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'I'm gonna gouge out your eyes': Queen Anne small business owner recalls brutal assault
KOMO News - Washington State
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SEATTLE — A sunny Sunday afternoon in Seattle, all set with a pop-up art market at the bottom of the Queen Anne counterbalance, came to an abrupt and chaotic end when a man who seemed to be in the a psychotic episode attacked a local small...
Kenya, Tunisia ink pact to boost women-led small businesses
The Standard
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L_R: Patrick Kilemi Principal Secretary Ministry of Co-operatives and Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Development, State Department for Cooperatives chats with Wycliffe Ambetsa Oparanya Cabinet Secretary for Cooperatives and MSMEs during...
Immigration raids in LA hit small business owners
The Daily Herald
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LOS ANGELES--Juan Ibarra stands outside his fruit and vegetable outlet in Los Angeles' vast fresh produce market, the place in the city center where Hispanic restaurateurs, street vendors and taco truck operators buy supplies every day. On Monday...
Celebrating business, sport and community
Shepparton News
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Free Press journalist, Moose, as just about everyone knows him, was handed the inaugural Lifetime Achievement Award at Saturday night’s 2025 CRW Business Awards, after 31 years writing the stories that bind a region. The award was presented for...
SMEDAN launches D-8 SME centre, targets $500bn
Daily Trust
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June 18, 2025
The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency (SMEDAN) alongside eight partner countries has launched the D-8 Small and Medium Enterprises (SME Centre) targeted at boosting growth of MSMEs and international trade. The D-8 SME Centre is an...
Bresnahan hosts small business owner at minor league baseball economic growth hearing
Scranton Reporter - Pennsylvania
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June 16, 2025
Rob Bresnahan, U.S. Representative of Pennsylvania's 8th Congressional District | Wikipedia Rob Bresnahan, U.S. Representative of Pennsylvania's 8th Congressional District | Wikipedia Last week, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. from...
Egypt: SHMFF explores green bond issuance with global partners, local banks
Zawya
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Egypt - Mai Abdel Hamid, CEO of the Social Housing and Mortgage Finance Fund (SHMFF), announced that the Fund is studying the issuance of green bonds in cooperation with international institutions and local banks. The move aims to diversify...
Iowa legislature passes key reforms benefiting small businesses
Hawkeye Reporter - Iowa
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June 17, 2025
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), Iowa's prominent small business advocacy group, has highlighted several legislative successes from the 91st General Assembly, which concluded on May 14, 2025. One significant achievement is...
Goodyear offers small business owners guidance on funding options
Goodyear Independent - Arizona
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Local entrepreneurs and small business owners will have a chance to explore funding strategies and connect with financial experts during a free event at the Georgia T. Lord Library on Wednesday, June 18. The event, titled "Business Builders:...
Erie Basin supports small businesses and conservation in ten-county region
The Beacon - Ohio
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June 17, 2025
BY SHERI TRUSTY OTTAWA COUNTY – In 1991, the Erie Basin Resource Conservation & Development Council (RC&D) was incorporated with a mission to promote economic and social development while protecting natural resources and supporting conservation...
‘It’s a gut punch,’ Panelist Says of Tariffs’ Effect on Small Businesses
Birmingham Watch - Alabama
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June 18, 2025
Melissa Kendrick, owner of Sojourns Fair Trade in Crestwood, spoke during a roundtable discussion on the effect of tariffs on small businesses. (Photo by Solomon Crenshaw Jr.) Melissa Kendrick, owner of Sojourns Fair Trade in Crestwood, said any...
UN, BCCI launch disaster planning toolkit for small businesses
Barbados Today
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June 17, 2025
64 Local small businesses are receiving critical support to improve their disaster preparedness through a new Business Continuity Planning (BCP) Toolkit launched on Tuesday. The initiative, a joint effort between the Barbados Chamber of Commerce...
Creators Brunch at Just Teddy’s showcases local talent and innovation
Rosebank Killarney Gazette
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June 18, 2025
A vibrant mix of content creators, entrepreneurs and thought leaders gathered at Just Teddy in Hyde Park on May 31 for the latest edition of the Creators Brunch, an event focused on building community, sparking collaboration and inspiring...
Small Business Big vibes!
Colton City News - California
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In the heart of our beautiful blue mountain town, Grand Terrace, two remarkable women are making a significant impact on the community. Carrie Magana and Christina Phelps exemplify the spirit of dedication, entrepreneurship, and neighborly love....
Victorian government strengthens local jobs legislation with new enforcement powers
Australian Manufacturing
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June 18, 2025
The Allan Labor Government introduced the Local Jobs First Amendment Bill to parliament on Wednesday, delivering new enforcement powers to ensure government contracts and projects benefit Victorian workers and businesses. The bill will give the...
Small business finally granted alfresco approval after 18 months of back and forth with council
PerthNow
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June 17, 2025
Mandurah foreshore’s Perch’d cafe has finally added an alfresco dining area after a year and a half of seeking council approval. Small business owner Maddison Mcentee, who opened Perch’d two years ago alongside her husband Benjamin, said the hold...
Small business briefing covers tax policies and independent contractor rules
Great Lakes Wire - Michigan
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June 16, 2025
Brian Calley President and Chief Executive Officer at Small Business Association of Michigan | LinkedInBrian Calley President and Chief Executive Officer at Small Business Association of Michigan | LinkedIn In the latest episode of The Small...
Cochrane launches small business week awards
Cochrane Eagle
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June 17, 2025
On Tuesday, the Town of Cochrane and the Cochrane and District Chamber of Commerce announced the launch of the Cochrane and District Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards, a “new annual celebration recognizing the remarkable achievemen On...
Gianforte vetoes community solar bill
Montana Free Press
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June 17, 2025
Thank you for being a member of Montana Free Press. This quality reporting was made possible due in part to your contribution. Thank you for supporting in-depth journalism in Montana. Gov. Greg Gianforte on June 13 vetoed a bill that sought to...
Governor Signs Laws to Reduce Barriers for Small Businesses
Texas Border Business
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June 17, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott delivered remarks and signed House Bill 346, House Bill 2464, House Bill 5195, House Concurrent Resolution 142, and Senate Bill2206 into law. Photo: Office of The GovernorTexas Border Business FORT WORTH — Governor Greg Abbott...