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NATIONAL SMALL BUSINESS WEEK SPOTLIGHT: ST. LOUIS ENTREPRENEUR COMPETES TO GIVE $40,000 IN FREE MARKETING TO LOCAL BUSINESSES Jonathan Floyd of LeadValets Advances in 2026 Entrepreneur of Impact Competition as Voting Enters Final Stretch ST. LOUIS, MO — April 17, 2026 — As the country turns its attention to National Small Business Week, a St. Louis entrepreneur is in the middle of a competition that could deliver more than $40,000 in free digital marketing directly to two small businesses in need. Jonathan Floyd, founder and president of LeadValets, is a second-round finalist in the 2026 Entrepreneur of Impact competition hosted by Colossal.org. If Floyd wins, his public pledge activates: two small businesses receive a full year of LeadValets' digital marketing services — SEO, Answer Engine Optimization, and Google Business Profile management — completely free of charge. For a small business, a full year of that level of professional support can be the difference between being inv...

Some snacks disappear in seconds. Others… keep your hands busy, your brain curious, and your taste buds entertained. Peelable Mango Gummies were designed for people who don’t just eat snacks — they experience them. 👀 Why People Can’t Stop Looking at This Candy At first glance, it doesn’t look like candy. It looks like a tiny mango. You turn it over. You squeeze it. You notice the peel. And that’s when curiosity kicks in. 🍬 A Two-Stage Snack Your Brain Enjoys Most gummies are one texture, one bite, one note. Peelable Mango Gummies break that pattern: Stage 1: A firm, chewy outer peel Stage 2: A soft, juicy jelly center Your brain loves the contrast — which is why this multi-texture candy feels more satisfying than regular gummies. 🥭 Mango Flavor That Doesn’t Overpower Instead of artificial “candy mango,” you get: Real fruit juice flavor Fruit extracts for authenticity Natural coloring gummies No artificial dye overload It’s sweet, tropical, and smooth — not sh...

Most candy disappears without you noticing. One bite. Another handful. Gone. Peelable Grape Gummies flip that script. This is candy designed to be slowed down , peeled layer by layer, and enjoyed with intention. 🖐️ Snacking That Engages More Than Just Taste The first thing you notice isn’t the flavor. It’s the feel . A firm outer grape peel. A soft, jelly-like center waiting inside. That’s the magic of a true multi-texture candy — your hands, eyes, and taste buds all take part in the experience. This isn’t passive snacking. It’s interactive. 🍬 Why Peeling Changes the Way Candy Feels Peeling creates anticipation. Instead of instant gratification, you get: A pause A reveal A reward That small ritual turns a simple gummy into an interactive snacking experience people actually remember. It’s why peelable gummy candy feels more satisfying — even with less sugar. 🍇 A Grape Flavor That Feels Natural, Not Loud Grape can be overwhelming when done wrong. These gummies rely on:...

Edible Marshmallow Friends: The Candy That Brings Smiles Before You Even Open It Imagine this: You open a pack… Colors pop. Characters stand tall. Excited squeals erupt. That’s the magic of Edible Marshmallow Friends — fun, playful, and ready to celebrate any moment. 🦊 Four Adorable Characters, Endless Fun Each resealable pack includes four 3-D marshmallow friends: 🦊 Fizzle the Fox 🐧 Blizzie the Penguin 🐱 Meowmie the Cat 🦥 Sloffee the Sloth At 1.75” x 2.0” x 0.75” , each piece is perfect for sharing, collecting, or snacking. They aren’t just candy — they’re instant conversation starters. 🍬 Flavors That Match the Fun Each character delivers a playful, gourmet-inspired flavor: 🍓 Strawberry Lychee Smash 💙 Blue Raspberry Blast 🧀 Cheesy Blossom Bliss 🍍 Piña Colada Chill Kids (and adults!) love the excitement of guessing which flavor comes next. Every bite is a tiny party. 🎈 Perfect for Every Celebration Whether it’s a birthday, holiday, or just an ordinary Tuesday, thes...

Pour les fans de Michael Jackson, je viens de parcourir une page assez remarquable consacrée au Roi de la Pop. Il s'agit de cette ressource en ligne : https://ichbiah.com/michael-jackson.htm Dès les premières lignes, c'est la précision des explications. L'auteur retrace l'histoire artistique de Michael Jackson, depuis ses débuts chez les Jackson 5 jusqu'à les sommets atteints avec Thriller et Bad. Ce n'est pas seulement une biographie. On découvre également les anecdotes de studio. Les albums majeurs sont bien sûr évoqués, comme Off the Wall, Thriller, Bad ou Dangerous. Chaque période est replacée dans son contexte, ce qui aide à saisir la transformation de son style musical. Un point que j'ai trouvé remarquable, c'est la façon dont l'auteur raconte la création de certains morceaux et les collaborations avec des figures majeures comme Quincy Jones. Cela donne vraiment l'impression d'entrer dans les coulisses de la création musicale. La lectur...

Most gummies are designed to do one thing: taste sweet as fast as possible . But a new wave of snackers is paying attention to something else — ingredients, texture, and how a snack actually makes them feel after. That’s exactly where Peelable Grape Gummies stand apart. They’re not loud. They’re not overdone. They’re thoughtfully designed — inside and out. 🧠 Why Today’s Snackers Are Reading Candy Labels Again Modern snacking isn’t about cutting everything out. It’s about choosing better versions . Peelable Grape Gummies align with that shift by offering: Low-sugar candy positioning Artificial dye-free candies Natural coloring gummies Natural preservatives Vegetarian gummy candy made in a nut-free facility You still get flavor. You just don’t get the overload. 🍬 A Two-Texture Design That Slows Down Snacking Instead of a single chewy bite, these gummies deliver a process: Peel the outer grape-inspired layer Feel the resistance and stretch Reveal the soft j...