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ACE backs CFIB push to fix Alberta preschool funding
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The Association of Canadian Early Learning Programs is urging Alberta to change its Child Care Affordability Grant before the school year begins, warning that licensed preschools are losing families and facing closures under the current model.
WebsitesDoneForYou opens regional enrollment for SBA vendor website initiative
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WebsitesDoneForYou.com has opened regional enrollment for a procurement-focused website program aimed at SBA-certified businesses, including WOSB, EDWOSB, SDVOSB and HUBZone firms.
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…
The Center by Lendistry takes its contractors accelerator nationwide
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The Center by Lendistry is expanding its Contractors Accelerator for Climate Resilience nationwide on Aug. 12, 2026, after the program helped Southern California contractors win $35.25 million in contracts.
James Higgins enters Hopewell Borough Council race
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James Higgins will appear on the November 2026 ballot as an independent candidate for Hopewell Borough Council in Hopewell Borough, New Jersey.
XGLOBE expands New York push to rebuild local economies
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XGLOBE Corporation said it is taking its corrective ecosystem and XGuardians Movement to cities across New York State, with a focus on small businesses, community response, and local economic resilience.
meed teams with Digibox to launch loyalty platform in Bangladesh
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meed is entering Bangladesh with Digibox to localize and sell its digital loyalty program for small businesses, marking its first concentrated push into a single market.
AZ Florist pitches local delivery as fresher, faster option for Phoenix shoppers
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AZ Florist is urging Phoenix residents to choose local flower delivery for fresher arrangements, personalized service and same-day delivery.
Fresh website content can boost local search visibility
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Digital marketing professionals say regular website updates can help businesses show up more often in local search results as search engines prioritize relevance, freshness and user intent.
Vintage Market Days sets fall High Point event around local pride theme
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Piedmont Triad Vintage Market Days® will return to the Suites at Market Square in downtown High Point, North Carolina, from Sept. 11-13, 2026, with a fall theme built around the city and its community.
Small-bay warehouse space is tightening as SMB demand rises
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Small and mid-sized businesses are facing a sharp shortage of industrial space as smaller warehouses fill fast and rents climb, even while large distribution centers sit partly empty.
CTR Media Network expands to 13 channels with free AI-driven programming
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CTR Media Network says it has grown to 13 channels and more than 50 programs, all available free through its app and web platform.
Nékter Juice Bar opens Manteca location with $5 smoothie deal
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Nékter Juice Bar is opening a new store in Manteca on Aug. 29, adding to its Northern California footprint with launch-day discounts, a raffle and a ribbon cutting.
Study calls for Philippine industrial policy built on local production
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A new policy study proposes a 10-year plan to rebuild Philippine manufacturing through import substitution, regional production hubs and a ring-fenced industrial fund.
Strategic communities help women-led businesses grow faster
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Women are launching companies at record rates in the United States, but their share of private-sector revenue remains far smaller.
NeighborWorks marks 25 years of leadership training in Miami Beach
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NeighborWorks America is marking the 25th anniversary of its Achieving Excellence leadership program during a five-day training institute in Miami Beach, where more than 1,500 housing and community development practitioners are gathering Aug….
Sailfish backs Abbott data center standards for Comanche Circle
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Sailfish Investors says its Comanche Circle data center in Hood County is aligned with Gov. Greg Abbott’s Texas standards for responsible development and will fully participate in the state audit process.
Boom launches AI financial intelligence app for community wealth building
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Boom is launching an AI-driven financial intelligence network on June 19 aimed at investors, founders, advisors, brokers, venture capitalists and small businesses.
20four7VA lands on Inc. 5000 Honor Roll after fifth straight year
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20four7VA ranked No. 3,943 on the 2026 Inc. 5000, earning Honor Roll status after five consecutive appearances on the annual list.
RooflessSolar expands Maine community solar access with 20% guaranteed bill credits
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RooflessSolar says Maine homeowners, renters and businesses can now get a guaranteed 20% discount on community solar bill credits through CMP and Versant.
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