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Amwins taps Lee Spurrier to expand trade credit offerings
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Amwins Program Underwriters has hired trade credit veteran Lee Spurrier to lead development of new credit capabilities across the division.
Families trade coastal crowds for mid-size city getaways
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Travel data points to a shift away from expensive coastal destinations as families look for cheaper, slower-paced trips in mid-tier markets.
Rising Tide Capital CEO Dr. Joynicole Martinez named to NJBIZ 2026 Leading Women in Business
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Rising Tide Capital said Dr. Joynicole Martinez has been selected as a 2026 NJBIZ Leading Women in Business honoree, with recognition set for Thursday night in Somerset, New Jersey.
SRC Bookkeeping & Tax opens to new small business clients in Greater Houston
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SRC Bookkeeping & Tax is taking new clients in The Woodlands and Greater Houston for bookkeeping, tax preparation and advisory work.
Etherio buys River West Meeting Associates to grow life sciences business
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Etherio said Monday it acquired Chicago-based River West Meeting Associates to deepen its life sciences meetings work, add experienced staff and expand its footprint in the Chicago market.
Flower Turbines caps Series 2 investment at $5 million
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Flower Turbines Projects Series 2 LLC plans to limit investment in its next offering to $5 million, with a tentative opening date of Sept. 12, 2026. The company is pitching the series as an asset-backed way to invest in small wind turbine projects…
Monza Financial registers as U.S. money services business
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Monza Financial Inc., an affiliate of Monza Bank Holdings, has registered with U.S. FinCEN as a money services business under registration number 31000335047631. The filing expands the firm’s ability to operate cryptocurrency, custody, money…
Pole Star Defense executive to discuss hidden trade risks on GovExec webcast
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Pole Star Defense Chief Data & Analytics Officer Saleem Khan will join a GovExec webcast on Aug. 26 to discuss how governments can spot hidden risks in global trade before they trigger sanctions breaches, supply disruptions or security crises.
Five China trade data platforms spotlight AI, customs records and buyer discovery
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China-based trade data intelligence providers are expanding beyond customs lookup tools into AI-assisted platforms for market research, buyer verification and sales execution.
Pizzaville Chelmer wins 2026 Quality Business Award for best pizza in Brisbane’s western suburbs
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Pizzaville Chelmer has received the 2026 Quality Business Award for Best Pizza in Brisbane Western Suburbs, recognizing its food quality, customer service and local reputation.
Senegal’s president backs MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power 2026 in Dakar
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Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Energy and Petroleum Minister Dr. El Hadji Abdourahmane Diouf will participate in MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power 2026, set for Dec. 1-3 in Dakar.
Royal expands global steel pipe supply with broader product mix and manufacturing capacity
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Royal Group is positioning its steel pipe business as a global supply platform for infrastructure, energy and industrial projects, backed by expanded production lines, custom processing and quality controls.
Small Business Partner launches AI front desk for small businesses
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Small Business Partner LLC has launched Front Desk, an AI employee that answers calls, texts and web chats for small businesses across the United States.
Third Road Management President Ryan Kunkel named Crain’s Chicago Business Notable Leader
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Third Road Management said President Ryan Kunkel was named a Crain’s Chicago Business Notable Leader in Accounting, Consulting & Law on Aug. 17, 2026. The recognition highlights his role in scaling the fractional CFO firm and helping clients…
DRC cites record U.S. trade growth as AGOA renewal nears
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The Democratic Republic of the Congo says bilateral trade with the United States hit a record $2.15 billion in 2025 under AGOA, up from $541 million in 2024. The government is urging Washington to renew DRC eligibility, arguing the program is…
Propellus rolls out AI underwriting protocol for small business funding
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Propellus Inc. said Aug. 17 it has deployed an AI-assisted underwriting system across its funding operations to speed credit decisions and support higher origination volume without matching overhead growth.
XS.com to sponsor Money Expo India 2026 in Mumbai
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XS.com will attend Money Expo India 2026 as an elite sponsor when the event opens Aug. 29-30 at Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai.
MSI launches AI business management certification
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Management and Strategy Institute has opened enrollment for a new online certification built to help business professionals apply artificial intelligence to strategy, operations and leadership.
Dom Downing launches Business Clarity Assessment for established owners
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Dom Downing has introduced a Business Clarity Assessment for established business owners who need to reduce owner dependence and strengthen operations.
Family caregiving emerges as a trillion-dollar economic force
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New national data shows 63 million Americans provided care in the past year, putting family caregiving at the center of the U.S. workforce and care economy.
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