The Texas Association of Business on Tuesday pled guilty to a misdemeanor charge of providing an unlawful campaign expenditure—putting an end to a six-year investigation of the large, statewide organization.

WHEELING - There are decisions by the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals that adversely affect the state's economy, said a noted expert on business development in the state.

LILEI CHOW takes a look at ways and means to improve the lot of the poor in business ventures and the innovative measures taken to build bridges between business and the poor for mutual benefit.

As legislators prepare to salute small business owners on Wednesday in honor of California Small Business Day 2008, some owners hope they'll also recognize their economic challenges.

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