Nicole Fallon

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About Nicole

Nicole Fallon is a writer, editor, and marketer with over a decade of experience covering small business topics. Nicole holds a Media & Communications degree from New York University and has worked as a journalist and editor for sites like Business News Daily and Business.com. She is also the co-founder and CEO of content marketing agency Lightning Media Partners.

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Small Business Day 2026: The Small Business Talent Advantage

Mike Morello, Chief Digital Officer at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and Dwayne Myers, Co-Owner & CEO of Dynamic Automotive and a 2025 CO—100 Top Small Business, discuss how small businesses can attract and retain top talent in today’s workforce.

From Passion Project To Category Leader: Josh Cellars' Founder On Building America's Number One Premium Wine Brand

Josh Cellars founder Joseph Carr shares his origin story from growing up in upstate New York to founding one of the nation’s leading wine brands. Interviewed by CO— Senior Editorial Director Barbara Thau.

Talking Taxes: A Small Business Perspective

Kris Thiessen, Senior Partner, Tax and Advisory at Block Advisors shares how the One Big Beautiful Bill impacts small business taxes and what businesses can do to take advantage of the new legislation.

Cybersecurity Simplified: Practical Protection for Small Business

Matthew Eggers, Vice President, Cybersecurity Policy, Cyber, Space, and National Security Policy Division, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, interviews Lisa Plaggemier, Executive Director, National Cybersecurity Alliance, on the practical actions small businesses can take to protect their data and financial information at Small Business Day 2026.

Small Business Day 2026: A View from the Small Business Administration

During Small Business Day 2026, SBA Deputy Administrator Bill Briggs discusses how the agency is helping entrepreneurs access capital, cut through red tape, and grow in an AI-driven economy.

Small Business Day 2026: Small Business Update

In this special 2026 Small Business Day update, Neil Bradley of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce discusses the economic uncertainty, policy shifts, and emerging opportunities shaping the outlook for small businesses.

Luminary’s Cate Luzio on How to Build a Powerful Business Network

Cate Luzio, Founder of Luminary, shares how strong networks, customer-first thinking, and strategic growth decisions can help small businesses scale and succeed.

CO—100 Honoree Practice San Francisco Builds a Culture of Compassion

Practice San Francisco combines evidence-based mental healthcare with a values-driven workplace culture that supports both families and clinicians.

CO—100 Honoree Navarro Creative Group Thrives By Putting Clients First

Navarro Creative Group delivers relationship-driven digital marketing that helps small businesses grow through strategy, innovation, and hands-on partnership.

How BIND Is Helping Gig Workers Run More Professional Businesses

After struggling with contracts and payments in their own ventures, brothers Colin and Brendan Normile built BIND, a platform that helps freelancers and new businesses operate more professionally.