business community

noun

: the people involved in the upper levels of businesses

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Charlotte has a growing talent pool and a strong business community, the spokesperson said. — Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2026 This summer, Hernandez shuttered Colonial Market’s location on Lake Street, the heart of Minneapolis’ Hispanic business community. — Alex Harring, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2026 The presentation was to the Economic Club of Minnesota, whose members include leaders of the Twin Cities business community. — Esme Murphy, CBS News, 5 Oct. 2026 Paying ample taxes in the process and contributing to our city’s hubbub and patronizing our business community? — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 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 27 Oct. 2026.

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