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Arizona Stories

The Crisis Hurting American Independent Businesses

Rising homelessness is plaguing cities across the country, and independent businesses are paying a heavy price with fewer customers willing to visit. Sameer is an independent business owner in Tucson, his restaurant is being impacted by homelessness. Sameer and entrepreneurs like him have one simple ask for city officials: work

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Arizona Stories

Sameer’s American Dream

When Sameer first came to the U.S., it was to earn his Master’s degree. He worked at a Diner at night to pay for school. In 1996, he bought his own restaurant and has been here ever since. 28 years later, hear what free enterprise means to him.

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New York’s Next Mayor: A Soviet-Style Socialist

New York Democrats just nominated the most radical nominee for mayor in the country’s history. Self-described socialist Zohran Mamdani appears to be on a glide path to being the next mayor of America’s largest city — and anxious business owners and entrepreneurs are wondering if they should escape the city, while they still have

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Arizona Stories

Freedom

Naomi began her journey at La Paloma Flowers as an employee. After working her way up to manager, Naomi was given the opportunity to buy the business. She was scared at first after taking a such a big risk, but now she calls it the “best decision of my life.”

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Arizona Stories

Opportunity

Naomi began her journey at La Paloma Flowers as an employee. After working her way up to manager, Naomi was given the opportunity to buy the business. She was scared at first after taking a such a big risk, but now she calls it the “best decision of my life.”

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