Small businesses across the metro say they’re still feeling the fallout from Operation Metro Surge. Many are struggling to stay open and are barely holding on. Last week, the Hennepin County Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRSA) announced $2 million available for struggling businesses in the form of grants. If selected, businesses can receive anywhere from […]
From left: EY Sri Lanka and Maldives Partner Head of Assurance Gayathri Manathunga, Country Managing Partner Duminda Hulangamuwa, McLarens Group Managing Director Shehara De Silva and EY Sri Lanka and Maldives Partner, Assurance Anoji De Silva McLarens Group Managing Director […]
RALEIGH, N.C. (FOX Carolina) – Governor Josh Stein announced nearly $8.5 million in new infrastructure grants to support small business recovery in western North Carolina on Friday. The funding will assist 13 projects through the North Carolina Department of Commerce’s Small Business Infrastructure Grant Program (SmBIZ), continuing the state’s response to the impacts of Hurricane […]
Hustle Culture is costing companies more than it’s delivering Source link
Five months after the expiration of the Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer programs, the SBA-managed seed funds are a presidential signature away from becoming law again. The House on Tuesday passed a bill to reauthorize the SBIR and STTR programs for five years, following the Senate’s passage of the legislation two […]
What began as a simple lemonade stand in a Hopkinsville driveway has grown into a decade-long small business — and now its founders hope it will inspire a new generation of young entrepreneurs. DJ’s Famous Lemonade & Links, a familiar sight at local festivals and community events, is preparing to launch the Lemonade Academy, a […]
Relief may be on the way for businesses struggling with high energy bills, the state’s economic development secretary said Monday. Source link
Gen Zs are turning creativity into cash making Social media has made access to ideas, innovation, and profitable side hustles easier, as members of Generation Z (Gen Z) increasingly tap into their creativity to build income streams. With social media platforms, e-commerce tools, and freelance marketplaces at their disposal, many young people are finding innovative […]
Small businesses urged lawmakers to approve legislation addressing the lack of small group health insurance options. Source link