What the paper looks for in business news Following and writing local business news has been an interesting, enjoyable and sometimes challenging undertaking. Most everyone has some kind of relationship with a business, whether owning one, working for one or doing business with one.
Commerce is a major part of our lives.
Usually, when businesses have something good to report or are simply seeking a general write-up about their business because no one knows about them, owners and managers are quick to contact the newspaper. What we here in the newsroom hope for with the business community is open, two-way communication. We're happy to consider, and in most cases accommodate in some form or fashion, the good news such as a national ranking for your company or a major contribution to a civic organization. We also hope for cooperation and candidness when matters that would interest the public concerning that business come up. In most instances the type of story we are covering concerns the local angle on that business and how it might be affected.