August 2, 2025

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SBA administrator Loeffler tours Transylvania County NC outfitter

U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Kelly Loeffler At a visit to a river sports business in Pisgah National Forest, the Small Business Administration’s Kelly Loeffler pointed to its impact post-Helene. Small Business Administration leader Kelly Loeffler visited Pisgah National Forest June 19. Small Business Administration loans kept some businesses afloat post-Helene, one business owner

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Funds

Why Erie City Council changed course to fund Miller Bros. roof repairs

Council members made it clear to Mayor Joe Schember’s administration they did not want to use the city’s nearly $17 million Water Reserve Fund for the repairs. City of Erie sees plenty of possibilities at former Miller Bros. property Here’s a quick look at the expansive basement in the former Miller Bros. Power Equipment property,

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Investment

Downtown Investment Authority approves Colin Tarbert contract

Pour Taproom in downtown Jacksonville. Take a look inside. The Pour Taproom’s tap wall features wine, cocktails, beers including local beers designated with a 904. The taproom is on the ground floor and mezzanine of the new VyStar Credit Union garage facing Laura Street in downtown Jacksonville. Downtown Investment Authority board approves contract with Colin

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Funds being raised for police chief | News, Sports, Jobs

Jeff Hansen ESCANABA — Drifters Restaurant in Escanaba is collecting money for the family of Jeff Hansen, chief of the Hannahville Tribal Police Department, who recently had surgery to remove a cancerous brain tumor and will soon be undergoing chemotherapy and radiation at University of Michigan. Owner Liza Plourde of Drifters is a friend of

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Portage man walks to Washington for funds in brother’s memory

It’s a long walk from Portage to Washington, D.C., but for Antonio Gutierrez, it’s a step – a lot of steps – in support of the Portage Recovery Association. Gutierrez is raising funds in memory of his brother Erik. Gutierrez was in Greensboro, West Virginia, on Thursday. He plans to reach Washington on Tuesday. “That

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Loans

Millions in loans on tap for towns to replace lead water lines

Several south suburbs are will get millions of dollars in state loans to replace lead water service lines through the state’s new budget that starts July 1. Despite the loans, taken together, communities are indicating that the amount will barely scratch the surface, as replacing a single lead line can cost about $10,000. Communities across

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Banking

Some banking scams to watch out for

CHICO — I want to start by saying that I appreciate a lot of the money apps we have now. I ended up going to a Pride event on Saturday and was able to easily buy things and split payments with friends for lunch with Venmo and it just made life way easier. What I

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Investment

CT man employed by investment company admits to insider trading

A Connecticut man has pleaded guilty in federal court to using his role at a Denver investment company to commit insider trading. Ryan Squillante, 40, of Weston, appeared in federal court in Hartford on Friday and waived his right to be indicted, pleading guilty to securities fraud, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the

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Investment

Jacksonville’s Downtown Investment Authority has three CEO finalists

Downtown Jacksonville update: Apartments, townhomes under construction Construction is underway at the Four Seasons Hotel & Residences Jacksonville and One Riverside developments in downtown Jacksonville, Florida. Jacksonville City Council withdrew a proposal to gain authority to terminate the Downtown Investment Authority’s CEO. Three finalists will interview for the CEO position next week. Concerns arose that

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Funds

Unclaimed funds in Ohio wanted by Browns could be yours. How to check

The Ohio Senate wants to use part of the state’s reported $3.7 billion in unclaimed funds to pay for the new Cleveland Browns stadium in Brook Park, according to their budget proposal. Over $1 billion in unclaimed funds would be used to create a sports and cultural projects fund and $600 million of that would

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