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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…
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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…
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.
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.
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.
Credible Law warns missed litigation deadlines can freeze business accounts
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Credible Law issued an educational analysis saying frozen business bank accounts often follow missed commercial litigation deadlines, default notices and judgment enforcement.
Sketch Development refreshes brand around enterprise AI adoption
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Sketch Development Services has updated its logo, website, and positioning to reflect a broader push into enterprise AI adoption alongside custom software, cloud, and consulting work.
Karina Bensko builds CultureKrew to help startups scale HR
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Karina Bensko, SPHR, is using her new consultancy CultureKrew to help early-stage founders build stronger teams, systems, and culture as they grow.
Fermbox Bio joins Startup Policy Forum’s 100 Desi DeepTechs
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Fermbox Bio has been selected for Startup Policy Forum’s 100 Desi DeepTechs cohort, which is meant to elevate homegrown frontier-tech startups through policy engagement and ecosystem visibility.
MENA Banking Excellence Awards names retail, digital and SME winners
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Banks and financial institutions from 11 countries have been recognised in the 2026 MENA Banking Excellence Awards for retail, digital and SME performance.
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.
Constance Jones is using AI to streamline small business operations
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Influential Women spotlighted South Carolina AI strategist Constance Jones, founder of The 620, for her work helping service-based businesses reduce owner dependency and build scalable systems.
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