Gov. Beverly Perdue says a new initiative will help more North Carolina firms win federal small business loans and get banks more involved in such borrowing programs. Read the original post: Perdue unveils efforts to help small business with loans (WRAL.com Raleigh)

A new lending initiative aims to buck the recession-driven tightening of credit by making loans more readily available to small businesses. More here: Initiative Aims to Help Small Businesses Get Loans (FOX 8 WGHP)

WASHINGTON – Consumer borrowing broke a record stretch of declines with a small increase in January as a boost in auto loans offset continued weakness in credit card borrowing. Read more from the original source: Consumer borrowing in January posts 1st gain in nearly a year, reflecting rise in auto loans (The Canadian Press via Yahoo! Canada News)

Six businesses, including a new store in St. Matthews and downtown office building, have received small-business loans from Louisville Metro Government. Continue reading here: City agency approves loans for six businesses (Louisville Courier-Journal)

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CBS Entertainment President Nina Tassler has acknowledged that she has made a conscious decision to cast African-Americans in lead roles on the network’s shows. Such was the… The rest is here: Cbs – Cbs Entertainment Chief Says Network Is Emphasizing Diversity (ContactMusic)