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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,...
Burglar who broke into small businesses told court order will be tougher than jail
TeessideLive
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July 8, 2025
A prolific burglar was spared immediate jail for his latest offending, as a judge told him prison would have been easier than the strict court order imposed. Edward Hanley targeted two small businesses in Hartlepool, causing thousands of pounds...
Local exporters, importers adapt plans amid tariff uncertainty
The News-Item - Pennsylvania
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Kyle Beaver started his mushroom-growing business eight years ago on his parents’ property outside of Bloomsburg. Two years ago, he moved his business, Ten Mile Mushrooms LLC, to Snydertown, from where he has been exporting his mixtures of...
NFIB: Small-business optimism holds steady in June despite concerns over taxes, inventories
Florida Politics
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July 8, 2025
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Small Business Optimism Index slipped slightly in June amid signs of swelling inventories and continued tax concerns. According to NFIB’s June report, the index dipped 0.2 points to 98.6 —...
July Hearings Set to Address Key Issues for Small Businesses
Small Business Trends
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July 8, 2025
The House Committee on Small Business is set to host a pivotal series of hearings in July, focusing on issues that could directly impact small business owners across the nation. This development offers a unique opportunity for small business...
Community Day and Craft Show returns July 12 to Jim Barnett Park
The Winchester Star - Virginia
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July 9, 2025
WINCHESTER — An event designed to offer fun for people of all ages returns this weekend to Jim Barnett Park. The Fifth Annual Community Day and Craft Show, a fundraiser and awareness event presented by the Kevin Riley Foundation of Hope, will be...
Boston Public Market Competition Recognizes Local Minority- and Women-owned Businesses
Beacon Hill Times - Massachusetts
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July 11, 2025
Special to Times The Boston Public Market recently announced the winners of their third annual Entrepreneurship Forum Incubator Competition, powered by Citizens. Upon completing a six-seminar series and small business pitch contest, two local...
Community Visioning Night energizes Makers Mill’s strategic planning process
The Laconia Daily Sun - New Hampshire
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WOLFEBORO — Makers Mill’s Community Visioning Night on Monday, June 16, at Wolfeboro Town Hall drew a strong and passionate turnout of community members, volunteers, and partners. The evening was marked by dialogue, breakout groups, and a shared...
Downtown Toms River Launches Community Survey To Shape Future Plans
Jersey Shore Online - New Jersey
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July 10, 2025
TOMS RIVER – Downtown Toms River, a proud participant in the national Main Street America movement, is inviting residents, business owners, and visitors to share their ideas through a newly launched community survey aimed at shaping the future of...
Local business owners learn potential impacts of legislation
KOAM TV 7 - Kansas
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Local business owners attended a lunch and learn event hosted by the McDonald County Chamber of Commerce to understand how state and federal legislation affects their operations A National Federation of Independent Business representative...
These local businesses are offering deals and events for Weekend of Local
The Oklahoman
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Oklahoma's Weekend of Local encourages residents to support local businesses July 11-13. Various businesses across the state are participating with special events and promotions. The campaign is a collaborative effort by the Independent...
Canada Day Duck Race raises money for local search and rescue efforts
The Timmins Times
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Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News Adam Page is the search coordinator for North Shore Search and Rescue, and says the money raised from the duck race will help pay for insurance and new marine equipment. Photo by AIDAN KALLIOINEN For...
Senator Adam Hinojosa shares updates on small business initiative and recent Texas crises
Corpus Christi Sun - Texas
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July 7, 2025
Senator Adam Hinojosa has recently shared several significant updates on social media. His tweets highlight both legislative achievements and responses to recent crises affecting Texas communities.On July 5, 2025, Senator Hinojosa announced that...
Rachel Reeves warned against piling on small business tax pain
City A.M.
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July 8, 2025
Tuesday 08 July 2025 1:02 pm | Updated: Tuesday 08 July 2025 1:03 pm Share Facebook Share on Facebook X Share on Twitter LinkedIn Share on LinkedIn WhatsApp Share on WhatsApp Email Share on Email Rachel Reeves has been issued a warning on small...
Indiana launches new Office of Entrepreneurship and Innovation to help small businesses
WISH 8 - Indiana
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July 7, 2025
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Indiana Gov. Mike Braun launched the Office of Entrepreneurship and Innovation today to support small businesses and drive economic growth in Indiana. The new office aims to assist Main Street entrepreneurs in starting,...
Historic Tax Cuts Fuel Growth and Opportunity for Small Businesses
Small Business Trends
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July 8, 2025
President Trump’s recent signing of the “One Big Beautiful Bill” promises to reshape the economic landscape for small businesses across the nation. Kelly Loeffler, Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), heralded this act as...
NatWest’s UK regional growth tracker shows business activity rise in June
Leasing Life
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July 11, 2025
The NatWest Regional Growth Tracker for June 2025 indicates a rise in business activity across eight of the 12 UK regions monitored. It marked the most widespread growth since September 2024. The tracker surveyed businesses in the manufacturing...
Eat Hot Springs: Tacos Xilita owner talks quesabirrias, community
The Sentinel-Record - Arkansas
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July 11, 2025
Tacos Xilitla (Hee-leet-la) is a Mexican food truck located at 600 East Grand Ave., with another snack-focused truck in an adjacent lot and other trucks bearing the same name elsewhere in Hot Springs. Owned by Emily Corona, Tacos Xilitla has been...
One Big Beautiful Bill provides multiple tax wins for small businesses, small business organizations say
Repairer Driven News - Michigan
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July 8, 2025
One Big Beautiful Bill provides multiple tax wins for small businesses, small business organizations say By Teresa Moss on July 8, 2025 Legal Small business organizations are celebrating two changes to the tax code written into the “One Big...
New boating fees threaten livelihoods in fishing communities
The Nassau Guardian
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Dear Editor, The recently implemented anchorage and cruising fee structure imposed on vessels entering Bahamian waters has raised serious alarm for residents of fishing communities such as West Grand Bahama and Bimini. While revenue generation is...