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The B.C. government says it is making changes to allow “smoother and faster” access to a program meant to help businesses targeted by vandalism. The program lets businesses apply for up to $2,000 for graffiti repairs and up to $1,000 for prevention measures. Between late November and early February, just $71,000 of the $10.5 million fund was paid out.
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2 years ago Read more at Global News

Bollywood A-list star Rani Mukerji was in refreshingly candid form at Mumbai’s FICCI Frames media industry conference. The usual Hindi-language domination of the all-India box office was reversed for a period in 2021-22. In 2023, there were only three south Indian films in the box office top 10, “Salaar,” “Jailer” and “Leo” at numbers four, six and seven, respectively.
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2 years ago Read more at Variety

Borealis Fat Bikes CEO and founder Steve Kaczmarek said the first break-in happened around 2:45 Sunday night. After a struggle, the men manage to get the bikes out the back door. He said the four bikes come out to a total of $1,600.
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2 years ago Read more at KKTV

China has particular exposure to Africa, with investments rising by 4.4 percent to US$1.8 billion in the first half of 2023. Chinese companies in East Africa, which borders the embattled Red Sea waterway, have found the going tough. This is why Chinese traders do not feel happy using the circuitous air, land, and sea routes for safety.
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2 years ago Read more at EurAsian Times

Kylie Jenner has launched Sprinter, a range of vodka soda and juice ready to drink cans. Kendall has a tequila brand, 818 Tequilla. Each can contains 4.5 per cent alcohol, 100 calories and has no added sugar.
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2 years ago Read more at Townsville Bulletin

The Cook Government has announced $150,000 in funding for two projects which empower female entrepreneurs to build their businesses. The grants were announced at the International Women’s Day Summit to an audience of women working in tech, business and the non-for-profit sector, as well as student leaders. A Department of Communities administered discretionary grant agreement will provide each project $75,000, to help women overcome the barriers to entrepreneurship.
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2 years ago Read more at The National Tribune

Luke Howarth will now serve as Shadow Assistant Treasurer and Shadow Minister for Financial Services in a shake-up announced by Federal Opposition Leader Peter Dutton. He will move from the position of shadow minister for defence industry and defence personnel, and previously served as Assistant Minister for Youth and Employment Services in the Morrison government.
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2 years ago Read more at SmartCompany

The GPT Group's Apex Business Park is setting new standards in the Australian industrial real estate market. It offers 70,158 square metres of prime logistics space tailored to modern business needs. The park prioritizes sustainability, employee wellbeing, and operational efficiency. With spaces ranging from 3,703 sqm to 21,814sqm, it caters to a broad spectrum of industrial and logistics sectors.
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2 years ago Read more at BNN Breaking

Kickstarter program Accelerator For Enterprising Women is aiming to give away $60,000 worth of equity-free funding to young female business owners. The program is funded by the government’s Women’s Leadership and Development Program.
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2 years ago Read more at Geelong Advertiser

The GPT Group’s Apex Business Park offers 15.5 hectares of premium logistics and warehouse space located in the growing western corridor between Brisbane and Ipswich. The ideal business park offers proximity and rapid access to transportation networks, enhancing logistics and supply chain efficiency. It features excellent connectivity to arterial roads and highways, superior sustainability credentials and amenities designed to enhance operational efficiency and staff wellbeing.
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2 years ago Read more at MHD Supply Chain