Small Businesses News Monitoring

MatchAwards Enters Pre-Token Phase to Empower Veteran-Owned Small Businesses in the Fight for Fair Procurement

AI-powered platform begins 90-day token launch campaign, empowering veteran-owned small businesses to secure fair share of $460B government contracts FAYETTEVILLE, NC, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a strategic advancement …

TU holds second vendor fair for small businesses

By Hailey Ensor, Contributing Writer On Tuesday Towson University held its second annual Vendor Fair meant to provide a space for small businesses to network and build connections with future partners. Almost 50 vendors and 11 state agencies and …

Small Businesses See AI as Driver of Confidence: American Express Study

Tierney AdobeStock_230441943 Small businesses see artificial intelligence (AI) as a driver of confidence, and many are seeing positive returns on their investments in AI through reduced errors (45%), operational efficiencies (42%), employee productivity ( …

U.S. Chamber of Commerce warns of tariffs' "irreparable harm" to small businesses

WASHINGTON, May 1 (Xinhua) -- In a letter sent to the White House, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce warned against "irreparable harm" to small businesses and a potential economic recession, calling for immediate tariff relief. In a statement released …

U.S. Chamber of Commerce requests Trump's tariff exclusions for small businesses

By Song Sang-ho WASHINGTON, May 1 (Yonhap) -- The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has sent a letter to the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump to give small business importers tariff exclusions for products that cannot be produced in the United States …

ERB EXTENDS EMERGENCY TARIFF RELIEF, BENEFITING HOUSEHOLDS AND SMALL BUSINESSES

ERB EXTENDS EMERGENCY TARIFF RELIEF, BENEFITING HOUSEHOLDS AND SMALL BUSINESSES Lusaka, May 1 (Astro TV) – Zambia’s Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has extended the emergency electricity tariff structure introduced earlier by Zesco Limited, delivering relief …

Small businesses need immediate tariff relief, Chamber of Commerce warns

Forbes Media chairman Steve Forbes analyzes what President Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariff announcement means for U.S. businesses on ‘The Bottom Line.’ The U.S. Chamber of Commerce warned in a new letter to the Trump administration that small businesses …

U.S. Chamber to Administration: Small Businesses Need Immediate Relief from Tariffs

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Chamber sent a letter asking the administration to address the impacts of tariffs by granting automatic exclusions for any small business importer, establishing a process for companies to apply for an exclusion if the company …

White House dismisses Chamber push for small businesses tariff relief

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The White House on Thursday rebuffed an effort to give small U.S. business owners any immediate relief from tariffs, saying those companies would get economic relief from tax cuts that Congress is seeking to extend. The U.S. Chamber …

‘That’s a No on Tariff Relief?’ The White House’s Stephen Miller Challenged on Suffering Small Businesses

White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller responded to the Chamber of Commerce calling for “tariff relief” for small businesses by insisting businesses will reap the rewards of tax benefits if they move their dealings inside the United States. At a …

Comcast RISE returns to support local small businesses

Comcast announced a new round of businesses in five regions, including South Valley, will receive grants through Comcast RISE, providing 100 local small businesses with comprehensive packages that include a technology makeover, creative production, a media …

U.S. Chamber of Commerce begs Trump for tariff relief for small businesses

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce pleaded with President Trump on Thursday to grant tariff relief to small businesses that could suffer “irreparable harm” while awaiting trade deals with other nations. The chamber, a massive lobby for businesses, said it …

Taste of Sachse to celebrate small businesses

The Taste of Sachse event will run May 1 – June 1, 2025. A new program designed to boost local business and bring the community together is launching in Sachse this spring. The Taste of Sachse, a month-long event backed by the Sachse Economic Development …

Queensland to support small businesses with business recovery clinics

The Queensland government is providing access to business recovery clinics to support entrepreneurs and businesses that have been impacted by natural disasters.   During Queensland’s small business month this May, the clinics will provide tailored …

Reporter's Notebook: Tariffs bring back COVID-era fears for small businesses

Grants for drought-affected South Australian small businesses now available

Up to $1500 in grants have been made available for the benefit of small businesses and farming families in South Australia that are facing ongoing cashflow challenges brought about by prolonged dry conditions. The grants are part of the broader $73 million …

Brooki Bakehouse, RecipeTin Eats, and the complexities of IP protection for small businesses

If you’ve been keeping up with news this week, you will have seen the small-business stoush that’s making national headlines – namely, the plagiarism allegations levelled against Brooki Bakehouse‘s Brooke Bellamy by RecipeTin Eats founder Nagi Maehashi. …

Aldi Increases Apprenticeship Funding For Small Businesses

Aldi UK will gift £2m to small and medium-sized businesses over the next two years to help them fund a variety of industry apprenticeships. The commitment, which forms part of an apprenticeship levy gifting scheme the discounter launched in 2021, will take …

Small businesses ‘can’t survive’ under a re-elected Labor government

Liberal candidate Ro Knox discusses Labor’s impact on small business in her Sydney electorate of Wentworth. “Small business is really suffering under this government,” Ms Knox told Sky News host Peta Credlin. “There has been record numbers of insolvencies …

TMA Champions Myositis Awareness Month and Resolution in US House of Representatives

Rep. Rich McCormick (R - GA) introduces a resolution in the US House of Representatives supporting the designation of May as National Myositis Awareness Month. COLUMBIA, MD, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- May is Myositis Awareness …

Great Visuals & Family Fun: First 5 California Hosts Stronger Starts for Children Day at Fairytale Town

First 5 California (F5CA) will host a press event to kick off a Statewide Day of Action focused on children getting the best possible start to life. SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- What: First 5 California (F5CA) …

Lutheran Services in America Leaders Travel to Capitol Hill to Voice Concerns about Potential Cuts to Medicare/Medi-Cal

Lutheran Social Services of SoCal CEO Dr. LaSharnda Beckwith was Southern Calif. Representative WASHINGTON D.C., DC, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Lutheran Social Services of Southern Calif’s (LSSSC) CEO Dr. LaSharnda Beckwith …

New HHS Trans Report Counters Medical Care Consensus

New Federal Report on Transgender Youth Care Advises Against Medical Care for Highly Suicidal Population NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services released a report …

Ranger Band Alumni Association Endorses Jeanne Johnson and Jason Steele for Kilgore College Board of Trustees

KILGORE, TX, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Ranger Band Alumni Association Group proudly endorses two distinguished candidates for the Kilgore College Board of Trustees: Jeanne Johnson for Central Zone, Voting Unit #3, Place …

Les Rubin, Founder of Main Street Economics, Warns of America's Financial Tipping Point

Les Rubin Shares a Wake-Up Call for Fiscal Responsibility, Limited Government, and the Survival of the American Dream WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Main Street Economics founder, Les Rubin, is sounding the …

e.Republic’s Omar Sandoval Named Top 50 Technology Professional by OnConferences

Peer-nominated award recognizes leadership, innovation, and impact across the global technology community SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- e.Republic—the nation’s leading media, market intelligence, and public- …

President Julius Maada Bio Launches 'Freetown Roadmap' to Advance UN Security Council Reform

Sierra Leone hosts C-10 Retreat as President Bio calls for Africa’s rightful place in global peace and security governance. FREETOWN, WESTERN AREA URBAN DISTRICT, SIERRA LEONE, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sierra Leone’s President, Dr. …

Benjamin Franklin Gold And Silver Commemoratives Exclusively Offered By Rare Collectibles TV

Limited-edition numismatic treasures produced as tribute to Franklin’s legacy LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In 1950, the United States Mint issued the first specially-struck proof versions of half dollars …

PropertyRoom.com Awarded Contract with Sourcewell to Provide Online Auction Services for Government Agencies Nationwide

FREDERICK, MD, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- PropertyRoom.com Awarded Contract with Sourcewell to Provide Online Auction Services for Government Agencies Nationwide PropertyRoom.com, the nation’s leading online auction site …

Community Involvement Highlights May 14 Meeting with Members of the Congressional Family Business Caucus

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Family-Owned Business Leaders Share Importance of Family Businesses Supporting Local Communities, Charities with House Members; Frank Luntz Gives Insights on Changing Political …

Qorvis Hosts Helping a Hero Veterans at Exclusive Butterworth’s Reception

Veterans Honored at White House Correspondents’ Weekend Event WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Helping a Hero, a Texas-based nonprofit dedicated to providing specially adapted homes for severely wounded, was proud to be a …

Open Letter: Call for donors to support civil society to prevent a crisis of asylum, reception and inclusion in Europe

|Published on: 30th April 2025|Categories: News| More than 100 civil society organisations working on asylum and migration have signed an open letter calling on institutional and private donors to increase their support to civil society in order to prevent …

The One Move America Hasn’t Made: Former CIA Advisor Warns the Nation Is Holding Back Its Most Strategic Advantage—Worth ...

WASHINGTON, May 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In an age of global competition, technological warfare, and energy insecurity, former CIA advisor Jim Rickards says the United States may still be sitting on its most powerful card. And no one in Washington …

Kazakhstan, OSCE and UN host Cross-Regional Dialogue on the Prosecution, Rehabilitation and Reintegration of Returnees ...

On 30 April, over 50 representatives from Central Asia, South-East Asia, and the Middle East and North Africa gathered in Astana to share good practices and exchange experience related to prosecution, rehabilitation and reintegration (PRR) of returnees …

Tariff Changes Put Pressure on HVAC and Plumbing Industry in Utah - S&S Mechanical Responds

Tariff hikes impact HVAC and plumbing costs in Utah; S&S Mechanical adapts with smart upgrades, transparent pricing, and proactive customer support. ST. GEORGE, UT, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Recent shifts in U.S. …

MatchAwards Joins Forces with Blockchain Legal Institute to Advance Blockchain Compliance & Education

BELTSVILLE, MD, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- MatchAwards is proud to announce a strategic partnership with Blockchain Legal Institute (BLI), a global leader in blockchain compliance, education, and legal advocacy. This …

MicroSeismic Deploys DOE Funded Carbon Sequestration Monitoring System for Class VI Wells

A Bold Step Toward Safe, Scalable CCUS HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a bold step toward strengthening the science behind permanent carbon sequestration, MicroSeismic, Inc.’s advanced subsurface imaging and …

USHBC Applauds Final Passage of TAKE IT DOWN Act

WASHINGTON DC, DC, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The United States Hispanic Business Council (USHBC) proudly celebrates the passage of the TAKE IT DOWN Act (S.146/H.R.633) in the U.S. House of Representatives. With …

Doctors Against Genocide Press Conference to Bring Dire Message to Capitol Hill: BREAD NOT BOMBS

WASHINGTON (DC), DC, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Members of the international group Doctors Against Genocide (DAG) will visit the U.S. Congress today to advocate for an immediate end to the unprecedented and accelerating …