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Douglas C. Lyons: Gov. Rick Scott mistakes innovative economic development plan for a budget turkey
All Germaine Smith-Baugh wanted was to find another way to do her job. As she put it: "I literally woke up one morning thinking, 'How can we better serve small businesses?'" Small and minority-owned businesses, big-city communities and economic...Tags: Government, Florida Legislature, Broward County, Jacksonville (Duval, Florida), Arts and Culture
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Gatto's 'Shakedown' bill gets halfway home
A bill by Assemblyman Mike Gatto (D-Silver Lake) that would protect businesses against "shakedown lawsuits" sailed through the state Assembly Friday on a unanimous vote. The bill was Gatto's attempt to remedy what small-business owners in his district...Tags: Restaurant and Catering Industry, Litigation, Trials, Mike Gatto, Justice System
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Lost jobs, higher costs: Obamacare hits home
On this Memorial Day weekend, as we remember with deepest gratitude the sacrifice of America's military heroes, we also offer our thoughts and prayers for the victims of the Oklahoma tragedy. I've dedicated a half-dozen columns to the single most...Tags: U.S. Congress, Elections, Congressional Budget Office, Medtronic Incorporated, Business
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TowneBank named top SBA lender
TowneBank based in Suffolk was among six top Small Business Administration lenders in 2012 that will be recognized in June. BB&T based in Winston-Salem, N.C., was the top overall lender for financing 72 loans totaling $17.7 million, according to a...Tags: Richmond (Richmond, Virginia), Fairfax (Fairfax, Virginia), TowneBank, Charlottesville (Charlottesville, Virginia), Business
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Small business expo to take place in Yorktown
Daily PressA Small Business Expo will be held on Saturday, May 25 at the Hampton Roads Harley Division in Yorktown. The fair, which will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., will include more than 20 vendors, such as South Hill Designs and It Works. The children's...Tags: Hampton Roads
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Graphic design firm offers branding help for small businesses
HARBOR SPRINGS -- A common goal in branding and marketing is for potential customers to get to know a business and to trust them. For Wolf Byte Marketing, a new Harbor Springs-based design firm, building a personal connection with customers is the...
Tags: Prices, Marketing, Agriculture, Business
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Virginia Beach IT firm named "Small Business of the Year"
360IT Partners, a Virginia Beach information technology services company, was named "Small Business of the Year" by the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce on Thursday. “We are proud to be a Hampton Roads business and are humbled by the recognition,...
Tags: Chesapeake (Chesapeake, Virginia), Science and Technology, Hampton Roads, Newport News (Newport News, Virginia), Technology
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Two Somerset County businesses recognized with governor's awards
Daily American Staff WriterTwo Somerset County businesses received an award Thursday that recognizes Pennsylvania business owners' contributions to the state's economic development. Somerset Trust Co. and Global/SFC Valve, both based in Somerset, were among the companies...Tags: Executive Branch, Government, Somerset County (Pennsylvania), Human Interest, Hershey (Dauphin, Pennsylvania)
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Restaurant learns online reviews can make or break
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — It was the customer service disaster heard around the Internet. An Arizona restaurateur, fed up after years of negative online reviews and an embarrassing appearance on a reality television show, allegedly posted a...
Tags: Restaurants, Restaurant and Catering Industry, Foods and Beverages, Soups, Public Relations
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Virginia Beach businesses win 'Small Business of the Year,' 'Retailer of the Year'
A Virginia Beach IT firm was named "Small Business of the Year" and a Virginia Beach gift shop was named "Retailer of the Year" on Thursday. Find out who they are at www.TidewaterBiz.com.
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Small business consultations available in Isle of Wight
The Isle of Wight-Smithfield-Windsor Chamber of Commerce is accepting reservations for small business consultations through a partnership with the Small Business Development Center of Hampton Roads. To schedule an appointment for June 20, call 757 357-...Tags: Isle of Wight (Isle of Wight, Virginia), Windsor (Isle of Wight, Virginia), Hampton (Hampton, Virginia), Smithfield
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Democrats win California Assembly seat as GOP gains in Senate
SACRAMENTO — Democrats took another seat in the state Assembly this week, but a conservative Republican won a Central Valley state Senate district in an upset victory. The San Diego-area Assembly seat was a sure bet for Democrats — both...Tags: Politics, Elections, Republican Party, Local Elections, Curren D. Price, Jr.
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