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INSURICA acquires WorkCompOne to expand digital small-business insurance
The Oklahoma City company adds an online workers’ compensation agency as it expands its reach among small-business customers.
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Rural Oklahoma founders make their case at Farm Bureau Demo Day
Ten ventures pitched at Innovation Hall as Oklahoma Farm Bureau’s business accelerators connected rural entrepreneurs with potential investors and partners.
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When child care falls through, Oklahoma businesses feel it
An Oklahoma interim study examined how child care shortages affect hiring, employee attendance, and business growth, and the role employers could play in expanding access.
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Small-business optimism slips in August as economic expectations cool
NFIB’s national index remained above its historical average, while 35% of surveyed owners reported job openings they could not fill.
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SBA, Energy Department launch investment initiative for critical energy technologies
The SBIC-E Initiative will direct private capital toward nuclear power, grid equipment, critical minerals, traditional energy, and domestic supply chains.
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FinCEN permanently ends beneficial ownership reporting for U.S. companies
Final rule exempts domestic businesses and U.S. persons from Corporate Transparency Act reporting requirements and directs FinCEN to delete previously submitted information.
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SBA opens $9 million SCALE grant competition
New program will fund organizations helping small businesses expand production and enter strategically important supply chains.
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Bice joins bipartisan Congressional Free Enterprise Caucus
New House coalition will focus on economic growth, fiscal responsibility, and smarter regulation.
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Oklahoma Country features SQ 832 spread
The Oklahoma Farm Bureau publication warns the minimum wage proposal could raise costs for farmers, ranchers, small businesses and consumers.
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OCPA: Local officials warn SQ 832 could pressure local budgets
The report says current and former municipal officials are raising concerns that wage mandates could lead to higher taxes, utility rates or service cuts.