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BIV and Beem Credit Union launch new partnership to support B.C. small businesses
Business In Vancouver
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July 7, 2025
New partnership launches expanded coverage, a dedicated magazine and online hub focused on issues that matter to small business leaders Business in Vancouver and Beem Credit Union are excited to announce an inaugural impact-driven partnership to...
Braun launches Indiana Office of Entrepreneurship and Innovation to focus on small businesses
WBAA Public Radio - Indiana
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July 7, 2025
Indiana has a new state office dedicated to helping small businesses start and grow with the launch of the Office of Entrepreneurship and Innovation. The new office is part of a larger effort from Gov. Mike Braun. The previous administration faced...
joni ernst discusses texas support and small business relief
Sioux City Times - Iowa
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July 7, 2025
Joni Ernst, a prominent political figure, recently shared her thoughts on several topics through social media posts. Her messages addressed concerns ranging from natural disasters to economic policies and agricultural developments.On July 7, 2025,...
NIPDB supports local standardisation …strengthens collaboration with NSI to improve market readiness
New Era
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The Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) and the Namibia Standards Institute (NSI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Wednesday, to strengthen cooperation between the institutions and focusing on joint efforts to...
Local artists, makers, creators expected at Millvale's summer Market Day event
Shaler Journal - Pennsylvania
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July 9, 2025
More than 40 artists, makers, bakers and creatives are expected for the second Millvale Market Day this year in the borough’s business district. The summer Market Day will be held from noon to 5 p.m. July 26, rain or shine. Parking is free during...
New bistro thanks community for 'unwavering support' since opening
News & Star
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Charlie's, which is located on Brampton's High Cross Street, officially opened its doors on Wednesday, May 7. The bistro is the vision of brother and sister Colin Noble and Debbie Stalker, who began the process of bringing Charlie's to life in...
The cost of being: A tourism operator paying back their Covid-19 small business loan
The Spinoff
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July 7, 2025
As part of our series exploring how New Zealanders live and our relationship with money, a small-town tourist accommodation provider talks us through their finances. Want to be part of The Cost of Being? Fill out the questionnaire here. Gender:...
Rota SBDC to host exclusive AI training for small business owners
Marianas Variety
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(SBDC) — The Rota Small Business Development Center at Northern Marianas College is excited to announce an in-person training titled “Let AI Handle Your Day-to-Day Grind” on Thursday, July 10, 2025, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the NMC Rota...
How U.S. Tariffs Are Reshaping Small Business Logistics
The Good Men Project - California
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July 7, 2025
Shonali Paul, founder of Paul John Indian Caffeine Company, discusses the impact of U.S. customs regulations and tariffs on small business logistics. Tariffs raise product costs, forcing companies to adjust shipment sizes and timing, or shift...
Mobile District Small Business Programs recognized by the SBA
DVIDS - Georgia
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July 7, 2025
MOBILE, Ala. – Being recognized for an achievement is always a great feeling, but when you receive an annual award that is unexpected and a natural part of your job, day in and day out, it can be even more rewarding. That’s precisely what happened...
Local businessman backs Eskom’s solar registration drive
Fourways Review
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July 9, 2025
Fourways resident and small business owner, Dave Glass, says registering his rooftop solar system was not just about ticking boxes, it was a matter of safety and doing what’s right. After struggling for months to register his solar panels, Glass...
Why lawmakers want probe of state program that helps nurture new small businesses
The Oklahoman
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OKLAHOMA CITY — Amid struggles with data collection and participation, two Republican lawmakers want to probe the long-term effectiveness of a state program designed to nurture new small businesses. Rep. Chris Banning, R-Bixby, and Rep. Mike Lay,...
OPINION: The SME health gap - Why protecting your team is the smartest business move
Citizen TV Kenya
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July 11, 2025
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) created 90 per cent of 782,300 new jobs in 2024, according to the latest economic survey by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS). Kenya has over 7.4 million micro, small, and medium-sized...
Casey nominated for regional hero awards
Coast Community News
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July 10, 2025
The Central Coast’s own Casey Squires has been nominated for the prestigious Kochie’s Business Builders Regional Hero Awards – a celebration of small businesses making a big impact in regional Australia, supported by Vodafone Business. With a...
‘Connected for Growth’: register now for the 2025 Standard Bank SME Summit
BusinessLIVE
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Standard Bank is hosting its ninth annual SME Summit in partnership with Business Day on July 16 in Johannesburg. The 2025 summit — which will also be live-streamed — is themed “Connected for Growth: Empowering SMEs through Digital Innovation and...
Meta Infotech shares list at 40% premium over IPO price on BSE SME platform
The Economic Times
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July 10, 2025
Meta Infotech made a strong debut on the BSE SME platform today, listing at Rs 225 per share, a 39.75% premium over its IPO price of Rs 161. The Rs 80.18 crore public issue was subscribed 166.94 times overall, with particularly strong interest...
Small Businesses Celebrate Permanent Tax Relief with New Legislation
Small Business Trends
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July 5, 2025
Small businesses across America are breathing a sigh of relief following the recent signing of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which makes key tax provisions permanent. The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has expressed profound...
SICCI proposes SME innovation fund to boost s digital access
The Islandsun
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July 11, 2025
BY INDY MAEALASIA CHAIRLADY of the Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI), Namoi Kaluae has proposed the creation of a SME Innovation Fund aimed at helping rural businesses adopt digital technologies. Speaking at the opening of...
Tariff Toll: 44% of Small Businesses Report Revenue Drop
Franchise Opportunities
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By: M. Scott Morris | 307 Reads | 1 Shares As tariff threats escalate, so do economic alarms from Main Street. Alignable’s June Tariff Report, developed in collaboration with researchers from Harvard Business School and the Massachusetts Institute...
Bankers take heart as small businesses show resilience
American Banker - New York
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July 7, 2025
Small businesses are demonstrating resilience in the face of continuing macroeconomic uncertainty, as more entrepreneurs are starting businesses and expressing confidence in the economy, both bankers and survey findings indicate. According to a...