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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.
Ecer.com pushes AI tools for SME global trade growth
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Ecer.com says it is using AI to help small and medium-sized exporters cut marketing costs, speed up buyer communication and improve conversion rates as global trade competition intensifies.
VizyPay adds embedded lending through Jaris partnership
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VizyPay is embedding business lending inside its payments platform for independent small business owners, letting merchants apply in minutes without leaving the app. The move is designed to reduce the friction small operators face when seeking…
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.
Catena-X launches 23 million euro Data Space Accelerator for SME onboarding
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Catena-X and the International Data Spaces Association have launched a 23 million euro program to bring more automotive SMEs into the Catena-X data ecosystem in 2026. The accelerator offers up to 30,000 euro per company for verified data exchange,…
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.
Water On Demand signs services agreement with Gridwater
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Water On Demand said June 9 it signed a Master Services Agreement with Gridwater, effective June 1, to formalize capital formation and operating support for mobile water treatment projects.
ACP to Present Military Impact Summit at MCON 2026
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MCON has named American Corporate Partners the presenting partner for the Military Impact Summit at MCON 2026, bringing the veteran mentorship nonprofit into the event’s leadership and advocacy track.
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.
First Class Moving Systems expands Tampa moving services
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First Class Moving Systems is pitching itself as a full-service moving option for Tampa Bay residents and businesses needing local, long-distance, commercial, packing, and storage help.
GoWebinar.net launches partner program for SMEs
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GoWebinar.net launched a new partner-start program on June 9, 2026, aimed at small and midsize businesses that need a simpler way to use webinars to explain complex offers and generate qualified leads.
Plyler's Tree Service offers free storm-risk tree checks in south-central Arkansas
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Plyler’s Tree Service is urging Arkadelphia and Hot Springs property owners to inspect hazardous trees before peak storm season brings high winds, saturated ground and emergency removals.
Bhuta unveils five-pillar theory on community-driven economic concentration
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Hiten H. Bhuta has introduced Closed-Loop Community Theory, a framework that examines how trust, credit, mentorship and other network effects may shape diasporic enterprise.
Universitas Indonesia backs Indonesian diaspora workers in Auckland with business skills program
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Fifteen Indonesian diaspora workers at Mill Bakery in Auckland joined a Universitas Indonesia-led training program on digital marketing, food safety and workplace safety.
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