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SBA Offers Disaster Relief to Florida Small Businesses and Private Nonprofits Affected by Drought
U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
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ATLANTA - The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the availability of low interest federal disaster loans to small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in Florida who sustained economic losses caused by drought...
Not horsing around
Suffolk News-Herald - Virginia
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June 5, 2025
Not horsing around Published 7:35 pm Thursday, June 5, 2025 1 of 5 Layla Hosier is planning to start her own small business selling farm animal goodies in order to self-fund her horse-riding hobby. After taking a hiatus from riding for a couple...
Detroit Lakes' Clarity Wine Bar nearly ready for its debut
Wadena Pioneer Journal - Minnesota
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June 6, 2025
DETROIT LAKES — As Clarity Wine Bar owner Chelsey Malstrom put it in the Facebook post announcing the imminent opening of her new business in Detroit Lakes: "Wine not get excited?" After all, a wine bar is one of the few things that's been lacking...
Khadiyah Lewis Cause of Death: Love & Hip Hop Atlanta Star Gone at 44
KINY - Alaska
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June 5, 2025
Reading Time: 2 minutes Very, very sad news out of the reality television universe: Khadiyah Lewis, a former cast member on VH1’s Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta, passed away on May 30, according to the former reality star’s brother, Jay. She was 44 years...
Tesla shares recover after Trump-Musk spat knocks €131bn off valuation
Irish Mirror
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June 6, 2025
Tesla shares made a slight recovery on Friday after a bitter war of words between Elon Musk and Donald Trump forced the company to drop around $150b (€131bn) in valuation. Trump threatened to cut Musk’s government contracts as their fractured...
Florida Chamber Orchestra spotlights opera’s next generation
WLRN - Florida
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May 29, 2025
The Florida Chamber Orchestra, led by conductor Marlene Urbay, is giving audiences a glimpse into the future of opera with up-and-comers from South Florida. The nave at St. Dominic Catholic Parish in Miami will resonate with their powerful voices...
Florida trying to reduce swelling iguana population with eased rules
Naples Daily News - Florida
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Florida's wildlife agency revised regulations to allow increased capture and out-of-state sale of invasive green iguanas. While the new rules are welcomed, some say further action is needed regarding iguana caging regulations and the collection of...
Rising costs push small businesses to closure as they demand sweeping reforms from legislators
Greenfield Recorder - Massachusetts
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May 26, 2025
Over 50% of small business owners said they were likely to close or sell their business in the next five years, citing high costs across their businesses as a driving factor, a recent study from UMass Donahue Institute showed. Out of the 584 small...
Donald Trump fires eyewatering threat at Elon Musk amidst nasty feud
Irish Mirror
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June 6, 2025
President Donald Trump has threatened to cut Elon Musk’s government contracts as their fractured alliance rapidly escalated into a public feud, with Mr Trump suggesting he would use the US government to hurt his fellow billionaire financially. Mr...
Trump-Musk fallout: How it will impact the president and the tycoon
Hindustan Times
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June 6, 2025
It was always just a matter of time, insist some, after US President Donald Trump and billionaire tech mogul Elon Musk fell out in dramatic fashion over the past week. Their partnership played a critical part in powering the Republican Party and...
Florida card shop scammed out of $8K in rare sports cards after stolen credit card purchase
KTVZ - Oregon
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May 28, 2025
Click here for updates on this story CAPE CORAL, Florida (WBBH) — A local small business said a man walked into Legendary Collectibles on Northeast Pine Island Road and purchased six high-value sports cards — using a stolen credit card. The man...
'Can't outwork him': Green Street Realty CEO named Entrepreneur of the Year
The News Gazette - Illinois
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2023: Brian Neiswender 2024: Betty Brennan CHAMPAIGN — The age-old question: What do you want to be when you grow up? For a young Chris Saunders, the answer was simple: something that involved sports. “That was what I thought I wanted to do with...
Small business says MA legislators have exacerbated costs. Here's how
MetroWest Daily News - Massachusetts
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High costs are driving some Massachusetts small businesses to consider closing or selling. Proposed legislation aims to address health care costs and provide aid to small businesses. Debate continues on how to balance the needs of businesses with...
Immigration crackdown: How end of humanitarian parole will hit Florida
The Palm Beach Post - Florida
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The Supreme Court ruling allows the Trump administration to end humanitarian parole for more than 400,000 immigrants in Florida from Cuba, Haiti, Venezuela, and Nicaragua. The ruling impacts 530,000 individuals nationwide, many of whom work in...
Battle Rig BBQ Brings Flavor and Purpose to South Florida
WSFL-TV - Florida
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May 31, 2025
In South Florida’s vibrant food truck scene, Battle Rig BBQ stands out for more than just its mouthwatering smoked meats and savory sides. It’s also serving up a powerful mission. Owner and pitmaster Rafael Sarria welcomed Inside South Florida...
Texas Mezzanine Fund turns small business funding challenges into opportunities
The Dallas Morning News - Texas
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May 24, 2025
For small business owners struggling to access capital, the Texas Mezzanine Fund (TMF) offers a beacon of hope. Established in 1999, TMF is a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) dedicated to providing flexible financing solutions to...
Viv Helwig of Vested Metals Honored by Small Business Association
Metal Construction News - New York
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May 23, 2025
Vested Metals International president and founder Viv Helwig. The Small Business Association (SBA) North Florida District has recognized Vested Metals International president and founder Viv Helwig as the Small Business Person of the Year. The SBA...
Marketing 101: TV or Digital? WSFL-TV's Ashley Rombach Shares Advertising Tips for Small Businesses
WSFL-TV - Florida
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May 24, 2025
May is Small Business Month, and there's no better time to talk strategy—marketing strategy, that is. Getting your name out there is essential, no matter the type and size of business you operate. Ashley Rombach, Senior Account Executive at...
Former Florida State President John Thrasher passes away following cancer diagnosis
WTXL Tallahassee - Florida
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May 30, 2025
TALLAHASSEE, FL — Former Florida State President and former Senator John Thrasher has passed away following cancer diagnosis. In April, The Southern Group, Florida, which Thrasher was a co-founder of, announced that he had been diagnosed with...
Lake County discusses resources for small business
WESH 2 - Florida
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May 24, 2025
Like a lot of communities, for Lake County, small businesses are at its heart."Oh, they're essential," said Meg Brew, director of economic development for Lake County. "Our downtown could not survive without the small businesses," said Marie...