business community

noun

: the people involved in the upper levels of businesses

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Under a clear dark sky at Nestldown, representatives of the Los Gatos business community shone like unique stars in tailored suits and dresses of rich satin, tulle and lace. Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2026 Heavy hitters from Fort Lauderdale’s business community came out in force during a City Hall meeting on Tuesday to urge commissioners to tighten the rules for bars on Himmarshee, also known as Southwest Second Street. Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2026 The new career pathways initiative will also rely on the state’s business community as a key partner. P.r. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 4 Apr. 2026 An era in the Waukegan area business community will soon come to an end when Lake County Truck Sales, a company operated by four generations of the Anderson family, closes its doors for the last time. Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for business community

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“Business community.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/business%20community. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.

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