U.S. small business sentiment drops near 9-1/2-year low in June- NFIB
WASHINGTON – U.S. small-business confidence dropped to the lowest level in nearly 9-1/2 years in June amid concerns about inflation, but demand for labor remained …
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For EV battery makers, it’s go small or go home
By Nick Carey and Paul Lienert CAMBRIDGE, England – In the race to go electric, carmakers have focused on range to ease consumer anxiety over …
Six People Charged with Fraudulently Obtaining Loans Meant To Help Small Businesses During COVID-19 Pandemic
NEWARK, N.J. – Six Essex County, New Jersey, residents were arrested today for scheming to fraudulently obtain Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans, U.S. Attorney Philip …
Camden County Woman Admits Fraudulently Obtaining 30 Loans Meant to Help Small Businesses During COVID-19 Pandemic
CAMDEN, N.J. – A Camden County, New Jersey, resident today admitted conspiring to fraudulently obtain 30 Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans and Economic Injury Disaster …
Former Warren County Businessman Admits Fraudulently Obtaining $1.8 Million in COVID-19 Loans Meant for Small Businesses
NEWARK, N.J. – A Warren County, New Jersey, businessman today admitted fraudulently obtaining nearly $1.8 million in federal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans, U.S. Attorney …
Pro-Abortion Protester Tries To Inspire Revolution By Scaling Small Bridge
Pro-Abortion Protester Tries To Inspire Revolution By Scaling Small Bridge Jennie Taer on June 24, 2022 A man climbed to the top of a bridge …
How A Small Border Town Is Dealing With Huge Consequences Of Biden’s Border Policies
How A Small Border Town Is Dealing With Huge Consequences Of Biden’s Border Policies Jennie Taer on June 24, 2022 Yuma, ARIZONA — The influx of …
Ecuador indigenous protests carry on despite small concession
By Alexandra Valencia QUITO – Ecuador’s government on Thursday acquiesced to a demand of indigenous demonstrators who have held 11 days of protests, giving them …
St. Paul Man Sentenced to Prison for $841,000 COVID-Relief Scheme to Defraud the Small Business Administration’s Paycheck Protection Program
ST. PAUL, Minn. – A St. Paul man was sentenced to 81 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release for fraud, money …
U.S. FDA advisers back Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for small children
(Reuters) – U.S. Food and Drug Administration advisers on Wednesday recommended the authorization of Moderna Inc’s COVID-19 vaccine for children aged 6 months through 5 …
Pfizer COVID vaccines safe and effective for small children, FDA staff say
(Reuters) – U.S. Food and Drug Administration staff reviewers on Sunday said Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccines were effective and safe for use in children aged 6 …
Connecticut Companies Pay $5.2 Million to Resolve Allegations of False Claims Act Violations Concerning Fraudulently Obtained Small Business Contracts
Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, today announced that Numet Machining Techniques, LLC (“Numet”), Numet Industries, Inc., KCO Numet, Inc., …
Bank Ceo Convicted For Taking Bribes In Connection With Loans Guaranteed By The Small Business Administration
Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced today the conviction of EDWARD SHIN, then-CEO of a Pennsylvania-based bank …
China central bank urges more lending to small firms amid COVID shocks
BEIJING -China’s central bank said on Thursday it would promote more credit for smaller firms and boost financial institutions’ confidence to lend funds, as policymakers …
U.S. FDA sets June meeting dates for Moderna, Pfizer small children COVID-19 vaccines
WASHINGTON -The U.S. Food and Drug Administration set June 14-15 as the new meeting date to review Moderna Inc’s emergency authorization request for its COVID-19 …
Big Business Wins Again: Biden Climate Rules Will Hurt Small Companies Most
Big Business Wins Again: Biden Climate Rules Will Hurt Small Companies Most Thomas Catenacci on May 17, 2022 America’s top financial regulator issued climate disclosure …
Under Governor Murphy, Veteran-Owned Small Businesses are Being Ignored for State Contracts
TRENTON, NJ – Did you know New Jersey state law requires all state agencies to award 3% of their public contracts to veteran-owned businesses? In …
Small players lose faith in crypto after sell-off
By Hannah Lang, Savio Shetty and Lisa Pauline Mattackal WASHINGTON/MUMBAI – Nofe Isah, a 25-year old based in Nigeria, has been investing in crypto since …
Construction Company Agrees to Pay $2.8 Million to Resolve Allegations of Small Business Subcontracting Fraud
Spokane, Washington – Hensel Phelps Construction Company (Hensel Phelps), a large construction company headquartered in Greeley, Colorado, has agreed to pay $2,804,110, to resolve allegations …
Small Businesses Struggle To Survive In Biden’s Economy, Optimism Hits All-Time Low: POLL
Small Businesses Struggle To Survive In Biden’s Economy, Optimism Hits All-Time Low: POLL Thomas Catenacci on May 13, 2022 Small business owners are increasingly pessimistic …
Construction Company Agrees to Pay $2.8 Million to Resolve Allegations of Small Business Subcontracting Fraud
ALBANY, NEW YORK – Hensel Phelps Construction Company (Hensel Phelps), a large construction company headquartered in Greeley, Colorado, has agreed to pay $2,804,110 to resolve allegations …
CBP Small Vessel Reporting Requirements
BLAINE, Wash. — Pleasure boaters arriving in the U.S. from a foreign port or place are required by law to immediately report their arrival to …
Providence Man Sentenced in Wide-Ranging Bank Fraud and COVID Small Business Loan Schemes
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – A Providence resident was sentenced today to five years in federal prison for using the stolen personal identifying information (PII) of unsuspecting …
NASA Chooses Small Businesses to Continue Exploration Tech Development
WASHINGTON, April 28, 2022 — NASA’s Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program has chosen 110 U.S. small businesses for continued technology development. The range of …
Owner of Tax Preparation Business Sentenced to Two Years in Federal Prison for Defrauding Small Business Owners
ROANOKE, Va. – The former owner of a tax preparation business who defrauded at least eight small businesses, many of whose owners spoke English in …
Union City Man Pleads Guilty To Series Of Small Business Robberies
OAKLAND – Nelson Enrike Ramirez pleaded guilty today in federal court to two counts of robbery affecting interstate commerce, announced United States Attorney Stephanie M. …
Analysis-N.Korea could ‘go small’ with tactical nukes if it resumes testing
By Josh Smith SEOUL – If North Korea resumes nuclear testing, it could include development of smaller “tactical” warheads meant for battlefield use and designed …
China to accelerate VAT credit rebates for small firms – finance ministry
BEIJING – China’s finance ministry and tax regulator on Wednesday said they will accelerate Value Added Tax (VAT) credit rebates for small firms. Medium-sized manufacturing …
Former Small Business Administration Employee Imprisoned For Identity Theft
GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN — U.S. Attorney Andrew Birge announced today that Jay David Soulliere, Jr., 28, of Grand Rapids, was …
Levitt Foundation Expands the “Levitt AMP Grant Awards” into Multi-year, $90K Matching Grants to Support Nonprofits Based in Small to Mid-Sized Towns and Cities
Applications now open nationwide for 2023–2025 grant cycle to present a free concert series that activates underused public spaces and builds community through the power …
U.S. small business sentiment ebbs as inflation worries mount -NFIB
WASHINGTON – U.S. small business confidence fell in March, with the share of owners reporting that inflation was their single most important problem the largest …
S.Korea’s SK weighs investing in small nuclear reactors, eyes Bill Gates’ TerraPower
By Joyce Lee and Byungwook Kim (Reuters) – South Korea’s SK Group said on Tuesday it was mulling investments in small-sized nuclear reactors and that …
In a small French village, Le Pen threatens Macron’s re-election
By Juliette Jabkhiro and Stephane Mahe GOUZON, France – At a bar in Gouzon, a village in central France, a few locals gathered on Monday …
U.S. EPA soon to announce decision on small refinery biofuel waivers – sources
By Stephanie Kelly NEW YORK – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will announce a decision as early as Thursday on numerous pending applications from small …
U.S. says small number of outstanding issues in Iran nuclear talks
WASHINGTON – The U.S. State Department on Thursday said a small number of outstanding issues remain in nuclear talks with Iran, adding that the onus …
EXCLUSIVE: Bill To Help Small And Conservative Media Orgs Stand Up To Big Tech Gains Traction In Congress
EXCLUSIVE: Bill To Help Small And Conservative Media Orgs Stand Up To Big Tech Gains Traction In Congress Ailan Evans on March 31, 2022 Republican …
Philippines evacuates residents as small volcano spews mile-high plume
MANILA – A small but restive volcano south of the Philippine capital spewed a 1.5 km plume on Saturday, prompting authorities to raise an alert …
China says to exempt 3% VAT levied on some small firms
BEIJING – China will exempt the 3% Value Added Tax (VAT) levied on some small firms, the country’s main source of jobs, the finance ministry …
China to give 1 trillion yuan tax rebates to small firms – CCTV cites cabinet meeting
BEIJING – China will give nearly 1 trillion yuan ($157 billion) in tax rebates to domestic small firms to shore up economic stability, state media …
Texas wildfires destroy 86 homes and most of small town – Dallas Morning News
– Wildfires wiped out 86 homes and a majority of the small town of Carbon, Texas, the Dallas Morning News reported on Saturday, as four …
U.S. Treasury official sees modest uptick in crypto illicit finance, but transactions small
By Andrea Shalal and Hannah Lang WASHINGTON – U.S. officials have observed an uptick in the use of digital assets to facilitate illicit finance since …
China cuts income tax for some small firms to 20% – finance ministry
BEIJING -China will cut income tax for some small firms to 20% from 25%, the finance ministry said on Friday, as part of steps to …
M&T Bank Awards $250,000 to 20 Minority- and Women-Owned Small Businesses in Southwest Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA, March 10, 2022 — M&T Bank has awarded $250,000 to 20 minority- and women-owned small businesses in Southwest Philadelphia grappling with the economic repercussions …
China aims to boost big-bank loans to small business over 40% in 2022
BEIJING/SHANGHAI – China aims to boost lending to small businesses from large commercial banks by over 40% this year, Premier Li Keqiang told the annual …
Woman Sentenced for Embezzling $429,732 from her Small Business Employer
A woman was sentenced Wednesday in federal court for stealing $429, 732 from a veteran-owned small business in operation for 38 years, announced U.S. Attorney …
Visa to cut consumer credit fees for U.S. small businesses by 10% – document
– Visa Inc will lower consumer credit interchange rates for small businesses in the United States by 10%, effective next month, to help merchants recovering …
District Man Pleads Guilty in Schemes to Defraud Small Business Pandemic Relief Programs and the Archdiocese of Washington
WASHINGTON – Kenneth Gaughan, 43, of Washington, D.C., pleaded guilty today to carrying out two separate financial schemes. In …
Toyota supplier cyberattack shows big vulnerability that small firms bring
By Elaine Lies TOKYO – The cyberattack on a Toyota Motor Corp supplier that brought the automaker’s domestic production to a halt shows how more …
Visa partners with fintech Tribal in Latam to expand small business offerings
By Lisa Pauline Mattackal – Visa Inc, the world’s largest payment processor, will partner with payment and financing firm Tribal to expand its offerings for …
Toms River Mayor and Council Announce Small Business Advisory Committee
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Art Gallagher, confidential secretary to Toms River Mayor Maurice Hill today said, the government of the township is here to help …