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Domain investors shift toward broker-free sales
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More domain investors are moving to direct marketplaces that promise transparent negotiation, predictable pricing and no commissions.
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.
Plushie Planet expands STAR BABY AI companion universe
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Plushie Planet detailed its STAR BABY intellectual property and company strategy on August 12, 2026, positioning the plush and AI companion brand as the center of a broader business built around emotional connection, collectibles and charitable…
Cutting Edge Laser Technologies, ASA extend MLS distribution deal through 2033 with strategic investment
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Cutting Edge Laser Technologies accepted a strategic investment from longtime manufacturing partner ASA and extended its exclusive North American distribution agreement through 2033. The deal deepens a nearly two-decade partnership and is aimed at…
Rabbu launches AI property search for short-term rental investors
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Rabbu has launched a free AI property search that scans nationwide short-term rental listings and returns properties with projected revenue and returns already calculated.
Homesage.ai launches ARV API for property investors and lenders
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Homesage.ai has released a new After-Repair Value API for U.S. residential properties, aiming to speed up renovation underwriting and standardize collateral analysis.
Businesses push for direct, transparent premium domain deals
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Companies buying premium domain names are putting more weight on direct owner contact, clear pricing and secure transfers as digital assets become more important to branding and growth.
Taosif Amin Khan launches free investor education project in Bangladesh
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Taosif Amin Khan has launched Project Horizon in Dhaka to provide free investor education across Bangladesh through workshops and digital tools.
Elentren opens public alpha for Christian economy network
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Elentren has launched a public alpha for a new AI-powered platform that connects Christian businesses, churches, professionals, jobs, services and opportunities in one network.
Extel names Latin America's top companies and investor relations teams for 2026
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Extel released its 17th annual Latin America Executive Team rankings on Aug. 12, 2026, based on votes from 967 investors, portfolio managers and analysts at 488 institutions.
Business Awards UK names 2026 regional winners across 45 English counties
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Business Awards UK has announced the 2026 Regional Business Awards winners, recognizing businesses, entrepreneurs and teams across 45 counties and regions in England.
Vortex Doors marks 30 years in Salt Lake City
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Vortex Doors is celebrating the 30th anniversary of its Salt Lake City Service Center, highlighting three decades of commercial door repair and installation for businesses across Utah. The milestone comes as the company expands in the state with a…
Elliott Caldwell lands Tampa Bay Business Journal 40 Under 40 honor
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Elliott Caldwell, CEO and co-founder of The Rise Collective, was named to the Tampa Bay Business Journal’s 2026 40 Under 40 list in St. Petersburg.
The Rise Collective named GrowFL Companies to Watch finalist
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The Florida-based parent company was named a finalist for the 16th Annual GrowFL Florida Companies to Watch Awards as its portfolio expands across 31 states.
Small businesses risk falling behind as AI spreads into blue-collar industries
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New U.S. Census Bureau data shows AI adoption is rising faster at larger firms than at businesses with fewer than 20 employees, raising concerns that small operational companies could lose ground as AI becomes standard business infrastructure.
U.S. Endowment launches Forest Catalyst Network to speed forest-sector investment
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The U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities has launched the Forest Catalyst Network with the Richard King Mellon Foundation to connect capital, companies and ideas across the forest sector.
Renaissance Fort Lauderdale West pitches South Florida corporate retreat hub
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Renaissance Fort Lauderdale West is positioning its Plantation hotel as a transit-adjacent meeting base for 2026 corporate retreats along South Florida’s I-595 corridor.
Market & Johnson adds business development lead in Minnesota
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Market & Johnson is expanding its Minnesota team with the hire of Zach Lamppa as business development manager as the Wisconsin construction firm targets more work across healthcare, education, municipal, industrial and infrastructure markets.
Houston investors get midyear tax checklist for 2026 deadlines and depreciation planning
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GavTax Advisory Services released a free 2026 Midyear Tax Checklist for Houston real estate investors ahead of September and October filing deadlines.
Mexico Business Lawyers pitches Mexico as a North American hub for Indian manufacturers
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Mexico Business Lawyers says Indian manufacturers are increasingly using Mexico as a production and distribution base to reach U.S. customers faster, without abandoning Asian operations.
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