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Suncoast Local launches hand-coded websites for AI search
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Suncoast Local LLC launched in Sarasota with a hand-coded web design model aimed at Google and AI assistants like ChatGPT. The firm is offering Suncoast businesses a free 48-hour website audit as it bets small-business search habits are shifting…
AMA Triangle sets June 25 celebration as chapter closes out growth year
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AMA Triangle will host its annual End of Year Celebration on June 25 in Cary as the chapter heads into a new AMA year on July 1. The event will bring together marketers from across the Triangle to network, recognize the year’s work and preview…
Mebane Buc-ee's prompts concerns over traffic, water, and local impact
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Construction has begun on North Carolina’s first Buc-ee’s in Mebane, with supporters pointing to jobs and tax revenue while community advocates warn about traffic, infrastructure costs, environmental risks, and impacts on nearby cultural…
Laura Forbes set for Kingdom Creators TV appearance
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Real estate professional and small business owner Laura Forbes will appear on Kingdom Creators TV to discuss faith-centered leadership, service and relationship-building in business.
Coalition pushes California to fast-track Solano shipyard and expansion plan
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A coalition of labor, business and local leaders is urging California lawmakers to advance the Suisun Expansion Plan and Solano Shipyard, a pair of proposed projects in Solano County that supporters say could create jobs, boost housing and…
Sounds of The Set returns to downtown Delray Beach this summer
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The Delray Beach Downtown Development Authority, The Set and the West Atlantic Redevelopment Coalition will bring back Sounds of The Set for two free summer events in June and August.
BackdropSource marks 22 years in business across 10 countries
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BackdropSource is marking its 22nd year in 2026 after growing from a 2004 founding into a global supplier of photography and video backdrops, green screens and studio equipment.
360 Legal launches Quoin Compliance for enterprise entity management
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360 Legal has launched Quoin Compliance, a platform for business formation, registered agent services and entity management aimed at law firms, accounting firms and private equity and venture capital organizations.
Dark Horse CPAs promotes Chris Papp to principal
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Dark Horse CPAs promoted Chris Papp, CPA, to principal after he completed the firm’s Principal Accelerator Program.
Wazoku, Nterprisers team up to expand innovation access for U.S. manufacturers
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Wazoku and Rhode Island startup Nterprisers have formed a partnership to give small and mid-sized U.S. manufacturers access to open innovation tools, global problem-solving networks and sourcing intelligence.
DreamSpring taps Charles McElrath as incoming CEO
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DreamSpring has named banking veteran Charles McElrath as its incoming chief executive, effective June 15, 2026. The nonprofit lender says McElrath will help expand access to capital and scale its community impact across 27 states.
Shawn Harris backs Nikki Porcher in Georgia Labor Commissioner runoff
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Democratic nominee Shawn Harris has endorsed Nikki Porcher ahead of Georgia’s June 16 Labor Commissioner runoff after Porcher led the primary.
Zemi acquires Punchwallet to expand into loyalty tech
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Zemi Capital Partners has acquired Austin-based Punchwallet in a completed buyout, giving the Irving firm a larger role in consumer loyalty and fintech infrastructure.
StorageBlue's Clifton site hits 99% occupancy in under 18 months
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StorageBlue says its Clifton, New Jersey, self-storage facility reached 99% occupancy in less than 18 months, reflecting strong demand across Northern New Jersey.
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.
Pamela Dixon Clark to appear on Mompreneurs TV
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Pamela Dixon Clark, a fine consignment business owner, will appear on Mompreneurs TV to discuss trust, quality standards, and long-term community value.
Aircraft electrification market to reach $21.8 billion by 2032
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Global demand for cleaner, quieter aircraft and stronger electric propulsion systems is pushing the aircraft electrification market toward $21.8 billion by 2032, up from $6.2 billion in 2022. Europe leads today, while Asia-Pacific is expected to…
Easy Data Access launches DocAI for Docsvault
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Easy Data Access has launched DocAI, an AI add-on for Docsvault that automates document data extraction and metadata indexing without templates or training data.
Justin French appears on Operation CEO TV
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Automotive repair specialist and Gearhead Solutions founder Justin French is featured on Operation CEO TV, where he discusses honesty, fast service and trust in small-business growth.
Al Leffelman to appear on America’s Best Builders TV
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ALS Outdoor Solutions owner Al Leffelman will be featured on America’s Best Builders TV, where he’ll discuss craftsmanship, pricing, and business discipline.
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