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  According to the National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB), small businesses play a big role in the economy, representing more than 99% of all employer firms nationally. In Virginia, according to the latest statistics, there were 725,000 small businesses employing 1.5 million residents statewide. But small, local businesses have been increasingly challenged by the COVID-19 pandemic.   In an April 2 NFIB survey 1 , 92% of small businesses reported being negatively impacted by the coronavirus, an increase from 76% just 10 days prior. Now, as states reopen and businesses navigate the reopening process and invite customers back to their locations, U.S. Cellular is sharing tech tools and tips to help small businesses reconnect to the communities they serve:   ·        Network and Go Virtual . Online collaboration tools can be used to share ideas among other local businesses, and they can also serve as a way to offer customers who aren’t ready to shop in person a virtual shoppin

               Busch Center Provides Free Life-Saving Scans To Alpharetta’s Life-Saving First Responders For Men’s Health Week   Over 40 first responders from City of Alpharetta Fire Department will be visiting Busch Center this month to receive free scans and PSA testing for prostate cancer. Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer among men, and the second leading cause of men’s cancer death in the United  States.*   The testing also occurs over Men’s’ Health Week, June 15-21, 2020.     WHERE:   The Busch Center, Brookside Concourse 100, 3650 Brookside Pkwy, Suite 175, Alpharetta, Ga.     WHY:   In honor of Men’s’ Health Week and also to give back to our first responders. Some careers have a higher propensity for prostate cancer than others. Firefighters, for instance have a   1.28 times greater risk   of getting prostate cancer than that of the general population .       WHEN:   Waves of first responders will be coming through the offices on Wednesdays over the next 3 weeks

U.S. Cellular announced today that the top 10 drawings in the company’s 13th annual Black History Month Art Competition with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southwest Virginia are now on display in local retail stores. The public is encouraged to visit select local U.S. Cellular stores to vote on their favorite piece of artwork. In January, Boys & Girls Clubs members created original 8.5 x 11 pieces of artwork in recognition of influential African-Americans, including business people, athletes, historical figures and celebrities. The 10 finalists’ artwork were chosen by representatives from the Boys & Girls Club based on creativity, quality, interpretation, clarity of theme and overall impression. The artwork is now on display in select U.S. Cellular stores until Feb 29 and anyone 18 and older can visit a store to vote for their favorite. The top three vote-getters winners will be announced in March and prizes include gift cards in the following amoun

An action everyone should take before preparing food Non-profit Partnership for Food Safety Education cues up food safety leaders for   Global Handwashing Day recognition   In celebration of Global Handwashing Day, Tuesday, October 15, the non-profit Partnership for Food Safety Education is working with health and food safety educators, K-12 educators and U.S. Federal agency liaisons to support people on the critical importance of handwashing to safely preparing food at home.   A live online event,   First We Wash Our Hands,   will highlight what is known about the handwashing behaviors of consumers when preparing food, and will provide support and resources for health and food safety educators to engage millions of Americans on proper handwashing for good health.   “Since research tells us people are not consistent or thorough when it comes to handwashing before eating or preparing food, this special day of focus will engage health educators, teachers, and parents on

Back to School Style Ideas  According to a recent report released by Deloitte , a record $27.8B will be spent on back-to-school shopping this year. That’s is an average of $519 per student! Each year, shopping surges in late July and early August, accounting for 62% of $17.3B of all Back to School spending. By these numbers, it is easy to say that students want to look their best when they hit the classroom this fall. And parents are right in step with this trend. “Actually, girls want to look cute and stylish for back-to-school season, and the guys want to look great,” says Nadine Mullings, Brand & Product Development Director at Barely Xtensions. “W hether students are looking to enhance their current look or completely re-invent their style, this is the perfect time of year to do it. “I like to tell back-to-school students to have fun with fashion, accessories, makeup and hair. Most importantly, look for smart ways to feel comfortable and confident as you start thi