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Go Local Arizona marks five years supporting Arizona small businesses
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Go Local Arizona is celebrating its fifth anniversary after building a network of 475 Arizona business members through online listings, Facebook communities and regular networking events.
QualityWorks launches AI agents marketplace for small businesses
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QualityWorks launched an AI Agents Marketplace in Los Angeles that packages 23 ready-to-deploy agents for sales, support, marketing, operations, finance and admin.
SBGA says embedded finance can simplify SMB operations
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Small Business Growth Alliance says embedded finance could help small and midsize businesses streamline payments, improve cash flow and access financial tools inside the software they already use. The group expects adoption to rise as SMBs look…
Elevata signs AWS deal to help Brazilian SMBs modernize with AI
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Elevata has entered a Strategic Collaboration Agreement with Amazon Web Services under the AWS Small Business Acceleration Initiative to support Brazilian small and medium businesses.
Credible Law adds guide on merchant cash advance default risks
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Credible Law has released a new educational resource for small business owners facing merchant cash advance trouble, explaining what can happen after a default and what relief options may exist.
Next Brick backs youth business fairs across the Eastside
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Bellevue property manager Next Brick is sponsoring the Children’s Business Foundation, expanding access to hands-on entrepreneur fairs for kids across the Pacific Northwest.
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…
Payment gateway market seen reaching $98.2 billion by 2030
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Allied Market Research says the global payment gateway market will grow from $22.4 billion in 2021 to $98.2 billion by 2030, driven by mobile payments, e-commerce and rising digital transaction volume.
Aurora Digital Solution expands digital marketing services for growing businesses
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Aurora Digital Solution, a Sweden-based agency founded by Mohammad Bashitul Islam, is pushing a broader mix of SEO, web development, content, and branding services to help startups and small businesses grow online.
Cleveland banking leader speaks at Black Is Tech conference on AI and digital finance
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Timothy Lewis, a Cleveland native and Bank of America financial services leader, spoke at the 2026 Black Is Tech Conference in Houston about how AI, automation and digital banking are changing access to money and wealth-building.
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.
Ask Sharifah adds grant writing services for nonprofits and small businesses
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Ask Sharifah has launched grant writing services for nonprofits, chambers, community organizations and small businesses seeking funding 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.
GovPilot launches statewide local permitting portal for New Jersey
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GovPilot said it will roll out a unified local permitting and licensing portal across New Jersey before the end of summer 2026, giving residents, businesses and contractors one login for permits and licenses in more than 500 municipalities.
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.
360 Legal launches Quoin Compliance for enterprise entity management
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360 Legal has launched Quoin Compliance, a platform for business formation, registered agent services and entity management aimed at law firms, accounting firms and private equity and venture capital organizations.
RooflessSolar expands Maine community solar access with 20% guaranteed bill credits
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RooflessSolar says Maine homeowners, renters and businesses can now get a guaranteed 20% discount on community solar bill credits through CMP and Versant.
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.
Allied Trust wins top Tampa Bay workplace ranking
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Allied Trust Insurance Company took the No. 1 Small Business spot in Tampa Bay Times’ Top Workplaces 2026 and also earned the TECO Empowered Award.
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