Photo by: Office of Senator Kaplan Senator Anna M. Kaplan (D-North Hills), Chair of the New York State Senate Committee on Commerce, Economic Development, and Small Business, stood with the Long Island Main Street Alliance, Vision Long Island, Chambers of Commerce from across Nassau County, local officials, and local small business owners to celebrate the inclusion of over $1 billion in grants and relief for small businesses in the recently enacted state budget, and announced that the State is seeking to form grassroot partnerships around the state to help get these resources into the community through trusted messengers. Senator Anna M. Kaplan, Chair of the Committee on Commerce, Economic Development, and Small Business said the pandemic has been devastating to New York s small business community, and they need our help if they re going to survive these challenging times. I m proud to have fought to bring back over a billion dollars in grants and o
The federal government’s 2021 budget is significant in at least two respects.
First, it affirms that small businesses are “the vital heart of our economy.” Government support in times of extreme economic stress is therefore critical.
Second, the budget looks to policy innovation at the provincial level as inspiration for nationwide reform Québec’s universal child-care system being the latest example.
While parliamentarians and provincial legislatures debate unprecedented fiscal measures to support Canada’s small businesses, they should also consider how to embrace another Québec innovation: its simplified incorporation model for small businesses. With some minor refinements, Québec’s system of incorporating businesses can and should be deployed across the country.
After more than a year of pandemic lockdown, the tourism industry is preparing for millions of newly vaccinated Americans to catch travel fever. That’s a business opportunity for a third-generation Georgia restaurateur whose family name was once synonymous with the great American road trip. From Georgia Public Broadcasting, Rickey Bevington reports on the revival of Stuckey s.
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After more than a year of pandemic lockdown, the tourism industry is preparing for millions of newly vaccinated Americans to catch travel fever. That s a business opportunity for a third-generation Georgia restaurateur whose family name was once synonymous with the great American road trip.
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Thousands of Central Queensland businesses and customers can rejoice that Australia Post has backflipped on its decision to stop delivering perishables.
On Wednesday the government-owned company revealed it would stop delivering perishable foods such as meats, seafood, eggs or frozen meals from June 30, because of complex food safety and regulatory requirements across states and territories.
Suddenly, hundreds of thousands of regional businesses that rely on the service to survive were left helpless.
News of the plan spread rapidly and the criticism quickly followed, resulting in Australia Post announcing on Thursday the service will continue in a partnership with Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson.
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President Joe Biden called on all US employers to give workers paid time off to get vaccinated.
He also reaffirmed a commitment to a paid-leave tax credit so small businesses can offset the cost.
This comes ahead of Biden s announcement that the US met his goal of 200 million shots in 100 days.
President Joe Biden is expected to announce on Thursday that the US met his vaccination goal of 200 million shots in 100 days. And on Wednesday, he announced new plans to ensure every American employee can get a shot.
A White House statement said that Biden is calling for every employer in America to provide paid time off for employees to get vaccinated, which would include the time it takes to recover from any of the vaccine s side effects. He also reaffirmed his commitment to a tax credit that is designed to offset the cost for small businesses with fewer than 500 employees to provide full pay for workers who want to get a vaccine.