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Small Business Administration accepting Small Business Week award nominations
Lehigh Valley Business - Pennsylvania
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August 27, 2025
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) opened nominations for the 2026 National Small Business Week Awards including the Eastern Pennsylvania region. National Small Business Week recognizes the contributions of America’s 36 million small...
VA advances biometric authentication pilot through small business competition
Biometric Update
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August 27, 2025
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has embarked on a biometric experiment that could reshape how tens of thousands of its healthcare staff access restricted spaces and sensitive systems. What began as a broad request for information has...
Competition In The Small Business Sector
Forbes
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When K-Mart first began opening stores, the press covered stories about small businesses that were put out of business due to “unfair competition.” Legislators demanded the stop to expanding super-stores, and life went on. K-Mart is gone, replaced...
Rudy Yakym highlights local business contributions and small business tax issues
South Bend Times - Indiana
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August 26, 2025
Congressman Rudy Yakym, who has represented Indiana's 2nd District in the U.S. Congress since 2022, highlighted local businesses and agricultural operations in a series of posts on August 26, 2025.In his first post at 16:21 UTC, Yakym praised a...
'This will floor us!' Small business owner fears closure as energy price cap hikes bills in Autumn: 'Absolutely insane'
GB News
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August 27, 2025
An independent business owner has told GB News she fears the closure of her establishment, following the latest energy price cap increase. Speaking to North West Reporter Sophie Reaper, coffee shop owner Nicki Gillon said the further increase in...
FMU Kelley Center to host seminar on small business contracting certification
Pinal Today - Arizona
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August 27, 2025
The South Carolina Commission for Community Advancement & Engagement will host a workshop at the FMU Kelley Center in downtown Florence. The event, scheduled for Tuesday, September 30th from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., will focus on the Small & Minority...
Rep. David Kustoff discusses support for small businesses and local outreach
NW Tennessee News
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August 26, 2025
Rep. David Kustoff, who represents Tennessee’s 8th district in the U.S. Congress, recently highlighted his ongoing engagement with local business and industry leaders through a series of posts on social media.On August 25, 2025, Kustoff expressed...
Small Business Saturday roadshow to tour 20+ UK towns celebrating local firms
Asian Trader Magazine
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August 27, 2025
Small Business Saturday’s month-long UK roadshow is set to return as it announced plans to visit over 20 towns and cities across the country to celebrate the nation’s small business community. Launching this autumn in Scotland - with stops in...
Local revitalization efforts earn multiple honors for Athens Main Street program
The News Courier - Alabama
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August 27, 2025
Published 6:15 am Wednesday, August 27, 2025 The recently revitalized Athens Farmers Market at Doug Gates Park is just one among a number of efforts at local renewal that earned Athens Main Street statewide recognition at an annual awards...
How Lamus Design is changing e-commerce for small businesses in SA
ITWeb
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August 27, 2025
Small businesses need an affordable online presence. In today’s digital age, having a website is no longer a luxury but a necessity. Whether you’re selling handmade crafts, clothing or even digital services, your customers expect to find you...
San Diego County sets new target for small business contracts
San Diego City Wire - California
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August 26, 2025
San Diego County is aiming to increase its business with small and local enterprises. The Board of Supervisors has set a target for 25% of the County’s $2.2 billion annual contract spending to go to small businesses. This change is intended to...
Can A New Tax Save Downtown Honolulu’s Small Businesses?
Honolulu Civil Beat - Hawaii
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August 27, 2025
The proposed fee could improve safety and cleanliness in the area, but critics say it won’t fix the underlying challenge facing downtown. The Honolulu City Council is considering imposing a new fee for downtown properties to help revitalize what...
Micro-Investing: Middle Class Investing With Community Impact
Forbes
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P Stratford residents work together to help transform a derelict bomb site into a 'fun palace' for local children, Stratford, London, 23rd July 1967. (Photo by Len Trievnor/Express/Hulton Archive/Getty Images) Getty Images Picture yourself sipping...
Weston ‘The Local’ location to close
WSAW - Wisconsin
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August 27, 2025
The Local to close Weston location Opened in 2019 Other locations in Eagle River and Wausau WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - A beloved shop that sells local merchandise will close one of its three locations. Wednesday morning, the owners of The Local...
Julia Letlow highlights local engagement and legislative priorities across Louisiana’s 5th district
NE Louisiana News
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August 26, 2025
Congresswoman Julia Letlow, who represents Louisiana’s 5th district in the U.S. Congress, recently shared updates from her work and community engagement through a series of posts on social media.On August 26, 2025, Letlow posted about her...
New organization bringing local film productions into focus
Branson Tri Lakes News - Missouri
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Aspiring filmmakers in the Ozarks will now have a new organization on their side. The Southwest Missouri Council of Governments announced the establishment of the Southwest Missouri Film Office as the official representative organization for...
Morrisons 53 stores getting cash change - see if your local is on list
Daily Star
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August 27, 2025
14:10, 27 Aug 2025Updated 14:11, 27 Aug 2025 Morrisons is preparing to roll out cash machines across 53 stores in the coming months, as part of its drive to make banking "more accessible" for shoppers. The supermarket giant has become Britain's...
Deadline extended: SBA, the City of Selmer and McNairy County Chamber of Commerce join forces to help communities recover after April storms
Chester County Independent - Tennessee
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In the wake of severe storms and tornadoes, a collaborative effort is underway to support survivors with resources. The Disaster Recovery Resource Fair, scheduled for Sep. 4, will aim to provide critical resources and assistance to those affected...
Rep. Greg Alexander supports House budget prioritizing local projects and responsible spending
Thumb Reporter - Michigan
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August 26, 2025
Gregory Alexander, Michigan State Representative for 98th District | Michigan House RepublicansGregory Alexander, Michigan State Representative for 98th District | Michigan House Republicans State Representative Greg Alexander has voted in favor...
Alibaba Unveils New Strategy To Revitalize Marketplace, Empower Small Businesses Amid Rising Competition
Retail News Asia
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August 27, 2025
In a significant turn of events for the retail landscape in Asia, leading e-commerce platform Alibaba has unveiled its new strategy aimed at revitalizing its marketplace. The move comes in response to growing competition and shifting consumer...