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SBA reminds Michigan businesses of upcoming disaster loan application deadline

By Business Daily | Feb 10, 2025

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has issued a reminder to small businesses and private nonprofit organizations in Michigan about the approaching deadline of March 10, 2025, to apply for federal disaster loans.

Economics

SBA reminds Texas businesses of upcoming deadline for spring storm relief

By Business Daily | Feb 10, 2025

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding small businesses and private nonprofit organizations in Texas about the deadline to apply for federal disaster loans.

Economics

Idaho nonprofits reminded of March deadline for federal disaster loan applications

By Business Daily | Feb 10, 2025

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has issued a reminder to eligible private nonprofit organizations in Idaho about the upcoming deadline of March 10, 2025, for applying for federal disaster loans.

Economics

U.S. Chamber of Commerce announces distribution centers boost jobs and local economies

By A. I. Benavidez | Feb 7, 2025

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has released an analysis indicating that new distribution centers (DCs) with 4,000 workers significantly enhance local economies by creating jobs, expanding the labor force, and increasing wages.

Economics

SBA offers relief loans after Post-Tropical Storm Helene impacts West Virginia

By Business Daily | Feb 7, 2025

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is offering financial assistance to small businesses and private nonprofit organizations in West Virginia affected by Post-Tropical Storm Helene.

Economics

SBA offers relief loans to Louisiana businesses impacted by winter storm

By Business Daily | Feb 7, 2025

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has announced the availability of low-interest federal disaster loans for small businesses and private nonprofit organizations in Louisiana affected by the January 2025 winter storm.

Economics

Tennessee businesses reminded of Feb. deadline for federal disaster loan applications

By Business Daily | Feb 6, 2025

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has issued a reminder to small businesses and private nonprofit organizations in Tennessee regarding the upcoming deadline of February 28 for applying for federal disaster loans.

Economics

Kentucky awards nearly $750K to support tech job growth

By K. R. Nelson | Feb 6, 2025

Governor Andy Beshear has announced that seven Kentucky companies will receive nearly $750,000 in state matching grants.

Economics

South Carolina businesses face February deadline for SBA disaster loan applications

By Business Daily | Feb 6, 2025

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding small businesses and private nonprofit organizations in South Carolina of the approaching February 28 deadline to apply for federal disaster loans.

Economics

Brown-Forman to release Q3 earnings on March 5

By K. R. Nelson | Feb 5, 2025

Brown-Forman Corporation has announced the release of its third quarter and year-to-date fiscal 2025 financial results.

Economics

SBA opens recovery center in Georgia following tropical storm and hurricane

By Business Daily | Feb 4, 2025

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has announced the opening of a Business Recovery Center (BRC) in Jeff Davis County, Georgia, to support small businesses and private nonprofit organizations affected by Tropical Storm Debby and...

Economics

SBA reminds Nebraska nonprofits of March deadline for storm relief loans

By Business Daily | Feb 3, 2025

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has issued a reminder to private nonprofit organizations in Nebraska about the approaching deadline for applying for federal disaster loans.

Economics

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.