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Small businesses receive over $500,000 in economic resilience grants at East L.A. College
Wave Newspapers - California
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July 18, 2025
MONTEREY PARK — Seventy-five small businesses in unincorporated communities will receive grants totaling $525,000 during a ceremony Friday at East Los Angeles College, as immigrant entrepreneurs continue facing economic pressures from recent...
CBN flags spike in loan defaults, small businesses top defaulters in Q2 2025
Nairametrics
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July 18, 2025
Loan defaults worsened across all major borrower categories in the second quarter of 2025, with small businesses emerging as the most vulnerable group. This is according to the latest Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)’s Credit Conditions Survey (CCS)...
SBA Offers Relief to Fort Worth Small Businesses, Private Nonprofits and Renters Affected by the Cooper Apartment Complex Fire
U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the availability of low interest federal disaster loans to Fort Worth small businesses, private nonprofits and renters to offset physical and economic losses from the...
Orange County creates small business program after suspending program supporting minority and women-owned businesses
Orlando Weekly - Florida
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July 18, 2025
City of Orlando A view of Lake Eola in downtown Orlando. After voting to suspend a decades-old Minority and Women Business Enterprise program earlier this month in order to comply with federal anti-DEI executive orders, Orange County commissioners...
Small and medium businesses in Grindavík plan to sue the state
Iceland Monitor
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July 18, 2025
Small and medium-sized businesses in Grindavík intend to file a damages lawsuit against the Icelandic state due to repeated closures of the town in recent years. “Of course, not everyone has joined yet, but quite a few companies are involved and...
Michael Carbone highlights re-election efforts and support for Arizona small businesses
SE Valley Times - Arizona
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July 18, 2025
Michael Carbone, a member of the Arizona House of Representatives and current Majority Leader, has recently posted several updates on his social media accounts regarding his ongoing political activities and support for local businesses.On July 17,...
CFIB calls for more small business support amid tariff impacts
Canadian Manufacturing
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July 18, 2025
The CFIB says its data shows that amid ongoing trade challenges, four in ten (42%) businesses have been raising prices. TORONTO — As Canada’s premiers are set to meet in Huntsville next week, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB)...
5 Best Clothing Manufacturer for Small Businesses in 2025
LaGrange Daily News - Georgia
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July 18, 2025
5 Best Clothing Manufacturer for Small Businesses in 2025 Published 7:49 am Friday, July 18, 2025 Small business owners face unique challenges when searching for manufacturing partners who understand their budget constraints, volume limitations,...
Guest column: Pa. lawmakers want to kill the skill game industry
The Mercury - Pennsylvania
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July 18, 2025
For the past five years, I have worked closely with Pennsylvania’s small businesses, veterans’ organizations and the skill game industry to craft a fair and balanced solution for the regulation and taxation of legal skill games. The result is...
AAAi Podcast: Rethinking Legal Infrastructure - Education, Ethics, and AI in Practice
Lexology
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Summary In Episode 14 of the AAAi Podcast, hosts Bridget Mary McCormack and Zach Abramowitz are joined by Jennifer Leonard, founder of Creative Lawyers and a thought leader at the intersection of legal education, public service, and law firm...
Are Robot Lawn Mowers Worth the Splurge? Here's What You Need to Know Before Buying One
CNET
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July 18, 2025
You're probably familiar with robot vacuums, the smart devices used to clean carpets and other indoor flooring, but what about a robot lawn mower? If you're tired of pushing around your lawnmower in the summer heat, investing in a robot lawn mower...
Federal Banking Agencies Propose Rescission of 2023 CRA Final Rule and Reinstatement of 1995 CRA Regulations
JD Supra - California
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July 18, 2025
On July 16, the Federal Reserve Board, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) (collectively, the federal banking agencies) jointly published a proposed rule to rescind the 2023...
Revolut Ups the Pressure on Swiss Banks With SME Euro Accounts
finews.com
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July 18, 2025
Friday, 18 July 2025 09:54 Revolut Business is rolling out interest-bearing euro savings accounts and QR-bill payments for Swiss SMEs. Forward contracts are next – part of the neobank's bid to shake up the local business banking market. The...
Gov. Josh Stein visits four small businesses in Hot Springs trip
Asheville Citizen Times - North Carolina
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North Carolina Governor Josh Stein visited Hot Springs to promote tourism and economic recovery after Tropical Storm Helene. Stein advocated for more state-level assistance for small businesses impacted by Helene. The governor's new program,...
Unlocking the Power of Alignable for Small Business Networking Success
Small Business Trends
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July 18, 2025
In today’s competitive business landscape, building connections is more crucial than ever. Alignable offers a unique platform designed specifically for small business owners to network, collaborate, and grow their enterprises. If you’re looking to...
Vern Buchanan highlights small business advocacy and policy priorities in recent posts
East Hillsborough News - Florida
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July 17, 2025
Rep. Vern Buchanan, who represents Florida’s 16th district in the U.S. Congress, recently shared a series of posts on social media highlighting his commitment to small businesses, tax reform, and digital asset regulation.On July 16, 2025, Buchanan...
Supporting small businesses; Neighborhood Watch to meet Thursday
The Coosa County News - Alabama
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July 18, 2025
Equality & NIxburg News Jennifer Williamson As a small business owner, I decided to hire another small business owner who is just starting out to paint the front of Jenny’s General. Yates Paint and More took my inspirational picture and got to...
Kentucky SBDC Childcare Initiative launches year 2 with continued support, proven impact
UKNow - Kentucky
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July 18, 2025
LEXINGTON, Ky. (July 18, 2025) — The Kentucky Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Childcare Initiative is designed to increase access to quality childcare for low- and moderate-income families, with a focused commitment to supporting...
100 Small Business Operators Receive SDC Grants
Jamaica Information Service
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July 18, 2025
One hundred entrepreneurs from Kingston, Clarendon and St. Catherine have received support for their small businesses in the form of special entrepreneurship grants under the Local Economic Development Support Programme (LEDSP). The special...
City of Columbia announces grant opportunity for small businesses
KRCG - Missouri
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The City of Columbia and Regional Economic Development, Inc. (REDI) have announced a grant opportunity for small businesses in Boone County. The Small Business Grant program is designed to support both start-ups and established businesses that are...