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SBA Higher Surety Bond Guarantees Will Help Small Businesses

Snowe Fights to Ensure Maine Small Business Access to Export Assistance

Snowe Calls for Comprehensive Fixes to Small Business Lending Fund

Republican Senators Offer Commonsense Amendment to Pay for Critical Small Business Legislation

Ex-Im Bank Supports U.S. Renewable-Energy Jobs By Financing Solar-Power Projects In India

President Obama to Outline Plan for America's Energy Security

U.K. Battle of the Blues winner will perform at Harvest Jazz and Blues Festival

CSC Names Jose Jimenez Chief Diversity Officer

Nine State Projects Win $10,000 Technology Grants

Sen. Brown Announces SBA Disaster Loans Available in 2 Ohio Counties

Communities Receive More Than $1.2 Million in Water and Sewer Funds

Dalrymple Signs Legislation Honoring Women Veterans

SBA Announces Grant to Alabama Small Business Development Centers to Support Job Creation

Landrieu, Cochran, Wicker Measure Gives Disaster Relief to Hard-Hit Businesses

Veterans Tackle the Slopes at 25th Winter Sports Clinic

SBA Declares Disaster in California, Hawaii and Oregon for Honshu Tsunami; Offers Disaster Assistance to Residents and Businesses

SBA Opens Temporary Refinancing Program to Real Estate Mortgages Maturing after December 2012

Ex-Im Bank Announces $450 Million for Supply Chain Finance Program With JPMorgan Chase to Support U.S. Small Business and Other Suppliers to Caterpillar Inc.

U.S. Commerce Secretary Gary Locke Takes New Markets, New Jobs Export Tour to Los Angeles

NEW POWER PARTNERSHIP TO STIMULATE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR FIRST NATIONS

New award highlights small business-friendly communities

Canada, Mexico and the United States announce contributions of $13 million to an IDB-managed regional infrastructure integration fund

WVSBDC Offers Small Business Startup Workshop

State Agencies Join Together to Promote Agriculture Exports in Ohio

Ohio Community Development Finance Fund Receives $2 Million to Help Low-Income Ohioans

Governor Cuomo Signs Legislation to Extend Federally-Funded Unemployment Insurance Benefits Through 2011

3 States to Get $53.4M for Small Business Loan Programs

Winning the Future: Out-Educating Our Global Competitors by Improving Educational Opportunities and Outcomes for Hispanic Students

Farmers Helping Farmers to recognize volunteers

Renewable Fuels Standard brings value-added opportunities to Alberta's bioenergy sector

Minister Shea announces $14 Million to Atlantic Lobster Harvesting Groups to Implement Sustainability Measures

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 Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) Recognizes EFH as a Top Corporation for Women’s Business Enterprises

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Liberals launch advertisements for multicultural audiences

Michael Ignatieff launches campaign focused on equal opportunity and renewing Canadian democracy

Casey Discusses Federal Help for Pittsburgh Region Small Business Owners

SBA Extends Incident Period for Ohio Disaster Declaration

Federal and Provincial investment supports PEI trade mission to the Caribbean region to strengthen Island export ties

MANITOBA CUTS RED TAPE WITH LAUNCH OF MORE SINGLE-WINDOW ACCESS FOR BUSINESS INFORMATION AND SERVICES

PROVINCE ENCOURAGES LIGHTS OUT FOR 2011 EARTH HOUR CELEBRATIONS: BLAIKIE

Findings from Culture Minister's meetings with arts and nonprofit representatives now available

Government of Canada Announces $12.5M in Support for Women and Girls in Canada

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Government of Canada Supports Metis Infrastructure Projects

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Renovations Build Brighter Future for Kingston Youth

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Coca-Cola Raises Total Pledge to 2.5 Billion Yen (US$31 Million) for Relief and Rebuilding Efforts in Japan

Home Improvement Still on Americans' To-Do Lists for 2011, One Third Plan to Go Green

NASA Administrator Presents Award To Marshall Center For Agency's Most Effective Small Business Program

SBA Launches New Online “Lender Toolkit”

Senator Kirk Joins Launch of U.S. Chamber’s 100-City Initiative to Help Veterans Find Job

Mayor Gray Welcomes Growth in Population and Diversity

SASKATCHEWAN’S POPULATION TOPS 1,050,000 FOR THE FIRST TIME

Government of Canada Supports Arts and Culture in New Brunswick

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Vietnamese Canadian Centre awarded Paul Yuzyk Award for Multiculturalism grant

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Secretary of State Mollis Marks "Women's History Month" with Cranston Students

Development Awards Loan to Southern Ohio Minority Business

New Contracting Program for Women-Owned Small Business - SBA Web Chat

BUDGET REDUCES PROPERTY TAX, INCREASES INVESTMENT IN EDUCATION

PATIENT-CENTERED CARE TOP PRIORITY FOR HEALTH BUDGET

Wind energy profits more than $3 million for 2010

Liberal Party will move non-confidence motion

Governments of Canada and Nova Scotia Invest in Aquaculture Industry

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Minister Peter Van Loan Highlights Benefits of Next Phase of Canada's Economic Action Plan to Ontario

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Canada Enacts Freezing Assets of Corrupt Officials Act

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Michelle Obama visits project to benefit women in San Salvador

Gov. Nixon provides details of $27 million investment in small-business growth, job creation during visit to high-tech firm in downtown Kansas City

2011 Illinois Governor's Conference Showcases State Tourism Industry's Evolution Through Innovation

Governor Issues Statement on American Energy

Obama Administration Announces Funds for Connecticut, Missouri, and Vermont to Spur at Least $534 Million in New Small Businesses Lending, Help Create Jobs

SBA Honors Nation’s Best Small Businesses

Ex-Im Bank Announces $1 Billion in Financing for Rio State

Vice President Biden Issues Call to Action to Boost College Graduation Rates Nationwide

IFC Conference Supports Development of Georgia's Agricultural Sector, Aims to Boost Economy

JANUARY RETAIL SALES HIGHEST IN CANADA

Minister congratulates Bertha Campbell on winning national award

A New Deal Between CIDA andCanadian NGOs

New York Life Donates $100,000 To Relief Effort In Japan

Coca-Cola Helps Improve Lives of African Women and Girls

American Express Hosts Its Second Annual International Women's Day Celebration

Sen. Brown Announces SBA Disaster Loans Available in 12 Ohio Counties

Governor Dayton Signs Tax Conformity Law, Reducing State Income Taxes for Minnesotans

Obama Administration Announces Funds for Connecticut, Missouri, and Vermont to Spur at Least $534 Million in New Small Businesses Lending, Help Create Jobs

OH 12492 SBA Offers Disaster Assistance to Ohio Residents Affected by Severe Storms and Flooding

29th Annual National Minority Enterprise Development Week Conference Announced for 2011

MANITOBA ACTION GROUP ON EXPLOITED AND VULNERABLE WOMEN LAUNCHES PUBLIC AWARENESS CAMPAIGN

BC Liquor Stores collect donations for Japan relief

Minister Duncan Announces Support for Online Training for Aboriginal Entrepreneurs

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Canada Congratulates Haiti on Second Round of Elections

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International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

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 Dominion Surpasses $300 Million In Buying From Diverse Suppliers

 The Walmart Foundation Donates $2 Million to Help Unemployed Women Get Back to Work

The President Announces Economic Lessons to be Learned from Countries on the Latin America Trip

Four Calgary community projects receive support to improve services

Government of Canada helps people with disabilities in Brantford develop job skills

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Delaware Launches Fund to Help Sister State in Japan

Senators Fight Fraud in Government Contracting Programs

Op-ed by President Obama in USA Today: Jobs at top of Latin America agenda

CA 12494-01 Disaster Assistance Available for Small Businesses

Province Celebrates Multiculturalism Week 2011

PROVINCE INVESTS $800,000 IN MOOSE POPULATION RESTORATION PLAN

AGE-FRIENDLY MANITOBA INITIATIVE WELCOMES SIX NEW COMMUNITIES

City of Edmonton Recognized as a Leader in Accessibility

GOVERNMENT OF CANADA SUPPORTS 2011 TELUS CUP NATIONAL MIDGET HOCKEY CHAMPIONSHIP

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Government of Canada Supports Arts, Culture, and Heritage on Vancouver Island

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Public Safety Minister Toews Announces Support for Crime Prevention in Manitoba

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Minister Day Announces Expansion of Open Government

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Government of Canada improves seniors' quality of life across Canada

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Cantwell Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Boost U.S. Hydropower Production, Jobs

Ohio Business Matchmaker Conference to Include U.S. Department of Homeland Security Official

Boxer, Feinstein Introduce Bill to Improve Monitoring and Preparedness for Earthquakes

Begich Tells Oil Executives More U.S. Energy Production Needed, Not Political Fixes

U.S. Commerce Department Taps Chicago Business Leader to be its Liaison to the Private Sector

Post-Olympic BC Ski Games Contest boosts industry

B.C. provides $500,000 for emergency response in Japan

Minister of State Moore Chairs Consultation Session with Small Business

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Government of Canada Invests in New Technology and Commercialization Initiative for Mining Industry

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Government of Canada Invests in Arts and Culture in Saskatchewan

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Cornyn Joins Coats, GOP Senators in Calling on President Obama to Show Leadership on Entitlement Reform

Gov. Nixon announces $100,000 grant for bicycle, pedestrian trails to boost outdoor tourism in Kirksville

Dayton Budget Bill Keeps Promise to Invest in Education

Boxer Remarks on the Devastating Earthquake in Japan, Tsunami in the Pacific

Sens. Murkowski and Begich Opposed to ‘Use it or Lose it’

Broadband project to create jobs

CA 12490 SBA Offers Disaster Assistance to Residents and Businesses Affected by the Garden Breeze Apartment Fire

SBA Proposes Increase in Size Standards To Expand Eligibility for Small Business Programs

Community Internship Program Seeks Recent Graduates

Government of Canada invests in research on official languages

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Governor Lincoln D. Chafee Travels to Woonsocket to Discuss How His Proposed Budget Would Help Small Businesses and Consumers

Ohio Tourism Division Releases 2010 Return on Investment

Revised Startup Visa Act Opens the Door to More Foreign-Born Entrepreneurs

The U.S.-Brazil Economic Relationship

The U.S. Relationship with Central and South America

U.S. Commerce Secretary Gary Locke Discusses Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Education in the Research Triangle

Relief Fund for Victims of the Japan Earthquake Disaster

Governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island announce funding for Prince Edward Island convention centre

Canada Provides Relief Supplies to Japan

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American Express Company Contributes $100,000 to Japan Earthquake Relief and Refunds Discount Rate for Charitable Contributions

Ex-Im Bank Backs Sale Of GE Gas Turbine Generator Set To Fast-Growing Turkish Market - Small Business Participates

Statement from the White House Press Secretary on the Ongoing U.S. Response to the Earthquakes and Tsunami in Japan

Yukon supports Canadian Red Cross relief efforts in Japan

PROVINCE PROVIDES $100,000 FOR JAPAN EARTHQUAKE

Albertans reminded to donate carefully

Temporary foreign workers certified in Alberta trades can apply for permanent residence

‘Very Ethnic’ versus Very Canadian: Liberal MPs Justin Trudeau and Rob Oliphant outline Liberal vision for Multiculturalism

Cantwell Fights to Save High-Tech Jobs in the Tri-Cities

Women's History Month Highlights the President's Resolve to Pass the Paycheck Fairness Act

APEC Launches 2011 Efforts Toward Creating a Seamless Regional Economy in the Asia-Pacific Region

Premier Stelmach says our health system is not a political football

International Trade Minister Van Loan and Minister of State Lebel Launch Public Consultation on Shared Vision for Canada-U.S. Perimeter Security and Economic Competitiveness

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Canada Offers Technical Expertise and Relief Assistance to Japan

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SASKATCHEWAN CONTINUES TO HAVE THE SECOND LOWEST UNEMPLOYMENT RATE IN THE COUNTRY

Funding Supports Expansion to Sport Programs to Rural Communities

Unemployment rate 9.8 per cent for February

Albertans mark International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

Albertans prepare to qualify for Alberta 55 Plus Summer Games

Montreal SMEs are a priority for the Liberal Party of Canada

Statement by Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff on the earthquake and tsunami in Japan

New York Life Foundation Grants $1 Million to Boys & Girls Clubs of America

Cantwell Backs Bill to Invest in Small Business Innovation

Cantwell Introduces Small Business Tax Cut to Help Craft Brewers Expand and Create Jobs

Attorney General Kilmartin Warns Small Businesses of “Phishing” Scams

Small Business Committee Accepts Brown Amendments

Small Brewery Tax Bill Would Create Jobs, Open Markets

SBIR, STTR Reauthorization Heads to Full Senate

RECOVERY ACT CHANGED APPROACH TO BUSINESS, LAID FOUNDATION FOR AMERICAN CITIES TO WIN THE FUTURE

Stalled Energy Projects Costing American Economy $1.1 Trillion and Nearly Two Million Jobs

Minister of State Moore Chairs Consultation Session with Small Business

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Alexander Says Patent Reform Will Create Private-Sector Jobs

Casey, Senators Announce Detailed Plan to Crack Down on Theft of Rx Drugs

Sen. Carper Votes to Modernize U.S. Patent System

U.S. Chamber Hails Success of Public-Private Partnerships in Cybersecurity Report

PROVINCE PROCLAIMS SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT MONTH

MESSAGE FROM THE MINISTER OF HEALTH SERVICES ON WOMEN'S DAY

WHISTLER BUILDS ON OLYMPIC MOMENTUM

Liberal MP Francis Scarpaleggia discusses clean energy and green jobs at McGill University

Minister Ambrose Joins Students in a 'Walk in Her Shoes' Campaign to Launch International Women's Week

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Governor Bentley Announces BP Funds for Gulf Coast Tourism Promotion

Governor Issues Statement on Proposal to Reduce the Food Tax

Credit Unions Push For Small-Business Lending

VA Celebrates Women’s History Month

U.S. Chamber Applauds Minnesota Efforts to Streamline Permitting Process and Create Jobs

SOCIAL WORKERS – MAKING A DIFFERENCE, EVERY DAY

Five Alberta consumer champions recognized for efforts

Statement by the Liberal Party of Canada on the 100th International Women’s Day

Minister of State (Seniors) highlights commitment to protecting Canadians from financial abuse

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Government of Canada Helps Albacore Tuna Harvesters Develop Global Markets

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Government of Canada helps youth in southwestern Manitoba prepare for their careers

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Sodexo Ranked Among Top Two Companies for Diversity and Inclusion

Office Depot Announces New Series of Ativa(R) Professional Grade Shredders Geared towards Small Business Customers

National Grid Donates $630,000 to United Way Chapters in Central New York; Total of $1.1 Million Across Upstate New York

Cardinal Health Foundation Invites Local Non-Profit Organizations to Apply for Grants to Prevent Prescription Drug Abuse

Ameren Illinois Announces 2011 Minority Scholarship Program

Alcoa Foundation Announces Sustainability Investments on International Corporate Philanthropy Day

US PRIVATE SECTOR EMPLOYMENT INCREASED BY 217000 JOBS

Despite Low Job Satisfaction, Employees Unlikely to Seek New Jobs, Accenture Research Reports, Prefer to Focus on Creating Opportunities with Current Employers

WIPP Board of Directors Attend Briefing from US Senate Committee on Small Business & Entreprenurship

WVSBDC Offers Small Business Startup Workshop

Cantwell on House GOP Budget: 'Instead of creating jobs, they have launched a war on women'

Cantwell Introduces Resolution Recognizing Importance of Cooperatives in WA Economy

Gov. Perry: Small Businesses Represent True Vibrancy of Texas Economy

Gov. Perry: Strong Families and Small Businesses Keep Texas on the Right Track

Casey Encouraged by Drop in Pennsylvania’s Unemployment Rate

Casey Statement on Assassination of Pakistan’s Minister for Minorities

Announcing 192,000 New Private Sector Jobs Created, Brown Urges Continued Investment in Manufacturing Job Creation in Ohio

State Economic Development Director Announces $3.2 Million Available for Recycling Programs

January Unemployment Rate Falls to 9.0 Percent

Hawaii to receive $250,000 to help small businesses prepare for Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Forum

MAYOR BLOOMBERG ANNOUNCES THREE NEW STEPS TO MAKE IT EASIER FOR IMMIGRANT-OWNED BUSINESSES TO START AND GROW IN NEW YORK CITY

DEPARTMENT OF SMALL BUSINESS SERVICES ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR AVENUE NYC PROGRAM

Landrieu, Snowe Encourage Governors to Participate in Trade Program

Landrieu: Closing the Wealth Gap for Minority Entrepreneurs Should Be A Top Priority WASHINGTON – Senator Mary L. L

Snowe Probes Fraud Concerns in SBA Contracting Programs with Deputy Administrator

U.S. Commerce Department Invests in America’s Small- and Medium-Sized Manufacturers

U.S. Chamber Calls for Sensible Governance Standards To Promote Investment and Economic Growth

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Rollo Bay Fiddle Festival receives Premier’s Award for Tourism

New Tourism marketing plan emphasizes innovation, flexibility

Provincial Minor Basketball Championships

PROVINCE OFFICIALLY OPENS NEW WOMEN'S ADDICTION UNIT

PROVINCE INCREASES FUNDING FOR ADULT LITERACY PROGRAMS AND SERVICES

$250,000 FOR ABORIGINAL PROGRAMS AT UVIC

Conservatives choices: new prisons over environment and culture

Harper government guts environmental funding

Gov. Perry: Small Businesses Represent True Vibrancy of Texas Economy

Two Grants Will Prepare Young New Mexicans for Workforce

Illinois Named One of Top 10 States for Corporate Locations in National Survey

White House Releases First Comprehensive Federal Report on the Status of American Women in Almost 50 Years

VA’s Caregiver Support Program Expanding

President's 2011 Trade Policy Agenda Focuses on American Jobs

HUD AWARDS OVER $40 MILLION IN GRANTS TO FIGHT HOUSING AND LENDING DISCRIMINATION

U.S. Chamber Congratulates 2011 Blue Ribbon Small Business Award Winners

Yukon’s Medical Travel Program comes under review

Draft Net Metering Policy to shape Yukon’s future in energy

Conservative Ministers don’t have a plan to prevent violence against women and human trafficking

Harper Government Takes Action to Keep Taxes Low

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Government of Canada supports "Position as Desired," a symposium exploring African Canadian Identity

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Government of Canada supports Celebrating the Roles of Multicultural Women event in Calgary

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