When platforms like Facebook are part of your daily business routine, you don’t expect to wake up one morning and discover you’ve lost access to your page. That’s exactly what happened to us: our original BIZ Magazine Facebook page was hijacked by a foreign entity, locking us out of the community we’ve built and silencing a vital channel for local business news and connection.
We worked tirelessly with Meta to reclaim control, but their response was slow and ultimately ineffective. We realized that rebuilding was our best—and only—option for serving our readers effectively. So we launched a new official Facebook page: facebook.com/SBBIZMag, ready to share content, conversations, and connections again.
This unfortunate situation isn’t unique. More than 1.4 billion social media accounts are compromised each month, and business pages are prime targets—not only for their large audiences but also for the advertising power they hold. Meta’s response to regaining control is often slow, leaving brands vulnerable. That’s why staying proactive is essential.
Here’s how you can help—and benefit:
- Follow the new BIZ page now—help us reconnect with you and ensure you don’t miss the latest news, business insights, and regional highlights.
- Reconnect with trusted content—your like and follow helps us grow our authentic reach again.
- Stay updated securely—we’ve taken cybersecurity steps like enabling two-factor authentication and registering through Meta Business Suite to keep the page safe.
- Share the news—many readers may not know the old page disappeared. Spread the word so our business network stays strong.
This rebuild isn’t just a fix—it’s a reset. As a business community, we face digital threats every day. This turned into an unwelcome reminder that we shouldn’t rely solely on algorithms or platforms, but also on our owned connections and direct engagement.
Let’s rebuild together. Your engagement now means we’re sharing content you trust, giving you access to regional insights, and building a stronger, more resilient BIZ community. Like the new page, stay connected, and help us thrive—again.