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Federal AI adoption could widen the small-business contracting gap
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As federal agencies speed up AI adoption, small businesses may face a tougher path into government contracting if they lack the staff and systems to process dense solicitations and compliance requirements.
Kai Crest adds CFO-level advisory for Hawaii businesses
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Kai Crest Accounting & Advisory in Kihei is expanding support for Hawaii and West Coast businesses that have outgrown basic bookkeeping.
MUNDI lands up to $150M Column financing to expand Mexico-U.S. trade finance
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MUNDI secured a new financing facility of up to $150 million from Column, giving the Mexican fintech more room to fund exporters and their supply chains.
Insurance Navy launches tow truck insurance brokerage for towing companies
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Insurance Navy said it has launched a tow truck insurance brokerage service that compares truck type, driver history and claims experience across carriers to find lower premiums for towing companies nationwide.
Quality Training Centers launches calculator for cost of waiting on trade careers
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Quality Training Centers has introduced a free online calculator that estimates how much income people could lose by delaying a move into skilled trades.
Cheyanne Larsen-Glenn builds a photography and social media business around authentic storytelling
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Cheyanne Larsen-Glenn, owner of Lars Creative Co. and Lars Social Co., is being highlighted by Influential Women for her work in wedding photography and social media management.
Ann Gatty recognized for leadership work in healthcare, education and business
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Ann Gatty, Ph.D., was recognized by Influential Women for a career spanning healthcare administration, education, organizational learning and executive coaching.
Retired Army veteran Verdell Taylor grows The Lab Vault into a healthcare business
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Verdell Taylor, a retired 25-year U.S. Army veteran in Savannah, Georgia, has built The Lab Vault from a mobile testing service into a clinic offering phlebotomy, drug testing and wellness screenings.
Dana Point business owner closes $750K second mortgage in three weeks
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Jackie Barikhan of Summit Lending closed a $750,000 second mortgage on a $7 million Dana Point home in about three weeks using a flexible Profit & Loss loan program.
China trade data providers court global buyers with AI and customs intelligence
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A new roundup profiles 10 China-based import-export data providers as global trade teams look for better ways to find buyers, screen suppliers, and turn shipping records into sales leads.
Azoteq taps Johnson Company for Midwest sales coverage
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Azoteq has named Johnson Company, Inc. as its sales representative in selected U.S. Midwest territories, a move aimed at expanding local customer support for its sensing products.
Hongchang Machinery named among China’s top 10 flexible pump pipe companies for 2026
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Hongchang Machinery Technology Co., Ltd. said on Aug. 20, 2026, that it was recognized among the Top 10 Renowned Flexible Pump Pipe Companies in China for 2026. The ranking highlights suppliers with certified production quality, wear-resistant…
Business jet buyers who waited for a softer market found tighter conditions
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First National Capital’s mid-year aviation report says preowned business jet values rose 3% in the first quarter of 2026 even as transactions fell 10.5% year over year.
Are You Investable helps new founders prepare for funding as business formation hits records
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More than 6 million U.S. business applications were filed in the trailing 12 months ending June 2026, as AI disruption, higher costs and job uncertainty push more Americans into entrepreneurship.
U Santini pitches flexible storage for crowded New York homes and businesses
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U Santini Moving & Storage is highlighting climate-controlled, short- and long-term storage for New Yorkers dealing with smaller apartments, tighter workspaces and building restrictions.
Business Property Trust launches RV storage rankings site for Phoenix and Dallas
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Business Property Trust has launched a public database that ranks more than 170 RV storage facilities in the Phoenix and Dallas metro areas using a 100-point scoring system.
United Contract Services launches redesigned website for Bay Area businesses
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United Contract Services has launched a redesigned website at ucsteam.com and added 7-day headquarters availability, a transparent FAQ library and one-business-day quote responses.
Simplain names Pasquelo Tate as sales and business development director
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Simplain Software Solutions has hired Pasquelo Tate as director of sales and business development as the company looks to expand its commercial intelligence platform, StreamCollab, across grocery retail and wholesale.
Hosted.com highlights all-in-one website setup tools for small businesses
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Hosted.com is emphasizing a bundled approach to domain, hosting, email, security, backups and site management for SMEs, startups, freelancers and entrepreneurs.
Gas South sets 2026 gas growth plan as LPG stays core business
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Gas South outlined its 2026 priorities after shareholder approval at its annual meeting in Ho Chi Minh City on Aug. 19, 2026. The Vietnam gas company plans to tighten LPG operations, grow CNG and prepare LNG development while targeting VND 6,501.5…
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