Farm Bill extension a relief for Midwest farmers but raises concerns

The federal funding package to reopen the government included a one-year extension of certain 2018 Farm Bill programs.
WLTX19

City of Columbia to host entrepreneurial training programs for small business owners

COLUMBIA, S.C. — If you've ever thought of owning your own business or finding ways to grow your existing small business, the City of Columbia may have some programs that can assist you. The city's ...
Rolling Stone

The Rise of Microentrepreneurs: How Everyday Creators Are Making Money Without Big Followings

The old belief was that you needed a massive audience to make real money online: thousands of followers, viral posts, brand deals — the whole influencer package. But today, a new wave of creators is ...
Kearney Hub

Nebraska Sen. Ricketts pushes bill to help microentrepreneurs

On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Neb., and Sen. Tina Smith, D-Minn., introduced the Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Act. The bipartisan bill would extend and enhance the Rural ...
The Daily Gazette

MVEDD awarded USDA Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program grant

The Mohawk Valley Economic Development District, Inc. (MVEDD) recently announced it has been awarded funding through the USDA Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program (RMAP). This grant will enable ...