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Kelly Loeffler outlines SBA’s expanded mission to support small business growth
America's Small Business Network
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July 28, 2025
With a new administration in place, priorities for the Small Business Administration (SBA) are shifting to better support Main Street entrepreneurs. On the latest episode of The Small Business Show, SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler joins us to...
FAR Part 6 Rewrite: What It Means for Small Business Set-Asides, Socioeconomic Programs, and the Rule of Two
JD Supra - California
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July 28, 2025
The recent rewrite of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 6—governing “Competition Requirements”—is prompting questions about whether the changes may signal a shift in federal small business contracting policy. In particular, the removal...
Sheikh-Rayhan Launches Sheikh Success Circle To Support Next-Gen Brand Builders
MENAFN
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July 29, 2025
(MENAFN- Market Press Release) July 27, 2025 12:47 pm - Sheikh Rayhan, founder of Sheikh Ltd, launches Sheikh Success Circle to empower young entrepreneurs with digital branding tools, mentorship, and strategies to build scalable online brands and...
Monarch Surveyors shares make stellar debut; list at ₹421.25 on BSE SME, up 68.5% from IPO price
Mint
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July 29, 2025
Monarch Surveyors IPO listing: Shares of Monarch Surveyors made a stellar debut on the bourses on Tuesday, July 29, listing at ₹421.25 on the BSE SME, a premium of 68.5 per cent over their IPO price of ₹250. The SME initial public offering (IPO),...
Azerbaijan’s small enterprises see growing access to credit
AzerNews
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July 28, 2025
Azerbaijan’s small enterprises see growing access to credit 28 July 2025 12:23 (UTC+04:00) As of the end of June 2025, the volume of loans issued to small business entities in Azerbaijan amounted to ₼1.5 billion ($0.9 billion), Azernews reports,...
ISME launches free consultancy support worth €2k for small businesses
Breaking News from Ireland
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ISME, the Irish SME Association, has launched an initiative that will enable its members to access business consultancy services worth up to €2,000 to improve their businesses. The STAGES Mentoring Programme (Survive, Thrive, Accelerate, Grow,...
BPJPH expands halal certification access for small businesses
Antara
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July 28, 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Halal Product Assurance Agency (BPJPH) is dedicated to expanding access and simplifying the halal certification process for micro and small enterprises (SMEs) through partnerships with various stakeholders. “This...
Special comment: Local institutions team up on neighborhood support fund
Pacific Coast Business Times - California
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July 29, 2025
By Editorial Board Monday, July 28th, 2025 A coalition of businesses, nonprofits, local governments and educational institutions across Ventura County is creating a fund to support families and businesses facing one of the most disruptive years in...
Extension For Emergency And Reconstruction Work Granted
The National Tribune
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July 29, 2025
MidCoast Council MidCoast Council Mayor, Claire Pontin has welcomed news that an extension has been granted for emergency works following the May 1:500 year flood event that devastated parts of the region. Following disaster events like the May...
New Washington laws impact breweries, credit scores and marriage license fees
KING 5 - Washington State
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July 29, 2025
New laws in Washington could impact your wallet, your credit score and where you enjoy your favorite beer. SEATTLE — There’s a change coming to where Washingtonians can enjoy their favorite craft beers. “When it was first announced, it felt like...
New partnership launched to support start-ups and small businesses in North East
The Northern Echo
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The North East Chamber of Commerce has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with North East Enterprise Agencies Ltd (NEEAL), which represents seven enterprise agencies. The agreement will see the two organisations work together to create a...
Govt takes frequent action on illegal foreign ownership of small businesses, says Nga
The Malaysian Star
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July 28, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: More than 3,000 enforcement operations have been carried out against the involvement of foreign nationals at business premises operated by local councils, says Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming. Since 2023, Nga said,...
Minns Labor Strips Support For Small Business
The National Tribune
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July 28, 2025
NSW Nationals The Minns Labor Government has ripped out a vital lifeline for small businesses across the regions by axing funding for the highly successful Business Connect program in its recent Budget. The program which provides up to 8 hours of...
Providus Bank reaffirms support for SMEs
Punch
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July 29, 2025
Providus Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to Nigeria’s small and medium-sized enterprises as it marked the fifth anniversary of its SME support programme in partnership with the Enterprise Development Centre. At an event in Lagos, the bank’s...
Women's Leadership Network receives $50k grant to boost empowerment in Arkansas
KATV 7 - Arkansas
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CONWAY, Ark. (KATV) — The Women's Leadership Network is on the receiving end of a $50,000 grant that will be used to strengthen the organization's efforts in empowering women in the state through various approaches in alignment with wellness and...
Grants up to $100,000 on offer for algae-hit businesses
9News
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July 28, 2025
The South Australian government has announced a new phase of financial assistance for businesses impacted by the toxic algal bloom lingering off the coast, with commercial fishers now eligible for six-figure grants. Government representatives...
Landmark data privacy law goes into effect July 31
Voice of Alexandria - Minnesota
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Rep. Steve Elkins, DFL-Bloomington, speaks about the Minnesota Consumer Data Privacy Act at a press conference on July 28, 2025. (Photo by Izzy Wagener/Minnesota Reformer) One of the strongest data protection laws in the country will go in effect...
Community Groups File Lawsuit Seeking to Force CFPB to Implement the Section 1071 Rule
JD Supra - California
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July 28, 2025
The saga of the CFPB’s section 1071 small business data collection and reporting rule continues. Rise Economy, fka California Reinvestment Coalition (Rise), the National Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC), the Main Street Alliance (MSA) and Reshonda...
Weaponizing Regulation: Hidden Dangers of the Art Market Integrity Act
Cultural Property News - New Mexico
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July 28, 2025
PRECIS On July 23, 2025, U.S. Senators John Fetterman, Chuck Grassley, Sheldon Whitehouse, Dave McCormick, Bill Cassidy, and Andy Kim introduced the Art Market Integrity Act. They called the bill “a commonsense proposal to apply anti-money...
Joni Ernst discusses innovation bill, trade deals, and immigration law in recent posts
Sioux City Times - Iowa
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July 28, 2025
Senator Joni Ernst, representing Iowa, recently posted a series of statements on her official Twitter account addressing legislative initiatives and national policy issues.On July 25, 2025, Senator Ernst shared her engagement with local industry...