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Wells Fargo Foundation backs Broward small business lending with $1 million grant
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The Wells Fargo Foundation is giving Ascendus $1 million to launch BRIDGE Broward, a new program meant to expand capital access for small businesses in Broward County.
Furhan Ahmad pitches small business protections for District 66
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Furhan Ahmad, a candidate for New York State Assembly in District 66, unveiled a plan on June 11, 2026, aimed at shielding small businesses and cultural spaces in Manhattan neighborhoods including the West Village, SoHo and TriBeCa. The proposal…
B. McGuire Marketing launches $99 digital health report for small businesses
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B. McGuire Marketing has launched a paid Digital Health Analysis to help small business owners identify the most urgent fixes in their online presence before spending on bigger marketing efforts.
Ecer.com pushes AI tools for SME global trade growth
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Ecer.com says it is using AI to help small and medium-sized exporters cut marketing costs, speed up buyer communication and improve conversion rates as global trade competition intensifies.
Command Credit launches CommandInsight for small-business risk checks
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Command Credit Corp. has introduced CommandInsight, a subscription business intelligence platform aimed at helping small and mid-sized businesses assess credit, supplier, and partnership risk before making payment or contracting decisions.
Suncoast Local launches hand-coded websites for AI search
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Suncoast Local LLC launched in Sarasota with a hand-coded web design model aimed at Google and AI assistants like ChatGPT. The firm is offering Suncoast businesses a free 48-hour website audit as it bets small-business search habits are shifting…
Catena-X launches 23 million euro Data Space Accelerator for SME onboarding
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Catena-X and the International Data Spaces Association have launched a 23 million euro program to bring more automotive SMEs into the Catena-X data ecosystem in 2026. The accelerator offers up to 30,000 euro per company for verified data exchange,…
Long Beach entrepreneurs warn AI support gap could hurt small businesses
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Long Beach business leaders say artificial intelligence could widen the gap between large companies and small firms unless owners get training, resources and technical support.
WebMax Canada offers AI readiness roadmap as Ottawa rolls out small-business support
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Canada’s new AI strategy aims to speed adoption among small businesses, with manufacturing and trades among the sectors expected to benefit.
Airbnb says Latino fans will fuel World Cup 2026 travel demand
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Airbnb says 68% of Latino adults in the U.S. are interested in the FIFA World Cup 2026™, and many plan trips they otherwise would not take.
Adaptive Information Systems expands small business IT support across Monterey Bay
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Adaptive Information Systems has broadened its local IT support for small businesses across the Monterey Bay region as demand grows for responsive, on-the-ground help.
FundingSearch launches UK commercial lending software to automate deal sourcing
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FundingSearch has launched a commercial lending platform aimed at replacing manual, spreadsheet-based deal sourcing for UK lenders.
Patricia Aguilar to appear on Next Level CEO TV
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Patricia Aguilar, founder and president of FourStar Branding, will appear on Next Level CEO TV to discuss branding as a tool for visibility, trust and growth for small businesses and nonprofits.
Universitas Indonesia backs Indonesian diaspora workers in Auckland with business skills program
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Fifteen Indonesian diaspora workers at Mill Bakery in Auckland joined a Universitas Indonesia-led training program on digital marketing, food safety and workplace safety.
Alex Wrexford’s debut book argues counterfeiters are stopped by money, not takedowns
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Former brand-protection investigator Alex Wrexford’s new book, The Takedown: Inside the Hunt for the World’s Counterfeiters, is out now on Amazon.
Mebane Buc-ee's prompts concerns over traffic, water, and local impact
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Construction has begun on North Carolina’s first Buc-ee’s in Mebane, with supporters pointing to jobs and tax revenue while community advocates warn about traffic, infrastructure costs, environmental risks, and impacts on nearby cultural…
Laura Forbes set for Kingdom Creators TV appearance
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Real estate professional and small business owner Laura Forbes will appear on Kingdom Creators TV to discuss faith-centered leadership, service and relationship-building in business.
Aircraft electrification market to reach $21.8 billion by 2032
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Global demand for cleaner, quieter aircraft and stronger electric propulsion systems is pushing the aircraft electrification market toward $21.8 billion by 2032, up from $6.2 billion in 2022. Europe leads today, while Asia-Pacific is expected to…
Coalition pushes California to fast-track Solano shipyard and expansion plan
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A coalition of labor, business and local leaders is urging California lawmakers to advance the Suisun Expansion Plan and Solano Shipyard, a pair of proposed projects in Solano County that supporters say could create jobs, boost housing and…
AMA Triangle sets June 25 celebration as chapter closes out growth year
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AMA Triangle will host its annual End of Year Celebration on June 25 in Cary as the chapter heads into a new AMA year on July 1. The event will bring together marketers from across the Triangle to network, recognize the year’s work and preview…
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