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Georgia Chamber hosts summit focusing on future success for small businesses
ATL Standard - Georgia
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July 8, 2025
The Georgia Chamber of Commerce held its second annual Future of Small Business Summit in Macon, aiming to provide small businesses with essential tools for future success. The event took place at Fall Line Station and attracted over 100...
Local contractor expands business through county program
Wave Newspapers - California
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July 10, 2025
LOS ANGELES — Like many small construction contractors, Christian Meza was interested in working on infrastructure projects in the region. The owner of Liberty Rebar, which was founded in 2021 and is based in La Mirada, Meza wondered, “How do I...
Health Ranger Report: How the Corporate Transparency Act threatens small businesses and American liberties
Natural News
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August 7, 2025
Health Ranger Report: How the Corporate Transparency Act threatens small businesses and American liberties The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) forces small businesses and nonprofits to disclose extensive personal information (e.g., home...
Delaware Minority Small Business Expo set July 15
Cape Gazette - Delaware
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United Way of Delaware will host the 2025 Delaware Minority Small Business Expo from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, July 15, in the conference center at Delaware Technical Community College’s Terry Campus in Dover. The event is free to the...
Small Business Spotlight: Get Used to Different
ABC 30 - California
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July 7, 2025
CLOVIS, Calif. (KFSN) -- Long before you're immersed in the sensory area of the Clovis Botanical Garden, you'll hear the sounds of the swirl. "People would come into the park, hear it and be drawn into this space," says Jeff Millard. Jeff Millard...
SME housebuilders call for one-hectare limit to be dropped
Construction News
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July 10, 2025
SMEs in the housebuilding sector are calling on the government to scrap the one-hectare limit on medium-sized development sites of 10 to 49 homes. While welcoming the move to create a 10-49 home medium-sized category in the government’s white...
Survey: U.S. small business employment holds steady through first half of 2025
Virginia Lawyers Weekly
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July 8, 2025
The small business labor market has remained stable with minimal changes observed through the first half of 2025, according to the Paychex Small Business Employment Watch. The pace of job growth in U.S. businesses with fewer than 50 employees has...
Small Business Star: Tortorella Pools
Long Island Press - New York
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July 7, 2025
Tortorella Pools is one of July’s Small Business Star nominees. Courtesy of Tortorella Group As a PSEG Long Island Small Business Star for July’s “Outdoor Businesses & Energy Tips” theme, Tortorella Pools shares how they turn outdoor spaces into...
Small Business Star: Fire Island Ferries
Long Island Press - New York
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July 7, 2025
Fire Island Ferries is one of this month’s Small Business Star nominees. Skylar Epstein As a PSEG Long Island Small Business Star for July’s “Outdoor Businesses & Energy Tips” theme, Fire Island Ferries showcases how they connect communities,...
Support for Small Business Growth in Miramar
South Florida Caribbean News
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July 9, 2025
Mirabella Plaza in Miramar MIRAMAR – The City of Miramar proudly invites its newest Caribbean American-owned businesses to participate in the inaugural “Journey to Success” contest, part of the Miramar Means Business initiative. This event, hosted...
Masked burglar hurls rock through Tempe small business, runs off with $250
KPNX 12 News - Arizona
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July 9, 2025
This setback is hardly the first for owners of Johnny's Burgers and Hot Dogs. They had just opened four months ago, post-recovery from another tragedy. TEMPE, Ariz. — A beloved family-run restaurant in Tempe is reeling after an early morning...
Community News, July 9, 2025
The Antelope Valley Press - California
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July 9, 2025
Vets 4 Veterans will meet at 5:30 p.m. today at the organization’s office, 1609 East Palmdale Blvd. The group usually meets on the first Wednesday of the month. Topics of discussion are grocery deliveries to 50 veterans every month and expansion...
Small Business Stars: Outdoor businesses & energy tips
The Island 360 - New York
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July 7, 2025
These Small Business Star nominees have far-reaching community impact. Here’s how to vote for your favorite. Getty Images Vote Now to Celebrate Long Island Small Businesses! Small businesses drive our economy and enrich our communities. That’s why...
Flood destroys small business owner's home and inventory, "it's just a nightmare"
KTXS - Texas
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SAN ANGELO, Texas — Severe floods hit San Angelo over Fourth of July weekend, damaging many homes and buildings. RELATED | WATCH: San Angelo police release drone video showcasing flood devastation We spoke with one resident who runs a small...
Propel Finance Raises $2 Billion to Fund UK Small Businesses
PYMNTS.com - Massachusetts
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July 8, 2025
British FinTech Propel Finance has raised $2 billion in a new funding round. The round, announced Friday (July 4) on the company’s LinkedIn page, will help the company in its mission of offering asset financing to small and medium-sized...
WA wins lawsuit forcing scammer to pay millions back to small businesses
FOX 13 Seattle - Washington State
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SEATTLE - The Washington State Office of the Attorney General has won over $8 million in penalties in a trial against a repeat scammer. The Michigan-based Labor Law Poster Service – co-owned by brothers Joseph, Thomas and Steven Fata, and Joseph's...
The Market at Magnolia on Main makes space for small businesses
Opelika Observer - Alabama
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July 8, 2025
BY KADIE VICK THE LAFAYETTE SUN LAFAYETTE — The Market at Magnolia on Main provides local small businesses a space to share their product with the community without the high cost of renting a storefront on their own. “The Market at Magnolia on...
Community Briefs July 10
The Pine Bluff Commercial - Arkansas
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July 10, 2025
AgHeritage names Reynolds EVP AgHeritage Farm Credit Services is pleased to announce the appointment of JimBob Reynolds as Executive Vice President and Chief Credit Officer, effective June 30. The company has branch offices in Batesville,...
New Relief Program Helps Hill Country Small Businesses Rebuild
TMCNet
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July 8, 2025
LiftFund, a San Antonio-based nonprofit lender, stands ready with funding and support. SAN ANTONIO, July 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- In the wake of the devastating flood disaster that occurred in Kerr County and surrounding areas, LiftFund extends its...
Small business provides healthier ecosystem with native plants
The Missoula Current - Montana
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July 7, 2025
Eliza Carey (Missoula Current) Just off Rattlesnake Drive is a small but special piece of land. What had long been a growing space for Watershed Consulting – full of native plant stock used for restoration along rivers and landscape repair...