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Business Journals
11-07-2025
- Business
- Business Journals
Business advocacy groups focused on Austin
As the State Capitol, Austin is home to many nonprofit organizations that advocate on behalf of businesses and the issues that concern them. The business advocacy lists are open to all industries and groups with a mission to advance the best interests of its members, the industry and the community they serve. This list highlights Austin groups and local concerns. See also the companion list for Texas-wide advocacy groups that also call Austin home. To be eligible, the organization must be headquartered in Austin and file a 990 tax form here. Listmakers are grouped according geographic scope of service and ranked by revenue. Data is compiled from nonprofit 990 tax filings accessed from for the fiscal year ending in 2023, the most recent time frame available. Additional data provided by ABJ surveys and organization websites. Most organizations listed are 501(c)(6) with a few exceptions for (c)(4) and (c)(3) designations. Lobbying activity is not required for the list and some organizations included are politically neutral. While Chambers of Commerce are business advocates, they are not included on this list. See separate list for Chambers.
Irish Independent
01-07-2025
- Business
- Irish Independent
Drogheda, Dundalk and Newry unite to drive strategic growth along the M1 Corridor
M1 Corridor vision for Ireland's 'Sixth City' now firmly established The Argus The Chambers of Commerce for Drogheda, Dundalk, and Newry have submitted a joint proposal to the National Development Plan (NDP) 2025, emphasising the strategic importance of the M1 Corridor as the dynamic heart of the Dublin-Belfast Economic Corridor (DBEC). 'Our vision for the M1 Corridor as a 'Sixth City' on the island of Ireland is now firmly established. With the right investment, this corridor can unlock enormous economic potential and enhance quality of life for our communities,' said Paddy Malone, PRO of Dundalk Chamber.
Business Recorder
14-06-2025
- Business
- Business Recorder
Federal budget bereft of pro-business, pro-industry measures: FCCI president
FAISALABAD: Chambers of Commerce & Industry (CCI) and trade associations across the country have expressed reservations about the federal budget 2025-26. SCCI organized a Press Conference in which business leaders including Rehan Naseem Bharara, President Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (FCCI) participated through online. He termed the federal budget as an important document for the safety, solidarity and progress of Pakistan in addition to the revival of the economy. He lamented that no tangible pro-business and industry step has been proposed despite verbal assurances by the Government. He said that detailed discussion was held with the Prime Minister about the Final Tax Regime (FTR) for exporters but his assurances have also been ignored. 'Similar treatment is being meted out with the demand of exporters for the restoration of the original Export Facilitation Scheme (EFS)', he said and added that we intend to generate economic activity and enhance exports through efficient circulation of capital. He feared that the domestic industry would also become problematic if the current situation continued. He said that we were requested by the high ups to remain silent as the Government was actively considering cutting down the electricity rate to 9cent within the next two months. He said that four months have passed but exporters are not getting electricity at the regionally competitive rates. He condemned the blanket powers entrusted to the tax collectors under section 37-AA of Sale Tax Act 1990 to arrest the CEOs, Chief Financial Officers, Directors and other Company Officers and said that these powers would promote harassment, blackmailing and corruption in the FBR. He termed the business community as patriotic, adding that they are paying Rs. 1400bn towards the tax recoveries. He said that petrol levy would also be enhanced to add additional burden on the poor segments of the society. He said that no step has been taken to eliminate the non-filer category. He said that businessmen are not holding dual nationality and they would never leave Pakistan in any case. 'We would get electricity at 9cent and also play our proactive role in achieving the export target of $60bn under Uraan Pakistan program', he said and added that Finance Minister has rightly said that industrial sector is meant to generate new job opportunities but the Government was also bound to provide conducive climate to achieve this objective. He said that our businessmen are most resilient and they could achieve the target of Uraan Pakistan within three years instead of five years if favourable and pro-business conditions were provided. About the tax Anomaly Committee, Rehan Bharara said that we would identify collective issues which would be taken up with the Government. Later a joint communiqué was issued warning the Government that 'no export week' would be launched from June 20 if their genuine demands were not fulfilled. Senior Vice President Qaisar Shams Gucha, Vice President Shahid Mumtaz Bajwa and Bao Muhammad Akram Chairman APTPMA were also present during this online press conference. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Yahoo
03-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Western North Carolina ‘open for business' to highlight tourism industry after Helene
BOONE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — It's 'Open for Business Week' in western North Carolina as state leaders want to drive business to the area hardest hit by Hurricane Helene. Officials want to highlight businesses, festivals, destinations and other events to promote the community. Improvements, full closure Blue Ridge Parkway postponed to accommodate Helene recovery 'Visitors are the lifeblood of the area, tourism, hospitality,' said Will Johnson, co-owner of The Todd Mercantile in Watauga County. 'Boone, West Jefferson, Todd, we're right in the middle. We rely on tubers for the river in the summer just to keep our business going.' North Carolina First Lady Anna Stein visited Watauga County Monday to highlight the initiative. It runs through Sunday, June 8. Chambers of Commerce in towns throughout WNC have individual plans on how to highlight businesses. In Boone, there will be multiple outdoor events and ribbon cutting ceremonies from mid-to late week. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Business Recorder
24-05-2025
- Business
- Business Recorder
PM assures presidents of chambers of commerce: Steps being taken to ensure access to easy business loans
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday expressed determination for a historic economic victory following the country's recent military success in Marka-e-Haq against India, pledging close cooperation between the government and private sector to transform Pakistan into a global economic power. Speaking to a delegation of presidents of Chambers of Commerce from across Pakistan, he emphasised the government's commitment to protecting business rights and creating a conducive environment for profitable enterprise. 'With the grace of Allah Almighty, we will emerge as a world economic power,' he said. Sharif highlighted initiatives to boost small and medium enterprises, reduce the cost of doing business, and improve access to easy business loans. PM directs ministries to draft action plan with chambers' input He also stressed efforts to lower electricity costs and a strict stance against tax evasion. He called for the introduction of modern technology into industries and underlined the important role of women in the country's economic progress, promising full support for businesswomen. Members of the delegation paid tribute to both the prime minister and the armed forces for their 'historic win' in Marka-e-Haq and commended the government's economic policies for gradual improvements in business conditions and stock market performance over the past two years. The delegation expressed their intention to fully cooperate with the government's development agenda and public welfare initiatives. They also praised reforms at the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and offered suggestions to make the tax system more business-friendly. The group presented budget recommendations for the next fiscal year, which Prime Minister Sharif directed the finance minister to review. The meeting was attended by Federal Minister for Finance Muhammad Aurangzeb, Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal, Minister for Industries Rana Tanvir Hussain, Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan, Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik, Minister for Railways Hanif Abbasi, Minister for Information Technology Shaza Fatima Khawaja, Special Assistant Haroon Akhtar, and senior officials from relevant departments. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
