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Fiona Ma to headline Inland Prosperity Conference 2026 in Riverside
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California State Treasurer Fiona Ma will keynote the Inland Prosperity Conference 2026 on Aug. 21 at Marriott Riverside at the Convention Center.
OneLaser says XRF users are cutting engraving time by up to 300%
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OneLaser marked a year since the release of its XRF desktop laser engraver by highlighting customer reports of faster turnaround, sharper detail and stronger support.
Plymouth Foundation opens new downtown coworking hub
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The Plymouth Economic Development Foundation has launched a new coworking space at Two Main Street in downtown Plymouth, operated by Enclave and opened June 29. The project adds flexible workspace, meeting rooms and event space aimed at…
SteadIP launches Kickstarter for localhost-to-public tunneling platform
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SteadIP has launched a Kickstarter campaign to fund a developer-focused tunneling service that lets users publish local apps online with public URLs, custom domains, and TCP/UDP support.
Vertical Chiropractic named finalist for Sarasota Small Business of the Year
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Vertical Chiropractic® Sarasota was named a finalist for the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce’s 2026 Small Business of the Year Award on July 2, 2026. The recognition spotlights the clinic’s structural chiropractic model and its growing role…
Roger Williams opens small business contracting summit in Reston
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House Small Business Committee Chairman Roger Williams welcomed attendees to the 2026 American Small Business Contracting Summit in Reston, Virginia, as Pentagon and other federal officials met with industry leaders and contractors.
Hayes Smart Start tops 100 graduates in first year
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Hayes & Associates marked the first anniversary of its Smart Start financial literacy program with nearly 100 graduates and a new cohort set to begin Sept. 21 in Omaha.
Rocket City Business Solutions offers free custom homepage samples to small businesses
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Rocket City Business Solutions has launched a nationwide program that gives small businesses a free custom homepage sample before they commit to a website build.
Rob Aquino’s new book gives small businesses a playbook for scaling
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Robinson “Rob” Aquino’s new book, available June 30, 2026, lays out a practical framework for small-business owners who want to move from survival mode to sustainable growth.
VAP Group launches VAP Ventures to back 100 startups by 2030
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VAP Group has launched VAP Ventures in Riyadh as a new investment arm focused on AI, Web3, blockchain and gaming.
Nicole McCain pushes small businesses to build AI systems before buying tools
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AI strategist Nicole McCain is urging small business owners to treat artificial intelligence as a business design problem, not a software purchase, in a recent Close Up Radio feature.
Astrikos AI takes 3rd place in ABB Startup Challenge
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Astrikos AI finished third in the ABB Startup Challenge after pitching its S!aP data center intelligence platform to a global jury.
Excellent Webworld launches AI mental health platform for regulated care
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Excellent Webworld developed an AI-powered mental healthcare platform designed to give providers secure, personalized digital therapy tools while reducing administrative work.
Rocket Lawyer featured in USA TODAY docuseries on legal access
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Rocket Lawyer is being featured in USA TODAY’s A250 docuseries, which premiered July 1 and examines how companies are shaping America’s future as the country nears its 250th anniversary.
Mousilli Legal Group launches to serve startups and tech companies
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Mousilli Legal Group PLLC has formed in Houston to provide intellectual property, startup, corporate and technology counsel to tech companies and founders in the U.S. and more than 17 international markets.
Ocho Sur CEO says conservation depends on human development in Peru's Amazon
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Michael Spoor, CEO of Ocho Sur, argues that formal jobs, land-use planning and community partnerships are the path to protecting forests in Ucayali, Peru. He says palm oil can support conservation when production is kept on already-cleared land…
Small business loans market seen reaching $7.2 trillion by 2032
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Allied Market Research says the global small business loans market was worth $2.5 trillion in 2023 and is projected to hit $7.2 trillion by 2032, driven by startup growth, digital lending, and government-backed financing.
Iowa State featured in America 250 series for land-grant impact
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Iowa State University is being highlighted in USA TODAY’s America 250 documentary series for using accessible education, research and entrepreneurship to drive innovation.
TradeMark Express warns of fake trademark attorney scams targeting small businesses
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TradeMark Express is warning small business owners about a rise in fraudulent texts and emails posing as trademark attorneys and pressuring recipients to pay urgent fees.
ChipApex expands sourcing services for volatile chip supply chains
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ChipApex said July 7 it has expanded procurement services to help manufacturers, OEM designers and EMS providers secure hard-to-find electronic components faster.
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