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250 Days for 250 Years launches national heritage treasure hunt with Sponstar
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A national civic initiative marking America’s 250th anniversary will launch Sept. 9, 2026 with an interactive treasure hunt built by Austin tech company Sponstar.
Launch CRM launches free AI summer challenge for service businesses
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Launch CRM is offering a free two-week online challenge from June 23 through July 2, 2026, to show small business owners how to use AI in marketing, customer communication and daily operations.
CURLFEST returns to NYC July 25 with expanded programming
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CURLFEST®, the annual celebration of natural hair, beauty and culture from Curly Girl Collective, returns to Randall’s Island in New York City on Saturday, July 25, 2026. The festival is adding new community programming, youth-focused events and a…
Ramona Walton-Fykes leads SSS, LLC as founder and consultant
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Ramona Walton-Fykes, a Naperville business consultant and state-licensed insurance agent, was recognized by Influential Women on June 22, 2026. Her work spans Agile systems, DE&I leadership, consulting for small businesses and nonprofits, and…
Duluth inventor launches patent-pending towel rack to dry towels faster
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Otis J. Enoch, a Duluth-based veteran and speech pathologist, has introduced Dryscentu™, a patent-pending hygiene towel rack designed to speed towel drying and reduce bathroom odors.
Inkjet business card sheet market seen rising to $1.5B by 2030
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The inkjet business card sheet market is projected to grow from $1.12 billion in 2025 to $1.5 billion by 2030 as SMEs, hybrid work and e-commerce keep demand for low-volume, on-demand printing climbing.
Sponsors of the Future launches inclusive youth enterprise camp in Providence
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Sponsors of the Future is opening its Inclusive Enterprise Launchpad this summer in Providence, Rhode Island, with Camp JORI and a network of local and global business partners.
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…
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.
Georgetown tourism posts record $191.5M economic impact in 2025
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Georgetown/Scott County Tourism says visitor spending generated a record $191.5 million in economic impact in 2025, supporting 1,259 jobs and $14.7 million in local tax revenue.
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.
Our Broomfield Magazine relaunches website with new ad tools
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Our Broomfield Magazine relaunched its website July 1, 2026, adding expanded digital advertising options for local businesses in the Broomfield, Colorado area.
Uncle Sheldon Insurance Agency opens in Boulder with a personal-first pitch
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Uncle Sheldon Insurance Agency has opened in Boulder, Colorado, positioning itself as an independent broker that pairs technology with direct human guidance.
Collaborative Shared Technologies launches federal AI and knowledge management consulting
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Collaborative Shared Technologies LLC has launched as a federal consulting firm focused on knowledge management, AI governance, information governance and enterprise transformation.
Constance Sakoa Boutik earns first Green Globe certification
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Constance Sakoa Boutik in northern Mauritius has received its inaugural Green Globe certification for sustainability performance across environmental, social and economic areas.
Light trucks market seen doubling to $1.12 trillion by 2033
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Persistence Market Research projects the global light trucks market will grow from $552.1 billion in 2026 to $1,124.7 billion by 2033, driven by logistics growth, commercial transport demand and vehicle technology upgrades.
Desktop letter sorter wood market projected to hit $1.4 billion by 2030
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The desktop letter sorter wood market is forecast to grow from $1.07 billion in 2025 to $1.4 billion by 2030 as remote work, office expansion and demand for sustainable workspace accessories lift sales.
Energy behavioral analytics market seen reaching $2.99 billion by 2030
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The Business Research Company says the global energy behavioral analytics market will rise from $1.21 billion in 2025 to $1.44 billion in 2026, then nearly double again by 2030. The report points to smart meters, utility digitization and…
Workbar returns to Union Square with new coworking site
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Workbar will open a new 10,000-square-foot location in Somerville’s Union Square in late fall 2026, returning to a neighborhood where it previously operated a site that opened in 2015. The move adds flexible workspace next to the Union Square MBTA…
Coalition pushes California to fast-track Solano shipyard and expansion plan
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A broad coalition of labor, business and local leaders is urging California lawmakers to advance the Suisun Expansion Plan and Solano Shipyard, saying the projects could bring major manufacturing work, housing and tax revenue to Solano County….
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