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Small business loans market seen reaching $7.2 trillion by 2032
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Allied Market Research says the global small business loans market was worth $2.5 trillion in 2023 and is projected to hit $7.2 trillion by 2032, driven by startup growth, digital lending, and government-backed financing.
SabaLinks wins SBA Women-Owned Small Business certification
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SabaLinks Inc. has been certified by the U.S. Small Business Administration as a Women-Owned Small Business, a designation that can expand its access to federal contracting opportunities in cybersecurity.
Roger Williams opens small business contracting summit in Reston
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House Small Business Committee Chairman Roger Williams welcomed attendees to the 2026 American Small Business Contracting Summit in Reston, Virginia, as Pentagon and other federal officials met with industry leaders and contractors.
Mismash spotlights $140B in small-business defense spending at summit
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Deputy Assistant Secretary of War James Mismash headlined the 2026 American Small Business Contracting Summit in Reston, Virginia, where he said the department and his office have directed more than $140 billion to small businesses nationwide.
Charter Capital says AI-driven theft is hitting small businesses
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Charter Capital says AI-powered cyber theft is driving faster, harder-to-detect attacks on small and mid-sized businesses nationwide.
Knowlix launches AI back-office platform for small businesses
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Knowlix launched June 25, 2026, with software designed to help small businesses automate back-office work without consultants or complex setup.
ClikitySplit expands real-time marketing platform for small businesses
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ClikitySplit said June 25, 2026, that it is expanding its patented real-time dynamic marketing platform to help small businesses reach customers without heavy ad spending or complex SEO. The company is pitching the tool as a way for local…
Ignition and Stripe Capital expand financing to accounting firms in U.S. and Australia
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Ignition and Stripe Capital have expanded a financing program for eligible accounting and bookkeeping firms in the United States and Australia, with available offers now topping $150 million.
DirectLend.AI tops $100 million in requested small business loans
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DirectLend.AI says more than 1,200 users have requested over $100 million in small business loans in the platform’s first six months.
Handshake economy still holds in small-town U.S. and Canada, survey finds
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Advance Funds Network surveyed 3,005 small business owners to find where verbal agreements and handshakes still carry business weight in 2026. Greeneville, Tennessee, and Dawson Creek, British Columbia, topped the U.S. and Canadian lists of the…
Stratagon wins Savannah River Nuclear Solutions small business honor
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Stratagon Inc. has been named Small Business of the Year by Savannah River Nuclear Solutions for its work supporting the Savannah River Site in South Carolina.
Jupid launches inside Halper for small business accounting
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Jupid’s AI accounting and tax tools are now available inside Halper, giving U.S. solopreneurs and small businesses a way to manage books and taxes without leaving the app. The integration aims to cut out separate software and manual back-office…
Opus Virtual Offices ties SBA overhaul to small-business banking push
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Opus Virtual Offices is pitching its virtual office and banking tools as the U.S. Small Business Administration modernizes its operations to cut bureaucracy and expand access to capital.
Wells Fargo Foundation backs Broward small business lending with $1 million grant
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The Wells Fargo Foundation is giving Ascendus $1 million to launch BRIDGE Broward, a new program meant to expand capital access for small businesses in Broward County.
Command Credit launches CommandInsight for small-business risk checks
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Command Credit Corp. has introduced CommandInsight, a subscription business intelligence platform aimed at helping small and mid-sized businesses assess credit, supplier, and partnership risk before making payment or contracting decisions.
Menu holder acrylic U stand market seen reaching $0.9 billion by 2030
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The menu holder acrylic U stand market is projected to grow from $0.66 billion in 2026 to $0.9 billion by 2030, according to The Business Research Company.
Thousands expected at Schuylkill Navy’s Independence Day Regatta in Philadelphia
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Philadelphia’s Schuylkill River will host the 2026 Independence Day Regatta from July 24-26, drawing nearly 100 teams and 5,000 athletes to Fairmount Park. City leaders, Toyota and the Schuylkill Navy previewed the event Thursday, which remains…
USHBC backs bipartisan SBA Spanish resource report bill
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The United States Hispanic Business Council is endorsing legislation that would require the Small Business Administration to report on Spanish-language resources available through its programs and partner network.
RV Overnights adds free membership to Campers Inn RV purchases
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RV Overnights and Campers Inn RV are teaming up to give buyers and qualifying service customers a complimentary one-year membership, expanding access to overnight stays at more than 1,600 host locations across the U.S. and Canada.
Living Cities asks whether Miami’s World Cup boom will build local wealth
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Living Cities is using its Capital + Culture series to examine whether Miami’s global investment surge around the FIFA World Cup will create lasting opportunity for local residents and businesses.
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