which Moore said has helped over 1,000 Marylanders advance their education and careers since its launch. "We are thrilled to be partnering with McDonald's to bring nearly 4,000 new jobs to Maryland," Moore said. "In partnership with the Archways to Opportunity program, we are creating pathways to work, wages, and wealth by helping Marylanders not only gain employment, but also gain new skills during their employment." McDonald's economic footprint in Maryland McDonald's supports more than 24,000 jobs statewide, according to the governor's office. The company generates over $550 million in tax revenue across all levels of government. The governor said nearly 75% of Maryland McDonald's restaurants are minority or women owned and operated. The governor said the partnership will contribute to Maryland's low unemployment and rapid job growth. What is the Archways to Opportunity program? The Archways to Opportunity provides education benefits to McDonald's restaurant employees. Workers can earn a high school diploma, take English as a Second Language classes, and receive tuition assistance. The program also offers apprenticeship opportunities and free educational and career guidance. McDonald's tuition assistance can be used at any accredited institution for any program, including vocational training. More than $3.1 million in tuition assistance has been disbursed in Maryland. How does this fit into Moore's economic strategy? Moore has previously said that his goal to incentivize businesses to come to Maryland. In an interview with WJZ in January, Moore said he aims to make it easier for companies to establish themselves and grow within the state. The governor also announced $750 million in investments for Maryland, including $128 million in targeted spending for key industries. His strategy focuses primarily on life sciences, defense technology, and innovation sectors.
