Weekly News Roundup: Retail On Wall Street, 20 Business Trends & More

President Obama on Sept. 27 signed into law a $42 billion bill aimed at helping small businesses− a sign of hope, says Edward Lukco of the Ohio Small Business Development Centers. [Read More]

Conceptual renderings showcasing retail opportunities along Wall Street in downtown Columbus were on display during the Capital Crossroads Special Improvement District’s annual meeting last week. [Read More]

Several local municipalities and city organizations have signed on to support the Small Business Beanstalk’s efforts to link consumers with local businesses and provide them with a marketing and professional network. [Read More]

A new report from Intuit predicts the 20 trends that will affect consumers and businesses over the next decade. [Read More]

A serial entrepreneur offers 10 tips for starting a business “with no money.” [Read More]

Upcoming Events:

Rob Felber, president of Felber and Felber Marketing, tomorrow will discuss the latest marketing trends and predictions, as well as tips and tactics for raising a business’s profile in the marketplace. [Read More]

The Economic and Community Development Institute this month is hosting small business development training courses on several topics, including growing a food-based business and business accounting. [Read More]