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Feyree pitches low-MOQ OEM EV charger program for startups and SMBs
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Feyree is promoting a four-stage OEM program for EV charging stations aimed at startups, SMBs and regional distributors that want to enter the market with smaller initial orders.
Zentra Oak expands website development push for small businesses
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Zentra Oak LLC is widening its website development services for small and service-based businesses, targeting owners with no professional site or an outdated online presence.
Small businesses face an AI adoption gap as larger firms pull ahead
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New federal data shows AI use rising faster at larger companies than at many of the nation’s smallest businesses, raising concerns that Main Street could fall behind as AI becomes a core business tool.
The Hustle Grant names Beauty Forr Ashes founder as August 2026 recipient
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The Hustle Grant has awarded a $1,000 micro-grant to Tiana McMillan, founder of Beauty Forr Ashes, a handmade skincare brand built around eczema relief.
Small businesses risk falling behind as AI spreads into blue-collar industries
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New U.S. Census Bureau data shows AI adoption is rising faster at larger firms than at businesses with fewer than 20 employees, raising concerns that small operational companies could lose ground as AI becomes standard business infrastructure.
Illinois small business confidence trails state GDP growth
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Illinois posted $1.2 trillion in GDP in 2025, but small business optimism still lagged the national average, underscoring a widening gap between the state’s headline growth and Main Street conditions.
LA Wash & Chill launches crowdfunding for Downtown LA laundry startup
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LA Wash & Chill has launched voluntary donation campaigns on GoFundMe, GiveSendGo and FundRazr to help fund a planned laundry service for Downtown Los Angeles.
DCCDC launches $2M BOSSTANK to back 40 DC small businesses
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The DC Community Development Consortium Institute launched its BOSSTANK pilot in Ward 8 to give 40 small businesses east of the Anacostia River embedded back-office support and direct connections to lenders.
Vibe Adventures wins 2026 Global Startup Pitch Emerging Markets Scaleup award
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Vibe Adventures was named the Emerging Markets Scaleup winner in the 2026 Global Startup Pitch, a travel tech competition from Phocuswright, Web in Travel and PhocusWire. The win spotlights the company’s push to make multi-day tours easier to…
USHBC urges California regulators to approve Charter-Cox merger
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The United States Hispanic Business Council is pressing the California Public Utilities Commission to approve the $34.5 billion Charter Communications-Cox Communications merger on Aug. 13, saying the deal could expand broadband investment and…
HateLedger launches AI accounting platform for small businesses
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HateLedger has launched an AI-powered financial management platform aimed at small businesses, freelancers and independent professionals who want simpler bookkeeping and transaction tracking.
Andrew Herrera launches Brea City Council bid focused on small business growth
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Community advocate Andrew Herrera has entered the 2026 Brea City Council race with a campaign built around small businesses, economic development and fiscal restraint.
Titlespace named a finalist again in women’s small business awards
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Sydney conveyancing firm Titlespace has been named a finalist in the 2026 Australian Women’s Small Business Champion Awards for the second year in a row. The nod highlights the company’s digital-first, fixed-fee model as it expands across five…
Stream Biomedical nominated for 2026 Prix Galien USA Best Startup award
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Stream Biomedical has been nominated for the 2026 Prix Galien USA Award for Best Startup, bringing national attention to its rLG3 program for neurological diseases.
Wired2Lead launches AI executive team for small businesses
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AI.Wired2Lead has launched an AI Executive Team platform meant to give small businesses executive-level guidance without hiring a full leadership staff.
AICC says AI support agents can run for under $50 a month
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AICC says businesses can deploy production-ready AI customer service agents for under $50 a month by routing work across more than 300 AI models.
Voksha says 7 in 10 small business calls are repetitive and automatable
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Voksha says analysis of more than 1 million inbound calls shows routine questions are eating up time for small business owners and leaving revenue on the table when calls go unanswered.
Jackson Heights Day returns Sunday with five blocks of culture, wellness and small business
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Jackson Heights Day returns Sunday, Aug. 9, in Queens with a free five-block festival on 34th Avenue.
Priority Signs & Graphics named 2026 Southlake Small Business of the Year
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Priority Signs & Graphics received the 2026 Southlake Small Business of the Year award from the City of Southlake, honoring its customer service, business leadership and community involvement.
Girlboss refreshes grant guide for women-owned businesses
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Girlboss has updated its guide to small business grants for women, spotlighting funding programs that are open now and aimed at helping founders find nonrepayable capital.
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