BOISE, Idaho — Small Business Saturday is a chance to shop locally, and some Boise businesses are looking forward to strong support. “Not only is it exciting because we have lots of people coming in shopping, but it’s really a nice opportunity for us to reconnect with the community and […]
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Salina has opportunities to support small businesses this weekend
If the community and visitors are looking for a place to slow down after the busy end of the Thanksgiving holiday there are plenty of opportunities to support local businesses right her in Salina. After last week’s Parade of Lights, shops in downtown Salina have already begun with holiday festivities, including […]
Where to shop at local Black businesses in Sacramento CA
There’s an opportunity to support Black businesses next weekend at an annual Black Friday event in Sacramento. The Black Friday Coalition will make the return of its Fifth annual Shop Black Friday event at Florin Square. The event runs from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Nov. 26 and from […]
Webinar to highlight military contracting opportunities for WV small businesses | Journal-news
Small businesses across West Virginia can learn about contracting opportunities with the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps during a free virtual workshop Dec. 8 from 1-3 p.m. hosted by the Robert C. Byrd Institute at Marshall University. The event, featuring presentations by the Department of the Navy Office of […]
Smartization: How Businesses Turns Pandemic Threats Into Opportunities | State
NEW YORK, Nov. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — When the global economy buckled under the pressure of the pandemic, businesses sought new ways to stabilize and grow. While organizations large and small struggled to weather its effects, some emerged more successfully than others. Although their strategies differed, digitization and smartization prevailed […]
Port St. Lucie city leaders want to help small businesses affected by the pandemic
Help for small businesses crippled by COVID-19 could be coming to the city of Port St. Lucie. On Monday, city leaders finalized their application to try and secure $1.5 million in COVID-19 assistance for small businesses. “Although we do understand we are in a recovery mode, there are still a […]
Disadvantaged businesses looking forward to opportunity to be part of downtown stadium development
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — As the proposed multiuse stadium project in downtown moves forward, the Knoxville Area Urban League is working with Gem Community Development Group to make sure disadvantaged businesses have the opportunity to participate in all aspects of the project. The Urban League held a meeting Thursday to […]
Bloomington offering businesses opportunity to man Grossinger Motors Arena concessions, city manager says staff still scouting for shows
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) — The city of Bloomington is offering local businesses an opportunity at the city’s Grossinger Motors Arena. City staff are calling on interested businesses to man concessions stands within the arena for the two events scheduled to take place at the arena next month. In partnership with […]
LA County Moves to Increase Opportunities for LGBTQQ-Operated Businesses
Share this article: Los Angeles County Friday announced a change to its Community Business Enterprise (CBE) certification program, with the aim of improving opportunities for LGBTQQ-owned businesses to land county contracts. The county’s Department of Consumer and Business Affairs added the LGBTQQ+ certification to create “a new pathway for businesses […]
Businesses affected by Hurricane Ida can seek help at SBA Business Recovery Centers
WASHINGTON, D.C. (BRPROUD) — LaPlace was hit particularly hard during Hurricane Ida. Any businesses that were affected by the storm will have an opportunity to get some help starting on Wednesday, September 22. An SBA Business Recovery Center is opening in St. John the Baptist Parish. “Due to the severe […]