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Procurement & Equity: Supporting small businesses statewide
Christopher Wilson’s job as a program manager in the office of Procurement and Equity for Oregon’s Department of Administrative Services means he keeps a close eye on the health of small businesses in cities and towns across the state – and that...
New Jersey Entrepreneurs Visit Washington During Small Business Month to Advocate for Access to AI and Digital Tools
Meta Leader Network Members Emphasize the Power of Targeted Ads and AI to Reach Customers, Streamline Operations, and Compete New Jersey – During National Small Business Month, eight New Jersey entrepreneurs from the Meta Leaders Network traveled...

67 new business licenses issued in Grants Pass
Grants Pass is experiencing a business boom, with 67 new business licenses issued in just the past three months. The Grants Pass & Josephine County Chamber of Commerce say it’s a sign of growing confidence in the local economy and the region’s...

Click Media Lab: Markham SEO Company Driving Local Business Growth
(MENAFN- GetNews) Click Media Lab: Markham SEO Company Driving Local Business GrowthEvery business, new or old, big or small, needs a presence on the internet. Markham is a growing market in Ontario. It offers a competitive climate for business...

Local investors hear innovative business pitches in quarter-finals of contest to win up to $100k
The Northern Angel Summit quarter finals on June 11th gave local entrepreneurs the chance to present to investors. Northern Angel Summit investors hearing business pitches virtually from Fort St. John. (Max Bowder, Energeticcity.ca) FORT ST. JOHN,...

Sechelt Airport master plan includes ideas for increased tourism
Official airport certification is also recommended for the aerodrome, located in ts'uḵw'um (Wilson Creek). Developing luxury tour packages, creating “flight-seeing tours,” and improving customer experiences – possibly by working with shíshálh...
Q2 Named Market Leader in 2025 U.S. Small Business Banking Report
Q2 Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:QTWO), a leading provider of digital transformation solutions for financial services, today announced it has been recognized as a market leader in the 2025 Datos Matrix: Leading U.S. Digital Small Business Banking Providers...

Press Release: Gilat secures $27m in new business for Stellar Blu ESA
Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd., a worldwide leader in satellite networking technology, solutions and services, today announced that its Commercial Division secured $27 million for Gilat Stellar Blu’s ESA Terminal technology. Deliveries are expected...
City leaders approval ratings; Olympic flag football sparks debate; growing your local small business
It’s Thursday and time for our week in politics with the editorial director and columnist for the Times-Picayune/The Advocate, Stephanie Grace. Today, she discusses how rising crime and the recent jailbreak are impacting approval ratings for the...

How the co-founders of Emme NYC are tapping into a booming scented candle market
Statista projected that the market will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.4 per cent from 2025 to 2029. The analytics firm also confirmed that, in terms of global comparison, the United States generates the highest revenue in this...

Elon Musk’s New Business Model For ExTwitter: Give Us Money Or We Sue
As you’ll likely recall, in late 2023, Elon Musk told advertisers to “go fuck yourself” and “don’t advertise” in response to a question about advertisers feeling uncomfortable placing their brands next to the kind of content that Musk was...

Deli is a dream come true for new business owner
FRONT ROYAL — Trisha Dunn is living her dream. Dunn, 38, opened Downtown Local, a deli and sandwich shop at 201 E. Main Street, on April 12. A U.S. Navy veteran and former engineer and project manager in the telecom industry, Dunn said she has...

Celebrate Independent Retailer Month: Supporting Local Businesses Together
Every July, communities come alive in celebration of Independent Retailer Month. This month-long event shines a spotlight on the unique charm and diversity of independent retailers, encouraging you to explore local shops that offer one-of-a-kind...
Three reasons why diversity gives small businesses in SA a competitive edge
Jeremy Lang|Published 12 hours ago 3min There is a strong case for diversity and inclusion in business – and not just among large corporates. Given the vital role that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) play in the South African economy,...

Dong-A SOCIO Group to Showcase Innovation at BIO USA 2025
Dong-A SOCIO Group’s affiliates, Dong-A ST, STPharm, and ESTGenoBio, announced on June 13 that they will participate in the 2025 BIO International Convention (BIO USA), taking place in Boston from June 16 to 19 (local time). BIO USA, organized by...
AI isn't just for Big Tech: What it means for small businesses
0:08 spk_0 How to y'all. I'm Elizabeth Gore. Welcome to the Big Idea from Yahoo Finance, the show that navigates the world of small business and entrepreneurship. All business start with one light bulb moment, and I'm going to take you on a...

Celebrating Long Island’s local businesses
Long Island businesses await the announcement of their category winners Photo by Tim Baker Over 750 members of Long Island’s business community joined the Herald for the fourth annual Herald Long Island Choice Award’s ceremony. People packed the...
Small Business Office Offers New Resources
By Morgan Chilson, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA — Tools for small business owners are now available through the Kansas Small Business Office, leaders with the Kansas Department of Commerce announced Tuesday while highlighting the need to encourage...

In the Maven District, Women Take Charge of Salt Lake City’s Local Businesses
There’s no other place like Salt Lake City, Utah’s Maven District. I would know because I had the pleasure of visiting, thanks to the teams at Maven and Visit Salt Lake, who invited me to experience the area first-hand. As someone who had never...

Local businesses pledge $50,000 to support youth soccer in Vanderhoof
The funding will help provide vital equipment for the program’s 339 players, 54 coaches and 11 executive members. Youth soccer in Vanderhoof is getting a major boost thanks to a generous three-year sponsorship commitment from several local...