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Delmar Maker District businesses hope for continuous community support amid tornado aftermath
KSDK - Missouri
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Some businesses won't be making a comeback. However, some are back open and business owners are seeing low foot traffic. ST. LOUIS — Some business owners in the Delmar Maker District are reminding people: They are open! An EF3 tornado wrecked...
Local nonprofits get R.I. Foundation grants
The Westerly Sun - Rhode Island
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WESTERLY — The WARM Center, United Theatre and other nonprofits in Westerly and Charlestown received word Tuesday that they’ll be among the dozens of statewide organizations to share in $6.1 million in grants from the Rhode Island Foundation. The...
Ohio’s sales tax holiday is opportunity to shop at local small businesses
The Athens News - Ohio
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The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), Ohio’s leading small business advocacy organization, encourages shoppers to shop small during this year’s sales tax holiday. The sales tax holiday begins at midnight on Aug. 1 and ends at...
What Are the Best Virtual Receptionist Services for After-Hours Support
Home Business Magazine - Minnesota
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July 31, 2025
The best virtual receptionist services for after-hours support allow businesses to stay accessible when their staff has clocked out. These companies use live, professionally trained agents to answer calls, take messages, schedule appointments, and...
Seylan Bank powers SME sector with regional engagement and forums
Daily FT
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Seylan Bank recently strengthened its efforts to support the nation’s small and medium enterprises (SME) sector through a series of regional development forums and programs. Aimed at enhancing inclusivity and amplifying financial literacy,...
Ministry emphasizes MSMEs' role in free meals program
Antara
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August 2, 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Ministry of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) has highlighted that Indonesian MSMEs can play an important role in implementing the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program. "MSMEs hold a strategic position to support...
Why cloud technology is a game-changer for small businesses
Business and Financial Times
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July 30, 2025
By Allen OLAYIWOLA In today’s interconnected world, the digital gap between small businesses and large corporations is quickly closing—thanks to cloud technology. Whether you’re running a fashion brand in Osu, a logistics firm in Tema, or a food...
Oklahoma City businesses face closures, urging community support
KOCO 5 - Oklahoma
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July 31, 2025
KOCO JORDAN RYAN HAS HER MESSAGE. BUYING A PIECE OF CANDY MAY SEEM LIKE SOMETHING SMALL, BUT EVERY TIME YOU SUPPORT A LOCAL SMALL BUSINESS, YOU’RE PUTTING MONEY RIGHT BACK IN THE LOCAL ECONOMY. AND WITH SEVERAL BUSINESSES CLOSING, WE’RE LEARNING...
Moran and Rosen introduce bill offering tax credits for veteran-owned small businesses
NW Kansas News
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July 29, 2025
Sen. Jerry Moran, US Senator for Kansas | Official U.S. Senate headshotSen. Jerry Moran, US Senator for Kansas | Official U.S. Senate headshot U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) and Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) have introduced a bipartisan bill aimed at...
New Thryv Workforce Center Manages Payroll for Small Businesses
The AI Journal
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July 30, 2025
Powered by Gusto, new HR offering provides payroll management within Thryv platform DALLAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Managing in-house payroll processing and tax compliance can be a time-consuming challenge for small businesses. According to the National...
I&M Bank starts campaign to support small businesses
NTV Uganda
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I&M Bank starts campaign to support small businesses I&M Bank has launched the "Tukikube ne I&M Bank" campaign, an initiative designed to address the financial literacy gap faced by many SMEs. Through the campaign, the bank seeks to empower SMEs...
CFIB urges Ottawa to use retaliatory tariff revenue to support small businesses
Wealth Professional Canada
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"If no deal is reached by Friday, Canada must immediately return the revenue collected from our counter tariffs to small businesses to help them weather the ongoing harm and massive economic uncertainty," says CFIB president Dan Kelly. "Many have...
Judges voice skepticism about legal basis for Trump's tariffs
6 ABC Action News
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July 31, 2025
A panel of appeals court judges on Thursday voiced deep skepticism with the Trump administration's attempt to justify sweeping tariffs based on a national emergency. As the clock ticks down to President Donald Trump's Aug. 1 deadline for the...
Richmond raises BPOL tax threshold for small businesses
North Richmond Today - Virginia
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July 30, 2025
Honorable Cynthia I. Newbille Council President | City of RichmondHonorable Cynthia I. Newbille Council President | City of Richmond The Richmond City Council has approved an amendment to increase the threshold for the Business, Professional, and...
Colour run to support street kids in Africa
Antrim Guardian
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July 31, 2025
AN Antrim-based charity who rescue and empower street kids in Africa is holding a Colour Run at The Junction. Hope365 are a NI registered charity who have been helping children in Shashemene, Ethiopia for 10 years now. Over that period well over...
Emirates, IHG sign MoU to support SMEs' travel needs
Travel & Tourism News Middle East
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Travel, Tourism & Hospitality July 2025 251 Emirates and IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore joint collaborations on programmes designed to meet the travel needs of Small and Medium Enterprises...
Tbilisi City Hall launches new program to support micro and small businesses
Inter Press News
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Tbilisi City Hall is launching a new program to support micro and small businesses. As the mayor of the capital, Kakha Kaladze, noted at the Tbilisi Municipality Government meeting, entrepreneurial legal entities or individuals whose annual...
Yocum Highlights New State Laws in Effect this July
Vermilion County First - Illinois
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THE FOLLOWING RELEASE IS FROM INDIANA STATE REP TIM YOCUM’S OFFICE STATEHOUSE (July 30, 2025) – With the 2025 legislative session concluding in April, State Rep. Tim Yocum (R-Clinton) is highlighting some of the new state laws taking effect this...
NJEDA Partnership Supports Innovation Business Hub
New Jersey Business Magazine
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July 31, 2025
Economic Development On Jul 31, 2025 The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) announced yesterday it has provided financial support for the development and operation of the Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey’s...
‘A surprise and a disappointment’: As Executive Council stalls Caswell’s reappointment to BEA, lawmakers and business leaders have nothing but praise
Concord Monitor - New Hampshire
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July 31, 2025
State Senator Tara Reardon has worked with Taylor Caswell in and around Concord for more than a decade. Speaking of her time in the nonprofit sector, as a county commissioner and now on the state’s Senate Commerce Committee, Reardon had nothing...