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How to Design the Perfect Business Card for a Trade Show
Follow our quick guide now to find out how you can design the perfect business card for a trade show, no matter what industry you operate in.
Yanice Jackson
Oct 222 min read


Roots and Renaissance: The Ongoing Story of Black Innovation
Photo Credit: Chronicle Creative Studio Black innovators continue to shape the cultural and creative landscape, from classrooms to boardrooms, blending legacy with progress in this feature image for “Roots and Renaissance: The Ongoing Story of Black Innovation.” Black brilliance has never gone dormant. It simply evolves with the times. What began as survival became strategy, and what was once dismissed as hustle has grown into an empire of innovation, creativity, and global
Yanice Jackson
Oct 162 min read


Healing Through Art: The Inspiring Journey of Jamari Taylor
Courtesy Photo-Jamari creates bold portraits that capture beauty to create meaningful connections. Jamari uses her portrait skills as a...

Yanice Y. Jackson
Oct 95 min read


The Chronicle News' Small Business Spotlight: Poppa’s Cookbook-A Legacy of Love, Family, and Flavor
Courtesy Photo-Mayor Andy Schor joins Eric and Wendi King to cut the ribbon at the grand opening of Poppa’s Cookbook on September 3,...
Yanice Jackson
Sep 261 min read


The UPS Store #1197: A Legacy of Family, Service, and 35 Years of Community Impact
Courtesy Photo-The UPS Store #1197 has a new home at 6250 S. Cedar St., Suite 13 in Lansing. After more than three decades on 3105 S....
Yanice Jackson
Sep 222 min read


Don’t Be Fooled: How to Spot and Avoid Imposter Scams
Not everyone behind the screen is who they claim to be. Don’t let the mask fool you—learn to recognize the signs. Photo: Wix Stock...

TRUE Community Credit Union
Sep 32 min read


Building Beyond the Bell: Black-Owned Businesses Fuel Back-to-School Season
Photo Credit-The Chronicle Media Group:Five-year-old Liam flashes a big smile after getting a fresh back-to-school haircut from Deon...
Yanice Jackson
Aug 201 min read


Celebrating Community and Entrepreneurship at the MSUFCU Black Business Expo
By Arianna Ridderbusch, MSUFCU Vice President of Community Impact Photo Credit: MSUFCUVendors and attendees connect at the 2025 MSUFCU...

Arianna Ridderbusch, MSUFCU Vice President of Community Impact
Aug 202 min read


In My Eyes: Logan Taylor’s Journey Through Pain, Purpose, and Publishing Her Power
Courtesy Photo-Logan Taylor, author of In My Eyes: Searching for Self-Worth , is rewriting her narrative, and inviting others to do the...
Yanice Jackson
Aug 24 min read


Small Business Tips – Sponsored by TRUE Community Credit Union-Smart Moves for Small Business Owners
Running a small business takes more than a great idea—it takes planning, persistence, and smart decisions. At TRUE Community Credit...

TRUE Community Credit Union
Aug 22 min read


Elevate Your Workspace: The Benefits of Adding Decor
Don’t miss out on the potential boosts to productivity, comfort, and professionalism that come with adding decor to your business environment.
Yanice Jackson
Jul 213 min read


Middle Village to Celebrate 2025 Cohort with Grand Opening on June 25, Featuring New and Returning Shops
New shops offer a great addition to the Downtown Lansing shopping scene LANSING, Mich. (June 20, 2025) - Middle Village, a retail...
Yanice Jackson
Jun 242 min read


The Southside Business Chronicle: New Newspaper Launch Celebrates Local Business, Black Legacy, and Community Power
The inaugural issue of the Southside Business Chronicle—now in print and making history. A new era of business storytelling has...
Yanice Jackson
Jun 82 min read


WOMAN OF MANY FACETS: YANICE JACKSON LEADS THE CHRONICLE INTO A NATIONAL ERA
From Local Legacy to National Stage — Chronicle Media Grows Beyond the Midwest Photo Credit: Tay Lee, Heart of the City Photography —...
Yanice Jackson
Jun 23 min read


The Hatching Returns with Powerful Youth & Adult Pitch Competition atLansing Shuffle
LANSING, MI — On April 4th, The Hatching, the region’s first and longest-running business pitch competition, made its exciting return to...
Yanice Jackson
Apr 162 min read


Competing With Big Corporations Through Adaptive Technology
Big brands have many advantages—resources, global reach, marketing budgets—but that doesn’t mean small business owners can’t thrive in...
Yanice Jackson
Apr 102 min read


Do Traditional Marketing Strategies Still Deliver Results?
Do traditional marketing strategies still deliver results? Explore its relevance, compare it to digital methods, and learn how both can boos
Yanice Jackson
Apr 92 min read


📰 The Chronicle News Small Business Spotlight-Bonita Mitchell | Thread of Hope Records
Courtesy Photo- Bonita Mitchell , founder of Thread of Hope Records and recording artist behind the powerful new single “Let This Mind Be...
Yanice Jackson
Apr 73 min read


The Chronicle News' Small Business Spotlight: Tammara McCollum's Journey from Setback to Sweet Comeback with Smoothies n' Stax
Courtesy Photo-Tammara McCollum "They say research is key." Tammara sips, studies, and sets the bar higher. Smoothies n’ Stax is...
Yanice Jackson
Mar 253 min read


Choose Lansing® Reports State of Tourism and Hospitality Industry
Courtesy Photo-Choose Lansing® acknowledged local businesses for anniversaries. LANSING, MICH. – March 5, 2025 – Choose Lansing ® held...
Yanice Jackson
Mar 52 min read
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