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Bangladesh Bank, Trust Bank holds entrepreneurship development training in Rangamati
Pro-Government
The Financial Express Bangladesh
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A month-long Entrepreneurship Development Training Programme, jointly organized by Bangladesh Bank and Trust Bank PLC under the Skills for Industry Competitiveness and Innovation Programme (SICIP), has successfully concluded in Rangamati. The...
Owner: Syed Manzur Elahi
Shahjalal Islami Bank holds Financial Literacy Program for CMSME women entrepreneurs in Chattogram
Pro-Government
The Financial Express Bangladesh
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Shahjalal Islami Bank PLC successfully organized a Financial Literacy Program focused on the development and empowerment of CMSME women entrepreneurs on 18th October 2025 at a local hotel in Chattogram. The event was organized by the SME & Agri....
Owner: Syed Manzur Elahi
European funds support development and modernisation of local businesses
Neutral
The Malta Independent
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Minister for European Funds Stefan Zrinzo Azzopardi and CEO of Services Européens Malta (SEM) Rodrick Zerafa visited FNG Supplies Co. Ltd in Rabat to show how European funding is helping local businesses expand, modernise, and adopt sustainable...
Owner: Noel Azzopardi
Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed hiring ‘lifelong friend,’ fraud convict Donald Watkins, Jr. as new small business development director
Right-wing
1819 News
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Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed is appointing Donald Watkins, Jr. as the city’s new small business development director. According to the Montgomery Personnel Board, Reed is requesting the board approve his appointment of Watkins at a salary of...
Owner: Bryan Dawson
“Vocal for Local”: Triptii Dimri, Madhuri Dixit, Rupali Ganguly and others promote local businesses this Diwali
In the spirit of Diwali and aligned with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “Vocal for Local” initiative, several prominent film and television personalities have come forward to support local businesses, encouraging citizens to shop locally and...
Owner: Vikash Kumar Singh & Jayanta Deka
Guardamar to celebrate Local Business Day
The town of Guardamar del Segura is gearing up for a festive celebration on Sunday, October 26, as it marks Local Business Day alongside the 30th anniversary of the Guardamar Merchants Association. The event will take place in their Plaza del...
Owner: Euesden Family
The New Age of Entrepreneurship: 70 to 79
The entrepreneurial urge doesn’t necessarily diminish with age. As people live and work longer , more are choosing to start a business in their 70s. These emerging septuagenarian entrepreneurs share many motives with younger counterparts. They...
Owner: Evangelos Marinakis
Corporate giants back 2025 Abuja trade fair to empower women entrepreneurs
Nigeria’s women entrepreneurs are set for a major boost as top corporate brands throw their weight behind the 2025 Abuja Trade Fair. Organisers have confirmed that First Bank of Nigeria will serve as the headline sponsor, while Amstel Malta, MTN,...
Owner: Frank Aigbogun
Why supporting local business matters more than ever
Breadcrumb Trail Links News A customer makes a purchase at a local shop’s checkout counter — every dollar spent locally supports Manitoba’s economy and community. Photo by Unsplash /Winnipeg Sun Article content Winnipeg has always been a city...
Owner: Kevin Klein
Partnerships that strengthen local businesses help attract new development
Indeterminate
Yakima Herald-Republic - Washington State
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Economic development doesn’t happen overnight, and it rarely happens without challenges along the way. Recruiting major new employers is a complex process — one that requires persistence, trust and strong partnerships to overcome the unexpected....
Owner: Blethen Family
Advans eyes East Africa in new SME growth strategy
NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 19 – Global microfinance group Advans is betting on Africa’s small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as the next frontier for economic growth, with plans to expand into East Africa — a region fast emerging as the continent’s...
Owner: Kirubi Family
Cathy Hobbs named Entrepreneur of the Year by Ulster Regional Chamber of Commerce
HIGHLAND, N.Y. — Five-time Emmy Award-winning journalist, interior designer, and home staging expert Cathy Hobbs was named the county’s Entrepreneur of the Year by the Ulster County Regional Chamber of Commerce. Hobbs is the founder of the...
Owner: Randall D. Smith & Heath Freeman
Could You Be a CEO? Young Entrepreneurs Academy accepting applications through Nov. 30
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Got a bold idea for a robot-run, bio-efficient restaurant? Dreaming of gadgets that could revolutionize the food industry—or even the world? If you’re a high school student with big ambitions and a business mindset, the Young...
Owner: Newhouse Family
NH's Business: An entrepreneurs story transporting dogs & cats across U.S. & Canada, door-to-door
NH's Business: An entrepreneurs story transporting dogs & cats across U.S. & Canada, door-to-door BUSINESS. I’M FRED KOCHER A SIGN OF THE TIMES. THERE ARE A LOT MORE ENTREPRENEURS ACROSS THE U.S. THIS YEAR. AN HISTORIC 19% INCREASE, ESPECIALLY...
Owner: Hearst Family
Small businesses are being crushed by Trump’s tariffs and economists say it’s a warning for the economy
Picnic Time CEO Paul Cosaro, shown in a gray shirt, with his family outside of the company’s headquarters. Handout Paul Cosaro’s family business, Picnic Time, was started 43 years ago by his father, an Italian immigrant on a mission to sell...
Owner: Africa Business News Pty Ltd
Small Business Week: The Local Advantage with Peterborough County
Small businesses are considered the backbone of the local economy, and Peterborough County’s Economic Development and Tourism teams have launched a new program to lend a helping hand. ‘The Local Advantage’ is a monthly drop-in series designed to...
Owner: Jon Pole & Andrew Dickson
Just 14,000 small businesses registered out of 425,000 in Jamaica - study
A study conducted by MasterCard indicates that while there are 425,000 small businesses in Jamaica, only 14,000 are registered. The study also revealed that there are 418,000 sole entrepreneurs in the country. It noted that the ones who have...
Owner: RJRGLEANER Communications Group
How Dedicated Server Hosting Can Benefit You for Your Small Business
If you are a small business owner, then you need to understand one thing – you are living in the 21st century. That means you need to do whatever it takes to digitalize your business properly. The behavior and mentality of people have changed, and...
Owner: Non-transparent
Wheaton hosts small business showcase with participation from State Rep. Amy Grant
On October 17, 2025, local leaders and business owners gathered in Downtown Wheaton for the Wheaton Works Small Business Showcase & Walking Tour. Illinois State Representative Amy Grant participated in the event, alongside Dr. Casey Mulligan and...
Owner: Brian Timpone
Pseudo-journalism: Pink-slime
SME National Fund moves to recover KD10mln debts
KUWAIT CITY, Oct 18: Minister of Commerce and Industry Khalifa Al-Ajeel says the National Fund for Small and Medium Enterprises Development continues to support entrepreneurs, who represent a fundamental pillar of national economic development,...
Owner: Ahmed Al-Jarallah