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Jeff Hamm joins Ivester Jackson Christie’s International Real Estate in Boone
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Broker Jeff Hamm has joined Ivester Jackson – Christie’s International Real Estate’s High Country office in Boone, bringing a short-term rental and second-home specialty to the luxury firm.
Factoring market seen reaching $8.87 trillion by 2035
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The global factoring market is projected to rise from $5.01 trillion in 2026 to $8.87 trillion by 2035, driven by SME financing gaps, cross-border trade, digital invoicing, and growing use of automation.
USHBC names Massey Villarreal co-chair of advisory board
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The United States Hispanic Business Council added Precision Task Group CEO Massey Villarreal to its advisory board as co-chair, bringing a longtime Hispanic business advocate into a national small-business policy role.
Jamie Dungfelder to appear on America's Best Builders TV
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Artisan Wolf LLC founder Jamie Dungfelder will be featured on America’s Best Builders TV to discuss masonry, general construction and the business principles behind his company.
MINIX launches N304-AI mini PC with 24 TOPS AI performance
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MINIX has introduced the N304-AI mini PC, a compact system built on Intel’s Wildcat Lake platform that targets local AI workloads, multitasking and multi-display use. The launch is aimed at businesses, developers, schools and retail operators that…
Beau Redstone launches BooXkeeping in Northern Colorado
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Beau Redstone, a longtime analytics executive, has opened a BooXkeeping franchise to bring outsourced bookkeeping to small and medium-sized businesses across Northern Colorado.
KS Bank plans first Sampson County branch in Roseboro
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KS Bank will open a full-service financial center in downtown Roseboro in November, bringing local banking back to the town after nearly four years without a bank.
TAGTHAi teams with major Thai retailers to lure more tourist spending
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TAGTHAi has partnered with KBank, Siam Piwat, The Mall Group and MBK to expand its Easy Pay tourist e-wallet and add mall-based rewards for international visitors in Thailand.
AI accounts receivable automation FinTech market seen reaching $10.12 billion by 2030
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The Business Research Company projects the AI accounts receivable automation FinTech market will rise from $3.51 billion in 2025 to $10.12 billion by 2030, driven by digital transformation, cross-border payments and demand for real-time financial…
CareerSource South Florida to host South Dade employer summit Aug. 27
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CareerSource South Florida and local partners will hold a free workforce summit Thursday at Miami-Dade College’s Homestead campus to connect employers with hiring incentives, training programs and regional talent.
Saudi central bank expands digital payments plans at Money20/20 Middle East
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Saudi Arabia’s central bank used the final day of Money20/20 Middle East in Riyadh to announce Alipay+ acceptance and plans for Tap to Pay on iPhone, while also spotlighting new fintech investments and competition winners.
USHBC urges California regulators to approve Charter-Cox merger
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The United States Hispanic Business Council is pressing the California Public Utilities Commission to approve the $34.5 billion Charter Communications-Cox Communications merger on Aug. 13, saying the deal could expand broadband investment and…
USHBC urges CPUC to approve Charter-Cox merger today
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The United States Hispanic Business Council is pressing California regulators to clear Charter Communications’ $34.5 billion deal for Cox Communications, saying small businesses and consumers need faster broadband investment and more certainty….
Collaborative Shared Technologies names Bryant Matthew Brown COO
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Collaborative Shared Technologies LLC has appointed Bryant Matthew Brown as chief operating officer as the Maryland-based firm expands consulting, training and AI-readiness services across government, commercial and international markets.
Korea Nakajo expands ICEVAN exports to more than 20 countries
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Korea Nakajo says its ICEVAN brand is growing across Europe, Asia, the Americas and the Middle East as the South Korean ice maker specialist pushes deeper into global markets.
Ottawa Strong opens vendor applications for Sept. 1 benefit concert
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Ottawa Strong: After the Storm Community Recovery Benefit Concert is now accepting vendor applications ahead of its Sept. 1 launch at Britannia Park in Ottawa.
Bless Web Designs opens pro bono website program for Dallas businesses
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Bless Web Designs is offering free websites to a limited number of Dallas County small businesses facing financial hardship.
Girlboss refreshes grant guide for women-owned businesses
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Girlboss has updated its guide to small business grants for women, spotlighting funding programs that are open now and aimed at helping founders find nonrepayable capital.
Cooperative Home Care marks 40 years with 10 awards
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Cooperative Home Care is heading into its 40th year in 2026 with a long list of honors, including Best Home Health Care Service in St. Louis for 2026 and a 5-star Medicare Home Health Care rating in 2025. The St. Louis-based agency says the…
Nayarit spotlights Indigenous heritage, food and artisans beyond the beach
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Nayarit is promoting cultural and community tourism across the Pacific coast state as travelers look for deeper, more local experiences.
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