North Dallas business bounces back two years after tornado
North Haven Gardens, a plant and garden nursery in business for 70 years, rebuilt from the 2019 tornado only to suffer minor damage again from another tornado last May. The storms are one thing. But in some ways, the pandemic has helped the nursery. It was something realized with more people focused on enhancing their homes.
North Haven Gardens, a plant and garden nursery in business for 70 years, rebuilt from the 2019 tornado only to suffer minor damage again from another tornado last May. The storms are one thing. But in some ways, the pandemic has helped the nursery. It was something realized with more people focused on enhancing their homes.
North Texas man admits to orchestrating $23 million PPP loan fraud scheme
A North Texas accountant admitted to orchestrating a fraud scheme to get more than $23 million in forgivable PPP loans — which were intended to help small businesses struggling during the pandemic.
A North Texas accountant admitted to orchestrating a fraud scheme to get more than $23 million in forgivable PPP loans — which were intended to help small businesses struggling during the pandemic.
Facebook testing window display feature highlighting Fort Worth small businesses
Fort Worth is the first of several major cities to launch the Facebook concept called “Good Ideas Shop.” The window displays offer a local community connection to the businesses, but they also get worldwide exposure via the social media giant just in time for the holiday shopping season.
Fort Worth is the first of several major cities to launch the Facebook concept called “Good Ideas Shop.” The window displays offer a local community connection to the businesses, but they also get worldwide exposure via the social media giant just in time for the holiday shopping season.
North Texas businesses affected by supply, labor shortages
In a pre-pandemic world, Dallas-based chef Meika Johnson was thriving preparing meals for private businesses. But in recent months, she's struggled to find both food and equipment. Now, she's forced to shut down her business, saying she’s spent more searching for products and less time actually making a profit.
In a pre-pandemic world, Dallas-based chef Meika Johnson was thriving preparing meals for private businesses. But in recent months, she's struggled to find both food and equipment. Now, she's forced to shut down her business, saying she’s spent more searching for products and less time actually making a profit.
Small businesses struggling with lack of qualified workers, supplies during pandemic
COVID-19 has created two major issues for small business owners. One reason is the disruptions to the supply chain. But the biggest reason is they can't find qualified workers.
COVID-19 has created two major issues for small business owners. One reason is the disruptions to the supply chain. But the biggest reason is they can't find qualified workers.
Central Market in North Dallas reopens after 2019 tornado destroyed building
It has been nearly two years since a tornado outbreak leveled homes and businesses in the Preston Hollow area of Dallas. Now, a neighborhood staple is making a comeback, and several of its neighbors aren’t far behind.
It has been nearly two years since a tornado outbreak leveled homes and businesses in the Preston Hollow area of Dallas. Now, a neighborhood staple is making a comeback, and several of its neighbors aren’t far behind.
Dallas businesses getting back to normal one year after start of COVID-19 pandemic
The Dallas Regional Chamber said that at the end of last year, 23% of small businesses in Dallas were forced to close, while 26% of businesses closed in Fort Worth.
The Dallas Regional Chamber said that at the end of last year, 23% of small businesses in Dallas were forced to close, while 26% of businesses closed in Fort Worth.
Small Business Administration opens virtual centers to help those affected by winter storm
The virtual recovery centers opened by the SBA will give business owners, homeowners, renters and non-profits a chance to get some federal money so they can build again following the devastation of the winter storm.
The virtual recovery centers opened by the SBA will give business owners, homeowners, renters and non-profits a chance to get some federal money so they can build again following the devastation of the winter storm.
Gov. Abbott promises state support for small businesses during Dallas roundtable discussion
During a roundtable discussion with Dallas small business owners, Gov. Abbott talked about fostering business growth, calling small businesses the backbone of the Texas economy.
During a roundtable discussion with Dallas small business owners, Gov. Abbott talked about fostering business growth, calling small businesses the backbone of the Texas economy.
COVID relief bill includes restaurant relief for North Texas businesses
The Texas Restaurant Association says somewhere between 10,000 and 12,000 restaurants have closed in the state since March of this year. And while another round of federal relief is on the way, the damage to the industry could take years to repair.
The Texas Restaurant Association says somewhere between 10,000 and 12,000 restaurants have closed in the state since March of this year. And while another round of federal relief is on the way, the damage to the industry could take years to repair.
Curfew set for kids at Fort Worth Hulen Mall to stop ‘disruptive behavior’
Starting this weekend, people under the age of 18 must be with an adult while shopping or walking around the Hulen Mall in Fort Worth.
Starting this weekend, people under the age of 18 must be with an adult while shopping or walking around the Hulen Mall in Fort Worth.
Cedar Hill Chamber of Commerce Launches Free Workshop for Business Owners
The pandemic has taken a toll on several businesses throughout the country, in the worst way.While many have continued to fight, others have had no choice, but to shut down operations.
The pandemic has taken a toll on several businesses throughout the country, in the worst way.While many have continued to fight, others have had no choice, but to shut down operations.
Dallas mayor launches task force to attract entrepreneurs
Mayor Eric Johnson announced a new task force aimed at bringing more self-starters into the city.
Mayor Eric Johnson announced a new task force aimed at bringing more self-starters into the city.
North Texans encouraged to shop local this holiday season
DFW business owners want to remind you this year that shopping small is more important than ever.
DFW business owners want to remind you this year that shopping small is more important than ever.
Fort Worth fire marshals increasing patrols this week for COVID code compliance
Code enforcement in Fort Worth is on standby in case bars or restaurants are not following COVID-19 protocols.
Code enforcement in Fort Worth is on standby in case bars or restaurants are not following COVID-19 protocols.
Video shows SUV barrel through Northeast Dallas bakery
A Northeast Dallas baker has been delighting the neighborhood with its tasty confections, although battered and boarded up after what appears to be a freak accident.
A Northeast Dallas baker has been delighting the neighborhood with its tasty confections, although battered and boarded up after what appears to be a freak accident.
Man leaves $3K tip for a single beer as restaurant closes due to pandemic
A customer left a $3,000 tip for a single beer as a restaurant voluntarily closed because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
A customer left a $3,000 tip for a single beer as a restaurant voluntarily closed because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
North Texas dry cleaners struggling to stay open during health pandemic
The press of the pandemic has been pushing hard against the dry cleaning industry. One report says sales are going to plummet in 2020, and many stores won't survive.
The press of the pandemic has been pushing hard against the dry cleaning industry. One report says sales are going to plummet in 2020, and many stores won't survive.
Tarrant County to allow bars to reopen Wednesday at 50% capacity
Tarrant County announced it will allow bars to reopen at 50 percent capacity.
Tarrant County announced it will allow bars to reopen at 50 percent capacity.
1 in 5 Texas bars applied for permit to reopen as restaurant, state data shows
While Texas bars learned Thursday that they will have to remain closed, many bars are still finding ways to open.
While Texas bars learned Thursday that they will have to remain closed, many bars are still finding ways to open.