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CFCC Small Business Center ranked #1 in North Carolina for third consecutive year
CFCC's downtown campus (Photo: WWAY)WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Cape Fear Community College proudly announces that its Small Business Center has been ranked #1 in North Carolina for overall performance for the third year in a row, according to the...

Payoneer and Stripe Team to Bolster Small Business Cross-Border Trade
Small business-focused FinTech Payoneer is expanding its online checkout offering in partnership with Stripe. The collaboration is aimed at cross-border small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) wishing to sell direct-to-consumer, according to a...

“Let’s Talk” Warren County – Small Business Event Coming to Buck Spring Park
Warren County, North Carolina – Warren County residents are invited to join County Staff and leaders for the “Let’s Talk” Warren County – Small Business event on Tuesday, September 9, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Buck Spring Park, 217 Nathanial...

"I'm waiting for you guys": Business coach shares small business funding plug that goes viral
A business coach shared details about the SAB Foundation Tholoana Enterprise Programme that's open for applications until 8th September The coach @thandisamaheofficial told her followers to apply quickly for the funding that helps women, youth and...

Trump’s Tariff Shock: How “Liberation Day” Punishes Houston Small Businesses and Weakens American Democracy
By Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story August 18, 2025 (Houston Style Magazine) — Trump’s sweeping tariffs promised strength; instead they raise prices, rattle jobs, and sideline democracy. Houston entrepreneurs, economists, and...

Talking small business success on the Southside: Raffensperger speaks with business owners in Clayton County
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Drought support available for small businesses
Small businesses in South Australia’s drought affected regions can now access additional business support and financial counselling under the State Government’s $73m Drought Support Package. There has been $1.5m allocated to seven local Regional...

Lifelines for Growth: How SBA Loans Are Powering Idaho’s Small Businesses
SBA loans provide affordable financing for Idaho small businesses Nearly 90% of SBA loans are issued through banks Zions Bank streamlines SBA loan applications under $150K Local companies expand operations with SBA-backed funding It’s well known...
Local SEO vs. DIY SEO: Which Works Best for You?
In today’s competitive digital world, showing up in local search results can mean the difference between a customer walking into your store or your competitor’s. For many business owners, the big question is whether to handle search engine...

Maryland Department of Transportation Awards $500,000 In New Round of Purple Line Small Business Grants
HANOVER, Md. – The Maryland Department of Transportation announced $500,000 in grant awards for recipients in the second round of the Purple Line Small Business Grant Program, which the Department launched earlier this year. The grant awards,...

Governor Abbott announces Small Business Summit set for August in Big Lake
Governor Greg Abbott has announced that the next Governor’s Small Business Summit will take place in Big Lake on August 21, 2025. The event is part of a series held throughout the year in various regions across Texas, aiming to provide small...

CFCC Small Business Center tops state rankings for third year
CFCC's downtown campus (Photo: WWAY)WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Cape Fear Community College’s Small Business Center has been ranked the top-performing center in North Carolina for the third consecutive year, according to the state’s Small Business...

ROMPCO: driving regional energy security in Southern Africa
As energy demand continues to rise across Southern Africa, the Republic of Mozambique Pipeline Investments Company (ROMPCO) is at the forefront of strengthening regional energy security, supporting industrial growth, and championing the transition...

Katie McCravy announces SC House bid, focusing on economic, community growth
LOWCOUNTRY, S.C. (WCIV) — Lowcountry business leader and community advocate, Katie McCravy, announced Sunday her candidacy for the South Carolina House of Representatives in District 102. "South Carolina families deserve leaders who not only...

Madelyn Rubinstein Shapiro, Devoted Jewish Community Leader, Dies at 92
Madelyn Rubinstein Shapiro. (Courtesy of the Shapiro family) Madelyn Rubinstein Shapiro, a pianist, public school teacher, and devoted Jewish community leader whose life wove together music, education and tradition, died on Aug. 7 in North...

Independence Day: Gojek empowers local tech talent in driving innovation for Indonesia
s Indonesia marks its 80th Independence Day, Gojek reiterated its focus on strengthening the country’s digital ecosystem by nurturing local technology talent. Locally trained engineers remained at the heart of its product development, said the...
City Committee to Review Digital Shop-Local Program
The Pasadena Economic Development and Technology Committee will review a digital platform designed to boost local small businesses when it meets Tuesday, Aug. 19, at 5 p.m. The Open Rewards program would provide cash-back incentives to residents...

Rising health care costs could have far-reaching impact on New Hampshire families, communities
New Hampshire’s health care system is facing unprecedented challenges that could have major economic and personal consequences in the coming years. Changes in federal and state policy, combined with broader market pressures, are projected to...

8K SF city workers return to the office 4 days a week, giving boost to local businesses
SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- Starting Monday in San Francisco, Mayor Daniel Lurie's return to office directive goes into effect. That means roughly an additional 8,000 city workers will be back in the office 4 days a week. That move was supposed to...

Free township SME training looks to boost digital skills
Article first published on Bizcommunity A digital transformation and financial education training programme for township-based micro enterprises will take place in Katlehong on 26 August 2025 and Daveyton on 23 September 2025. The full-day...