The village of Bloomingdale is transforming the old Stratford Square Mall into a vibrant mixed-use district called The Grove. This $78 million project aims to bring back the community spirit that the mall once had. The Grove will feature restaurants, entertainment options, and housing, all centered
A new fund is making waves in the world of media and creators. Guggenheim Brothers Media, backed by Abu Dhabi's Ethmar International Holding, has raised $50 million. They plan to invest in startups focused on media, entertainment, and the creator economy. The goal? To pour $2 million to $5 million i
GM is feeling the pinch in the electric vehicle (EV) market. The company has announced a significant financial adjustment, amounting to $6 billion. This move is tied to their plans to scale back some EV production. The decision comes as demand for EVs cools down and regulatory support wanes. This i
Building a strong team is crucial for any business. Everyone wants to hire passionate people, but it's not always easy. Tools and tests can help, but they don't always reveal true passion. Simon Sinek once said that great companies hire people who are already motivated and then inspire them. This ma
Business owners today are in a tough spot. They want AI to make things easier, but they're scared it might mess up important tasks. They worry AI could give wrong answers, upset customers, or break systems that took years to build. AI is everywhere now. In 2024, most companies used AI in some way.
Pico’s BBQ, a beloved Texas-style barbecue spot, has shut its doors. The food truck, known for its mouthwatering ribs, brisket, and sausage, was a rare gem in the Peninsula area. It had been serving up delicious eats on Saturdays for about a year in Redwood City. Before that, it was a pop-up, poppin
Boston Scientific is on the move. The company's neuromodulation division, currently based in Valencia, is relocating to a new spot nearby. This shift is notable because it marks a change in the company's footprint in the area. The new location is the former home of Scorpion, a marketing firm. This
The US job market is a bit of a puzzle right now. On one hand, some people think December's job report might show a decent number of new jobs, maybe around 105, 000. But others aren't so sure, with estimates as low as 55, 000. Either way, it's clear that job growth in 2025 has been pretty slow, the
Larry Page and Sergey Brin, the masterminds behind Google, are loosening their ties to California. These two tech giants, who started Google from a garage in Menlo Park, have seen their company grow into a massive force in the tech world. But now, they are making moves that show they might be lookin
A big trade deal just happened. The European Union and four countries from South America have agreed to work together. This deal will create a huge free-trade zone. It includes over 700 million people. This is a big step for both regions. The European Union had some disagreements. But they managed
