(BPT) – Imagine a high school where classrooms connect to a barn with goats, students care for alpacas, and cows graze in the distance. You’re probably picturing a rural community, but this is situated in Chicago.The Chicago High School for Agricultura…
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(BPT) – With less than 2% of the U.S. population involved in farming and ranching, many are unaware of their food’s backstory. Noticing the gap, Chad and Jeana Steiner decided to launch their own agritourism destination in Washington to make a differen…
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(BPT) – As the exponential growth of AI continues to dominate the headlines, businesses everywhere are exploring how to best use this technology. According to Forbes, most business owners view AI as a benefit, with 64% seeing AI as a way to boost produ…
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(BPT) – By Sarah Acton, Chief Marketing Officer at BILLOne of the best holiday gifts I have been given was a pair of earrings from a small women-owned shop near my home in Palo Alto, California. My husband gave them to me for Christmas many years ago, …
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(BPT) – Giving back to your community is an important and powerful way to create positive change right where you live. In addition to making an impact on the lives of others, volunteering also offers personal benefits. According to the Cleveland Clinic…
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(BPT) – It’s that time of year when many Americans review their health care benefits to see if they have the coverage they need during open enrollment. If you don’t enjoy this annual exercise, a new report by Deloitte’s Center for Health Solutions sugg…
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(BPT) – The demand for homes with sustainable features is growing. However, home building companies that are committed to sustainability recognize that how you build a home is just as important as the home itself. Below are three ways that Clayton, a l…
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(BPT) – More than three million small businesses were started in the first half of 2023, up nearly 6% from the first six months of 2022. While new business formation is thriving, business owners continue to face a number of challenges: Inflation (30%),…
(BPT) – In the wake of an electrifying sports season with record-breaking viewership for the WNBA and landmark victories for women athletes globally, Deloitte released “The Impact of Sports on Women’s Professional Success,” new research that looks at t…
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(BPT) – Farmers markets are strong contenders for the future of local food. Each season, more than 8,000 markets sell directly to consumers across the U.S. Direct-to-consumer food sales totaled $2.9 billion in 2020, and on-farm stores and farmers marke…
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