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ServiceMaster Restoration by Zaba wins Chicago Star Small Business Award
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Chicago City Treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin honored ServiceMaster Restoration by Zaba with a Chicago Star Small Business Award for its community impact and business resilience.
Renasant pitches big-bank tech with community-bank service
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Renasant is highlighting a banking model that pairs digital tools with local relationships as consumers weigh large-bank convenience against community-bank service.
Altaris Business Awards names 2026 Small Business Awards winners and finalists
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Altaris Business Awards announced the winners and finalists of its 2026 Small Business Awards on Sept. 8 in Doncaster, spotlighting small businesses across mental health care, travel, energy efficiency, retail, publishing and professional…
SBPSME expands Microsoft AI cloud services for Michigan small businesses
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Small Business Partner LLC is broadening Microsoft-focused AI, cloud and cybersecurity services for small and midsize businesses in Grand Rapids and across Michigan.
Great American Self Storage opens new Ocala facility with grand opening event
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Great American Self Storage has opened a new facility in Ocala and will mark the launch with a free BBQ and grand opening celebration on Sept. 16. The property combines climate-controlled drive-up units, Bluetooth smart locks and business-friendly…
The Oregon Coast Guide launches affordable local ads for coastal businesses
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The Oregon Coast Guide has launched a community-focused advertising platform for Oregon Coast businesses, aiming to help local shops, restaurants, farms, services and events reach residents and visitors.
PC stand with wheels market seen topping $1.7 billion by 2030
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The Business Research Company says the global PC stand with wheels market is set to grow from $1.16 billion in 2025 to $1.7 billion by 2030 as hybrid work, e-learning and flexible office setups drive demand.
Mentavi Health to Join Tech Week Grand Rapids AI Panels
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Mentavi Health will take part in two Tech Week Grand Rapids events Sept. 15-16 focused on responsible AI use in health care and marketing.
ImpactFactory.ai adds AI website creation and optimization for small businesses
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ImpactFactory.ai on Sept. 3, 2026 launched Version 1.3, giving small businesses a conversational way to build new websites or improve existing ones.
Printer stand cabinet market seen rising to $2.42 billion by 2030
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The printer stand cabinet market is projected to grow from $1.72 billion in 2025 to $1.84 billion in 2026, with Asia-Pacific remaining the largest regional market.
Small businesses face a discovery problem before the first call
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Search, maps, reviews and AI-driven results are shaping which local firms get contacted at all, creating a visibility gap that can cost qualified small businesses leads, suppliers and growth.
Dealin tops 100,000 listings as Australians shift to fee-free local marketplaces
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Dealin says it has surpassed 100,000 listings across its Australian marketplace, jobs, motors, property, services and business-for-sale categories as sellers look for lower-cost alternatives to traditional classifieds and agent fees.
NB Advisors launches Montgomery County small business accounting services
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NB Advisors has launched as a Montgomery County small business accountant as regional development adds pressure and opportunity for local owners.
Accountant Partners opens San Jose office for small businesses
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Accountant Partners has launched a new office in San Jose to expand accounting and advisory support for small businesses in Silicon Valley.
Small businesses risk falling behind as business data goes unused
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New Census data show AI adoption is rising faster at larger firms than at the smallest businesses, raising concerns that small companies could lose ground if they do not organize and use the records they already collect.
Standish launches community solar program with Solar Simplified
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The Town of Standish has rolled out a community solar program for Central Maine Power customers that offers 15% savings on solar credits from local projects, including one being developed in town.
Two Spurs Press releases David Vega's small-business guide
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Two Spurs Press has released Running the Business: A Practical Guide to Operating and Leading a Small Business, a new David Vega book aimed at helping owners shift from doing the work to leading the organization.
HSIM summit maps AI playbook for North India’s small businesses
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At HSIM’s Digital Business Summit in Karnal, speakers said small businesses are adopting AI tools faster than they are building strategies around them.
Ascendus deploys $15 million to small business owners in 2025
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Ascendus said its 2025 Annual Report shows $15 million deployed through 706 loans and lines of credit, alongside more coaching and technical assistance for small business owners nationwide.
Small businesses drive Latin America hiring growth, Hire With Near says
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New midyear data from Hire With Near shows companies with 50 or fewer employees accounted for more than half of its Latin America placements in the first half of 2026. The firm says lower regional salary costs are helping smaller U.S. companies…
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