https://www.sj-r.com/story/business/2025/11/30/springfield-wine-bar-floral-shop-receives-245k-in-state-funding/87486980007/

The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, or DCEO, released $10 million in funding to go toward 47 small businesses throughout the …

https://www.bkreader.com/business-innovation/new-yorkers-asked-to-rally-behind-mwbe-small-businesses-11549710

… funding and growth opportunities. Williams released a … Williams said small businesses built by immigrants, women and minority entrepreneurs …

https://minneapolimedia.town.news/g/coon-rapids-mn/n/350628/minneapolimedia-editorial-when-equity-optional-collapse-dbe-program-and

Economic Consequences: Threats to Small Business and Community Wealth. The DBE program has historically served as a pathway to generational wealth.

https://www.wakeweekly.com/news/local-small-businesses-offer-gift-buying-opportunities-d1b79af3

The program will provide an initial $5 million to fund 250 grants of $20,000 each to eligible small business owners across the U.S.. Plus, every …