A pre-pandemic Workforce Solutions seminar last year presented by the Small Business Development Center from Lone Star College. The seminar was on “Professional Development on a Budget.” A pre-pandemic Workforce Solutions seminar last year presented by the Small Business Development Center from Lone Star College. The seminar was on “Professional […]
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Eastside businesses prepare for economic uncertainty with regional summit event
Eastside business professionals, look out: next week the Issaquah Chamber of Commerce is hosting a virtual, regional event to talk on the financial issues and the future of local industries. The Regional Business Summit, 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 10, is a half-day event featuring panels from several […]
Willoughby Hills has economic relief for its small businesses | Lake County
Amid the novel coronavirus, small businesses in Willoughby Hills have the opportunity for some economic relief. The Willoughby Hills City Council has approved legislation to offer small businesses in the city the opportunity to receive a reimbursement of up to $2,000 each for coronavirus-related expenses. The reimbursement is on a […]
Mayor London Breed Announces Delivery Of Personal Protective Equipment To Small Businesses
August 31, 2020 Face shields, masks, and sanitizers from the State will be distributed to thousands of small businesses and their workers in neighborhoods most impacted by COVID-19 San Francisco, CA — Mayor London N. Breed, in partnership with the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services and the California Office […]
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EDITOR’S NOTE: NJ Cannabis Insider produces exclusive weekly content and monthly events geared toward those interested in the marijuana and hemp industries. If you don’t know about the Accountability List, you should — especially if you own, lead or work for a cannabis business in America. The Black women who […]
City Of Fremont Is Accepting Pop Up Patio Applications From Businesses Offering Personal Services
August 26, 2020 The City of Fremont has expanded its Pop Up Patio pilot program to businesses conducting personal services to use outdoor space to conduct business activities. This expansion follows on the heels of the Alameda County Health Officer announcing that limited low risk restrictions of the current Health […]
Economic Recovery Council urging small businesses to apply for loan program
SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham’s Economic Recover Council is urging small businesses hit hard by the coronavirus public health emergency to apply for the emergency loan program. Governor announces new Economic Recovery Council “This is a great opportunity for businesses to get some critical help that could […]
GCP releases online tool to assist businesses with emergency funds and other economic resources
The Greater Cleveland Partnership launched its Northeast Ohio Business Growth Compass, an online resource designed to assist business owners and entrepreneurs with navigating the world of economic development programs and resources. GCP said it developed the resource to help businesses evaluate their needs and to help make connections to resource […]
County expands protective equipment distribution to businesses
CLOSE Autoplay Show Thumbnails Show Captions Last SlideNext Slide Brevard County is expanding its efforts to provide free personal protective equipment to small businesses, as part of a program funded by the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act. Brevard Communications Director Don Walker said small businesses will be able […]
Governor Mills Launches $200 Million Economic Recovery Grant Program to Support Maine Small Businesses
Augusta, MAINE – Governor Janet Mills today announced the Maine Economic Recovery Grant Program to support Maine businesses and nonprofits as they continue to grapple with economic hardships caused by COVID-19. © Provided by Presque Isle WAGM Gov Mills The program, backed by $200 million in Federal CARES Act Coronavirus […]
Britain’s biggest businesses make net zero pledge
Severn Trent boss Liv Garfield – Heathcliff O’Malley Some of Britain’s biggest business have committed to cut their carbon emissions to net zero by 2040 as the UK gears up to host crucial international climate talks next year. EasyJet, Pearson, Deloitte, Standard Chartered, Unilever and Severn Trent are among almost 50 […]
Fashion and Beauty Brands Start Grants for BIPOC-Owned Businesses
And many are accepting applications right now. According to CBS News, 40{5667a53774e7bc9e4190cccc01624aae270829869c681dac1da167613dca7d05} of Black-owned enterprises might not make it through the Covid-19 pandemic. The Center for Responsible Lending estimated that 90{5667a53774e7bc9e4190cccc01624aae270829869c681dac1da167613dca7d05} of small businesses owned by people of color “have been, or will likely be, shut out” from the Small […]