business community

noun

: the people involved in the upper levels of businesses

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The event will bring together Orange County’s business community for a thought-provoking discussion, networking opportunities and an awards ceremony honoring visionary leaders. — Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026 Rangel’s success story is a focal point of the South Miami-Dade business community, where business owners want to develop a talent pipeline to fill jobs and make money. — Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2026 The council represents Mamdani’s latest attempt to establish a working relationship with a business community that has been wary of his economic agenda. — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026 Cody Teerlink, named Businessperson of the Year, was honored for his leadership in Saratoga’s business community and his work on the Cool Car Classic Car Show. — Debby Rice, Mercury News, 25 Aug. 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 4 Sep. 2026.

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