MCIT selects four partners for Scale Now programme for digital entrepreneurs

The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) has roped in four partners - Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI), Qatar Development Bank (QDB), Qatar Research, Development and Innovation (QRDI) Council and Invest Qatar - for...

FAR 2.0 Update: Part 12 – Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services

Print Article Many federal contractors have heard about the revamping of the Federal Acquisition Regulation. Variously called FAR 2.0, the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul, or simply RFO, this project has been undertaken by the Office of Federal...

Local organizations join to form small business cooperative

The Higher Education Council, Corry Area Chamber of Commerce and Impact Corry announced on Monday the launching of a joint initiative called the Corry Comprehensive Small Business Cooperative (CCSBC). The program represents a partnership between...

Michigan Rehabilitation Services honors advocates during annual Champion Awards ceremony

Fourteen individuals and four businesses in Michigan were recognized for their commitment to supporting people with disabilities at the 17th annual Michigan Rehabilitation Services (MRS) Champion Awards ceremony. The event took place at Heritage...

How Mail Forwarding Services Support Small Business Growth

Running a small business involves juggling multiple responsibilities, including customer service, marketing, logistics, and administration, among others. Yet, one area that often goes unnoticed is managing mail efficiently. For many small and...

A community shattered: Deadly blast at Tennessee military explosives plant raises urgent questions about safety and accountability

A community shattered: Deadly blast at Tennessee military explosives plant raises urgent questions about safety and accountability A catastrophic explosion occurred at the Accurate Energetic Systems (AES) military explosives plant in rural...

Enterprise Insurance partners MoMAG

Mr Paul Ampedu-Yeboah, Assistant General Manager for Informal and SME Business at Enterprise Insurance, has highlighted the company’s ongoing partnership with the Mobile Money Advocacy Group (MoMAG), to enhance financial protection and business...

How online reviews can help small businesses

Since the dawn of the twenty-first century, much has changed about the way businesses and consumers interact with one another. The Internet has had a lot to do with that shift, and it continues to inform and affect consumer decisions every day....

Opinion: Small Business either pay to play or stop at 10 pm says new noise ordinance

Community Voices Les Amis New Years 2024 The recent noise ordinance proposed by the Fullerton City Council raises serious concerns for the local small business community. By imposing a strict cut-off for outdoor entertainment at 10 pm, the council...

Morocco to launch SME support system from Errachidia to promote regional fairness

Morocco will launch its new support system for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the coming days, starting from Errachidia, in what officials call a symbolic step toward promoting territorial equity, said Investment Minister Delegate...

Proposed credit card mandates would harm Maine’s small businesses | Opinion

Mary Allen Lindemann is the owner of Coffee By Design in Portland. Running a coffeehouse may look simple from the outside, but anyone who has stood behind the counter knows how complex it really is. At Coffee By Design, we’re not just making...

Celebrate local at the Fall Farmers Market — A fresh, family-friendly & festive community event Oct. 25

(Photo courtesy of Market Vendor Coordinator) October 16, 2025 | Windward Hills, Yona, Guam — The Fam Farmers’ Market is back, and this time, they partnered up with Guåhan Sustainable Culture. Kick off the holiday season by celebrating the...

A Season of Craft & Community

Artisans at the Avenue Brings Local Talent to Peachtree City for the Holidays This holiday season, Artisans at the Avenue invites Peachtree City to shop local, support regional makers, and experience the creative heartbeat of the Southside....

Senator Baldwin holds virtual conference with Western Wisconsin community leaders

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) - As the government shutdown enters its third week, Democrats on the U.S. Senate hold firm on their stance for health care subsidies. The Affordable Care Act credits at the center of the showdown on Capitol Hill in...

MI Small Business Helper launches to support Detroit Region entrepreneurs

Sandy K. Baruah, President and CEO | Detroit Regional ChamberSandy K. Baruah, President and CEO | Detroit Regional Chamber The New Economy Initiative (NEI), in partnership with the Gilbert Family Foundation, has introduced MI Small Business...

From Consent Order To Nasdaq: How We Turned Around A Failing Community Bank

When I walked into U.S. Century Bank in 2015, I knew what I was getting into—but the numbers still hit hard. Over $200 million in losses since 2009. Eight of our 18 branches were underperforming. A Consent Order from regulators. It’s the kind of...

New vcita Report Warns: 4 in 10 SMB Advertisers Leave Their Media Partners Within a Year

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Oct. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- A new study by vcita, The SMB Advertiser Report for Media & Publishing Companies (2025), reveals that while small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) continue to rely on local publishers for...

Tailgates are larger than ever. See how turnkey services, local vendors and companies tap in.

Since the 1990s, Kristine and Art Rumney have been tailgating in their RV near the LSU AgCenter, where they set up camp with their family and spend the day cooking, visiting and soaking up the atmosphere ahead of the showdown in Death Valley. In...

Abilene's 17th Business Mercado celebrates Hispanic Heritage with community connection

Hundreds celebrated culture and community at the 17th Annual Business Mercado in Abilene. ABILENE, Texas — Hundreds gathered at the Abilene Convention Center over the weekend to celebrate culture, community, and commerce at the 17th Annual...

Small businesses avoid using insurance: TD survey

The majority of small business owners in the Prairies have insurance coverage, but nearly half avoid using it when faced with an emergency, according to a new poll by TD Insurance. The survey found that 88 per cent of small business owners in the...