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Disaster Relief Deadline: FEMA still hasn’t fully funded Eaton Fire disaster case management, putting about 1,500 survivors at risk of losing support when the Sept. 30 program ends. Energy Cost Squeeze: France’s small bakeries are getting hit as heating-oil prices jump, while the Philippines offers only limited relief by suspending LPG and kerosene excise taxes. SME Funding Boost: A new $250,000 investment backs Charleston’s Harbor Entrepreneur Center, and the U.S. Treasury released about $289M to CDFIs after a legal fight. Women & Youth Entrepreneurship: Nigeria’s Fidelity Bank sponsors “Beauty in the Motherland” for beauty entrepreneurs; Hajjah’s sewing course helps women launch home businesses; Guyana’s youth entrepreneurship awards fund student plans. Tourism Tech Push: World Tourism Day spotlights AI and digital tools, with operators calling for more financing and upgrades. Local Business Growth: Louisville’s big events are driving foot traffic for NuLu shops and restaurants. Cyber & Fraud Warning: Ghanaian firms face rising AI-driven scams, and businesses are urged to tighten defenses.

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Sep. 26, 2026

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Small business: Outdoors Society founder Dane Watson plans Moreporks and Goodlids stores

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The New Zealand Herald

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Owned By	New Zealand Media & Entertainment (Spheria Asset Management, James Grenon & Pinnacle Investment Management Group, Largest Shareholders)
Year Founded	1863
Website	www.nzherald.co.nz
Domain Registration Year	1997
Access Type	paid
Publication Location	New Zealand, Auckland
Owner Country	New Zealand

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Small Business Highlight - Becks Florist, Inc.

Week 25 - Illinois |

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Week 25 - Illinois

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Owned By	Gray Media Inc. (Hilton H. Howell Chairman & Co-CEO)
Year Founded	1953
Website	www.25newsnow.com
Domain Registration Year	2022
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Illinois, East Peoria
Owner Country	United States

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Togo’s B Pilot Offers Small Businesses a Simpler Way to Manage Finances

Togo First |

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Togo First

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Owned By	Ecofin Agency
Year Founded	2018
Website	https://www.togofirst.com/en
Domain Registration Year	2017
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Togo, Lomé
Owner Country	Switzerland

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Jon Husted-Backed Ratepayer Protection Bill Protects Families, Small Businesses from Large Electricity Users, Data Centers

Breitbart |

Owner: Larry Solov, Susie Breitbart and The Mercer Family info about owner

Breitbart

Right-wing

Owned By	Larry Solov, Susie Breitbart and The Mercer Family through Breitbart News Network LLC
Year Founded	2007
Website	www.breitbart.com
Domain Registration Year	1999
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States,
Owner Country	United States

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7 hours ago

New fund invests $250,000 in Charleston small business center

WCSC - South Carolina |

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WCSC - South Carolina

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Owned By	Gray Media Inc. (Hilton H. Howell Chairman & Co-CEO)
Year Founded	1953
Website	https://www.live5news.com/
Domain Registration Year	1999
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, South Carolina, Charleston
Owner Country	United States

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President Trump’s Treasury Department Announces Full Release of Funding for Crucial Bipartisan Small Business Lending Program, Following Legal Challenge, Democracy Forward Reports

Sierra Sun Times - California |

Owner: Gerald Sarazin info about owner

Sierra Sun Times

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Owned By	Gerald Sarazin
Year Founded	2004
Website	https://goldrushcam.com/sierrasuntimes/
Domain Registration Year	2003
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, California, Mariposa
Owner Country	United States

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Card surcharge ban to save Aussies billions but small businesses face tough choices

Seven News |

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7NEWS

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Owned By	Southern Cross Media Group (SGH Ltd Main Shareholder 20%)
Year Founded	1958
Website	7news.com.au
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Access Type	open
Publication Location	Australia, Sydney
Owner Country	Australia

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10 hours ago

My sister and I started a small business reselling vintage items. Here's what everyone gets wrong about our business.

Business Insider |

Owner: Mathias Döpfner & Friede Springer info about owner

Business Insider

Center-left

Owned By	Mathias Döpfner & Friede Springer through Axel Springer SE
Year Founded	2007
Website	https://www.businessinsider.com/
Domain Registration Year	1998
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	United States, New York, New York
Owner Country	Germany

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