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The 11th annual Southold American Legion Car Show rolls in on Aug. 24
Flamed hot rods, T-birds, Model A Fords — they’re all parking for the day on the grounds of Griswold Terry Glover Post 803 to give car enthusiasts a revved-up good time at this year’s 11th annual showing of antique, souped-up and just plain cool...

When Profit Outweighs Lives: America’s Gun Epidemic.
- Advertisement - Fred Clasen-Kelly and Renuka Rayasam August 19, 2025 BOGALUSA, La. — Less than a mile from a century-old mill that sustained generations in this small town north of New Orleans, 19-year-old Tajdryn Forbes was shot to death near...

Business News | From Delhi to Digital Growth: How Nishant Mittal SEO is Changing the Game for Local Businesses in Delhi
VMPL New Delhi [India], August 23: Running a business in Delhi isn't easy--there's competition everywhere, from cafes to coaching centers. We know customers now start their search online. If you're not showing up where they're looking, you're...

Pacific Corporate Security joins KMHL charity ambrose in Madang
Pacific Corporate Security (PCS) in has joined hands with Kumul Mineral Holdings Ltd (KMHL) and other corporate houses to support the 2025 KMHL Charity Ambrose Golf Challenge, which teed off this morning at 10am at the Madang Country Club. The...

Ohio Export Internship Program gives students practical experience with local businesses
Walter “Ted” Carter Jr. President at Ohio State University | Official websiteWalter “Ted” Carter Jr. President at Ohio State University | Official website Students from Ohio State University and other colleges in Ohio were recognized for their...

Small business at risk of closure after NZ Post suspends shipping to US
The owner says the suspension came without warning. Photo: NZ Post A small Wellington business is fearing for its future after NZ Post suspended shipping to the United States due to tariffs. South Pacific Berets describes itself as the most...

Bank of America Invests $13B in Tech, $4B in AI Under New CTO
A New Era in Banking Technology Bank of America is charting an ambitious course in the digital realm, committing a staggering $13 billion to its technology initiatives this year alone. At the helm of this massive endeavor is Hari Gopalkrishnan,...

B.C. small businesses brace for end of U.S. duty-free exemption
Small businesses in British Columbia are preparing for a financial hit from the U.S. elimination of de minimis exemptions on shipments. The Latin phrase de minimis means “lacking in significance.” The exception in the U.S. allows parcels under...

Richmond wins national award for supporting small businesses after water outage
Honorable Cynthia I. Newbille Council President | City of RichmondHonorable Cynthia I. Newbille Council President | City of Richmond The City of Richmond, along with several partners, has been recognized by the International Economic Development...

SBA Disaster Relief Still Available to North Carolina Residents, Small Businesses and Private Nonprofits
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding eligible small businesses, private nonprofit (PNP) organizations, homeowners and renters in North Carolina of the Sept. 23 deadline to apply for low interest federal disaster...

Cassidy meets with Louisiana small business owners on tax relief measures
Senator Bill Cassidy | Sen. Bill Cassidy Official WebsiteSenator Bill Cassidy | Sen. Bill Cassidy Official Website U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy met with Louisiana small business owners in Baton Rouge on Thursday at a roundtable hosted by the National...

B.C. small businesses rethink strategies to stave off tariffs
SMBs target non-U.S. markets, shift production to stay competitive amid uncertainty Some small businesses in B.C. are rethinking their strategies to shield themselves from ongoing global challenges. Loulou Lollipop, a Vancouver-based baby products...

Rep. Derek Schmidt meets with Topeka small business owners on legislative issues
Rep. Derek Schmidt, a Republican from Kansas, met with small business owners in Topeka this week to discuss legislative issues affecting their operations. Among the attendees was Patti Mellard, a member of the National Federation of Independent...
RCCC Small Business Center launches Accelerator Program and Pitch Competition
Published 4:45 pm Friday, August 22, 2025 AHOSKIE – The Roanoke-Chowan Community College (R-CCC) Small Business Center announces its inaugural Small Business Accelerator Program and Pitch Competition, a new initiative to equip local entrepreneurs...

Affinity Africa Unveils Goal-Based Savings Account to Help Customers Accelerate Financial Goals
Affinity Africa, a Ghana-based digital banking platform, has launched a new goal-based savings account to help individuals and small business owners accelerate their financial goals by earning competitive returns. With its new product, Affinity...
SBA New Mexico Opens Nominations For 2026 National Small Business Week Awards
SBA News: ALBUQUERQUE — The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has opened nominations for the 2026 National Small Business Week Awards. National Small Business Week, which recognizes the contributions of America’s 36 million small...

A look back in time: Local business man remembered in national museum
Why Do Small Businesses Rarely Claim Tax Credits for Offering Retirement Plans?
In recent decades, U.S. policymakers have introduced a variety of incentives to expand retirement plan coverage in the private sector, particularly among small businesses. A key policy tool in this effort is the tax credit offered in Internal...

Here's What a Federal Rate Cut Means for Small Businesses, According to Analysts
In his annual address in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, on Friday, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell indicated that, despite "sweeping changes" in economic policy, a possible interest rate cut could come at the Fed's next meeting in September. "With...

Perfect Paycheck: Survey Reveals Salary Americans Say Would Make Them Happy
The Talker Research survey, conducted for SurePayroll by Paychex, asked 2,000 adults what they would consider the perfect salary. Respondents pointed to an average figure of $74,000, though nearly one in five said nothing less than six figures...