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Donnell Systems wins SBA Women-Owned Small Business certification
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Donnell Systems, the South Bend, Indiana-based developer of the OCIE information management platform, has earned Women-Owned Small Business certification from the U.S. Small Business Administration.
WiBiz outlines fingerprint-based automation model for small business operations
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WiBiz has published an analysis on a business automation approach it calls a Fingerprint, describing how it maps a company’s operating logic before installing a customized operating layer.
USHBC praises Verizon’s small business and AI investments
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The United States Hispanic Business Council says Verizon’s new supplier and workforce programs could help small businesses win more work and prepare workers for an AI-driven economy.
SME names 2026 '30 Under 30' manufacturing honorees
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SME on Oct. 1 announced its 2026 30 Under 30 class, recognizing 30 emerging professionals whose work in manufacturing, technical innovation and community engagement is helping shape the industry’s future workforce.
Christine Hopkins wins NSBA’s 2026 small business advocate award
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Christine Hopkins, president and CEO of Anchorage-based ASCI Family of Companies, was named the 2026 Lewis Shattuck Small Business Advocate of the Year by the National Small Business Association.
Meghan E. Gilson pushes human-centered AI adoption for small businesses
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Meghan E. Gilson, an educator and AI Adoption Strategist based in Richmond, is promoting a staged, human-led approach to artificial intelligence for small and mid-sized businesses.
Small Business Expo opens free stats hub for newsroom use
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Small Business Expo is giving journalists free access to daily small business statistics, charts and survey findings drawn from its ongoing owner polls.
Small Business Expo returns to Pasadena with AI sessions and Shark Tank founders
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Los Angeles Small Business Expo comes back to the Pasadena Convention Center on Sept. 30 with more than 100 exhibitors, free admission and sessions on AI, marketing and small-business operations.
Froda launches in France with Shine to embed small-business financing
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Froda has launched in France through a partnership with Shine, bringing same-day, in-app financing to 200,000 self-employed people and small businesses.
Kixik pitches an outsourced data team for small businesses
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Kixik Technologies says it can give owner-operated companies the kind of data team usually reserved for large corporations by digitally reconstructing a business from its own systems and running analysis on top of it. The company is targeting U.S….
Jessica Sawyer spotlighted for tax leadership and mentorship
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Jessica Sawyer, a partner and regional tax practice leader at Citrin Cooperman & Company, LLP, is being highlighted for her two-decade tax career, leadership style and focus on helping clients and colleagues navigate change.
Hitron launches VIBE2142 5G gateway for SMB connectivity
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Hitron Technologies Americas unveiled the VIBE2142, a 5G fixed wireless access gateway built for internet providers serving small and medium businesses.
Crownglobe launches data-powered accounting model for small businesses
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Crownglobe Inc. has introduced a connected accounting model for U.S. small and mid-sized businesses that combines bookkeeping, payroll, tax support, dashboards and automation.
askotter.ai launches text-message AI agents for small business websites
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askotter.ai launched a platform in Watertown, Massachusetts, that lets small business owners manage websites, SEO, ads and updates by text message.
NAVIZIX launches beta route simulator for small business planning
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NAVIZIX has released a beta version of its Route Simulator for independent businesses, giving founders a way to test how changes in marketing, staffing, pricing and operations could affect cash flow over two years.
How label printers are evolving for small business workflows
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Thermal label printers are moving beyond desktop shipping stations as small businesses lean on mobile devices, cloud platforms, and distributed fulfillment.
San Diego Small Business Expo returns Sept. 18 with AI, tax and networking sessions
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The San Diego Small Business Expo is back Friday at Sheraton San Diego Resort with free registration, two keynotes, more than a dozen workshops and an exhibitor hall.
New book argues small businesses need structure, not hustle
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Army veteran and attorney Robert “Bobby” Sawyer is out with a new book aimed at business owners navigating rising costs, hiring pressure and constant decision-making.
BrightBridge Capital and Proof Programs launch Bridge2Bankable for small businesses
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BrightBridge Capital and Proof Programs have launched Bridge2Bankable, a 12-month initiative in Chattanooga designed to help entrepreneurs build loan readiness and long-term business stability.
EB3.Work flags persistent hiring gap as 82% of small businesses find few qualified applicants
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EB3.Work says new August 2026 small-business data and July federal job-opening figures show a continuing mismatch between open jobs and qualified applicants.
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