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Arklavo tops 13,000 customers as no-minimum apparel demand grows
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Arklavo says it has served more than 13,000 U.S. businesses, underscoring rising demand for custom branded apparel built for small teams.
Maria A. Solis recognized for accounting and financial expertise
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Maria A. Solis is being recognized for more than 25 years in accounting, finance and business operations, with work that supports small businesses and international companies entering the United States.
Instant Connect wins $94 million Army voice contract
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Instant Connect Software says the U.S. Army selected its Instant Connect Enterprise tactical communications platform for a three-year, $94 million contract.
Optus Bank and M&F Bank plan merger to create largest Black-owned U.S. bank
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Optus Financial Corporation and M&F Bancorp said July 22 they have agreed to merge their banks, creating what they describe as the largest African American-owned financial institution in the United States.
Self-seal laminating sheet market seen reaching $1.83 billion by 2030
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The global self seal laminating sheet market is projected to grow from $1.3 billion in 2025 to $1.39 billion in 2026, then reach $1.83 billion by 2030, according to new industry research.
Kelly Bachelder spotlights relationship-first sales leadership
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Kelly Bachelder, MBA, is being featured by Influential Women for a 16-year career spanning outdoor, consumer goods and technology sales.
BCC Supplies launches EIN-only business credit platform
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BCC Supplies said it has launched an EIN-only commercial installment tradeline designed to help U.S. founders build business credit without a Social Security number or personal guarantee.
Roberts & Ryan adds Greg Williamson to advisory board
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Roberts & Ryan Inc. said Aug. 17, 2026, that Greg Williamson has joined its Advisory Board.
CPLANE wins Air Force SBIR contract for open automation platform
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CPLANE Networks has been picked by AFWERX for a $74,928 SBIR Phase I contract tied to its COPA 500 industrial automation platform.
Erik M. Pelton & Associates launches Spanish trademark resource for Hispanic entrepreneurs
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Erik M. Pelton & Associates has launched TMarcas.com, a Spanish-language trademark resource aimed at helping Hispanic entrepreneurs register and protect brands in the U.S. The firm also said associate Denisse García will speak at the Irvine…
Paula Fillmore joins Washington reparations study advisory panel
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Paula Fillmore has been appointed to the Community Advisory Panel for Washington state’s Charles Mitchell and George Washington Bush Study on Reparative Action, a Legislature-funded effort examining reparative policy for descendants of U.S….
Erik M. Pelton & Associates launches Spanish trademark site for Hispanic businesses
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Erik M. Pelton & Associates has launched TMarcas.com, a Spanish-language trademark resource aimed at helping Hispanic entrepreneurs register and protect brands in the U.S. The firm also said Senior Associate Attorney Denisse Garcia will speak July…
Ten Chinese surveillance camera makers to watch in 2026
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China’s surveillance camera industry remains a global manufacturing hub, with 749 million units produced in 2024, as demand shifts toward intelligent video, live streaming, and sector-specific security systems.
Swaystack and InstaSwitch team up on business account activation
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Swaystack is partnering with InstaSwitch to help banks and credit unions move newly opened business accounts from signup to primary operating relationships.
Tess Rollins pushes Chattanooga downtown revitalization through community-centered design
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Tess Rollins is expanding her role in Chattanooga through River City Company and her consulting firm Simply Enhance, focusing on placemaking, branding, and civic engagement.
Angelique Robb pushes sustainability and collaboration in landscaping
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Angelique Robb, founder and CEO of SYNKD Media, is using media, events and memberships to connect a fragmented U.S. landscape industry and push more sustainable practices.
Dark Horse CPAs hires Mark Kuca as principal
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Dark Horse CPAs has hired Mark Kuca, CPA, as a principal to expand advisory support for service-based small businesses.
G6 IT redesigns website around executive tech consulting
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G6 IT launched a redesigned website that positions the Fort Wayne firm as an executive technology consulting partner for Midwest small businesses, mid-market employers and government agencies.
The Center by Lendistry takes its contractors accelerator nationwide
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The Center by Lendistry is expanding its Contractors Accelerator for Climate Resilience nationwide on Aug. 12, 2026, after the program helped Southern California contractors win $35.25 million in contracts.
CFG Merchant Solutions opens first Miami office
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CFG Merchant Solutions opened its first Miami office at 252 NW 29th St as part of a broader U.S. expansion.
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