By Brian Figeroux, Esq. In 2025, President Donald Trump’s tax proposals are poised to significantly reshape the financial landscape for both low-income individuals and small businesses in the United States. While the administration touts these changes as catalysts for economic growth and competitiveness, a closer examination reveals a complex array of benefits and challenges for […]
U.S Small Business Administration, SBA Press Office | Editorial credit: RossHelen / shutterstock.com More Than a Dozen Private Funds to Invest $2.8 Billion in Over 1,000 Critical Technology Startups and Small Businesses WASHINGTON– Today, Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and Secretary Lloyd J. Austin, head of the U.S. Department Secretary of Defense (DoD) announced 13 […]
Editorial credit: Francisco Blanco / Shutterstock.com By Press Office | October 19, 2023 Proposed Rules Offer Clear Guidance for Restaurant Owners, Prioritizing Equity and Expanding Access to Safe, Clean, Rat-Free Outdoor Dining in All Five Boroughs With Launch of Outreach Plan, City Agencies Will Engage With Local Restaurants and Community Organizations First Approved “Outdoor Dining […]
By: Linda Nwoke The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) is the country’s federal agency in charge of protecting and promoting the welfare of job seekers, workers, and retired workers. The agency provides opportunities across various industries. There are about six major sectors in the economy. As of the end of March 2023, there were more […]
By Dr. Phillip Gardiner It’s hard to believe that with the amount of damage that the tobacco industry has inflicted on the Black community, that there are still Black organizations accepting their funding. By doing so, these Black organizations enable the tobacco industry to portray themselves as allies to our community. They help silence our […]
Minister for Health, Wellness and New Health Investment of Dominica – Dr Irving McIntyre shared an update on the Small Business One-stop shop and training certificate ceremony. The ceremony was hosted by the Ministry of Tourism, International Transport and Maritime Initiative. Through his social media, Dr McIntyre stated that in order to strengthen the Small […]
New York, NY, USA – December 17, 2021: French Roast Brasserie and Cafe on Broadway and 85th St. (Shutterstock) By Andrew Rigie and Jessica Walker, NY Post How to explain the city’s lagging recovery? Look no further than the pandemic-induced financial challenges still facing our restaurants and retail shops, which make up the economic backbone of […]
Facility Dedicated in Honor of Evergreen’s Longtime Board Treasurer Wesley H. Watson
BROOKLYN, NY—New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) and Evergreen Incorporated: Your North Brooklyn Business Exchange (Evergreen) celebrated the opening of the Wesley H. Watson Industrial Center at 500 Stagg Street, a new $6.8 million manufacturing facility in East Williamsburg. It is named in honor of Wesley H. Watson, a beloved Evergreen board treasurer who provided financial […]
Reforms will reduce fine schedules and allow for warnings for first-time violations.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams signs executive order to help small business owners with reform on violations for first time violations. – New York City, NY USA January 4, 2022. (Shutterstock) NEW YORK—Mayor Eric Adams today signed the “Small Business Forward” Executive Order to reform existing business regulations, ensuring local businesses face fewer needless fines and […]
Dear Friends and Neighbors, It’s more important now than ever to shop small! Many small businesses have been harmed by the economic toll of the pandemic and together we have built and supported community resilience that continues to be put to the test this year. Small businesses are the heart and soul of our community. I encourage […]