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Invest TCI Celebrates a Decade of Innovation and Impact
Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands – Friday, 25th July 2025: As the investment landscape of the Turks and Caicos Islands has transformed over the past decade, so too has the role of Invest TCI. Now marking ten years of service, the Agency...

Ceinsys Tech Ltd awarded 'CNBC TV 18 SME Champion Award'
Ceinsys Tech Limited (CS Tech AI) has been awarded the "CNBC TV 18 SME Champion Award" in Excellence in Community Engagement Segment for IOT implementation for Rural Water Supply schemes in Maharashtra under Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM). The project...

SME spotlight with Pricilla Mukokobi – From doorstep deliveries to storefront
Not every entrepreneur starts off with a booming business and instant profits. For many, the road to success is paved with patience, persistence and small victories. Founder of TFY Investment, Johanna Shinana, turned humble beginnings and...

SBA urges small businesses to prep for hurricane season
The basics: NOAA forecasts busy hurricane season SBA offers disaster loans for physical damage and economic injury Homeowners, renters and nonprofits also eligible for support Small business owners, homeowners and renters: hurricane season is in...

Entrepreneurs find support, opportunity in downtown Leavenworth
KSHB 41 reporter Marlon Martinez covers Platte and Clay counties in Missouri. Share your story idea with Marlon. — As Leavenworth works to preserve its historic charm, city leaders are focused on future moves to boost business development —...

"The Bear" star Edwin Lee Gibson on Ebra's culinary evolution
One of the most intriguing elements of The Bear is its chemistry with the ensemble cast, and among them is Edwin Lee Gibson as Ebraheim, or Ebra, the East African war veteran who has become a strong part of the overall story. Ebra's journey from...

Quirky retail revival: Triad entrepreneurs rethink small business spaces
House of Rodan, a custom printing shop in Winston-Salem, found unexpected success during the pandemic and is now reimagining its retail space. From dog bakeries to film labs, a wave of quirky Triad businesses is reshaping retail one niche idea at...

"I think Sinton is one of the best kept secrets in South Texas" | Local businesses team up to move 'Sinton Forward'
A new initiative underway, called "Sinton Forward," has local businesses teaming up with one another to drive more events and visitors to the community. CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — In the community of Sinton, there's a resurgence happening among a...

More SME leaders are seeking support from business schools than trade bodies
Business schools are a leading source of support for SMEs, according to a new report from The Small Business Charter (SBC). More SME business owners are now turning to business schools than trade associations or their accountants, new research has...

Ideas 'vital' to regenerate town centre in 'decay'
Ideas from residents in the north of the Isle of Man are "vital" to regenerating town centres in "decay", a steering group has said. The Northern Chamber of Commerce (NCOC) is holding an exhibition in Ramsey, urging people share their views of the...

Effective Strategies for Small Business Overseas Hiring Success
In today’s global marketplace, small businesses have the unique opportunity to tap into a diverse talent pool by hiring overseas. This strategy not only helps you find skilled professionals but also offers cost-effective solutions to meet your...

Somerset Printing launches after local entrepreneur acquires S.Print
S.Print has entered a new chapter as Somerset Printing after the Highbridge business was bought by local entrepreneur Jonathan Pickard. Along with the rebrand, there will be a broader offering to customers going forward, with a greater range of...

Vote Save America PAC invests to find Utah candidates to challenge GOP incumbents
SALT LAKE CITY — A national political action committee focused on "pro-democracy" candidates will invest $20,000 to recruit candidates to run against several Republican state lawmakers in Utah's Legislature. Vote Save America, the political arm of...

Commentary: PBS has a future by leaving the past behind
I once asked the head of a major PBS station why it didn’t do more original American drama. “It would cost too much,” was the response in a flash. Yet there are local theater companies aplenty that would love to craft something for PBS if they...
Small businesses receive over $500,000 in economic resilience grants at East L.A. College
MONTEREY PARK — Seventy-five small businesses in unincorporated communities will receive grants totaling $525,000 during a ceremony Friday at East Los Angeles College, as immigrant entrepreneurs continue facing economic pressures from recent...

Opinion | Survival isn’t success. Small businesses need deeper support.
And the pressure is only growing.Despite these headwinds, there are bold, effective solutions already underway. When we pair capital with assistance to improve financials, management, marketing and other business practices, small businesses don’t...
Want Business Coaching From A Super Bowl Champion? Here’s How To Land A Spot At Verizon’s Entrepreneur Bootcamp
When was the last time you sat down with a Super Bowl champion to talk business strategy? I’m guessing for most entrepreneurs, the answer is never. But 20 small business owners are about to get exactly that [rare] opportunity when they join Drew...

Signarama adds South Bronx location, serving local orgs and entrepreneurs
Alejandro Garcia (center) owns and manages the new Signarama store in the South Bronx with Jose Bracho (left) and Jose Lopez (right). Photo Emily Swanson Signarama, a national franchise that makes custom signs for organizations of all kinds, is...

MSME Idea Hackathon 5.0 Application Deadline Extended To July 31, 2025
New Delhi, Jul 25 (KNN) The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises has announced an extension of the application deadline for the MSME Idea Hackathon 5.0, moving the final submission date to July 31, 2025. The extension provides...
Humo: from microloan fund to full-fledged bank in 20 years
11:47, july 29Author: Press release by Humo Bonk Humo, a Tajikistan-based financial institution, has officially attained banking status, capping a 20-year journey from its humble beginnings as a microloan fund. This transformation marks a...