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SBA offers disaster relief to Tennessee small businesses, nonprofits and residents
Hartsville Vidette - Tennessee
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In response to an Presidential disaster declaration issued June 19, 2025, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the availability of low interest disaster loans for Tennessee small businesses, private nonprofits and residents...
Council candidate wants to be voice for small business
Medicine Hat News
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August 23, 2025
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on August 23, 2025. asmith@medicinehatnews.com Twelve years ago, council candidate Kirsten Spek came to Medicine Hat and fell in love with the city, and now she hopes to encourage others to do the same....
Senators propose legislation blocking SBA from competing with private lenders in small business loans
East Idaho Times
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August 22, 2025
Se. James E. Risch, U.S. Senator for Idaho | Senator James E. Risch Official websiteSe. James E. Risch, U.S. Senator for Idaho | Senator James E. Risch Official website U.S. Senators Jim Risch and Mike Crapo of Idaho, along with Senator Tim Scott...
How Small Business Can Survive Google’s AI Results
Finance Monthly
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August 23, 2025
AI Is Eating Search Traffic: How Businesses Can Protect Themselves in the New Zero-Click Era. According to Seer Interactive, organic clickthrough rates can plunge by as much as 70% when an AI Overview appears at the top of Google results. The Pew...
Congressman Tom Barrett highlights visits with Michigan healthcare workers and small businesses
Capitol News - Michigan
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August 22, 2025
Congressman Tom Barrett has recently highlighted his visits to several healthcare and business facilities in Michigan, sharing updates on social media about his engagements with local professionals and workers.On August 21, 2025, Barrett posted...
One Big Beautiful Bill leaves Iowa small businesses holding the bag
Des Moines Register - Iowa
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Shawn Gallagher of Cedar Rapids is president at Adcraft Printing Co. Inc. and a Main Street Alliance member. Recently, politicians, including U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst of Iowa, and a few handpicked business owners in Cedar Rapids held a roundtable to...
Maryland awards $500K in grants to aid small businesses near Purple Line
Maryland State Wire
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August 23, 2025
Samantha J. Biddle Acting Secretary at Maryland Department of Transportation | Maryland Department of Transportation Samantha J. Biddle Acting Secretary at Maryland Department of Transportation | Maryland Department of Transportation The Maryland...
A casual, community-powered night at Watershed Pub & Kitchen to support the Shoreline Farmers Market August 27, 2025
Shoreline Area News - Washington State
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August 23, 2025
Order your favorite bites, raise a glass, and connect with friends old and new. A portion of drink sales and 100% of all raffle proceeds will be donated directly to the market, helping us nourish our community through local food access, small...
New law unlocks 3,000 MW of new community solar capacity in New Jersey
Solar Power World
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August 22, 2025
Today, Governor Phil Murphy signed a bill into law paving the way for an additional 3,000 MWDC of community solar in New Jersey. S4530 / A5768 follows a string of record-breaking electricity capacity prices in the PJM region, which are forecast to...
Square Introduces Grant Program for Small Businesses
PYMNTS.com - Massachusetts
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August 22, 2025
Square has introduced a grant program designed to provide local businesses with financial support and mentorship. The Cornerstone Grant Program will provide selected Square sellers with a $10,000 grant, support from a certified public accountant,...
SBA Disaster Relief Still Available to North Carolina Residents, Small Businesses and Private Nonprofits
U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
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WASHINGTON – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding eligible small businesses, private nonprofit (PNP) organizations, homeowners and renters in North Carolina of the Sept. 23 deadline to apply for low interest federal disaster...
17 Attorneys from McCathern, Shokouhi, Evans Recognized as The Best Lawyers in America and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America
The Lafourche Gazette - Louisiana
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August 22, 2025
DALLAS, Aug. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- McCathern, Shokouhi, Evans (McCathern PLLC) law firm announced today the 17 attorneys recognized as The Best Lawyers in America and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America. "I am incredibly proud to see our...
Cassidy meets with Louisiana small business owners on tax relief measures
Central Louisiana News
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August 22, 2025
Senator Bill Cassidy | Sen. Bill Cassidy Official WebsiteSenator Bill Cassidy | Sen. Bill Cassidy Official Website U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy met with Louisiana small business owners in Baton Rouge on Thursday at a roundtable hosted by the National...
Providers Speak Out Against Accreditation Changes in Proposed Rule Small business owners worry about the additional costs if accreditation becomes an annual requirement.
HME Business News
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August 22, 2025
The proposed home health care rule had received more than 5,100 comments one week before the close of the public comment period at the end of the business day on Aug. 29. And while the restart of Medicare competitive bidding has understandably...
Why Small Businesses Should Invest in Plastic Storage Containers?
The Enterprise World - Ohio
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August 22, 2025
Running a small business comes with big responsibilities. You have to manage inventory to organize supplies and shipping products. As your business grows, you need to keep everything in order. That’s why investing in the right storage solutions is...
Nearly one in five small businesses dealing with tariff costs won't last more than six months if nothing changes
Northern Ontario Business
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August 22, 2025
Canadian Federation of Independent Business urges feds to return tariff revenue to help New data from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) reveals that small businesses are being hit hardest by U.S. and Canadian tariffs on steel...
RCCC Small Business Center launches Accelerator Program and Pitch Competition
Roanoke-Chowan News-Herald - North Carolina
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August 22, 2025
Published 4:45 pm Friday, August 22, 2025 AHOSKIE – The Roanoke-Chowan Community College (R-CCC) Small Business Center announces its inaugural Small Business Accelerator Program and Pitch Competition, a new initiative to equip local entrepreneurs...
Rep. Derek Schmidt meets with Topeka small business owners on legislative issues
Sunflower State News - Kansas
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August 21, 2025
Rep. Derek Schmidt, a Republican from Kansas, met with small business owners in Topeka this week to discuss legislative issues affecting their operations. Among the attendees was Patti Mellard, a member of the National Federation of Independent...
CFIB says removal of counter-tariffs will help take some pressure off small businesses
CHEK
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August 22, 2025
Canadian businesses received some hopeful news Friday morning as Prime Minister Mark Carney announced some of Canada’s counter tariffs on U.S. goods will be dropped Sept. 1. According to the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB), this...
Why Do Small Businesses Rarely Claim Tax Credits for Offering Retirement Plans?
PLANSPONSOR - New York
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In recent decades, U.S. policymakers have introduced a variety of incentives to expand retirement plan coverage in the private sector, particularly among small businesses. A key policy tool in this effort is the tax credit offered in Internal...