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Small Business Association of Michigan discusses economic outlook in latest briefing
Brian Calley President and Chief Executive Officer at Small Business Association of Michigan | Official websiteBrian Calley President and Chief Executive Officer at Small Business Association of Michigan | Official website Brian Calley and Sarah...
U.S. Small Business Administration Extends Deadline for Physical Damage Loans for Wisconsin Businesses, Residences, and Private Nonprofits Impacted by August Severe Weather
MADISON — On Mon., Nov. 3, 2025, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that the deadline for physical damage loan applications has been extended for Wisconsin businesses, residences, and private nonprofits impacted by devastating...
Gov. Evers: ICYMI: U.S. Small Business Administration extends deadline for physical damage loans for Wisconsin businesses, residences, and private nonprofits impacted by August severe weather
MADISON — On Mon., Nov. 3, 2025, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that the deadline for physical damage loan applications has been extended for Wisconsin businesses, residences, and private nonprofits impacted by devastating...
Hope & Help: Small businesses step up with food donations as shutdown reaches day 35
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - As the government shutdown reaches a record 35th day, the impacts are being felt locally in the CSRA, with food donations being needed more than ever. Many small businesses are stepping up to the challenge, starting...
“Carolina Healthworks”, the new affordable plan for small business owners
Raleigh, NC (WWAY)– Small business owners across North Carolina may be getting a break when it comes to providing affordable health insurance for their employees. State Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey announced on Tuesday a new health insurance...
Obi: Nigeria’s Entrepreneurial Future Hinges on Supporting Small Businesses
Mary Nnah Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has emphasized the importance of supporting small businesses and entrepreneurs in Nigeria. Speaking at the launch of Ebele Obi’s book, “Just Go Further! Becoming the Total...
Medina to host Small Business Saturday Holiday Market on Nov. 29
Medina will celebrate its local entrepreneurs with the Small Business Saturday Holiday Market on November 29 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 108 South Main Street. The event invites the community to shop small, enjoy local arts, crafts, gifts, and food,...
Richland County to celebrate Small Business Saturday on Nov. 22
MANSFIELD – The Richland Area Chamber & Economic Development invites the community to join this year’s Shop Small – Richland County celebration on Saturday, Nov. 22. The event, part of the national Shop Small movement, encourages residents to...
SCALE TO GROW TRAINING SUPPORTS KEYS SMALL BUSINESSES
From left, Bonnie Barnes, Brian Van Hook, Kerry Baker, Sam Steele, Dale Bittner, Julie Brown, Kevin Smith, Lucas Wheeler, Tony Martinelli, Steven Martin, Carla Burns, Patrick Garvey, Allison Calhoun, Denis Lebedev, Michael Hartley, Kenneth Mickler...
'Milwaukee really cares': Small businesses offer free food for those in need during SNAP lapse
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) — With SNAP benefits still unfunded, many local businesses are offering ways to help feed their neighbors. Peter Chiconas is paying it forward, one loaf at a time. "It's really important for me to give back to the community,"...
It’s small businesses versus Trump in tariff case before US Supreme Court
French wine on display in a District of Columbia shop on March 13. The Supreme Court will hear a case on Nov. 5, 2025 challenging President Donald Trump’s tariffs and one of the plaintiffs is a wine importer (Ashley Murray/States Newsroom)....
Small Business Spotlight: Spiritri offers personalized gifts with an environmentally-forward focus
CAPITAL REGION, N.Y. — The start of the holiday shopping season is looming, and for handmade, personalized gifts with an environmentally-forward focus, you can’t go wrong with Spiritri. Founder and owner Rachel Reilly grew her business out of a...
Colorado Startup Loan Fund Expands Access to Capital for Small Businesses
The highest tariff rates since the late 1800s are impacting the U.S. economy, Dr. Bill Craighead, director of the University of Colorado Colorado Springs Economic Forum, said during his annual forecast. “The U.S. economy has taken some blows and...
Some small businesses face steep challenges
Vibe Coding Is Becoming A Small Business Superpower
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Small businesses take on Trump in Supreme Court case challenging his ‘unconstitutional’ tariffs
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court will hear one of the first major cases of President Donald Trump’s second term Wednesday, when the administration defends the president’s emergency tariffs that American small business owners say are upending...
Atlanta small business, restaurant helping feed those impacted by loss of SNAP benefits
Sen. Raphael Warnock stopped by and called restricting access to health care in D.C. a "matter of life and death." ATLANTA — As the government shutdown stretches into a new month, thousands of Georgia families are bracing for possible cuts to food...
Small business hiring holds steady as employers rely on existing staff, Paychex finds
Small business employment remained steady in October as owners leaned more on their existing workforce to meet demand, according to the latest Paychex Small Business Employment Watch. John Gibson Based on payroll data from Paychex clients with...
Small Business Fall Market at The Hub
November 4, 2025 at 12:24 p.m. The Hackensack Hub will host a variety of vendors indoors with unique homemade and handmade items along with The Hub’s book sale Saturday, November 8, 9:00-1:00. Enjoy a light lunch from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. The...