How Cathy Bishop became Iowa Small Business Person of 2024 petek, August 7, 2024 SERGEANT BLUFF — Four years ago, when the COVID-19 pandemic shut down the catered world, Cathy Bishop vowed that her employees would not lose their jobs. “My whole goal at that time was, there were too many people on unemployment, and I didn’t want any of our people to go on unemployment,” said Bishop, longtime proprietor of the Aggies, a Sergeant Bluff catering firm. “I wasn’t going to let people not have a job. That wasn’t going to happen.” Catered affairs were practically nonexistent, so Aggies got creative: Her partner Jone Kent came up with the idea of ”COVID carryout,” … Continue Reading
KeyBank survey finds signs of confidence with small business owners, with concerns about inflation, fraud and political noise petek, August 6, 2024 KeyBank 2024 Small Business Month Flash Poll Confidence among small business owners could be one of the first indicators of economic resilience in the US Vermont Business Magazine KeyBank, with branches across Vermont, has issued its 2024 Small Business Month Survey results. Overall, Small business owners are concerned about the future economy yet remain resilient, perhaps having learned how to navigate their business from past economic downturns. POLL FINDINGS Unexpected Funds – 65% of small business owners feel confident that they can fund their operating expenses with the cash they have in reserve for one month if an unexpected need … Continue Reading
Vice President Harris Kicks Off Economic Opportunity Tour petek, August 5, 2024 US Vice President Kamala Harris delivers remarks during the second stop of her national economy … [+] Opportunity Tour in Detroit, Michigan, on May 6, 2024. (Photo by JEFF KOWALSKY / AFP) (Photo by JEFF KOWALSKY/AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images Vice President Kamala Harris is leading a nationwide Economic Opportunity Tour to highlight the Biden-Harris Administration’s efforts to create economic opportunity and support communities. The tour also highlights the distinctiveness of each of these cities and the importance of small business in making growth and wealth creation a reality. “One of the compelling reasons for me to … Continue Reading
Shapiro Administration Continues Pennsylvania’s Small Business Week Celebration with visit to Luzerne County, Highlights Importance of Strengthening Our Downtowns and Main Streets petek, August 4, 2024 From Cumberland to Luzerne to Somerset counties, the Shapiro Administration is celebrating Small Business Week and encouraging Pennsylvanians to show their support for their local downtowns and Main Streets. Supporting small businesses and Main Streets is an essential component of the Governor’s economic development strategy and 2024-25 budget proposal — which includes a total of $600 million in economic development investments. Hazleton, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Deputy Secretary for Technology and Entrepreneurship Jen Gilburg joined Senator David Argall, Representative Dane Watro, and other local leaders to tour downtown Hazleton in Luzerne County to emphasize … Continue Reading