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South Africa aims to shape the future of entrepreneurship in global startup ecosystem
IOL
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South Africa has positioned itself to take a leading role in shaping the future of entrepreneurship and innovation within the global startup ecosystem. This was revealed on Monday by the Department of Small Business Development (DSBD) at the...
The secret to taking your local business in Bradford to new heights
Bradford Today
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July 18, 2025
The Bradford Board of Trade is an invaluable resource and advocate for businesses As a business in Bradford, it’s reassuring to someone in your corner. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a small company, a large company, or even a non-profit, there...
OKOBI: Enhancing shared prosperity in the South-South, By Angonimi David-Imeh
Premium Times
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July 26, 2025
In the end, this is about more than just economics. It’s about proving that the ties that bind us socially — our shared dances, dialects, and values — can also drive our economic success. The OKOBI model shows that when we lean into who we are, we...
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Tourism Innovation Summit is back for its sixth year
Travolution
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July 22, 2025
Tourism Innovation Summit (TIS) returns for its sixth edition at FIBES Seville, on 22-24 October. Under the theme “Innovation in motion, tourism reimagined”, over 8,000 professionals will explore the trends and solutions shaping the industry: from...
Local business scoops BMW entrepreneur prize
Westmeath Independent
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Published: Thu 17 Jul 2025, 1:32 PM Last updated: Thu 17 Jul 2025, 1:48 PM BiaSol, the Tullamore-based company run by two Westmeath siblings, Ruairi and Niamh Dooley, has been chosen as one of two winners of the inaugural BMW Future Entrepreneur...
Support Kerr County flood relief with shirts designed by a local business owner
KBTX - Texas
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July 18, 2025
BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - Two local businesses, M&M Apparel and Peace, Love & Cakes are coming together to raise money for Kerr County flood relief. The apparel brand brought Peace, Love and Cakes Owner Steffany Bowling’s idea to life by putting her...
Where was ‘Happy Gilmore 2’ filmed? full list of Netflix sequel locations in New Jersey
The Economic Times
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July 25, 2025
‘Happy Gilmore 2’ filming locations across New Jersey Netflix’s Happy Gilmore 2 was filmed entirely in New Jersey, with production taking place in September 2024. Adam Sandler reprises his role as Happy Gilmore, returning to golf to help finance...
QNAP Unveils High Availability Solution for Always-On Operations
Storage Review
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July 25, 2025
Enterprise-level uptime made simple and affordable for every business. QNAP Systems has officially released a dual‑NAS High Availability (HA) solution designed to deliver continuous uptime for mission‑critical services, from small businesses to...
John Dancoff, Director of Small Business Development
Lincoln Times News - North Carolina
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The Lincoln Economic Development Association is proud to announce John Dancoff, an 8-year LEDA team member, has transitioned to Director of Small Business Development. John has a proven and extraordinarily successful history of assisting local...
Capital City Founder Arsha Jones Launches $5,000 Micro-Grant to Support Local Consumer Product Entrepreneurs
WINK - Florida
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- Supporting Scalable Small Businesses with a Mission to Grow From Local Shelves to National Stores - WASHINGTON, D.C., July 22, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Arsha Jones, founder and CEO of Capital City, announced today the launch of the Capital...
Mercer alumna founds program to support young entrepreneurs
Mercer Den
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July 22, 2025
As a student at Mercer University, Melissa Dark learned about the importance of building a strong community. Now she’s doing just that and helping others do the same. Dark, a Christianity major who graduated from the College of Liberal Arts and...
Creative Business Ideas for Working with Kids: Inspire Young Minds
Small Business Trends
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July 22, 2025
Starting a business that involves kids can be both rewarding and fun. Whether you’re a parent, teacher, or simply someone passionate about working with children, there are countless opportunities waiting for you. From creative workshops to...
Small Business Administration loans are boosting Weiser’s economy
Weiser Signal American - Idaho
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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...
Search is on to find HelloFresh engineers of the future for its Spondon plant
Derby Telegraph
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July 26, 2025
Thousands of meal-kit boxes containing all you need to make step-by-step recipes leave Derby each week to all four corners of the UK. People in the north of Scotland are just as likely to be tucking into HelloFresh's most-ever ordered dish -...
SBA Offers Relief to Fort Worth Small Businesses, Private Nonprofits and Renters Affected by the Cooper Apartment Complex Fire
U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the availability of low interest federal disaster loans to Fort Worth small businesses, private nonprofits and renters to offset physical and economic losses from the...
SBA Relief Still Available to Texas Small Businesses and Private Nonprofits Affected by Adverse Weather
U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding eligible small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in Texas of the deadline to apply for low interest federal disaster loans to offset economic losses...
Baseball Hall of Fame, Cooperstown Businesses, prepare for this weekend’s induction
WBNG - New York
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July 25, 2025
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. (WBNG) -- Baseball Hall of Fame induction weekend is underway in Cooperstown. With tens of thousands of fans expected to make their way to the village from around the world, local businesses like The Factory Store are preparing...
State Rep. Jackie Haas honors FastSigns of Kankakee for local business spotlight
Kankakee Times - Illinois
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July 18, 2025
Jacqueline A. Haas, Illinois State Representative for 79th District | FacebookJacqueline A. Haas, Illinois State Representative for 79th District | Facebook For the July Local Business Spotlight, State Representative Jackie Haas has chosen to...
Monon South Trail Pitch Competition is your opportunity to present ideas, gain visibility, access business development resources
1340 AM WBIW - Indiana
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July 22, 2025
INDIANA – The first phase of the Monon South Trail, a significant development for southern Indiana, has officially been completed, opening 20 miles of trail across several communities including Borden, New Pekin, Salem, Saltillo, Campbellsburg,...
DoD Seeks Input on Boosting Small Business Role in Defense
JD Supra - California
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July 18, 2025
On July 9, 2025, the Department of Defense (“DoD”) issued a public notice requesting comments on how to strengthen the role of small businesses in the defense industrial base. The deadline for comments is August 8, 2025. This request for comments...