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Optus Bank and M&F Bank plan merger to create largest Black-owned U.S. bank
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Optus Financial Corporation and M&F Bancorp said July 22 they have agreed to merge their banks, creating what they describe as the largest African American-owned financial institution in the United States.
Morningbird Space wins Innovate Alabama grant for propulsion tests
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Morningbird Space Corporation has received an Innovate Alabama Supplemental Grant to advance experimental spacetime distortion research in Huntsville, Alabama.
Thrive Media Group wins North Georgia SEO and web design award for 2026
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Thrive Media Group has been named Best SEO & Web Design Agency in North Georgia for 2026 by BusinessMeritBoard.com™, marking its second straight year at the top. The Calhoun, Georgia agency is also rolling out a new WooCommerce plugin suite aimed…
Fresh Market at Hershey Towne Square highlights downtown Hershey farmers market
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Fresh Market at Hershey Towne Square is showcasing its lower-level Farmers Market as a Thursday-through-Saturday destination for local produce, artisan foods and handcrafted goods in downtown Hershey.
Jordan Mailata appears at Philly T-shirt launch event
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Philadelphia Eagles star Jordan Mailata showed up Saturday in Mayfair to help launch a limited-edition T-shirt from Art History 101 Clothing Co. and Fritz & Bianculli Law Firm. The event mixed sports, local business and community engagement in a…
GForce Demolition wins 2026 Quality Business Award in The Hills Shire
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GForce Demolition has been named the 2026 Quality Business Award winner for Best Demolition Service in The Hills Shire, NSW. The recognition spotlights the Sydney demolition contractor’s customer service, safety record and reputation for…
Later Gator Moving launches on-demand, low-cost moving services in Gainesville
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Later Gator Moving LLC has launched flexible moving services for students, families and businesses in Gainesville, Florida.
Daphne Campbell launches campaign for Florida House District 108
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Former Florida Sen. Daphne Campbell has entered the race for Florida House District 108, centering her campaign on schools, housing, safety, healthcare and economic opportunity.
Chitra wins new five-year contract to keep STEM internships going
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Chitra Productions, LLC has secured a new five-year, multiple-award contract to continue supporting internship programs for students from underserved communities.
Xtel acquires SimpliMeta to expand AI and services delivery
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Xtel Communications has acquired SimpliMeta, adding custom AI, engineering and field services to its communications and cybersecurity platform.
Dubai law firm LYLAW highlights UAE legal services and public education push
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LYLAW, the public brand of HPL Yamalova & Plewka FZCO, is positioning its Dubai practice as a long-standing guide for businesses, families and individuals navigating UAE law. The firm says its work spans onshore courts, DIFC Courts and…
Thousands expected at Schuylkill Navy’s Independence Day Regatta in Philadelphia
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Philadelphia’s Schuylkill River will host the 2026 Independence Day Regatta from July 24-26, drawing nearly 100 teams and 5,000 athletes to Fairmount Park. City leaders, Toyota and the Schuylkill Navy previewed the event Thursday, which remains…
Jeff Hamm launches Banner Elk Living to spotlight High Country businesses
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Jeff Hamm has launched Banner Elk Living, a hyper-local media platform for Banner Elk and the North Carolina High Country that promotes local businesses, tourism and real estate.
Ecowaste Solutions buys Bilyeu Disposal in Missouri tuck-in deal
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Ecowaste Solutions has acquired Bilyeu Disposal, a Chadwick, Missouri trash service, and will keep founder Travis Bilyeu on the routes he already serves.
Iowa Summer Jam 9 returns to Wildwood with two nights of independent music
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Iowa Summer Jam 9 is set for July 11-12 in Wildwood, bringing two days of live performances, awards and multi-genre independent talent to the Midwest.
The Boring Digital Co. launches in San Diego with a slow-and-steady SEO pitch
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The Boring Digital Co. has launched in San Diego to help small professional-service businesses improve technical SEO, local listings and positioning without chasing hype.
Registration opens for Inland Prosperity Conference 2026
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Registration is now open for the Inland Prosperity Conference 2026, a one-day event in Riverside aimed at women entrepreneurs, small business owners and business leaders.
Green Lotus launches 24/7 AI agent team for sales and support
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Green Lotus has launched a four-agent AI system for local businesses and e-commerce companies to handle lead qualification, customer service, and reputation management around the clock.
Kickbox Leasing lands SBE+ certification
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Kickbox Leasing has earned Small Business Enterprise Plus certification from the Women’s Business Council – Southwest, a move that broadens its access to supplier-diversity opportunities with public agencies, corporations, and procurement teams…
SteadIP launches Kickstarter for localhost-to-public tunneling platform
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SteadIP has launched a Kickstarter campaign to fund a developer-focused tunneling service that lets users publish local apps online with public URLs, custom domains, and TCP/UDP support.
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