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Resilience and relationships: Why regional businesses still have room to grow

The right partners can help business owners navigate through the pressures that uncertainty creates

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Sam Metcalf
Jun 24, 2025
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Hello Rainmakers,

The survive and thrive tensions remain evident throughout the business landscape at the moment, with lots of company bosses looking over their shoulder rather than facing forward.

While some businesses struggle under the weight of accumulated pressures, others are discovering unexpected opportunities. The difference often comes down to how well companies have positioned themselves to navigate uncertainty, and crucially, who they choose as partners in that journey.

“Pressure is coming from every direction,” Maven’s regional debt funds partner Johnathan Lowe tell us in today’s Rainmakers interview. “But there’s still plenty of room to grow…”

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