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Rep. Doris Matsui Hosts Successful Small Business Opportunities Workshop
" Congresswoman Doris O. Matsui hosted a Small Business Opportunities Workshop at Sacramento State today with over 200 attendees, who were able to network with each other, hear from Congresswoman Matsui, and ask questions from federal, state and local agencies about opportunities for competitive grants, financing, and bonds made available through ...
7 hrs ago | Portland Business Journal
Oregon party leaders bicker over session
Democrats and Republicans are trading barbs over whether Oregon's 2009 legislative session, which closed Monday, was a success.
11 hrs ago | WFAE-FM Charlotte
SC begins random checks on companies for illegal immigrants
Beginning this week, South Carolina's largest businesses have to use a federal database or check drivers' licenses to verify the immigration status of new workers.
15 hrs ago | ComputerWorld
Small-Business Network Security 101
Today more than ever, good network security is vital to businesses of all sizes.
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Econmic Downturn Causes Company Director To Take Action
Owen Batt, Director of Circle D Fencing Ltd, says that due to the recession and flu pandemic, small business owners like himself need to be proactive in their response to the current situation.
Inventors, researchers and small business owners hoping to receive a portion of $2.3 billion in federal grants attended the National Institutes of Health's 11th annual Small Business Innovation Research conference.
Small businesses brace for impact as broke California sends out IOUs instead of cash
Business consultant Katrina Kennedy has taken her young son out of preschool and put a family vacation on hold.
Web retailers, states tussle over tax rules
In a big break for online shoppers, Web retailers generally don't have to charge sales taxes in states where they lack a store or some other physical presence.
Republican Neumann joins Wisconsin governor's race
MADISON - Former Congressman Mark Neumann announced Wednesday he's running for governor, immediately setting his sights on Republican rival Milwaukee County Executive Scott Walker.
Amazon Drops North Carolina SMBs Over Sales Tax Proposal
Faced with the implementation of a new online state sales tax in North Carolina, Amazon.com has ended partnerships with scores of small business entrepreneurs in the state as the North Carolina legislature prepares to enact new policy on "click-through" transactions.
Maine House member announces for governor
PORTLAND, Maine a ' State Rep. Dawn Hill, a second-term legislator from York, is entering the 2010 race for governor.
Feds Have Ways to Help Small Businesses
For small business owners like Sacramentan Betty Davis, this is a make-or-break year.
Small businesses vital to economic recovery go bankrupt
Entrepreneurship and new small businesses are supposed to lead us out of the recession, just as they have in prior downturns, right? Sure.
Dell's foray into the business computing world continues with yet another model release - the Dell Vostro 1220.
Invest In Missouri to reinvest $1 billion in Missouri
State Treasurer Clint Zweifel's economic development legislation, INVEST IN MISSOURI, was signed by Governor Jay Nixon today at stops in St.
Restaurant Owners, Patrons Divided on Va. Smoking Law
The process to get cigarette smoke out of Virginia restaurants and bars is well underway and now businesses are on the clock.
Merkley announces legislation to aid small businesses
Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, rolled out new legislation Tuesday targeted at business start-ups. Speaking to approximately 50 business people at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Lake Oswego, Merkley announced the Small Business Jump Start Act of 2009 to members of the Lake Oswego and West Linn chambers of commerce.
Sonia Podstaskyj has given the term "pillow talk" a whole new meaning. The Nelson, B.C., resident, who runs her own small business as a personal assistant, uses her iPhone to manage international conference calls from the comfort of her bed.
Small Businesses Wary Of Health Care LegislationLoading...
June 29, 2009 Monday CHASE EDITION SECTION: NEWS; Pg. 7A LENGTH: 733 words HEADLINE: Small businesses wary of health care legislation; There's uncertainty over impact on employer insurance plans, workers BYLINE: John Fritze WASHINGTON -- Like many small-business owners, Pedro Alfonso struggles to maintain the health insurance he provides to his 85 ...
First Federal helps businesses recover with SBA-ARC loans
The United States Small Business Administration is implementing a special, temporary loan program to help struggling small businesses.