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terri sewell addresses local issues through mobile offices and small business roundtable
Jefferson Reporter - Alabama
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July 8, 2025
Terri Sewell U.S. House of Representatives from Alabama's 7th district | Official U.S. House HeadshotTerri Sewell U.S. House of Representatives from Alabama's 7th district | Official U.S. House Headshot Rep. Terri A. Sewell, a U.S. Congress member...
Small businesses in Pelham can tap into provincial grants
Pelham Today
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The Town is encouraging small businesses owners in Pelham to apply for provincial funds of up to $10,000 through the Province’s Rural Ontario Development Program. Businesses that qualify can receive 35 per cent of costs to a maximum of $10,000 for...
Governor Stein promotes small business grants in Clyde
South Raleigh News - North Carolina
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July 8, 2025
Today, Governor Josh Stein visited the Town of Clyde to discuss the Small Business Infrastructure Grant program. The town has received funding through this initiative to support local businesses and improve infrastructure. Governor Stein stated,...
Detroit mayoral candidates to tackle future of small business in forum
Detroit Free Press - Michigan
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Candidates running for mayor will delve into the future of small businesses in a forum on July 9. The forum will be available online at 6 p.m. via StreamYard. Detroit mayoral candidates will take the floor in a forum on the evening of Wednesday,...
EXCLUSIVE: Marsha Blackburn Pushes Back On Dems’ ‘Fearmongering’ About Trump’s ‘Beautiful’ Law
The Daily Caller
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July 10, 2025
Senate Republicans are going into overdrive to combat Democrats’ claims about President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act that seek to make the law unpopular in the eyes of voters ahead of the midterms. Republican Tennessee Sen. Marsha...
Chagrin Falls urges shoppers to skip Prime Week and support local businesses
ABC 5 Cleveland - Ohio
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July 10, 2025
CHAGRIN FALLS, Ohio — As shoppers gear up for Amazon Prime Week and other big-box sales, businesses in Chagrin Falls are making their own pitch: shop small and shop local. For 12 years, Haven boutique owner Cori Inbrigiotta has been dressing not...
Small businesses struggle to hire as labor shortage deepens nationwide
The Journal Record - Oklahoma
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July 8, 2025
Summary: – 86% of small business owners report few or no qualified applicants. – Oklahoma City and Tulsa show modest job growth, but rural metros decline. – Labor shortages push wages up while inflation may soon resurge. Finding qualified labor...
Court approves class-action lawsuit against Canada Post alleging illegal 'drip pricing' on shipping
Vermilion Standard
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Breadcrumb Trail Links News The lawsuit seeks reimbursement from the postal service for adding a mandatory 'fuel surcharge' late in the online purchase process for shipping services Canada Post denies it is using “drip pricing” in the mandatory...
The real impact of SC’s new tort law
SC Daily Gazette - South Carolina
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July 10, 2025
Gov. Henry McMaster recently held a ceremonial bill signing for H.3430, the tort reform bill, which he hailed as a “great victory.” The new law will take effect on Jan. 1, 2026, but before then, we think South Carolinians deserve a clear-eyed...
Dext, Airwallex to launch payments solution for small businesses
Electronic Payments International
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July 9, 2025
Dext, a bookkeeping automation provider within the IRIS Software Group, has formed a strategic alliance with Airwallex to introduce a new payment solution for small businesses. This partnership will launch Dext Payments later this year, a feature...
Celebrate National Independent Retailer Month: Support Local Shops and Boost Your Community
Small Business Trends
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July 10, 2025
Every July, communities across the nation come together to celebrate National Independent Retailer Month. This month-long event shines a spotlight on the unique charm and value that independent retailers bring to our local economies. By shopping...
North Carolina governor vetoes 3 bills, reigniting gun law battle with GOP lawmakers
WLOS - North Carolina
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RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Democratic Gov. Josh Stein cleared his desk Wednesday of the deluge of bills passed to him from the North Carolina General Assembly last month, three of which he vetoed. Stein topped off his veto total at 14 for this year's...
Convern over small businesses in downtown Springfield closing
Capitol City Now - Illionis
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July 9, 2025
Springfield, IL (WAND) -In the past few months, restaurants Jerk Shop Go, Tacology 201, Loukinens’ on 4th, MaryFlor Mexican Restaurant and the Wakery have announced they are closing their doors. Elizabeth Wake, owner of the Wakery, says there are...
Small businesses are ‘flying blind’ on carbon emissions and struggling to meet sustainability goals – and the blame lies with big tech vendors
IT Pro
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July 8, 2025
Small businesses are worried they won't be able to give an accurate report on their carbon footprint, and that's largely down to tech partners and vendors failing to give clear data. That's according to a survey of 1,200 business decision makers...
COSBOA launches annual Small Business Perspectives survey
Inside Small Business
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July 9, 2025
The Council of Small Business Organisations Australia (COSBOA) is conducting its 2025 Small Business Perspectives survey and is seeking the participation of local business owners. COSBOA stated that the survey results will enable the organisation...
Amy Grant Joins Senator in Opposing Cuts to Bush-Era Plan That Saved 26 Million Lives
CBN News
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July 10, 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate is set to vote on a rescissions package that would allow approved federal funds to be cancelled for certain foreign aid programs. The proposal narrowly passed the U.S. House last month. Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) is...
Small business optimism index declines slightly amid steady economic conditions
Beehive State News - Utah
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July 8, 2025
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah—The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) released its monthly Small Business Optimism Index, revealing a slight decline in June. The index edged down 0.2 points to 98.6, remaining slightly above the long-term...
Jabulani opens new park in memory of anti-apartheid lawyer Bheki Mlangeni
Times LIVE
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Soweto residents gathered in Jabulani on Thursday to celebrate the opening of a park named after the human rights lawyer, Bheki Mlangeni, who was assassinated by apartheid agents more than 30 years ago. The park, opposite the hospital that also...
PEBEC Collaborates with Abia State to Improve Business Climate, Support Entrepreneurs
Arise News
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July 10, 2025
The Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) has commenced a new partnership with the Abia State Government in a bid to streamline regulatory processes and improve the ease of doing business across the state. During a technical...
New regulator sees rough time for Vt. health care system
Addison County Independent - Vermont
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July 10, 2025
VERMONT — The newly appointed leader of the Green Mountain Care Board, the the state’s health care regulator, is keenly aware of the challenges she faces in keeping health care affordable and accessible to Vermonters. The pressure high health...