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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.
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…
BOW Institute spotlights Cathy Hughes at executive intensive
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The BOW Institute wrapped its inaugural Executive Intensive in Washington, D.C., with a fireside chat featuring Urban One founder Cathy Hughes.
Minnesota Hospice lands another Top Workplace honor
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Minnesota Hospice was named a Star Tribune Top Workplace for the second straight year, placing in the top 10 small business employers in Minnesota and standing out as the only hospice-specific organization on the list.
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.
Opus Virtual Offices ties SBA overhaul to small-business banking push
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Opus Virtual Offices is pitching its virtual office and banking tools as the U.S. Small Business Administration modernizes its operations to cut bureaucracy and expand access to capital.
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.
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.
Dark Horse CPAs promotes Samuel McCraw to Principal
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Dark Horse CPAs has elevated Samuel McCraw, CPA, CPWA®, MAC, from Accelerator to Principal after he completed the firm’s Principal Accelerator Program.
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.
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.
IAOTP names Monica Robles Top Business Leader and Founder of the Decade
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The International Association of Top Professionals will honor Monica Robles at its annual awards gala at the Plaza Hotel in New York City later this year.
Erica Ann Barber balances collision repair leadership, college, and motherhood
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Erica Ann Barber, office manager at Dave Barber’s Paint and Body in Gainesville, Florida, has spent nearly 15 years building a career in collision repair while advocating for customers and returning to school.
Best Fractional Sales Leadership Options in 2026
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A crowded fractional sales leadership market is forcing CEOs to choose between large marketplaces, curated matchmakers, and premium firms.
Laird Miller's AgentPay wins award at EasyA Hackathon during Consensus Miami
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Laird Miller’s AgentPay earned recognition at the EasyA Hackathon during Consensus Miami in 2026, giving external validation to a product built around AI-enabled business reception and payment workflows.
Castillo-Bach calls for live, unscripted debate with Jolly
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Florida Democratic gubernatorial candidate Evelyn Castillo-Bach is urging David Jolly to join a one-on-one, live-streamed conversation about the state’s future by July 15, ahead of the Aug. 18 primary.
PT study says AMD EPYC 4545P boosts database performance
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Principled Technologies says a server powered by AMD’s EPYC 4545P processor delivered up to 3 times the database transactions of a legacy Intel Xeon E-2400 system and up to 42% more than a newer Intel Xeon 6300 system.
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.
Network Distribution partners with DevMar Distribution on national minority supplier diversity
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Network Distribution has partnered with DevMar Distribution to help customers meet Tier 1 minority supplier diversity goals nationwide while preserving operational efficiency and product quality.
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