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Philadelphia launches $5M Small Business Catalyst Fund to help local entrepreneurs – Metro Philadelphia

In this file photo, Mayor Cherelle Parker speaks during a news conference at City Hall. JACK TOMCZUK / METRO FILE PHOTO Sign up for our Daily Email newsletter to stay up-to-date on the latest local news throughout Philadelphia. Philadelphia officials announced new finding to help small businesses and entrepreneurs grow in the city. The Philadelphia […]





Britain’s tech unicorns are galloping overseas

7 February 2025 By Baroness Stowell @tinastowell Photo: Henry Nicholls – WPA Pool/Getty Images Photo: Henry Nicholls – WPA Pool/Getty Images Share Labour are at a crossroads: liberate companies for growth or strangle them with red tape? Some of our most successful tech companies are moving abroad We should not just be an ‘incubator economy’ […]





Mastercard Supports Canadian Small Businesses with New Funding

Mastercard (NYSE: MA) has recently unveiled the newest recipients of the Mastercard x Pier Five Small Business Fund. The Fund grants $10,000 CAD to 10 Canadian women small business owners alongside “support to grow and scale their businesses.” Recipients receive a Priceless experience in Toronto providing them with expert mentorship, community building opportunities with fellow […]





Startups face the recurring dilemma of whether to partner

Welcome to Startups Weekly — your weekly recap of everything you can’t miss from the world of startups. Want it in your inbox every Friday? Sign up here. This first week of February was busy on the geopolitical front, as well as in the world of startups and VC news, with many announcements and significant […]





Searsport business featured in Google AD for Super Bowl Sunday

SEARSPORT, Maine (WABI) – Many people are gearing up for the Super Bowl. Checking off the food list, beverages and so much more. However one business in Searsport is checking off a huge accomplishment this Super Bowl Sunday. For over 40 years Lynn and Dale Cottrell have run their small business Cottrell Boatbuilding. “My husband […]





lords report warns of UK ‘incubator economy’

Britain’s artificial intelligence (AI) startups are at risk of leaving the country due to a lack of capital, complex regulations, and cultural differences. A report from the Communications and Digital Committee of the U.K.’s House of Communications says the U.K. could become an “incubator economy” for other nations. The report cites DeepMind as an example. […]





Tri-Cities Small Business Resource Fair set for Mar. 5 | News

KENNEWICK, Wash.- Tri-Cities Regional Chamber of Commerce to host Small Business Resource Fair on Mar. 5.  The event is free and open to all small business owners. An opportunity  to connect with the Regional Chamber’s Business Resource Navigator (BRN) program.  Several exhibitors will be at the event including:  Small Business Development Center  office of minority and Women’s […]





Waitr founder Chris Meaux’s new venture is an AI-driven startup accelerator

Chris Meaux. (Don Kadair) Waitr founder Chris Meaux and Business Report founder and columnist Rolfe McCollister have partnered to launch a new tech venture: QiMana. The company has a stated goal of “revolutionizing entrepreneurship.” Its flagship product, Solomon, combines AI technology with human mentorship to offer entrepreneurs access to personalized guidance from experienced business leaders. […]