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Quorum Media releases first Top Entrepreneurs to Watch report
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Quorum Media published the first installment of its Top Entrepreneurs to Watch report, spotlighting founders in fintech, Web3 and emerging technology it says could influence investor attention over the next two to three years.
CASP names John Randall board chair, adds Amy Legan as director
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The Council of Autism Service Providers elected John Randall as board chair and Amy Legan as a new board member, expanding leadership at the national autism services trade group.
Colleague AI wins NSF Phase II grant to expand K-12 AI tools
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Colleague AI, a University of Washington spinoff focused on K-12 education, received a National Science Foundation SBIR Phase II grant worth $1.25 million in base funding and about $2 million with expected supplements.
Naoero citizenship price window closes at $90,000
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Naoero’s Citizenship by Investment program will keep its current $90,000 baseline contribution through Dec. 31, 2026 before rising to $115,000 on Jan. 1, 2027. Globevisa is pitching pre-vetting support as applicants race to lock in the lower…
Illinois small business confidence trails state GDP growth
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Illinois posted $1.2 trillion in GDP in 2025, but small business optimism still lagged the national average, underscoring a widening gap between the state’s headline growth and Main Street conditions.
Rysun marks 25 years with enterprise AI push
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Rysun is using its 25th anniversary to spotlight a broader enterprise AI strategy centered on security, governance and measurable outcomes.
Titlespace named a finalist again in women’s small business awards
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Sydney conveyancing firm Titlespace has been named a finalist in the 2026 Australian Women’s Small Business Champion Awards for the second year in a row. The nod highlights the company’s digital-first, fixed-fee model as it expands across five…
Andrew Herrera launches Brea City Council bid focused on small business growth
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Community advocate Andrew Herrera has entered the 2026 Brea City Council race with a campaign built around small businesses, economic development and fiscal restraint.
Aurushi adaptive apparel is now available through Lovell Government Services
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Aurushi has expanded access to its adaptive clothing line for Veterans and other federal healthcare users through Lovell Government Services.
Enterprise collaboration market seen reaching $218.7 billion by 2035
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The enterprise collaboration market is forecast to grow from $69.5 billion in 2025 to $218.7 billion by 2035, powered by AI copilots, cloud migration and hybrid work.
LA Wash & Chill launches crowdfunding for Downtown LA laundry startup
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LA Wash & Chill has launched voluntary donation campaigns on GoFundMe, GiveSendGo and FundRazr to help fund a planned laundry service for Downtown Los Angeles.
AblyWorks says TechHR India drew enterprise interest in AI hiring tools
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AblyWorks said enterprise HR leaders showed strong interest in its AI Recruiter, AI-powered assessment tools and ATS at TechHR India 2026 in New Delhi on Aug. 6-7. The response underscores how large employers are rethinking legacy applicant…
Vibe Adventures wins 2026 Global Startup Pitch Emerging Markets Scaleup award
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Vibe Adventures was named the Emerging Markets Scaleup winner in the 2026 Global Startup Pitch, a travel tech competition from Phocuswright, Web in Travel and PhocusWire. The win spotlights the company’s push to make multi-day tours easier to…
Burgopak wins Red Dot Award for inne minilab packaging
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Packaging design studio Burgopak won a Red Dot Award: Brands & Communications Design 2026 for its work on healthtech startup inne’s minilab, the world’s first at-home hormone testing kit. The win highlights how packaging design can shape user…
Saku Hiewa and MGBSP Services warn entrepreneurs about a business education gap
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Brandon Ford of Saku Hiewa and Martyn Kingsley of MGBSP Services say more entrepreneurs are entering business with strong skills but weak operating knowledge.
Accion Labs named a Leader in ISG Digital Engineering study
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Accion Labs was recognized in ISG Provider Lens® 2026 Digital Engineering Services studies in the US and Europe, with top rankings tied to its platform, application and AI-led engineering capabilities.
ExpCopyPrint expands same-day digital printing from Midtown Manhattan
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ExpCopyPrint.com is widening its AI-era printing and business-services model from Midtown Manhattan, offering digital ordering, same-day production on eligible jobs and delivery across the U.S. and worldwide.
Yanik Guillemette lance un fonds pour aider les entrepreneurs à contester des abus
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Yanik Guillemette a lancé à Québec le Fonds Yanik Guillemette pour la liberté d’entreprendre, une initiative privée qui veut financer certains dossiers d’entrepreneurs, de travailleurs autonomes et de petites entreprises face à des enjeux…
L40 advises Elipse.ai on sale to Runtime Enterprises
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L40° said it advised Chilean AI company Elipse.ai in its acquisition by Canadian holding company Runtime Enterprises, marking Runtime’s first investment in Latin America.
Titan CEO names inaugural 2026 Miami Titan 100 honorees
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Titan CEO and headline sponsor Mowery & Schoenfeld announced the first Miami Titan 100 class on August 19, 2026, recognizing 100 CEOs and C-level leaders across South Florida.
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