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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.
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.
eXoZymes wins $2 million NIH grant for cannabinoid analogs
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eXoZymes received a $2,028,518 NIH Phase IIB SBIR award to advance rare cannabinoids and cannabinoid analogs for drug discovery.
Iter Opus, SEAC strike workforce development partnership in Rochester
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Iter Opus and the South East Area Coalition have signed a memorandum of understanding to give SEAC Tool Shed members free access to Levii Premium for a year and provide SEAC with employer platform licenses.
BossWorks launches free city-specific startup budget estimator
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BossWorks has released a free Business Budget Estimator that gives first-time entrepreneurs itemized startup and monthly cost projections by business type and city.
SME honors manufacturing researchers and engineers at NAMRC 54
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SME recognized top researchers, engineers and students at the 54th North American Manufacturing Research Conference at Penn State University on June 18, 2026. Awards highlighted work in sustainable manufacturing, real-time monitoring, and bold new…
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.
Credible Law adds guide on missed MCA payments and collection risks
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Credible Law has published a new educational guide for business owners dealing with missed merchant cash advance payments, outlining how defaults can lead to collections, lawsuits, bank levies and frozen accounts.
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…
WMF 2026 brings 3,000 startups and investors to Bologna
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World Startup & VC Fest returns June 24-26 at WMF 2026 in Bologna, drawing more than 3,000 startups, investors, and corporates from 80+ countries.
PharmStars Ventures adds 11 digital health startups, grows portfolio to 23
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PharmStars Ventures said June 23, 2026, that it invested in 11 startups from its Fall 2025 accelerator cohort, lifting its portfolio to 23 companies.
Stelvio Inc. named presenting sponsor for Startup World Cup Austin finals
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International Accelerator says Stelvio Inc. will sponsor the Startup World Cup Austin Regional Finals on Sept. 10 in Austin, giving the event extra backing as startup founders compete for a shot at San Francisco and a $1 million prize.
Consumer Escalation Services launches AI customer service escalation support
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Consumer Escalation Services has launched a nationwide service for consumers and small businesses struggling with chatbots, automated refund denials, locked accounts and other digital support problems.
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.
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.
Spotlight on Startups argues earned media is the better path to AI citations
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Spotlight on Startups says AI platforms are reinforcing a split between paid placement and third-party coverage, and that split favors earned media for B2B founders seeking to show up in AI answers.
Kim Myers marks 37th ARTS Convention show and 30 years in talent development
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Kim Myers and Applause International are celebrating the 37th ARTS Convention and more than three decades of helping performers connect with industry professionals in Louisville, Kentucky.
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