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SBA offers disaster loans to Native Village of Kipnuk nonprofits post-August storm

By Business Daily | Feb 3, 2025

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has issued a reminder to private nonprofit organizations in the Native Village of Kipnuk about the approaching deadline to apply for federal disaster loans.

Economics

SBA provides disaster loans to Alaska nonprofits impacted by October floods

By Business Daily | Feb 3, 2025

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has announced the availability of low-interest federal disaster loans for private nonprofit organizations in Alaska affected by severe storms and flooding from October 20 to 23, 2024.

Economics

SBA offers aid to Oregon nonprofits affected by wildfires

By Business Daily | Feb 3, 2025

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding private nonprofit organizations in Oregon of the upcoming deadline to apply for federal disaster loans.

Economics

Amazon's Economic Manager for Carolinas: Amazon 'continues to raise the bar on what should be considered a minimum wage'

By K. R. Nelson | Jan 31, 2025

Sam Blatt, Economic Manager for Florida and the Carolinas at Amazon, said that the company continues to "raise the bar" on a fair minimum wage for its workers.

Economics

Former Marine Corps officer on Culinary Union: 'They don't represent their members'

By Business Daily | Jan 30, 2025

Barry Hall, a former Marine Corps officer, expressed criticism towards the leadership of the Culinary Union, asserting that it does not adequately represent its members.

Economics

Author and tech expert: Amazon is a 'desirable place to work' due to benefits

By E. F. Cullerton | Jan 30, 2025

Dave Johnson, an author, photographer, and expert in technology and space, said that Amazon is a "desirable" place to work due to its comprehensive benefits package.

Economics

Dentsu partners with Adobe to launch AI-powered marketing ecosystem

By Business Daily | Jan 28, 2025

Dentsu has announced a partnership with Adobe to launch Adobe GenStudio dentsu+, a generative AI-powered marketing ecosystem.

Economics

Binance Labs rebrands to YZi Labs with new leadership and investment focus

By Business Daily | Jan 27, 2025

YZi Labs has announced its rebranding from Binance Labs, with an expanded investment focus on Web3, artificial intelligence (AI), and biotechnology.

Economics

Sen. Lummis: The 'FDIC attempting to hide Operation ChokePoint 2.0'

By Business Daily | Jan 22, 2025

Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyoming) has accused the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) of attempting to conceal information about Operation ChokePoint 2.0, an initiative allegedly pressuring banks to limit services to the digital asset...

Economics

Eric Trump on crypto industry: 'We're just getting started!'

By Business Daily | Jan 21, 2025

Eric Trump has described the Trump memecoin as "the hottest digital meme on earth" and expressed his belief that "WorldLibertyFi will revolutionize DeFi/Cefi and will be the future of finance."

Economics

SBA highlights record-breaking achievements under Biden-Harris administration

By Business Daily | Jan 17, 2025

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has released a report highlighting the Biden-Harris Administration's efforts to support small businesses across the United States.

Economics

New SBA digital platform aims to improve service delivery

By Business Daily | Jan 17, 2025

Today, Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the launch of the MySBA digital platform, which aims to transform how business owners interact with the agency.

Economics

Judge Bibas on crypto regulation: SEC’s ‘caginess creates a serious constitutional problem’

By Business Daily | Jan 16, 2025

Judge Stephanos Bibas of the Third Circuit Court has expressed concerns over the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) lack of clear guidance on cryptocurrency regulations, suggesting it raises constitutional issues regarding fair notice...

Economics

SBA expands community advantage program with new nonprofit lenders

By Business Daily | Jan 16, 2025

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has announced enhancements to its Community Advantage Small Business Lending Company (CA SBLC) program.

Economics

SBA allocates over $26M to expand women's business centers across America

By Business Daily | Jan 16, 2025

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), under the leadership of Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman, has allocated $26.25 million to establish 13 new Women's Business Centers (WBCs) and support 17 existing ones across the United States.

Economics

SBA report highlights impact of pandemic relief on small business resilience

By Business Daily | Jan 15, 2025

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has released a report detailing the effects of its pandemic relief programs, including the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), COVID Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL), the American Rescue Plan’s...

Economics

Columbia professor: J.P. Morgan 'facilitated client buying and selling of Bitcoin'

By Business Daily | Jan 14, 2025

Columbia Business School professor Omid Malekan has raised questions regarding J.P. Morgan's involvement with Bitcoin, highlighting a potential conflict with regulatory standards and the past criticisms of cryptocurrency by the bank's CEO, Jamie...

Economics

Electric Capital co-founder calls regulatory actions 'Chokepoint 2.0'

By Business Daily | Jan 14, 2025

Avichal Garg, co-founder of Electric Capital, has accused the Biden administration and agencies such as the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), and Federal Trade Commission (FTC) of misusing their...