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CHON unveils relationship-based digital trust platform in Seoul
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CHON publicly introduced its relationship-based digital trust infrastructure at an investor day in Seoul on Sept. 16, six years after the concept work began.
FEDCON clarifies its identity and independence in government contracting
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FEDCON said it is an independent government contracting consultancy operating only through FEDCON.com, aiming to reduce confusion with similar-sounding entities.
DFREE sets FinFe$T 2026 at Kean University to pair AI access with financial freedom
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DFREE® Global Foundation will hold its free FinFe$T 2026 festival Nov. 13–14 at Kean University in Union, New Jersey, with Prudential and RWJBarnabas Health as lead partners.
Commercial insurance market seen reaching $2.07T by 2031
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Mordor Intelligence projects the commercial insurance market will grow from $1.47 trillion in 2025 to $2.07 trillion by 2031, driven by cyber, climate and liability risks plus rising demand for specialty coverage.
IAOTP names Dr. Catherine Oleksiw to Lifetime Achievement Award
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The International Association of Top Professionals will honor Dr. Catherine Oleksiw at its 2026 Annual Awards Gala at the Plaza Hotel in New York City. The award recognizes her three decades in leadership, coaching, consulting and higher…
Christian Briggs podcast episode examines financial privacy risks
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Christian Briggs’s latest On The Record episode looks at financial privacy, digital payment systems and banking stress, with concerns about how automated oversight could affect access to money.
Saudi finance minister opens Money20/20 Middle East in Riyadh
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Saudi Arabia opened Money20/20 Middle East in Riyadh on Monday, with Finance Minister Mohammed Al-Jadaan framing the Kingdom’s financial sector as resilient, innovative and central to Vision 2030’s next phase.
Nelson campaign schedules media availability after Roseville candidates’ forum
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David Nelson’s Roseville City Council campaign says he will take questions from reporters after a Sept. 15 candidates’ forum at Martha Riley Library.
Business card binder market seen growing to $1.75 billion by 2030
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The Business Research Company says the global business card binder market rose to $1.39 billion in 2026 and is projected to reach $1.75 billion by 2030. Growth is tied to networking, small-business formation, hybrid work and demand for more…
Pioneer Capital Advisory breaks down SBA lender scrutiny in new Advisory List episode
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Pioneer Capital Advisory’s Matthias Smith joins Advisory List’s SMB M&A podcast to explain how SBA lenders assess both business buyers and the deals they want to finance.
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.
Cheesecake Funk marks first anniversary with Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis visit
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Cheesecake Funk Bakery in Excelsior, Minnesota, is celebrating one year in business after a visit from Minneapolis Sound legends Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis.
Elmm Law Group founder to receive WILBYBETTY honor in New Orleans
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Gordana “Gordi” Mikalacki, founder of Elmm Law Group, will receive WILBYBETTY’s 2026 Resilience & Reinvention Award at the Women in Leadership conference Sept. 16-18 in New Orleans.
State Grid Zhejiang backs Yiwu's export economy with grid and green services
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State Grid Zhejiang Electric Power Co., Ltd. is supporting Yiwu’s foreign trade hub with steadier power supply and new green-energy services as the city handles round-the-clock commerce and overseas orders.
Rooter Man Plumbing adds marketing and operations staff across three Charleston businesses
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Rooter Man Plumbing has expanded its in-house marketing and operations team in Charleston, South Carolina, after bringing Riley Brown on full time across three affiliated companies.
Apparo and Regions Bank help 9 nonprofits build tech and AI readiness
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Apparo and Regions Bank completed a 10-week cohort that helped nine nonprofits serving small businesses strengthen technology planning, cybersecurity and AI readiness.
FairMarketValue expands lender platform ahead of new SBA valuation rules
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FairMarketValue is broadening its platform for banks and commercial lenders as new SBA SOP requirements take effect Oct. 1, 2026. The firm says the expanded offering will give lenders one place to order business valuations, real estate and…
CSquared turns Ganta broadband pilot into commercial service in Liberia
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CSquared has converted its Ganta, Liberia broadband and digital skills project from a grant-funded pilot into a paid network, with support from Microsoft and local partners.
Vintage IT Services wins 11th straight City Beat News Spectrum Award
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Austin managed service provider Vintage IT Services received its 11th consecutive Spectrum Award from City Beat News in 2026 for customer satisfaction.
Minnesota Hospice plans 10th anniversary open house in Lakeville
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Minnesota Hospice will host a free community open house in Lakeville on Sept. 17 to mark 10 years of serving families in the Twin Cities southern metro.
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