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State launching new innovation office
Hartford City News-Times
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The State of Indiana has launched the Office of Entrepreneurship and Innovation. Indiana Gov. Mike Braun said the office is intended to help Main Street entrepreneurs “to start, grow and scale their businesses to grow Indiana’s economy and support...
Google's AI can now call local businesses on your behalf
India Today
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July 17, 2025
Google is bringing back a familiar idea with a new twist, and this time, it’s ready for the public. The tech giant has announced a new feature that lets its AI call local businesses for you through Google Search, gathering information like pricing...
Innovation and technology are Germany’s real contribution to solving climate change – chancellor Merz
Clean Energy Wire
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July 18, 2025
German chancellor Friedrich Merz said that his country’s key contribution in the fight against global warming was developing the right technologies. “If we want to contribute to solving this major problem, we have to demonstrate that we are the...
Small businesses endorse bipartisan immigration bill — Dignity Act offers better path forward on immigration
Lassen County Times - California
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July 16, 2025
The Secure Growth Initiative coalition, representing more than 300,000 small business voices, has endorsed the Dignity Act introduced today By Congresswoman Marie Elvira Salazar and Congresswoman Veronica Escobar. The Dignity Act addresses three...
Malaysia positioning itself to become Asean healthcare innovation and trade hub
The Sun Daily
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July 18, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is sharpening its focus on becoming a regional hub for healthcare innovation and trade, as its medical-related exports continue to climb and strategic opportunities in Asean expand. Malaysia External Trade Development...
City of Columbia announces grant opportunity for small businesses
KRCG - Missouri
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The City of Columbia and Regional Economic Development, Inc. (REDI) have announced a grant opportunity for small businesses in Boone County. The Small Business Grant program is designed to support both start-ups and established businesses that are...
BDC adds RBC to its Community Banking partners in its $800M Business Accelerator Loan Program for SMEs and Entrepreneurs
T-Net
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BDC adds RBC to its Community Banking partners in its $800M Business Accelerator Loan Program for SMEs and Entrepreneurs Economy at a turning point: Canada needs more businesses growing faster, and increased financing is a must-have Vancouver, BC,...
BB committed to fostering ecosystem for small businesses
Bangladesh Post
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Bangladesh Bank is committed to fostering a vibrant ecosystem for small businesses, said Arief Hossain Khan, Executive Director of Bangladesh Bank, on Thursday He outlined the ongoing initiatives and future plans of the central bank to support the...
The WNBA isn’t just having a moment, it’s a major growth opportunity for small businesses
95.1 WAPE - Florida
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July 17, 2025
The WNBA isn’t just having a moment, it’s a major growth opportunity for small businesses Anyone who holds even a passing interest in sports knows the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) is having a moment. And not a minor one, either....
Qualified Small Business Stock Tax Benefits Expanded for Early-Stage Companies and Investors
JD Supra - California
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July 17, 2025
The recently signed One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) implements significant changes under Section 1202 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (Code), applicable to qualified small business stock (QSBS) issued on or after July 5, 2025....
Center of Women Entrepreneurs celebrates a decade of turning Visions into Ventures
North Texas Daily
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The Center for Women Entrepreneurs at Texas Woman’s University celebrated its 10-year anniversary with a Visions into Ventures milestone event, highlighting the successes of women business owners who have utilized its resources. The center...
Liberty Group of Nevada announces new business cohort
Northern Nevada Business Weekly
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July 17, 2025
The Liberty Group of Nevada announces a new business cohort opportunity. Foundations for Freedom is a 12-month hybrid mastermind series, starting Aug. 14. Foundations for Freedom is ideal for business owners who are concerned who will care for...
General : MSMEs Gain Better Understanding On ESG Practices, E-invoice Through SME Corp Programme
Bernama
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July 18, 2025
KUALA TERENGGANU, July 18 (Bernama) -- Operators of Micro, Small and Medium Entreprises (MSME) stand to gain a better understanding of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) practices and e-Invoices through programmes organised by SME Corp...
Umazi: Digital Trust Infrastructure is a Must to Catalyse SME Development and Growth
The Fintech Times
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July 18, 2025
Umazi, the digital identity platform, has revealed that outdated and inefficient business verification systems are causing serious problems for small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) in the UK. UK SMEs are already facing challenges with...
Small Business Administration loans are boosting Weiser’s economy
Weiser Signal American
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Small businesses are the heartbeat of Idaho’s economy, responsible for job creation, innovation and community vitality. However, with inflation and rising costs squeezing margins, access to affordable financing has never been more critical. That’s...
New business aims to offer relief in food desert
WSAZ - West Virginia
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July 16, 2025
KERMIT, W.Va. (WSAZ) - People in smaller communities are having to make longer and longer trips to find groceries with so many mom-and-pop stores closing. A new business is aiming to provide relief in one food desert. As the town of Kermit in...
This small business owner is rethinking how we show up for each other, one plush toy at a time
Technical.ly
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July 17, 2025
The Grow Philly series is supported by the Philadelphia Department of Commerce. Technical.ly is a free news resource thanks to financial partners like this one! Want to see your business profiled? Take the quick survey. A decade ago, Eric Wyatt’s...
Cradle launches initiative to boost Malaysia's SME innovation
The Malaysian Star
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July 18, 2025
PETALING JAYA: Cradle Fund Sdn Bhd has launched Cradle Innovation Advisory, a strategic partnership initiative to accelerate technological transformation among corporates and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Malaysia. The initiative...
The west Wales entrepreneur who turned her love of Welsh wool into a new business
BusinessLive
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July 16, 2025
An entrepreneur from Carmarthenshire has turned a love of wool into a thriving high street business. A former market researcher originally from St Albans, Sascha Docwra and her husband moved to Wales eight years ago in search of a different way of...
Check Point Launches Quantum Spark 2500 Series to Deliver Enterprise-Grade Security and Future-Ready Connectivity for Small and Medium Businesses
iTWire
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July 16, 2025
COMPANY NEW: New lineup introduces Wi-Fi 7, 5G, AI-powered threat prevention, and streamlined management, that helps small and medium businesses stay secure, connected, and resilient Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: CHKP), a pioneer...