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Governor Glenn Youngkin announces small business loan fund for counties affected by Hurricane Helene

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Governor Glenn Youngkin announces small business loan fund for counties affected by Hurricane Helene

Governor Glenn Youngkin announced today that the Virginia Small Business Finance Authority in partnership with the Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission will provide disaster loans to farmers and small agricultural and forestry businesses located in counties affected by Hurricane Helene in Virginia. Southwest. The Agricultural Disaster Microloan Program will provide financial assistance to Virginia small businesses … Read more

How the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro empowers business leaders on the go

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How the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro empowers business leaders on the go

Published on October 29, 2024By: Wylie Wong Today’s business executives need a light and thin laptop that is powerful and versatile enough for any business task, from simple word processing and team chats to more complex or processor-intensive applications such as such as video conferencing, video editing, performing data analysis and running reports. Business leaders … Read more

Governor Announces Small Farm Business Loan for Helene-Affected Counties

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Governor Announces Small Farm Business Loan for Helene-Affected Counties

RICHMOND, Va. (WDBJ / Release from the Governor’s Office) – Governor Glenn Youngkin has announced that the Virginia Small Business Finance Authority, in partnership with the Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission, will provide disaster loans to farmers and small agricultural businesses and forestry in counties affected by Hurricane Helene in Southwest Virginia. The Agricultural Disaster Microloan … Read more

How corporate giants manage business risk in a changing China

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How corporate giants manage business risk in a changing China

Building a business in China has never been for the faint of heart. However, the stakes and obstacles to operating in the PRC have recently become more acute. Management consulting giant McKinsey has reportedly trimmed its team on the mainland after drawing heat from US lawmakers over its Chinese government arms contracts. Its main competitor, … Read more

NIU Today | De La Vega Innovation Lab’s Business Blitz event cultivates creativity

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NIU Today | De La Vega Innovation Lab's Business Blitz event cultivates creativity

On Thursday, September 12, NIU business students gathered at the De La Vega Innovation Lab for a creativity and collaboration challenge called Business Blitz. This once-a-semester event brings together students from across campus to brainstorm and develop an out-of-the-box marketing solution for a surprise entrepreneur. This year’s entrepreneur was alumnus David Haas, ’05, MBA ’06, … Read more

Jaylen Brown and Kickstarter CEO Everette Taylor Talk Business in New Series

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Jaylen Brown and Kickstarter CEO Everette Taylor Talk Business in New Series

How do you start a new brand when you’re up against deep-pocketed competitors? That’s what Jaylen Brown is thinking. In September, the reigning NBA Finals MVP launched his own clothing brand, 741, with plans to sign other athletes. While starting out, Brown met Kickstarter CEO Everette Taylor, a man with extensive marketing experience—his platform has … Read more

Africa Re CEO highlights growth in discretionary business and market resilience

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Africa Re CEO highlights growth in discretionary business and market resilience

  Reinsurance Africa Re CEO highlights growth in discretionary business and market resilience Diversified portfolio and economic support enhance performance Reinsurance By Kenneth Araullo Corneille Karekezi, group managing director and CEO of African Reinsurance Corp (Africa Re), stated that the discretionary business has contributed significantly to Africa Re’s performance, demonstrating solid growth. Speaking to AM … Read more