Rob Gilligan

Later sunrises and early sunsets, a very short window between major holidays, and the balance of focus means that these last few weeks in 2024 will offer their own challenges for businesses.

Planning can often be a frustrating and time-consuming process that feels unnecessary or of low priority. For some leaders when you already have an end goal or desired outcome in mind, taking time to work on the idea with your team or partners can seem unimportant. If your goal is to hit the target, it might be worth the extra effort to aim before you fire.

It’s Thanksgiving week here in the U.S., and that means there is no way possible to escape the Black Friday Holiday shopping ads everywhere you go.

Creating an environment that fosters more entrepreneurial activity requires work and planning to help strengthen an ecosystem of support. Seeing and recognizing that there is an issue to tackle is the first step.

Today is Veterans Day, officially recognized in honor of all veterans as a federal holiday in 1954 when Congressman Ed Rees, of Emporia, KS (my hometown) proposed renaming Armistice Day to Veterans Day.

Over the weekend Taylor Swift wrapped up the second U.S. leg of her record-breaking Eras Tour as she completed three nights in Indianapolis. As a self-proclaimed “Swiftie” I have watched over the last eighteen months as her tour attracted millions of fans and hundreds of communities benefited for the economic impact of what is now called “Swiftonomics”.

One often overlooked yet incredibly powerful strategy to improve business performance is to invest in professional development for employees. While it may require resources upfront, the return on investment can make it a savvy choice for businesses of all sizes.

With only 10 weeks left in 2024, business owners and managers need to be aware of a new federal law requiring many business entities in the United States to file Beneficial Ownership Information with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) within the U.S. Department of the Treasury.

This month has been busy at the Cape Chamber with several staff members on the road for a variety of conferences, programs, and training opportunities.

It may seem hard to believe it, but last week was the start of the fourth quarter for 2024! Now is a crucial time for businesses to focus and make sure they end the year in the strongest way possible.