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By R. B. Pepalis | Aug 22, 2024
The national average for a gallon of gas has dropped by six cents to $3.38, a price point last seen on March 6. In contrast, the national average for Level 2 (L2) commercial electricity has remained steady over the past month.
By Business Daily | Aug 22, 2024
Advance Auto Parts Announces Sale of Worldpac to Carlyle for $1.5 Billion
By Business Daily | Aug 21, 2024
NEW DELHI – During the week of August 12, Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and a member of President Biden’s Cabinet representing over 34 million small businesses in America, visited New Delhi and Hyderabad, India. The purpose of her visit was to meet with national leaders and local entrepreneurs to enhance the U.S.-India partnership and explore increased trade opportunities for small businesses in both countries.
By Business Daily | Aug 21, 2024
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced it will host its third annual Small Business Cyber Summit on October 16 and 23. This free cybersecurity series aligns with the Biden-Harris Administration’s National Cybersecurity Strategy, aiming to provide America's 34 million small businesses with essential tools and resources to enhance their cybersecurity infrastructure. The summit, in collaboration with multiple federal agencies, will feature hands-on advice, interactive forensic assessments, and panels discussing available local and federal resources.
By Business Daily | Aug 21, 2024
SALEM, Ore. - On Tuesday, August 27, Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the voice in President Biden’s Cabinet for America’s more than 34 million small businesses, will travel to Oregon as part of the Investing in America Tour.
By A. D. Bamburg | Aug 21, 2024
Valencia Giles always had a passion for music growing up and later discovered she had the gift of teaching. Together with her husband, Ozzie, they started the award-winning Lawrenceville-Suwanee School of Music in Metro Atlanta. A small business that began with 30 students now serves more than 1,200. They run two schools and are looking to add a third.
By Business Daily | Aug 21, 2024
DES MOINES - On Friday, August 23, Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the voice in President Biden’s Cabinet for America’s more than 34 million small businesses, will travel to Iowa to meet with disaster survivors and local leaders following devastating tornadoes earlier this year and assess SBA recovery efforts on the ground.
By Business Daily | Aug 20, 2024
Nerdy Nonprofit offers assistance to organizations looking to benefit from the Google Ad Grants program.
By C. D. McHugh | Aug 20, 2024
Amazon announced that Oktay Ince, a STEM teacher at Horizon Science Academy Columbus High School, has been selected as one of 50 educators nationwide for the Amazon Future Engineer Teacher Ambassador Program. This competitive two-year, paid fellowship highlights Ince's achievements in STEM education.
By Business Daily | Aug 20, 2024
Amica Mutual Insurance Company Joins Triple-I as Its Latest Member
By Business Daily | Aug 20, 2024
Global investment firm Carlyle (NASDAQ: CG) has announced an agreement to invest in SEIDOR, a leading technology services and solutions consultancy. The financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
By K. R. Nelson | Aug 20, 2024
Amazon announced that the Progressive Policy Institute ranked the company as the leading Investment Hero. The ranking was awarded to Amazon due to its record on investing more in the United States—including Kentucky—than any other American company.
By Business Daily | Aug 19, 2024
McKinsey & Company’s recently released Global Private Markets Review reveals that private markets slowed in 2023. The report points to macroeconomic headwinds, an increase in financing costs, and uncertainty in the growth outlook as contributors, which affects fundraising, deal activity, and performance.
By Business Daily | Aug 19, 2024
Management consulting firm Bain & Company has released its "Searching for Momentum: Private Equity Midyear Report 2024." The report reveals that private equity continued to decline during the first half of 2024, with few signs of momentum.
By Business Daily | Aug 19, 2024
A BNY Mellon white paper explores the retailization of alternatives in major markets. It also highlights possible solutions to allow retail investors to take advantage of alternative investments.
By Business Daily | Aug 19, 2024
Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the voice in President Biden’s Cabinet for America’s more than 34 million small businesses, has opened nominations for the 2025 National Small Business Week (NSBW) Awards. For over 60 years, the SBA has supported small businesses in America, and the annual NSBW awards recognize exemplary achievements, contributions, and resilience of SBA-assisted individuals and businesses that drive the American economy.
By A. D. Bamburg | Aug 19, 2024
Although summer is nearly halfway done, there are still many sultry days ahead for Amazon workers. The company highlighted in a "Working At Amazon" feature how it keeps employees cool using comprehensive planning and mitigation measures.
By E. F. Cullerton | Aug 19, 2024
Clipboard and binder company Carstens devoted much of its business to hospitals for 130 years, but then the Affordable Care Act mandated that the healthcare industry transition to electronic records. Instead of going under, the Chicago-based business turned to Amazon.
By A. A. Sanchez | Aug 19, 2024
Amazon is seeking a solutions architect for its Amazon Web Services (AWS) unit in Cincinnati. In this role, a technologist will partner with global automotive and manufacturing companies to develop cloud architectures that address customer business problems and catalyze the adoption of AWS services.
By R. B. Pepalis | Aug 19, 2024
WASHINGTON, DC (Aug. 19, 2024) – This year’s record-breaking summer travel season concludes with many Americans exploring Alaska by cruise. According to AAA booking data, Seattle is the number one Labor Day weekend destination, up nearly 30% from last year when it also topped the list. Anchorage and Juneau are also among the top ten Labor Day destinations.